If you are buying any of Apple’s 2026 products for a child, the decisions are made for you by a set of age limits Apple published in footnotes rather than on stage. Siri AI is not available to users under 13, the ECG app is intended for people 22 and over, sleep apnea notifications are…
Family Setup
How to Set Up Apple Watch Series 12 for a Family Member or Child
Apple Watch Series 12 can be set up for someone who does not have their own iPhone. Apple’s support guide puts the choice at step four of the pairing flow, where you pick “Set Up for Myself” or “Set Up for a Family Member,” and points to a separate support article (109036) for the family-specific…