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Since the Apple Watch is designed to be used WITH an iPhone and not INSTEAD of an iPhone, the pairing and setup process and the cellular plans worked out with the carriers is all built around having both an iPhone and a Cellular Apple Watch data plan. In order to use the eSIM card the eSIM must be provisioned by the Apple Watch itself and that can only be done when it is paired with an iPhone that already has cellular service. The eSIM is permanently soldered to the watch’s main board. The cellular version of the Series 3 Apple Watch has what is called an eSIM and not a normal SIM card like most cell phones have. But what if you never intend to let your child even have access to that iPhone, much less carry it around? You still have to have cell service for that iPhone and here’s why. Once you have an iPhone you will also need to have a cell phone plan for that iPhone. But as of right now you will need at least an iPhone 6 or newer iPhone in order to set it up and pair it with a cellular Series 3 Apple Watch. Amazon and Gazelle are also good options to get a used iPhone at an even more discounted price. The Apple Refurbished online store is an excellent way to get an essentially new iPhone at a pretty good discount.

If they aren’t, then getting a refurbished or a used iPhone is also an option. Most families these days hand down older generation iPhones as they upgrade phones, so ask around to see if any of your family members are itching for a new iPhone. But that doesn’t mean it has to be super expensive. So if you think getting your child an Apple Watch gets you out of having to also get them an iPhone… guess again.

Tips for Getting Around “Apple Watch Only” Pain Pointsīut wait… don’t you also have to have an iPhone? Yes, going Apple Watch–only with your child still requires an iPhone in order to setup an Apple Watch (and you can’t just use your iPhone it needs to be an iPhone with a phone number that is not currently in use by anyone else).

Benefits of Going Apple Watch Only With Your Child.

iPhone & Apple Watch Cell Phone Numbers.

This is a rather long article that hits the following major aspects of sending your child off with only a cellular enabled Apple Watch: It works even better for a younger person who has yet to be become addicted to the full power of a smart phone. Contrary to popular belief, going Apple Watch–only with your child REALLY can work as a replacement for carrying around a cell phone.

When my 13-year-old told me she really didn’t want a smart phone but my wife and I needed to be able to reach her (since we both work) I immediately thought about the Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular as an option instead of getting her a cell phone.

It is feasible to just send your child off to school with only an Apple Watch (Photo by Skip Owens)