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!

What you’ll need

Your iPhone

You need iPhone XS or later on a Cricket plan

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Apple Watch

Series 4 or later

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The latest iOS Update

Make sure your phone is running iOS17 or later

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Apple Watch setup

Step 1 - Pair

Turn on your Apple Watch, hold it close to your iPhone, and start pairing with the Apple Watch app

Step 2 - Set Up

Choose to set up as new or restore from backup

Step 3 - Sign in

Use your Apple ID to sign in, then set up your passcode and preferences

Step 4 - Connect to Cricket

Set up your Cricket Smartwatch Rate Plan and start using your Apple Watch!

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You've got questions? We've got answers!

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.

1Requires an iPhone and Apple Watch with second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.

2Apple Pay is not available in all markets. For a list of Apple Pay countries and regions, visit support.apple.com/en-us/HT207957.

NumberSync

With NumberSync you can sync your iPhone number with Apple Watch. Never miss an important call or text even if you leave your iPhone at home.

Set up Numbersync

Family Setup

Set up Apple Watch for family members who don't have their own iPhone enjoy the features and benefits of an Apple Watch.

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Max with Ads

Max with Ads:  Access the Max with ads plan through the Max app on compatible devices (sold separately) or on max.com using a compatible browser with your Cricket login credentials. Data rates may apply for app download/usage. New Cricket customers: visit cricketwireless.com/login to create your account and obtain log-in credentials. Use of Max is subject to its own terms and conditions, see max.com/terms-of-use for details. Programming and content subj. to change and benefit may be modified, discontinued or terminated at any time without notice. Lost eligibility: Upon cancellation of eligible wireless plan you may lose access to Max. Limits: Access to one Max account per Cricket account. May not be stackable w/other offers, credits or discounts. To learn more, visit www.cricketwireless.com/max. Minimum 3G connection is required for viewing on mobile devices.  MAX is used under license.

$60/mo. Cricket More Plan: Cricket More Data Restrictions: Video streaming at SD quality. Cricket More includes up to 15GB Mobile Hotspot data per line per month; then Mobile Hotspot speed slowed to 128Kbps for rest of bill cycle. Actual speed varies by device and location. Mobile Hotspot req’s compatible device. Data usage and tethering that violates contract terms may be slowed or terminated. For more information on Cricket’s mobile broadband service, visit Mobile Broadband Information. General: Activ./upgrade (up to $25/line) & add’l one time ($5 customer assistance) fees & restr’s may apply; see cricketwireless.com/fees. Devices: Sold separately. Limits: 9 devices.  Pricing, availability, terms, data usage, speed & other restr’s subj, to change w/o notice. By activating/using svc., you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Svc good for 30 days. Coverage not avail. everywhere.

 

Refer a Friend Month

*Refer A Friend: Limited time. To get credits, Current Cricket customer (“Referrer”) must send Refer A Friend link to non-Cricket customer (“Friend”). Friend must enter valid email address via link to receive referral code, then activate a new line of service on a new Cricket account using the code. Code expires 30 days after receipt. Enter code at time of eligible activation or after activation but before code expiration. Referrer receives $35 credit and Friend receives $25 credit to wireless plans after Friend maintains 60 consecutive days of eligible service. Limits: Excludes Cricket and affiliated employees and employee discount holders. Credit applies only to monthly wireless plan charge and expires when associated Cricket account is canceled. Credits have no cash value, are not redeemable for cash or any cash equivalent and are not transferable or refundable. Except for 10 eligible referred activations in August 2024, referrer is limited to max $250 in credits (10 referrals) per calendar year. © Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.
 

Watch Plan

Cricket Smartwatch Plan: Requires Apple Watch Series 4 or later and eligible Cricket phone plan (min. $15) on same account. Limits: Port-in not available. Not combinable with Multi-Line Discount, Auto Pay Credit, or certain other offers. NumberSync: Must complete NumberSync setup with compatible iPhone for watch to have access to the Cricket cellular network. U.S. only. Max 5 watches synced to one iPhone simultaneously. See additional NumberSync details at cricketwireless.com/support/applewatch. Data Restrictions: For all data usage, Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Video typically streams at standard definition. Content bundled with video may be slow to load. Details at cricketwireless.com/videomanagement. Details on network management policies at cricketwireless.com/mobilebroadband. Mobile hotspot not included. Data usage and tethering that violates contract terms may be slowed or terminated. General: Activ./upgrade (up to $25/line) & add’l one time ($5 rep-assisted and automated phone system payments fee) fees may apply; see cricketwireless.com/fees. Devices: Sold separately. Limits: 9 devices. Pricing, availability, terms, data usage, speed & other restr’s subj, to change w/o notice.  By activating/using svc., you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Svc good for 30 days. Coverage not avail. everywhere.

Multi-Month Unlimited Plan Details

Multi-Month Unlimited: Online only.Requires single-line account and full payment at time of activation ($120 for 3 months of service or $300 for 12 months of service; or $75 for first 3 months of service for new customers only). Payment is not refundable in whole or in part. Plan cannot be changed or canceled until the last 30 days of the selected Multi-Month period. A 4G LTE, GSM-compatible smartphone is required for activation. Limits: Not combinable with multi-line accounts, AutoPay Credit, device discounts, Bridge Pay, or add-on features. Any Affordable Connectivity Program benefit, if available, will apply once per Multi-Month period (not monthly). Data Restrictions: For all data usage, Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Mobile hotspot data not included.
Video Streaming: Plan does not include the Video Management feature. We aim to render streaming video in standard-definition (max speed of 1.5 to 2 Mbps) though some video cannot be identified. Sometimes, other content that content providers bundle with streaming video may be impacted and slowed, including downloads. In certain situations, we may deliver video content faster or at higher definition. Details at cricketwireless.com/videomanagement.
Mexico and Canada: Includes unlimited calling/texting within Canada & Mexico and between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Also includes use of data from your plan while in Mexico & Canada. Canada usage cannot exceed 50%. Data speed, usage, & other restrictions apply. Coverage not available everywhere. Int’l data roaming may be reduced to 2G speeds. See www.cricketwireless.com/legalinfo/cricket-international.html for details.
General: Data usage and tethering that violates contract terms may be slowed or terminated. Service subject to Cricket network management policies, see cricketwireless.com/mobilebroadband. Activ./upgrade (up to $25/line) & add’l one time ($5 rep-assisted and automated phone system payments fee) fees may apply; see cricketwireless.com/fees. Pricing, availability, terms, data usage, speed & other restr’s subj, to change w/o notice.  By activating/using svc., you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Coverage not avail. everywhere.

 

Refer a Friend

*To get credits, Current Cricket customer (“Referrer”) must send Refer A Friend link to non-Cricket customer (“Friend”). Friend must enter valid email address via link to receive referral code, then activate a new line of service on a new Cricket account. Code expires 30 days after receipt. Enter code at time of eligible activation or after activation but before code expiration. Referrer & Friend each receive $25 credit to wireless plans after Friend maintains 60 consecutive days of eligible service. Limits: Excludes Cricket and affiliated employees and employee discount holders. Credit applies only to monthly wireless plan charge and expires when associated Cricket account is canceled. Credits have no cash value, are not redeemable for cash or any cash equivalent and are not transferable or refundable. Max $250 in credits (10 referrals) per calendar year for Referrer. © Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.