After you create your Spacetalk App account (see Set up your Spacetalk App), Spacetalk guides you through setting up your family in just a few minutes.
How family members join
When you add someone, you tell us whether they have a Spacetalk watch or will use their own phone. This determines how they join:
Watch — you pair the watch to their profile. If they have a Spacetalk Mobile SIM, their phone number is added automatically when you activate it. With a different SIM, you enter their number manually.
Mobile — they receive an SMS invite to join your family on their own phone.
Spacetalk sets up the right kind of account in the background based on their age and device — you do not need to choose an account type.
How to set up your family
Step 1: Get started
On the Let's set up your family screen, tap Get Started.
Step 2: Add your kids
On the Who is in your family? screen, tap Add a Kid and enter their details. Add as many kids as you need, then tap Continue.
For the full steps, see Add a Kid to your Family.
Step 3: Add anyone else you look after
On the Is there anyone else you'd like to look after? screen, tap Add a Senior or Dependent to add an elderly parent or dependent adult, then tap Continue.
For the full steps, see Add a Senior or Dependent.
Step 4: Invite other adults
On the Invite the rest of your family screen, tap Invite Family Members to invite a partner, co-parent, carer, or someone else.
For the full steps, see Invite Members to your Space.
Step 5: Name your family space
Spacetalk sets up a shared space called Family. Tap Continue to keep the name, or tap the name to change it — for example, to "The Smiths".
Step 6: Choose what to share
Choose what you would like to share in your family space and who can see your location or message you, then tap Continue. You can change these settings at any time.
Step 7: Complete your setup checklist
Spacetalk shows a short checklist based on the people you added. Tap an item — such as Pair Watch — to complete it, or tap I'll do it later.
For watch pairing instructions, see Pair your Spacetalk Watch.
You're all set
You will land on your Spaces screen, where the Settings area is briefly highlighted so you know where to manage everything.
Note: If you close the app before finishing, you will see a "Welcome back — finish setting up your family" prompt next time you open it so you can pick up where you left off.
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