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Padgett66
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Set Apple Watch Ultra as primary location for Family Sharing

I have an iPhone 14 and an Apple Watch Ultra. Both devices are running on IOS 26. My watch has GPS + Cellular. When I leave home with just my watch my family can not find my location unless I first turn off my phone. I would like to have my watch as my primary location. Is there anyway to make this happen?

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 6:42 AM

1 reply

sberman
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)

Sep 16, 2026 1:35 PM in response to Padgett66

There is not. If you wish, you may send feedback to Apple.

Feedback - Watch - Apple


What you can do is manually share your location from your Apple Watch if you wish.


  • Open the Find People or Find My app on your Apple Watch.
  • Tap on your profile or name ("Me").
  • Ensure Share My Location is turned on.
  • Send your current live coordinates directly through the Messages app on the watch.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358181