Ever since Apple introduced its smartwatch, it was an iPhone accessory. Only people with the smart device were able to use the amazing features of the Apple Watch, track their activities, and style it up with an Apple Watch leather classic buckle to flaunt their persona to the world. However, the tech giant is now making its new watches available also for individuals without an iPhone. How can it be done?
Apple has announced a new feature, called Family Setup, which will allow the watch wearers to stay connected with their relatives without requiring an iPhone. As per reports, the feature has been enrolled towards older individuals and kids.
What is Family Setup
In a recent event, Apple announced Family Setup to lure children and older adults who don’t own an iPhone but want to connect with their families via calls and texts. Wearing the device, they can make calls, send/receive texts, and share GPS location to make their relatives aware of them.
According to an official statement by COO Jeff Williams, the new feature is a way of allowing more and more people to use the features of an Apple Watch. The Family Setup feature will encourage more individuals to get the device, who earlier didn’t buy it because they didn’t have an iPhone.
Until now, only iPhone owners had the opportunity to enjoy endless features of an Apple smartwatch and customise their device with a sporty or classic buckle Apple Watch band to flaunt their personality through the device. They were needed to connect their watch with the iPhone through Bluetooth. In the case of some watches, the phone should also be within a close range for better connectivity.
With the new features, everyone will be able to wear a stylish Apple Watch and personalise it with their favourite Milanese, sport, or leather Apple Watch band.
What will Family Setup Do
According to Apple, the new feature has been rolled out especially for older people and kids who cannot have an iPhone device but may require to stay connected with their family members for security reasons. Using the smartwatch, they will be able to make calls, share location, or send texts to their relatives. How will the watch work?
Although the wearer doesn’t need to own an iPhone to use various functions of the smartwatch, it is necessary to have an administrator in the family with an iPhone. But it doesn’t mean the administrator will control the watch or its functions. Once the watch is set up, it will have its own phone number. After that, the wearer will be able to make calls and send/receive texts on their own.
Who can use Family Setup
If you’ve started dreaming of getting your first Apple Watch and pairing it with a stylish Apple Watch classic buckle, hold your horses to know which Apple Watch you should buy to use the Family Setup feature.
As per the company, one must have at least Apple Watch Series 4 version or later that is able to connect to the Internet for a wireless connection. The most cost-effective option right now is the Apple Watch SE with the wireless feature.
Conclusion
If you want to enjoy all the useful features of an Apple Watch but don’t want an iPhone, get a watch with the Family Setup feature. Also, you can use this feature to give your kids a medium to stay connected with you without giving an expensive iPhone to them. An Apple Watch with Family Setup feature can be an ideal option for you!
