If I order an ipad mini from amazon can I add applecare later?

[Oyeve]

I want to get my niece an ipad mini from amazon so I can utilize my credit card amazon points, can I add applecare later on if I go this route?

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

I think as long as it's an authorized third party reseller you have 14 or 30 days to contact Apple and get Applecare.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Yup.

 

[Kaido]

Yes:

http://www.apple.com/support/products/faqs.html

You’ll need to register your AppleCare Protection Plan only if you purchase the plan and your covered product separately, or if you purchase your hardware from a reseller who does not automatically register the plan.

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Your AppleCare Protection Plan and AppleCare+ coverage starts from your hardware purchase date. There are many benefits to registering your AppleCare Protection Plan as soon as you purchase it.

I'm not sure if Amazon registers it for you or not. The link to register it with Apple is here:

http://www.apple.com/support/applecare/

 

[KeithP]

Unless they have changed it, AppleCare can be added to any product at anytime during the original 1 year warranty.

Yep, still the case https://www.apple.com/asia/support/products/faqs.html

Can I purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime?
You can purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan anytime within the one-year limited warranty period. Your eligibility for coverage under the AppleCare Protection Plan starts from your hardware purchase date. Apple strongly recommends that you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan when you purchase your Apple product to maximize the additional benefits provided under the plan.

-KeithP

 

[secretanchitman]

60 days from time of purchase to get AppleCare+ (iOS devices), but 1 year from time of purchase to get AppleCare (computers).