3 Launches Smartwatch Share
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30-01-2025 04:02PM#1
Smartwatch Share
Smartwatch Share is here! What is this, and what does this mean for you? We’ve explained everything you need to know below.
What is Smartwatch Share?
Smartwatch Share means that Three customers can now share their mobile plan with their smartwatch.
If you pair your smartwatch and mobile phone and activate a Smartwatch Share add-on through your My3 account, you will be able to browse the internet and make or receive calls from your watch.
Please note: that this feature is only available for Three customers using compatible Apple products.
How to get started with Smartwatch Share?
To get up and running with Smartwatch Share, there are two things you will need to do:
- Pair your Apple Watch and Apple iPhone.
- Activate Mobile Services
- Activate Three’s Smartwatch Share add-on.
- How to Pair your Apple Watch and Phone.
To pair your Apple watch with your iPhone, you will need to be using an iPhone XS or newer, running on at least iOS 18.
If you’re unsure about whether your iPhone or iOS is compatible, the links below might be useful:
- Click here to read about how to identify your iPhone model.
- Click here to read about how to update your iPhone.
Once you’ve made sure both your iPhone and iOS are up to date, follow these steps:
- Turn on your Apple Watch.
- Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone and follow the instructions that will appear on-screen.
- Decide whether you would like to set up your Apple Watch as a new device or restore your data from a previous Apple Watch back up.
- Sign in to your Apple account.
- Create a password.
- Customise your settings as needed.
If you need more help with setting up your Apple Watch, click here to follow the user guide from Apple.
- How to activate Mobile Services.
If pairing your Apple Watch and iPhone went smoothly, follow the steps below to set up the Smartwatch Share add-on.
- Open the Watch App on your iPhone.
- In the ‘My Watch’ tab, tap ‘Mobile Service’.
- Tap ‘Set Up Mobile Service’.
- Next, you’ll be directed to purchase and activate the Smartwatch Share add-on from Three.
- Activate Three’s Smartwatch Share add-on
- Sign into your MY3 account.
- If you have not yet purchased the Smart watch share add-on you will be prompted to do so and activate the service.
- Your smartwatch will then connect to the network and can take up to 30 minutes to activate fully.
- Follow the prompts to activate your Apple Pay
- Allow your devices to sync
If you need a little bit more help with these steps, click here to read a more detailed guide on how to pair your Apple Watch with a new iPhone.
Once you have successfully set up the Smartwatch Share add-on, you will be asked to log into your My3 account and activate the add-on.
Please be aware that add-ons can take a few minutes to activate!
FAQs
What is Smartwatch Share?
Smartwatch Share allows you to share your mobile phone plan with your smartwatch, so you can stay connected on the go without your phone. Smartwatch Share allows you to make and receive calls and use data, all on your smartwatch.
What do I need to set up my Apple Watch with Smartwatch Share?
What you need:
- iPhone XS or later running the latest version of iOS (check Settings > General > About to see your iPhone model and iOS version).
- Your Apple Watch (make sure it's charged!)
- A Three bill pay phone plan
Let's get started!
- Update your iPhone: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS (Settings > General > Software Update).
- Connect your iPhone: Ensure Bluetooth is turned on and your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or your mobile network.
- Turn on your Apple Watch: Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
- Pair your devices: Hold your Apple Watch close to your iPhone and follow the onscreen instructions. You'll use your iPhone's camera to scan the watch face.
- Set up your watch: Choose to set up as a new watch or restore from a backup.
- Sign in and secure: Sign in with your Apple ID and create a passcode for your watch.
- Customise your settings: Choose your preferred settings for text size, wrist preference, and health data.
- Activate Smartwatch Share:
- Open the My3 app on your iPhone.
- If you already have Smartwatch Share, you'll be prompted to accept the service and activate it.
- If you haven't purchased Smartwatch Share yet, you can do so easily within the My3 app.
- Wait for activation: Your smartwatch will connect to the Three network. This may take up to 30 minutes.
- Enjoy the connection! Once activated, you can make calls, and use data, all from your watch!
Want to know a little more, here are some other useful support pages:
If I get a Smartwatch Share add-on, does this come with a contract?
No. The Smartwatch Share add-on is a standalone add-on, meaning there is no contract. It will appear on your bill on a monthly basis and can be cancelled at any time.
Can I share my allowance with more than one watch?
Can I share my allowance with more than one watch?
You can link one watch at a time. If you get a new watch, simply move the service to your new device.
Can I use my watch internationally?
Smartwatch Share is only available for use within the Republic of Ireland.
Do I have to get a cellular-enabled Smartwatch from Three to use Smartwatch Share add-on, or can I use my own devices?
As long as your phone and smartwatch are compatible and you are a Three mobile customer on an eligible Bill Pay or Business plan, you can avail of the Smartwatch Share add-on.
Who can purchase the Smartwatch Share add-on?
- New Bill Pay or Business Customers: all that needs to be done is select Smartwatch Share at the time of purchase.
- Existing customers who are on compatible plans can also purchase an Apple Watch and the Smartwatch Share add-on through their My3 account.
How will I be billed?
The add-on will appear on page 2 of your monthly bill. It will be €4.99 per month.
Will I be charged for all calls made on the smartwatch?
Smartwatch Share add-on shares your allowances between your phone and your smartwatch. This means that calls made on the smartwatch will use the minutes included in the plan. If you run out of minutes, they will be charged at our standard rates. If you want to find out more about your out of bundle charges, click here and select your plan.
Why is it only available for Apple users?
While we have introduced the Smartwatch Share service for Apple devices to begin with, we will roll out capability for other devices over time.
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