How do I activate an apple smartwatch SE (with cellular)?

[Fergal_68812]

As a billpay customer, how do I activate an apple smartwatch SE (with cellular) for my child (8) without her having my number?

[Three_Stacey]

@Fergal_68812 In order to activate a smartwatch with cellular so that it can make and receive calls it has to be activated with a Bill Pay account. So, if it isn't activated with your mobile number, it would need to be activated with another Bill Pay number.

[Fergal_68812]

Thanks but if I activate with my number won’t she get all my calls and texts on the smartwatch as it’s linked to my number?

[Three_Stacey]

That is true @Fergal_68812. For the smartwatch to use the cellular function, it needs to be activated with a bill pay account with a mobile number.