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Apple Watch - Set Up with Number Share (Set Up for Myself)

2026-10-22 14:57:28.803

Apple Watch - Set Up with Number Share (Set Up for Myself)

Here's how to pair and sync your Apple Watch with your iPhone.
Before you begin:
  • Only one Apple Watch® with Number Share at a time can be paired to an Apple® iPhone®; if you are pairing and activating a replacement iPhone or Apple Watch, follow these steps to unpair before proceeding.
  • Apple Watch Series 3 must be tied to an eligible iPhone with Number Share in order to be activated. Series 4 and later can be activated on Number Share or as a Standalone Mode (Set Up for a Family Member). Check out these Number Share FAQs for more info.
  • Both devices must be charged and kept close together while they are paired and synced.
  • Ensure your iPhone:
  • If you're setting up your Apple Watch for the first time with Cellular service, you must install My Verizon and sign in as an Account Owner or Manager. For more on account roles, review this info.
  • If you're switching the iPhone your Apple Watch is paired with, refer to Switch Paired iPhone.
  1. If necessary, power your Apple Watch on by pressing and holding the
    Side button
     until the Apple logo is displayed.
    Start pairing buttons
  2. From a Home screen on your iPhone, open the
    Watch app
     Watch App icon.
  3. Tap
    Start Pairing
    .
    If your device was set up in Standalone mode (Set Up for a Family Member) and you're switching to Number Share (Set Up for Myself), unpair your watch before completing these steps.
    Tap Start Pairing
  4. Tap
    Set Up for Myself
    .
    This step doesn't apply to the Apple Watch Series 3. Skip to step 5.
    If you're setting the Apple Watch up in Standalone mode (Set Up for a Family Member), refer to Set Up in Standalone Mode (Set Up for a Family Member).
    Tap Set Up for Myself
  5. Center the watch face in the viewfinder on your iPhone until 'Your Apple Watch is Paired' is displayed.
    If the pairing animation isn't displayed or the iPhone doesn't read it, tap Pair Apple Watch manually.
    Tap Continue
  6. If prompted to update the software on your Watch, tap
    Update Now
    .
  7. Do one of the following:
    • If this is your first Apple Watch, or if you want a fresh start, tap
      Set Up as a New Apple Watch
      .
    • To restore from a previous Apple Watch backup, tap
      Restore from Backup
       then follow the onscreen steps.
      Paired success
  8. Select the wrist (left or right) you wear the watch on.
    Based on your selection, you may have to pick the 'Digital Crown Orientation' (top or bottom) then tap
    Continue
    .
    Choose wrist
  9. To continue, review the 'Terms and Conditions' then tap
    Agree
    .
  10. If prompted with an 'Activation Lock' screen, enter your Apple ID and password then tap
    Next
     (upper-right).
  11. If desired, tap
    Create a Passcode
    , enter a 4-digit passcode on your Watch and re-enter to confirm.
  12. From the 'Bold Text & Size' screen, do the following:
    To customize text options later, tap
    Set Up Later in the Apple Watch App
    .
    1. Tap the
      Bold Text switch
       to turn on On switch or off Off switch.
    2. Drag the
      slider
       left or right to increase / decrease font size.
    3. Tap
      Continue
      .
  13. From the 'Siri' screen, tap 'Use Siri' or 'Don't Use Siri'.
  14. Tap
    OK
     to enable your Watch to share settings (e.g., Location Services & Find my iPhone, Siri, etc.) with your iPhone.
    These settings transfer from the Watch to the iPhone and back. If a setting for these services is changed on one device, it applies to both devices.
  15. To automatically install future watchOS updates on your Apple Watch, tap
    Continue
    .
    If you'd like to choose when updates are installed, tap
    Install Updates Manually
    .
  16. Review the info about 'Emergency SOS' then tap
    Continue
    .
  17. Tap
    Set Up Cellular
    .
    If your watch says 'Cellular Is Ready', tap
    Continue
     then skip to step 18.
  18. Do one of the following:
    • If you're setting up your Apple Watch for the first time:
      If you haven't registered your mobile number for use on the My Verizon app, tap the
      I Need to Register button
       and follow the prompts.
      1. Enter your phone number then tap
        Sign Me In
        .
      2. Enter your My Verizon password then tap
        Continue
        .
      3. Tap
        Add device
        .
        If necessary, pick a phone number and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on Wi-Fi Calling.
      4. Review and agree to the Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement, then tap
        Confirm
        .
    • If you've recently received an upgrade or replacement Apple Watch, refer to Apple Watch - Replace Existing Device.
    • If you're switching from Standalone mode (Set Up for a Family Member) to Number Share (Set Up for Myself):
      1. Tap
        Number Share
        .
      2. Enter your My Verizon phone number and password then tap
        Continue
        .
      3. Tap
        I want Number Share
        .
      4. Enter an address for Wi-Fi Calling then tap
        Continue
        .
      5. Review the info then tap
        Confirm
        .
  19. To have compatible apps from your iPhone installed on your Apple Watch, tap
    Install All
    .
    If you'd prefer to install apps later, tap
    Choose Later
    .
  20. Keep your watch and iPhone close together until you receive an alert that syncing is complete then tap
    OK
     to open the Watch app.
    Open Watch app
  • For versions of the Watch with Cellular (LTE), you must pair and share a number with a compatible iPhone. If you haven't set up or are having issues activating Number Share, view these steps.
  • For additional info on cellular set up, refer to Apple Watch Activation Support.