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Verizon Family
Set Up Standalone Watch

2026-10-15 04:21:19.866

Verizon Family
Set Up Standalone Watch

Adding a user with a standalone watch to Verizon Family lets you access the same location and safety features typically used for someone with a smartphone.

Before you begin

Verizon Family allows you to add the following family members:
  • Adult
    : Help manage a member's location and activate services such as 24/7 Assist and fall detection.
  • Child
    : View a child's location.

Add an Adult

  1. Open the
    Verizon Family app
    .
  2. Tap
    Profiles
    then tap
    Add
    .
  3. Tap
    Add Adult
    .
  4. Tap the standalone watch from the list of available devices.
  5. Enter the user's Name then tap
    Continue
    .
  6. From the profile setup screen, review the info then tap
    Continue
    .
    To complete the profile setup, the family member must be present for you to pass your phone to them. Otherwise, click
    Not now
    .
  7. Tap
    Get started
    .
  8. Review the info about downloading the Verizon Family smartwatch app then tap
    Continue
    .
  9. From the smartwatch, tap the text notification to download Verizon Family from the app store.
  10. Once downloaded, open the app the begin pairing.
  11. Enter the pairing code on the standalone watch into the mobile app then tap
    Confirm
    .
  12. From the Code accepted screen on the mobile device, tap
    Continue
    .
  13. To enroll your family member in 24/7 Assist, tap
    Continue
    .
  14. Review the info about 24/7 Assist then tap
    Agree
    .
  15. Complete the registration (e.g., Contact info, address, etc.) then tap
    Confirm
    .
  16. Enter an emergency contact then tap
    Save
  17. Tap
    Confirm
    to complete the set up.
  18. Turn on location sharing on your smartwatch.

Add a Child

  1. Open the
    Verizon Family app
    .
  2. Tap
    Profiles
    then tap
    Add
    .
  3. Tap
    Add Child
    .
  4. Enter the user's Name and Date of birth then tap
    Continue
    .
  5. Tap the standalone watch from the list of available devices.
  6. From the profile setup screen, review the info then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. Review the Consent and tap
    Agree
    .
  8. Review the info about downloading the Verizon Family smartwatch app then tap
    Continue
    .
  9. From the smartwatch, view the text notification to download the Verizon Family Companion app from the app store.
  10. Once downloaded, open the app the begin pairing.
  11. Enter the pairing code then tap
    Confirm
    .
  12. Turn on location sharing on your smartwatch.