Why I cannot set a GPS version apple watch for my family member?

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Why I cannot set a GPS version apple watch for my family member?

has a new Apple Watch SE GPS veriosn and try to set up for my family member. but it said I need to have a GPS+Cellular) version. is it real? if no, how I can set it up.

Posted on May 4, 2023 5:15 PM

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Dah•veed

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May 4, 2023 5:36 PM in response to yuyan128

Family configured  Watches must be GPS+Cellular versions.

Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support

M1 Mac mini, macOS 13.3.1;  Watch, series 7 GPS/cellular, watchOS 9.4; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 16.4.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16.4.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 16.4.1; HomePods, audioOS 16.4.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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BobHarris

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May 4, 2023 5:40 PM in response to yuyan128

A GPS Only Apple Watch only works when paired to the owner’s iPhone

As Dah•veed says, if you want to use the Apple Watch Family Plan, the Apple Watch needs to be a cellular model.

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Why I cannot set a GPS version apple watch for my family member?

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