Getting Started

1. Bring your iPhone near your Apple Watch, then from the iPhone select Continue.

Note: The eSIM comes pre-installed and can not be removed. Before setting up your device, make sure you have completed the online activation process. Please see Activate phone, SIM card, or other device for more information.



2. Select Set Up for Myself to set up the device for yourself. Select Set Up for a Family Member to set up for a family member.

Note: Family Setup lets family members who don't have their own iPhone enjoy the features and benefits of an Apple Watch. Please visit Apple's support site for more information: Set up an Apple Watch for a family member. 

3. To pair the watch, hold the Apple Watch up to the iPhone camera and align it with the viewfinder below. Select Pair Apple Watch Manually to pair the watch manually.



4. Select Set Up as New Apple Watch.



5. Select the desired Wrist Preference (Left or Right), then select Continue.



6. Review the Terms and Conditions prompt, then select Agree.



7. If your paired device is signed into an Apple ID, your watch will automatically recognize your Apple ID. To sign in on your watch, select Enter Password to enter your password, then select Sign In. If you have forgotten your password, select Forgot your password? To continue without connecting your Apple ID, select Skip This Step.

8. To create an Apple Watch Passcode, select Create a Passcode, then follow the prompts. To create a passcode longer than 4 digits, select Add a Long Passcode, then follow the prompts. Select Don't Add Passcode to set up without a passcode. 

9. Review the Bold Text & Size prompt. Adjust the Text settings, then select the desired option.

10. Review the Siri prompt, then select Use Siri or Don't Use Siri.

11. Review the Shared Settings prompt, then select OK.

12. Review the Personalize Fitness and Health prompt. Adjust the desired health data, then select Continue. 



13. Review the Sleep prompt, then select the desired option.

14. Review the Get Notifications About Your Health prompt, edit the health notification options as desired, then select Continue.

15. Review the Safety prompt, then select Continue.

16. If you would like to set up cellular service, select Set Up Cellular. To continue without setting up cellular service, select Not Now.



17. Review the Action Button prompt, select the desired Action Button option, then select Continue. Select Set Up Later in Settings to continue without setting up the Action Button.

18. Review the Depth app prompt, then select the desired option.

19. Review the Diving Safety prompt, then select Continue.

20. The Apple Watch and iPhone will now take a few moments to sync. Select Get to Know Your Watch to view tips and tutorials about your device. When your Watch is ready, Welcome to Apple Watch will appear on your paired phone. Select Done. Your Apple Watch is now ready to use.