Apple Watch single call communication watch number easy to contract even for non-au users

　KDDI announced today that customers other than au can now apply for watch numbers that enable calls and data communications with the Apple Watch alone at the au Style / au shop.

　It is also available to povo users along with other companies, UQ mobile.

　Actually, it was possible to make a contract with another company's line user with a watch number, but the application method was limited to a few KDDI directly managed stores such as GINZA 456 . The topic is that this has become possible at au shops nationwide.

　In the past, it was difficult to use the au watch number, including the price, as the lower limit was 2178 yen per month for Pitatto Plan 4G LTE, but in October 2021, the watch number plan for 385 yen / 250MB per month will be available. It may be worth considering because it was done.

　The watch number is basically a form in which iPhone users use the family sharing setting to let family members who do not have an iPhone use the Apple Watch. It is expected to be used by children and the elderly. The phone number will be issued exclusively. It's important to note that this is different from number sharing, where incoming calls to your iPhone are received by the Apple Watch alone.

Children can talk on the phone, send messages, and listen to music. Adults can limit the use of apps and content. You can also set the school time mode so that you can concentrate on your studies. Fall detection, emergency SOS, higher and lower heart rate alerts, etc. Apple Watch has safety features that make it perfect for senior families.

　The supported OS is as follows.

au customers: iPhone 6s or later with iOS 14 or later, Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 7 or later

Customers other than au: iPhone 6s or later with iOS 15 or later, Apple Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 8.3 or later

Customers other than au include customers using UQ mobile / povo.