How to set up your Apple Watch
Who says you can't take it with you?
Setting up your Apple Watch is easy. Just follow these four steps and you’ll be connected in no time!
*Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later.
Setting up your Apple Watch is easy. Just follow these four steps and you’ll be connected in no time!
*Requires iPhone XS or later with iOS 18 or later.

Turn on your Apple Watch, hold it close to your iPhone, and start pairing with the Apple Watch app.
Choose to set up as new or restore from backup.
Use your Apple ID to sign in, then set up your passcode and preferences.
Set up your Cricket Smartwatch Rate Plan and start using your Apple Watch!




Yes. With NumberSync, you can use the same number you use on your iPhone on your Apple Watch, you still get those important calls and texts whenever you leave your iPhone at home.
Yes! Add Unlimited Smartwatch plan to your existing Cricket service for $10/mo.
Yes. If you didn't use Express Setup, your Apple Watch shows you which settings it shares with your iPhone. If you turned on features such as Find My, Location Services, Wi-Fi Calling, and Diagnostics for your iPhone, these settings automatically turn on for your Apple Watch.
Yes. Apple Watch works seamlessly with your Apple devices and services. Unlock your Mac automatically. Get approximate distance and directions to your iPhone with Precision Finding1 on supported iPhone models. Pay and send money with Apple Pay.2
Yes. With Family Setup, you can set up an Apple Watch for someone else with a different number.