I tried using an Apple Watch as a phone
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Apple has offered cellular connectivity on the Apple Watch for almost six years now. But it’s a hard option to justify. So to find out who it’s for, Jonathan use one as his ONLY mobile device for an entire week.
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0:00 Who is the red ring for?
0:48 Day 1: Communicating
2:33 Day 2: The iPhone has its benefits
3:37 Thanks Ritual!
4:14 Day 5: Dealing with Boredom
5:31 Day 7: The week is over?! - Věda a technologie
I genuinely love the way these videos are produced. When this channel was announced I thought it was only going to be about coverages of Apple Events and product releases, but content like this (testing how these devices have an impact in one's life) is really interesting!
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@@tiestofalljays ya I mean this is every one of their videos hardly anything differnt from their usual quality.
This is like a shitty flashback to the early 2000’s tech tv shows
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Just wanna compliment the filming and production quality on these videos! These tech reviews are almost mini-doccos, and are absolutely in a class of their own! Big applause to the whole team, please pass along my kudos from the comments ❤️
I don't have an apple device nor will I ever buy one. But the videos are great. That's why I watch them
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Couldn't agree more!
When Macaddress first started, I wasn’t so sure about it. After watching a few videos, I have to admit I’m completely I love with it. 😊😅❤
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@@ethanwasme4307 pretty new still in the youtube world. Most channels meander for years before settling on a style and a niche that works.
Mac Address has the best videos out of all of the LMG channels, cinematically speaking
Honestly, I think carrying an Apple Watch and a small digital camera around would be the ideal situation for me personally. You still retain communication, you have non-distracting entertainment such as music and podcasts (even games and general applications if you're willing to), and you can still take photos to remember the moment. Kinda sucks that they're a seperate plan from your main one, though.
You also need an iPhone connected to Internet in a drawer somewhere
You can take photos with a watch?
@@lifeisshrt7929 Read the first sentence again
I have an impression that the watch independent of the phone is a cut down experience. Maybe J can do something about the functions with and without the phone.
Been doing this for years, it’s genuinely great! Luckily, I don’t pay extra for my watch connectivity here in Germany 🍀☺️
I'm not even into apple stuff but the cinematography and Jonathans simple breakdowns are excellent.
I've had an Apple Watch 7 for some time now, and I've been using it as my primary device. I think it's wonderful, since I never used my phone often to begin with, and I don't use social media. A few things to note if you plan on doing the same:
- Definitely get the Series 7 or newer. The full keyboard is a game changer for sending texts, but I highly recommend swipe texting rather than pressing each individual key. Also the fast charging is nice, as it allows me to charge it while in the shower or doing chores after wearing it for a full day and night.
- Bring AirPods with you so you can take calls. It also allows you to listen to music/podcasts in the car if your watch can't connect to your car.
- Take into consideration which music application you use. I use CZcams Music since I pay for CZcams Premium, but YT Music doesn't allow me to listen to my downloaded music on my watch without my iPhone nearby. Spotify and Apple Music will allow you to listen to your downloaded music straight from your watch.
- Get a case. You'll be surprised how many times your watch will collide with walls, doors, rocks, or whatever else. I found an Otterbox case on Amazon for maybe $20 or $25.
- Invest in different watch bands, but don't overspend on the Apple bands. I recommend having 4 bands for casual/everyday, athletic, sleep, and special occasions. Having the different bands will give some longevity to each band, as wearing the same watch band every day will wear it down from the overuse and the elements, and they also stink a bit from your sweat.
- Learn some skills to help compensate the watch's shortcomings. For example, instead of using the watch to create a shopping list (which is tedious in my opinion), do research on memory techniques. It adds another layer of "detoxing" from technology by removing dependency on tools, and it turns errands into a fun game. I mean, sure, you can write your shopping list on pen and paper, but what's the point of leaving your phone at home if you're going to bring another item to replace it? The watch declutters your mind and your pockets.
- In those moments where you do need multiple tools, buy a small backpack. Something between the size of a fanny pack and a school backpack.
“…you are simply more present when hanging out with family and friends and a full camera crew.”
"I'm going to have to drive in silence"
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I'm always looking forward to any Mac Address videos. They are so very well done. Good ideas, good cinematography, good narration etc. - it's top notch and in its own league. I also always catch myself rewatching some shots or transition, how they are set up etc. even though I don't do videos of my own but it's interesting to see how it's done because it's so flawless.
Thanks for all the great content!
The Apple Watch cellular is also great for grandma or grandpa, it can literally save their life. I’ve heard so many stories of elderly people falling and breaking a leg or thigh and laying on the ground for a day or two until a relative comes to check on them. The fall detection and 911 could have avoided the laying in pain on the ground in your own piss and $h!t for a couple days. For the price and that piece of mind I think it’s 100% worth it if you got an older relative living alone.
When I moved, I left my iPhone at my old house, but with my SE I was able to do navigation, calls, and some messages. It definitely has limitations and if I was buying a watch now, I'd go for the 8. But I like the fact that I can just leave my phone on the couch if I need to take out the trash or check the mail. Plus the built in ringer to find my phone when I so carelessly loose it.. That's pretty good too.
Back with my iPhone Ten I was getting it repaired and got to experience the cellular only watch experiment. It was nice to have GPS and receive all my texts, calls, and emails but it was still lacking of course. It is possible to do but short term. I just felt like because it was lacking in the areas I needed my phone at times it was frustrating. It did make me realize that I do not need my phone as much and has since allowed me to have my phone on me or around me much less over the years.
I’ve been using only an Apple Watch for about 3 months.
I sold my iPhone 14 Pro Max in January and switched to only using the Apple Watch Ultra, set up using family setup so it doesn’t need anything paired. I switched my phone number to the watch itself. I do supplement not owning a phone with an iPad mini but I mostly use that for work and occasional entertainment. I will never go back. It helps me live in the moment and ditch my technology addiction.
Thank you, this is exactly what i wanted to know. Can i do family set up with my iPad if i buy a Watch with cellular? I'm not sure how that would work. Right now i have an agin iPhone, new iPad, AirPods and bluetooth mouse&keyboard. Anything special i need to do if i get rid of my iPhone after buying a Watch?
@@gokkiyoutube yes, it’s honestly a pain in the ass but just the initial set up. you have to have somebody you know with an iPhone add you to their family sharing or the other way around but they have to be a parent or guardian in the family. Once they’re added you have to pair the watch with their phone. From there you can activate it. Once the watch is paired and set up you can leave the family sharing. You only have to pair back to the original iPhone to update which I’ve only done once. It’s really meant for kids which is why it’s a hassle and you have to jump through hoops. Apple really needs to make it accessible for everyone and not complicated.
Caveats, Apple Pay doesn’t work unless you are part of a family shared Apple Card. Doesn’t matter I just carry my wallet with me. Also HomeKit doesn’t work for me on the watch because I’m the owner of the house so I cannot invite myself to the home on the watch, a glitch that Apple needs to fix. Again this mode is meant for kids and Apple also markets this mode for seniors too for some reason lol. But no other downsides besides that, still way more features than a dumb phone, I use navigation on it, play music (using a Bluetooth adapter you can pair it to play music in the car.) you can do podcast, voice memos, texting on the ultra is pretty easy with the full keyboard, swipe to text works really well, I find myself calling people way more and I text way less. You can also download apps that can be used with no phone. I have a Tesla app so I can use my phone as a key and control my car where I am directly from the watch. Native apps are really nice actually, just very few since the family set up thing is new.
I’m probably going to do a video on this whole thing at some point. It’s so complicated but worth it if you’re aiming for a digital detox.
@@TimeLagGaming Please do the video! I still HAVE the iPhone, i'm just thinking about getting a Watch instead, get rid of the SIM card in it (so i don't pay monthly for it) and transfer the number to the Watch. I could then use the iPhone to set it up without being limited to family sharing...
I'll research this more. Thank you for all the info.
Aussie here, my SE watch is on its own plan separate from my phone, with a $5 a month cost for number sharing.
My main untethered use is to walk my dog. I can still be reached, but I have that hour or so a day where I can be out in the world and not have to deal with notifications etc. It’s also great on long train trips where I can keep track of the time so I know when my stop is, but I can stow my phone away and just enjoy the scenery.
You can also download games onto the watch. Even if it’s just a simple one, it’ll keep you occupied if you’re really bored.
I upgrade my Watch every year for the small improvements in health tracking (my parents died from suddenly occurring health conditions when I was a kid so I like having the latest health functionality, just in case). Last year, I decided to go for the cellular model. I figured I'd see if I use it over a year and the truth is, I barely have. But again, it's a nice bit of peace of mind. Plus, there was one time when I had to rush out to buy something from a shop that was about to close. When I got there, I realised I'd left my phone, wallet and keys at home. I'd driven there. My watch can do the keyless entry for my car, my house (smart lock) and I can pay.
For a lot of the kids in our extended family the cellular apple watch was their first “cell phone.” The limited functionality keeps them from getting into too much trouble but the parents can still keep tabs on the kids while they’re out and about
damn, rich family
@@heindijsSeriously. Lotta money for cellular watches. FOR KIDS. Insane. Probably living the life though.
I’ve been watching CZcams all day and your video was the first one I didn’t skip the sponsorship bit of. The effortless transition and the way you really matched the video I was already interested in blew me away.
Lets give a round of applause for the realtor! They did a great job!
I love this channel, iPhone is like a double-edged sword, it is so convenient yet it makes you stick to it and get addicted. Living on Apple Watch alone can be challenging but a cool experiment to see how much time we actually spend on phones.
I would not go for a cellular Apple Watch alone, only because I use the iPhone’s camera constantly when I’m out and about.
I have done something like this detox with my Series 6 wifi watch, however, and recommend it. I was pleasantly surprised by how much the watch could do when pressed, and now often leave my phone in a drawer when I am at home.
As someone who still uses a 2015 MacBook Pro on a daily basis, I appreciate the editorial POV of Mac Address. Thanks for all the great work!
I did this same experiment a few years ago with AW4. I wanted to reduce my screen time. It was liberating! But for me, the battery life killed the experience. Series 4 makes it half a day on cellular and then has to recharge. I ended up keeping my phone with me albeit in a backpack to keep from pulling it out. Worked ok.
I would love for Apple to one day make the AW a standalone product with all day battery life. I would get rid of my phone then. For now, keeping my 12 mini around :)
Super interesting to see how the review of just using a watch for communication turned into more of a introspective look at personal well-being and dependency. Cellular watch has been great for me, now I don’t need to worry about having my phone with me, it’s even better when our cycling as I WANT to feel disconnected when I’m out but I NEED to be safe. Great video
Jonathan’s voice always brings such calmness. Such a nice topic to explore while also encouraging you to step away from your devices.
I don't think I could go purely watch for the various reasons mentioned - but I will say, when I'm out and about I generally try to be pretty present. I don't look at my phone walking, we have no cell service in the subway so I tend to not look at it there; and if I'm with family/friends, I try to be present. My phone is for times when I'm by myself, or company has left and others have gone to sleep or something like that.
I've become more active outside this year and I've found that bringing a phone actually hinders my experiences. I recently activated the cellular plan on my Ultra and went on a kayaking trip with my car in my phone. It was so liberating not having to worry about my phone during the trip. Granted I wasn't able to take any pictures, but having that peace of mind and being able to still be connected to my experience and the rest of the world via calls/texts was such a great change.
Excellent video! I’ve been going mostly Apple Watch only for years now and wouldn’t go back. I definitely recommend going at least with the Series 7 as fast charging and the swipe keyboard are complete game changers for the Apple Watch only experience! Apple Watch Ultra is definitely a big step up again because you don’t need to worry about the battery life anymore whatsoever. Depending on where I go, I usually also carry a Sony ZV-1 to take pictures and when I think I might need to get some work done, I take a cellular iPad as well. I have a few videos going over this setup on my channel, if you’re curious. Definitely give this challenge another go by combining your iPad Mini only challenge with the Apple Watch only challenge. That’s the sweet spot in my experience. Cheers :)
Honestly, during COVID, having a cellular watch was amazing! I had an iPad as well so anything I couldn’t do on the watch was just done from that. Since I was only out of the house for a few hours at most, I never felt I needed a phone on me (besides when I wanted pictures). I think there was I time where I just left my phone pluged in without touching it for a month straight.
Plus, exercise without a phone and streaming music is the dopest thing ever.
Same thing for me. I barely pick up my phone most of the day and rely on the watch and iPad if I’m home. The only downside is I don’t get notifications for video calls or calls on apps like WhatsApp on the watch
@@toni2918 Weird. I switched to Galaxy and it's automatically a feature on here. This is from Android authority "Go to Notifications and scroll down to the section called MIRROR IPHONE ALERTS FROM. Toggle on WhatsApp at the bottom. From now on, any WhatsApp notifications received on your iPhone will now appear on your Apple Watch." Lmk if this worked.
@@jacksonburger2081 i just ordered an apple watch for working out, because everytime i log my set into my workout app on the phone, i now have a good minute to spare and every damn time i turn on wifi and get distracted, even for one minute, it can sway your focus away from the exercise and you will not perform as well...
Such great production quality.. I really enjoy the style, keep it up
Another excellent video by macaddress. I have been daily driving my Apple Watch 4 cellular for last 3 years now and my use case has been to go mostly for grocery shopping with just the watch and AirPods Pro. There were instances where I did forget my phone when going to work, but I made thru it only because I always have my chotech battery bank for Apple Watch with me. Interesting that I didn’t see Jonathan mentioning about the challenges with keeping the cellular watch powered up the entire day.
Nice! I think the cellular makes perfect sense when you want to 'detox' in smaller doses. I can imagine going for walks with just the watch (along with Airpods, and perhaps my trusty little Fuji XT20) and enjoying it much more by sheer virtue of being connected but not distracted
It is great for day hikes because you leave the phone in the car, and you then are carrying around less stuff. I also like it better for dates or hanging out with friends/family. You have zero temptation to look at your phone to escape awkward downpoints in conversation, and you don't get weird looks if you feel your watch vibrate and you check that then if you check your phone with a date/ at your grandparent's. Since it's considered more normal to check a watch.
I had less enjoyment leaving my phone behind for the gym because I am already indoors and sitting, so the only difference was slight inconvenience swapping playlists/podcasts.
My takeaway from this video is that the housing market absolutely sucks.
The video work is so good on this channel. Fits the theme and aesthetic perfectly. (PS for channel manager: Wes Anderson style MAC address video please)
As a photographer I can't help but noticed that you brought a Pentax K-x (14 year old DSLR) to shoot indoors with a 18-55mm kit lens (not wide enough). Was that camera from your own collection because I wouldn't imagine LMG needing such a device, like ever.
I love the storyline of this video, it feels like a sitcom
The usecase you outline at the start is exactly what it's for. I love going for a run and leaving my phone behind. I use the Walkie-Talkie app if I need to contact my wife, but other than that I switch off.
Couple it with my cellular iPad Mini and I'd love to get rid of my phone altogether (but you can't).
I'm so glad that the editor, shooters and the rest of the team is mentioned on the end card, so that I can thank them for their amazing job :)
love how this is both a real test and a good take on living in the real world. Good on you Mac Address
The Watch is probably my favorite thing I own based on usage and the value I get out of it every singe day and night. I love it because I know as long as it's strapped to me I am not "stranded" anywhere, but I still don't want to find myself with ONLY my watch very long, let alone a whole week!
i love these types of challenges - great video
Man i really love the calmness of these videos ❤❤💯💯Linus really made a great team
This is one of the most refreshing LTT vids i've seen in a while less about the tech and more about how we live with tech, would love to see more of it.
I will also say, as somebody who got the cellular watch (though never activated the cellular feature on my mobile plan, whoops😅) part of the reason was to have a backup if my phone battery died or if I lost my phone. I'd still have access to my card via Apple Wallet, which also gave access to public transport as in Sydney you can tap on with your credit card. I'd still be able to call for help in an emergency, wether that be a 000 level emergency or just a "call family/friends to come get me" emergency. It's a backup. It's safety. It's security that I know the battery will last past midnight and it can't fall out my pocket on the bus, which I can't guarantee the same with my phone
This dude is so good at making videos. It’s like I’m there with him.
I only thought about this possibility looking at Watch Ultra, and Mac Address already did a video on it. Thank you so much.
I imagine the equation would certainly change to it being a lot more painful on a Wi-Fi only Apple Watch. Even if you never hook up a cellular plan, the cellular AW is worth it just for the safety net of if you don't respond to hard fall detection and either your iPhone is dead, or you daily drive some type of Android telephone instead.
When I was looking for an Apple watch the major appeal was exactly to leave the iphone home and be less tethered... when I tried it out instead, all the limitations and the extra cost for the additional plan meant that I needed both at the same time, plus double charging ecc...
After 2 weeks I felt MORE tethered than before and I sent it back. Unfortunately, no one seems to want you to be LESS entangled into the ecosystem, or online, or on their content, so it comes all down to doing it by yourself, and in the end it's really liberating!
Having been unfortunate to not only have a phone boot loop in 2017, but a phone get destroyed earlier this year
Having a watch with cellular is a lifesaver for emergency calls and texts
But I also realized how much my life is stuck in my phone.
It's an interesting way to live life for sure!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It was interesting and insightful.
I love this kind of videos! 😊 This channel has quickly become one of my favorites! Keep it up ❤
I think you guys should do a video on how you actually use an ipad day to day what apps you use and how you use them along with what accessories you use with your ipad
Ever since picking up the Ultra last year I’ve been leaving my phone behind at least 3-4 days of the week and I can attest the feeling of detoxing from social media’s especially has helped me quit even while I have my phone on me.
My first Apple Watch was a S3 Celular. I wouldn't want to go back to non-cellular, simply because I have regular on-call shifts where I need to be reachable 24/7. However this also limits me. So when I figured out, how to activate it with my provider, it was awesome. I can go for an hour-long swim without the fear of missing an important call.
I don’t often need the cellular service, but also also, the times I DO need it is often enough that I feel it’s worth the extra price
A cellular watch + music or podcast service of your choice + some iPods + some running shoes = Fantastic run through the park in the morning
I have been waiting for this video for years! may have also encouraged going out with empty pockets... finally. Also love that skit when you didn't reply to Steven even though he was in front of you
Thank you so much for making this video. As a cellular apple watch owner I’ve had this idea bouncing around my skull for months. But I don’t make videos at all.
After having an active plan for two years on the watch, I finally canceled it two months ago and honestly don’t really miss it. I realized I don’t really run, and never really commit to these “digital detoxes” as much as I would like.
However, if I ever want to do a detox like that then I can always reactivate my plan and go for it :)
Truly can do almost everything (including streaming podcasts and music) on the watch, but you must have Airpods. Kind of useless to talk on speaker phone. Also note that Uber removed their functionality for calling ubers from the Apple Watch.
I do something like this. The AirPods are mandatory. The series 7 swipe-able keyboard makes a huge difference. Screentime on my iPhone wasn’t enough because I could bypass it with a tap.
It suck’s that I have to keep the phone on and plugged in somewhere. Often that can be the USB charger in my car, where I also often accidentally leave it when I do need a mini computer with me on the go. My smart lights at home are also harder to deal with without the phone on me. Same with not having the camera at all times.
It always looked way too expensive to be worth it but, after trying a dumb phone instead, I am hooked on the watch. Sometimes you need a pocket computer with you and then I can take the phone and my phone number, contacts list, calendar etc are all in sync and the same as when I don’t have the phone. Not perfect but it’s still pretty good. A touch of the Apple of old as it doesn’t do everything but what it does do is enough. And you get the benefit of way less distractions … once you’ve got through the detox period.
Hey! I love the Photobooth picture on the Fridge! Thanks for giving us a little cameo
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A few years ago I did a detox. I went to a flip phone for about 6 months. It was very revealing. To this date I still don’t participate in social media anymore, and mainly just use my phone for calls, text, and music.
Exactly, you don't need an expensive new gadget to get rid of bad habits.
Excellent work on this MA! One of the best ever
I use iPhone 13 mini. Upgraded from iPhone SE 2020. I use it for photos and what’s app. That all. All notifications are off except for 2 apps of 200. Mail I have to physically open and swipe down to refresh. Other than that on the metro I will play solitaire and text. Rarely even call. I have a Wi-Fi Apple Watch 8. I use it for hikes/walk and just general health info. Apple Watch is also always in theatre mode. If I want the time I click the crown. Battery life is amazing on the watch when you do that!
I have used both cellular and wifi Apple Watches and I would stick with cellular. I go for walks, grocery trips without my phone these days. My phone is always on silent cos I check all notifications on my watch and don’t have to dig my phone out of my pocket to see who’s calling; less distractions for me. Plus, with phone sizes getting bigger I’d rather have just a watch and an iPad if it were possible. One neat feature I LOVE is this: if you’re driving with Apple Maps and have your phone muted, you get a little vibration from the watch when there’s a turn or some action you have to do on your route. It’s hard to describe and it’s such a small thing but it makes driving just a tiny bit better for me. I’m sure the watch would be a standalone product in the future and the cellular would make more sense then.
Really look forward to these. Would love to see Mac address more regularly
Btw after fees my watch was $12.81 per month with Verizon in OH. There were costly sign up fees too. I hadn’t expected it’d cost more than my iPads plan but apparently watches are classified differently and many hidden fees apply.
Eyyy! Ohio buddies!
That’s absolutely nuts. In Australia it’s $5 a month, no additional fees, no byod fees, no setup fees, that’s like 3.30USD.
All it is, is a basic connection with a low data throughput so charging any more is a rip off.
OMG. In Hungary there is 0 extra cost for 2 esims with unlimited Cellurar data plan. And it can be used for ipad, laptop, watch. With 0 extra cost i can have my unlimited plan for my iPhone, Apple Watch and my iPad and no need to have the phone with me and share a hotspot all the time. It is about 17$/month no hidden fees, like you mentioned. Also because it is not a shared connection, i can have the full internet 4g or 5g speed on all of my devices.
$5/month in California thru AT&T. The sign up fee was waived as they were doing a promo at the time.
T-mobile has a $5 Digits plan(cap of 500mb of data) or $10 for unlimited although i have heard there is a signup fee but those can sometimes be waved for promos and is waved when buying a new watch and setting up the plan same day.
*For verizon they half the price for smart watches for customers on their 5G Do More, 5G Get More, and One Unlimited for iPhone plans
Suuuuper late to this video, but I'd definitely say one of the best use cases for a smart watch is when you have kids. My wife and I owned the 1st gen AW, and at some point stopped using them. For me, it was during winter where the AW just became too much of a hassle with heavy winter coats and barely ever got used. But several years + 2 highly active boys later, we've found ourselves wondering if an AW would help us tell time, reply to super important texts, and take calls while keeping our hands empty in case we need to do parenting/kid things (like, if one of our boys asks us to hold their dump truck lol). While we decided to go at it without AWs, I've definitely put some time into Shortcuts so I can keep my hands off my phone as much as possible while spending time with my kids.
ive kinda done this it helps when i need to go away and not be lost, going to music festivals its really nice... my series 6, i got it originally to track my heart as i have risk factors good data for my doctors
I have an AW Ultra and shortly after my provider enabled dual e-sim capabilities so my watch now has LTE. I planned on using it at the gym but quickly found out that the Watch OS version i was using apparently had streaming issues to the point were my playlist would just cut out at some point and not start again. i love the idea of an LTE enabled watch but it hasn't turned out the way i would have liked it to. there really isn't a point in leaving my phone on my desk at work either because having to pull out my airpods just to make a call is more inconvenient then just having my phone with me
For me, the low cost of having the watch on cellular per month is great for going to the gym. I can leave my phone at home and stream music and podcasts to a pair of headphones, check in to the gym with the watch app, and unlock my door when I get back home with home key.
I don’t think it’s for full-time use, but if there’s an hour or two a day where you can be out of the house without your phone doing something like the gym, or jogging, or taking a walk, then I think it’s worth it.
I can't believe i wasn't watching this channel prior to today. Awesome production, hosting and general feel.
I got my series 6 for $260usd, same model as you’re using. StraightTalk doesn’t allow it, but if I need service, I can still get it from another carrier if I don’t have my phone with me. The main issue is battery life, and I wouldn’t txt on it to save my life.
It would be great for camping though, if I bring chargers with me.
I have a titanium watch with the network capability but I don’t have any desire to use it. I’ve just never set it up.
A lot of the detox benefits can be gained by just making it a habit to not use your phone the way he described as negative. I haven’t had a Facebook account in something like 5 years, and I don’t miss it.
the only thing stopping me from going watch only is camera!! i really really like taking photos everywhere i go, of the sky and the trees around me! not to mention bereal. also! i've noticed in a shopping centre where cell is usually weak (like I've dropped a phone call in there once) I just wont get any cellular data at all and ended up buying the wrong bread for my mum :( anywho still neat that it exists and works :) love you jonathan and mac address crew! really helping me through some tough times
2:30 As somebody who drives almost exclusively with the radio on, can confirm it's still pretty good! Can be freeing not having to choose what exactly to listen to other than "current top 40", "golden oldies", or "mix of current top 40 and golden oldies"!
But you’re able to pair it with the radio and do almost all functions that your phone can (music, podcasts, calls) minus CarPlay.
I have done it couple of times
I like how the entire process played out, it became more into a video showing that there was an effect from not using your phone for a week.
I love the thing that you used the Series 6 and not the last model or Ultra.
I would love to see a Mac Address video that deals with gaming on iDevices and MacBooks. Gaming is the reason why I am not considering the change from Windows to Mac. Kudos to always shoutout the mini, love my 13 mini to bits and this channel made me consider it.
I accidentally discovered a use case for the cellular model fairly recently. For context, I own an iPhone SE (2nd Generation), an Apple Watch Ultra, & AirPods Pro (1st Generation), I drive a box truck to deliver mattresses in my company’s local market in east Texas…and I am VERY MUCH not a morning person.
One morning, I had left my phone on its charger at home. …I left without my phone, and although I live close to my warehouse, it wasn’t worth it to run back home just to grab my phone. I had enough battery left in my watch to run the route without my phone, though. Maps worked as normal, and I was able to make calls with my AirPods just as easily as with my phone. It was actually fairly easy to adapt. I wouldn’t recommend it, as this is more taxing on the watch’s battery than when its paired iPhone is near, but it was nice to learn that I can rely on my watch to get me through a delivery route.
My setup is like yours but have the 13promax. I believe the watch isn’t supposed to replace the totality of the iPhone. I have freedom and peace of mind knowing that in a pinch and with $10 monthly if I needed an emergency connection it is there. Bonus on all the other kool features like health and fitness tracking. I’m just glad to have this technology compared to 40 years ago when I kept telling my mother I was board. Cheers
Love these videos. They are so different in style to LTT etc. but just as enjoyable. Mr. Horst is a great host/presenter.
Good job on the content! I like it very much how this is produced!
I would like them to bring the custom focus and home screen settings to a desktop app. Like the old itunes set up style. As I have the 12 mini and editing these settings is cumbersome on there, despite loving the small phone
I’m a Automotive Tech. I run case less on my phone and don’t leave it in my pocket while at work. Cellular enabled watch was a huge increase in productivity in some areas. Not needing to worry about grabbing my phone before a test drive in case any issues or I need to be reached. Not stopping working to go answer a call is amazing when you just tap the watch, keep working and able to easily hold a conversation, the call quality for others is shockingly good. Also, music and AirPods, it’s great. Any other auto tech out there, do.
It. Also buy a case for the watch, and know it’s gonna get scratched
Great video! Although, some vehicles can pair with the apple watch. I have the Series 3 and have been able to connect to several vehicles over the past few years. My big issue is it will not pair to my hearing aids. (yes I am old)
Personally I got the cellular Series 7 purely for thought of emergency situations - if my phone dies, is lost, stolen; if I’m in an accident and I need to call 911 but can’t find/reach my phone (I was in an accident where it ended up in the back seat, so that’s likely) - having the ability to make a hands-free call could literally be a life-saver. I did also expect to be able to use my favorite audio apps on it without the phone… that was disappointing when I found CZcams music and PocketCasts need to be tethered to the phone anyway. I still don’t regret the cellular purchase tho - the cost is totally worth the extra piece of mind.
Your videos/reviews has been very very helpful. I’m Apple fan but I wait for a year before purchasing.
There is a twitter client for watch called chirp which I used to use, it still seems to work even after twitter banned third party clients. There are also a bunch of games available for it.
I used to have a cellular model, but didn’t use the cellular aspect of it because I’m on a PAYG plan and the watch needs a contract. But I would use it just like nipping to the shop and leaving my phone at home, but I can still answer calls and texts etc
Don’t have it anymore cos I gave it to my partner, but I’ll probably buy another one soon
My younger brother is Apple Watch-only and he is wickedly fast with the drawing letters keyboard on his tiny watch. After getting used to it, you can actually type surprisingly fast on it, probably faster than some people on a phone.
I think if watch os was tweaked a bit to not need a phone as much, maybe. Example is spotify. You can control it via watch, but choosing artists or searching songs isn’t possible. The watch version is a companion mode rather than standalone.
Same with texts and calls and such. While its more useable, the fact that i need a my phone to be on wherever means it cant function w/o it. Id like to be able to setup my watch with my ipad vs phone, but thats not a possibility even tho all 3 communicate with each other and pass the same data. I can’t connect the 2, and i cant setup the watch initially w/o the phone.
So more independence from iphone would make it a more compelling reason to get cellular, but as it sits wifi is fine. And i do have cellular service
I love how similar videos I’ve seen shit all over the watch. I think that’s because they went about this with the incorrect mindset of “replacing” the iPhone, which doesn’t work and won’t work because the watch is not an iPhone… Here we get a genuine experience and some personal development that came from it, pretty cool. Also cool how details like the watch’s battery being kinda weak weren’t mentioned to make room for more important topics
I did do something similar in the past. I don't have a apple watch but I took my phone and deleted all social apps and I even went as far as deleting games. I took my phone to just being a basic phone with a camera and did a detox like that. Best thing I ever done. My phone has been like that for over 2 years now.
I don't game, am unsubscribed from FB but I check my forums and complete quizzes on my iPhone often. Removing the book and forum apps is what I need to do.
Loved the Mini reference, please Apple just don’t discontinue this size, is so perfect…
I like it I frequently forget my phone places but almost always have my watch and AirPods on me. I don’t really text on it much but I still have music and can take phone calls on my watch.
Plus it is not a particularly high cost in the scheme of things, I mean of course that will vary with your particular financial circumstances but the reality is this is an optional luxury and if you are tight on funds optional luxuries are probably the first thing you should look at ditching.
I mean a single box of cigars, or a day trip to the range, or a spa day will all cost more than the service for this watch cost in a year.
i do this sometimes with samsung watch 4, but i dont wear it on wrist, i take off the bands and put it in a pocket because i only need to for notifications and text messages, if i have some free time i go on browser and scroll through instagram or watch youtube (its a little bit slow but it can still be done)
Great video. I think you guys have missed one of the most important uses for the latest Apple Watch’s. That of protector, I own an ultra, before that a series 7. I have been so impressed with how it looks after the wearer that I have persuaded all the elderly family members to get Apple Watches.
Mostly in their 70’d and 80’s they are all becoming frail with increasing health issues and they generally are not exercising enough. My mother in particular has fallen twice in her own home and couldn’t get up after to telephone for help. After that I bought her an Apple Watch which she wears all day and as a family we now know if she has an incident she can call for help on the watch and worse still if she is unconscious the watch will call for help.
The watch also prompts her to exercise and has become a valuable daily tool for her….It has enriched her life in many ways, keeps her safe and taking a call on her watch or asking Siri for something make her feel like the “cool Nan!”.
No-one seems to be paying attention to this Apple watch ability/usage. I think you guys should put out a video on this as it would save many people from heart ache and worry.
Does she need an iPhone for this support? Do the devices link as they should? It's creating lots of support queries in UK on O2 network, so check if it is functioning before making your mum the pioneer.
@@Patricia-kk8tr she has been using it for over a year now without issues, she is on O2.
You apparently can set it up without an iPhone but it is super easy with an iPhone.
I don’t believe you will loose any features of the watch if it’s operating without an iPhone present. My mother’s does have its own data line so she can use it without the iPhone, which in my opinion is the safest way to use the Applewatch.
I was Apple Watch only for 3 days while my phone was worked on, I was really disappointed in battery life on fully cellular. It was dead by noon every day. Since Johnathan is in an office with Wi-Fi he probably didn’t have as much of that issue, I work on the road so I have no Wi-Fi at work. That being said, I love having the cellular. I am a service tech so I’m in and out of my vehicle and houses all day, so being able to just leave my phone in my rig but not worry about missing a call or text from the office is great!
I was actually thinking about moving to a watch only for primary communication. and a iPad on the side for everything an watch can’t. Especially after my phone died for a week. It felt So liberating.
My phone is to small to work on comfortably anyway. For The example you gave with house attending 2:55 I would actually jus bring my iPad
Anything on the go I can youse the watch for. Only pictures are hard. But that is a compromise I am actually willing to take. I just hope the next watch has a camera.
The nature looks good at the end, the photography ❤.
actually a much more interesting experiment than I thought :)
Screen time on phones eats a crap ton of time away from our days, and it's hard to get away from that.
Exact same feel.. for wanting do work w ipad instead of laptop
I'm IT Support. I am regularly at the office out of hours and on my own. And I regularly have my phone next to my desktop. So when I wander around the multilevel warehouse my watch provides the peace of mind that should I take a fall, then it will try and contact someone for me. I also enjoy going for a walk with the puppy and not having my phone on me. So it's a great investment.
I really like how thoughtful this was. And relatable - I have a powder blue big iPhone child, so I get it