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Apple Watch
Set Up with Number Share for Myself

2026-10-01 05:57:16.56

Apple Watch
Set Up with Number Share for Myself

Setting up your Apple Watch® with Number Share allows it to use the phone number associated with your iPhone, even when your phone isn't nearby.

Before you begin

Only one Apple Watch with Number Share can be paired with 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 to be activated. Series 4 and later can be activated on Number Share or as a Standalone Mode For Your Kids. 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:
  • is updated to iOS 13 or higher.
  • is connected to the Verizon network and the Bluetooth® setting is turned on.
  • has LTE Voice and Data turned on.
  • has a network connection or Wi-Fi turned on. Apple Watch Series 5 and earlier, Apple Watch SE only support 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks.
If you're switching the iPhone your Apple Watch is paired with, refer to Switch Paired iPhone.

Steps

  1. Power your Apple Watch on by pressing and holding the
    Side button
     until the Apple logo is displayed.
  2. On your iPhone, open the
    Watch app
    .
  3. Tap
    Start Pairing
    .
    If your device was set up in Standalone mode for a family member and you're switching to Number Share for yourself, unpair your watch before completing these steps.
  4. Tap
    Set Up for Myself
    .
    This step doesn't apply to the Apple Watch Series 3, skip to the next step.
    If you're setting the Apple Watch up in Standalone mode for a family member, refer to Set Up in Standalone Mode For Your Kids.
  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 iPhone® doesn't read it, tap Pair Apple Watch manually.
  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.
  8. Select the wrist on which you wear the watch, pick the Digital Crown Orientation (top or bottom) then tap
    Continue
    .
  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
    .
  11. If desired, tap
    Create a Passcode
    , then follow the onscreen prompts.
  12. From the Shared Settings screen, tap
    OK
     to turn on your Watch to share settings (e.g., Location Services & Find my iPhone, Siri, etc.) with your iPhone.
    These settings transfer from the Watch to iPhone® and back. If a setting for these services is changed on 1 device, it applies to both devices.
  13. Tap
    Set Up Cellular
    .
    If your watch says Cellular Is Ready, tap
    Continue
     then skip to step 15.
  14. Do one of the following:
    • If you're setting up your Apple Watch for the first time:
      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 onscreen 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 Replace Existing Device.
    • If you're switching from Standalone mode Family Member to Number Share for Yourself:
      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
        .
  15. To continue with setup, follow the onscreen prompts (i.e., Action Button, Depth, etc.) to customize more watch features.
  16. To complete the setup, tap
    Done
     to open the Watch app.