Apple Watch - Replace Existing Device
If you've recently received an upgrade or replacement Apple Watch, here's how to activate it.
- For more info on upgrading or replacing an Apple Watch®, check out this video.
- These steps only apply when upgrading or replacing an existing Number Share device.
- If you're activating your Apple Watch on a new number for the first time, refer to one of the following:
- Unpair your previous Apple Watch from your current iPhone.
- During the pairing and setup process, tapSet Up Cellularon your iPhone.If you are attempting this after the initial setup process, follow the instructions in the 'Set up your cellular plan' section of this Apple support page.
- Enter your username to sign in to the My Verizon app.If you haven't registered your mobile number for use on the My Verizon app, tap theRegister buttonand follow the prompts.To activate service, you must sign in as an Account Owner or Manager. For more on account roles, review this info.
- Enter your password.Once you sign in, the system performs checks to see if you are on a compatible price plan.An error displays if your price plan is not eligible for Number Share. For more info on compatible plans, visit the Number Share FAQs.
- TapReplace an existing device.
- Select the device to replace then tapContinue.
- Verify the info then tapContinue.
- Provide a 911 address then tapUse this address.Ensure the state is abbreviated (e.g., New York is entered as NY).
- To continue, select (check) the Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement and then tapActivate now.Review the info before continuing.
- From the 'You're all set.' screen, tapClose.
