For owners of an Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) or newer models who wish to talk, text, or use data without their iPhone present, NumberSync is a useful feature. Offered by AT&T, it enables the use of your iPhone’s wireless number on your watch. To set it up, here are the necessary steps:
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- Ensure you have a compatible iPhone (6 series or newer, running iOS 11.0 or higher) with AT&T Wi-Fi Calling activated, along with AT&T wireless plans for both your phone and watch, and an AT&T user ID and password.
If your watch doesn’t have a plan, reach out to me to add one. The watch plan costs $10 per month for unlimited service.
Your watch can only be synchronized with one wireless number at a time. If you’ve previously synchronized a watch with your phone, you must unsynchronize it before syncing a new one. Also, if you’ve begun using your watch via Bluetooth, it must be unsynchronized.
To sync your Apple Watch with an iPhone on a different account, you must first have the user ID and password for that account.
Setting up NumberSync:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone and follow the prompts to start pairing.
- Select “Cellular” and then “Set up Cellular.” If you don’t have a plan for your watch, contact me so I can add a plan. Be sure to have the AT&T user ID and password for the iPhone number you’re using.
- Check the box and read the Important Information for NumberSync on the 911 screen.
- Select “Verify address.”
- Follow the prompts to complete your watch setup.
After activating NumberSync, you can use your iPhone’s wireless number on your watch. If you call 911 from your watch, emergency teams will use nearby Wi-Fi networks or the address you provide to locate you.
Removing NumberSync:
If you need to remove NumberSync, go to your account overview, open the “My wireless” section, scroll to “My devices,” and select “Manage my device.” From there, you can remove NumberSync from your Apple Watch.
