Apple Watch

Leftwaffe · 15-11-2020 4:36pm

Yeah I’d be thinking that I’d turn off the always on display anyway. Not something I care about either.

Dades · 15-11-2020 11:09pm

Redordeadqwwer wrote: »

Anyone have the SE and feel happy with it?

Mine is an SE. Perfectly happy with it.

Just wanted podcasts/music for my airpods without the phone. Job done!

Leftwaffe · 18-11-2020 9:29pm

Anyone know where I’d get an SE this side of Xmas?Apple saying the end of January before it would deliver.

Edit: Scratch that got one in Harvey Norman. Although it has the sports bang and not the braided solo loop I wanted. Anyone know any eBay or Amazon braided loops that are decent quality? Can’t justify paying 100 quid for one from Apple.

antimatterx · 19-11-2020 1:47pm

I'm the same as above. I assumed Apples logistics would be amazing.

Creamy Goodness · 19-11-2020 2:00pm

antimatterx wrote: »

I'm the same as above. I assumed Apples logistics would be amazing.

It is, they are the best in the world (maybe except for amazon) at shipping goods around the world.

my series 6 watch made it from China to Ireland over a single weekend!

The problem here is there's such a demand for these products, coupled with worried parent's buying things much earlier than they might need for Christmas has led to stock shortages for a lot of things especially on the cheaper end of things

ussjtrunks · 23-11-2020 1:15am

I’m going from a s2 42 to a s6 should I go 40 or 44 is there much difference in the size?

Also is it not possible to get the stainless steel versions in Ireland?

DubDJ · 23-11-2020 10:24am

ussjtrunks wrote: »

I’m going from a s2 42 to a s6 should I go 40 or 44 is there much difference in the size?

Also is it not possible to get the stainless steel versions in Ireland?

I’d go for the 44 If you’re used to the larger size. The 44 is the new 42, getting the smaller one might feel a bit too small if you’re used to looking at a big watch.

I think the stainless still isn’t Ireland but think you can get it though the UK.

forumdedum · 23-11-2020 10:30am

ussjtrunks wrote: »

I’m going from a s2 42 to a s6 should I go 40 or 44 is there much difference in the size?

Also is it not possible to get the stainless steel versions in Ireland?

I went from S2 bigger size and got the 44. It fits well and I don't think 2mm is much.

I ordered the Titanium from UK via Parcel Motel. Actually after good advice on boards here.

ussjtrunks · 23-11-2020 11:48am

Amazon have the stainless steel ones just need to figure out if it’s worth 2x the price

FourFourRED · 23-11-2020 7:38pm

forumdedum wrote: »

I went from S2 bigger size and got the 44. It fits well and I don't think 2mm is much.

I ordered the Titanium from UK via Parcel Motel. Actually after good advice on boards here.

The 42 and 44 are the same physical size. The measurement is the display size, which on the 44mm is bigger due the the smaller bezels on the series 4 and newer.

ussjtrunks · 24-11-2020 1:03pm

Any chance we will see a small deal on the s6? For black friday

Davy · 24-11-2020 7:07pm

ussjtrunks wrote: »

Any chance we will see a small deal on the s6? For black friday

Doesn't look like it. S3 and S5 yeah but not S6. You might get a giftcard with an S6 purchase but probably not a discount

ussjtrunks · 24-11-2020 10:27pm

Compub has 5% off s6 just ordered a red one

ablelocks · 24-11-2020 10:52pm

mods, if this isn't allowed, delete.

I am selling a Series 5 40mm gold/pink strap that i got from the amazon.de prime warehouse sale as used, like new.

I only opened box to check contents. Everything is there, not a scratch on watch or strap - doesn't look like it was even taken out of packaging to be honest.

Reason for Selling : because my wife doesn't agree with me spending that much on a "fancy looking fitbit".

not looking to make money on it - i can return it to amazon but thought someone here might be interested - save me the hassle of having to courier it back to Germany.

pm me if interested.

shrek008 · 25-11-2020 8:48pm

Can’t seem to connect S6 watch to iphone 11 by Bluetooth, im sure it’s something simple but has anyone any experience of this?

peteeeed · 08-12-2020 10:59pm

Fitness+ workout service for Apple Watch launching on December 14

Apple is giving a free 3-month trial to the Fitness+ for those buying a new Apple Watch Series 3 or later (or have bought one since September 15).

Cloudio9 · 09-12-2020 8:35am

peteeeed wrote: »

Fitness+ workout service for Apple Watch launching on December 14

Apple is giving a free 3-month trial to the Fitness+ for those buying a new Apple Watch Series 3 or later (or have bought one since September 15).

And free 1 month if you already own a watch.

Luckycharms_74 · 09-12-2020 12:04pm

Had a fall last Friday and 1st time the watch triggering fall detection. My phone was dead so would assume needs phone tethering to call emergency services. How exactly does fall detection work in Ireland with calling emergency services. I think in the states it is linked to call 911, I would assume it's down to carriers here?

My friend was with me so he called the ambulance, all ok bar some wound on the forehead

Gregor Samsa · 09-12-2020 12:32pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

How exactly does fall detection work in Ireland with calling emergency services. I think in the states it is linked to call 911, I would assume it's down to carriers here?

First up, I hope you're ok.

It'll call 112 (assuming your phone is on, in range and has coverage). As an aside, 911 will get you straight though to the emergency services here too, same as 112 and 999.

In counties that have separate emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance, Fire, etc. it will call the one for Ambulance.

Luckycharms_74 · 09-12-2020 1:57pm

Gregor Samsa wrote: »

First up, I hope you're ok.

It'll call 112 (assuming your phone is on, in range and has coverage). As an aside, 911 will get you straight though to the emergency services here too, same as 112 and 999.

In counties that have separate emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance, Fire, etc. it will call the one for Ambulance.

I am thanks

. The doctor said prob fainted due to dehydration and alcohol ( i only had about 3 drinks,:eek:)

My friend was wondering why my watch was buzzing but told him it's fall detection.

that's interesting regarding the auto calling of emergency services. Let's say your phone is off but your watch is connected to the home wifi network, would it still work then.

I'm thinking maybe as a safety to get one for my mother just incase, maybe cellular model

Gregor Samsa · 09-12-2020 2:27pm

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

that's interesting regarding the auto calling of emergency services. Let's say your phone is off but your watch is connected to the home wifi network, would it still work then.

I'm thinking maybe as a safety to get one for my mother just incase, maybe cellular model

I don’t think it would work if it only had Wi-Fi to connect to and your phone was off. If your phone was on, and you had Wi-Fi calling enabled (and your mobile plan allowed it), then it should work regardless of whether you had a mobile signal or not. But Wi-Fi calling is a feature of the phone, not the watch.

Unfortunately none of the networks in Ireland support the e-SIM technology that the cellular Apple Watch uses, so that functionality won’t work here.

Ivefoundgod · 10-12-2020 6:01pm

Anyone know how accurate the delivery times are on Apple.ie? Looking at getting a Series 6 with a Milanese loop, only option is to go through the "Build Your style" part which I've done and it says 2-3 days. Says the same for standard options so I'm wondering if that's just a generic timeframe? I don't mind ordering it and having to wait for new year as I won't have the cash for it until bonus comes during next payday but if its going to be mid January I'd sooner just pick up a standard model in the shops and buy the loop later.

DubDJ · 10-12-2020 6:44pm

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Anyone know how accurate the delivery times are on Apple.ie? Looking at getting a Series 6 with a Milanese loop, only option is to go through the "Build Your style" part which I've done and it says 2-3 days. Says the same for standard options so I'm wondering if that's just a generic timeframe? I don't mind ordering it and having to wait for new year as I won't have the cash for it until bonus comes during next payday but if its going to be mid January I'd sooner just pick up a standard model in the shops and buy the loop later.

99% accurate I'd say. Always a chance of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances but Apple are usually bang on with the estimated delivery times.

Ivefoundgod · 13-12-2020 10:01pm

DubDJ wrote: »

99% accurate I'd say. Always a chance of a delay due to unforeseen circumstances but Apple are usually bang on with the estimated delivery times.

Just went to order it and when I click through to the checkout it says arriving 4th-5th January, then tried the standard options on the site and all said the same so I left it. Might try pick up a standard one somewhere but disappointed that Apple can't deliver their flagship watch before Christmas when I'm ordering this early, if it was next weekend I'd say fair enough.

DubDJ · 14-12-2020 2:24am

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Just went to order it and when I click through to the checkout it says arriving 4th-5th January, then tried the standard options on the site and all said the same so I left it. Might try pick up a standard one somewhere but disappointed that Apple can't deliver their flagship watch before Christmas when I'm ordering this early, if it was next weekend I'd say fair enough.

Sometimes times slip closer to Christmas as the stock starts to get low. You should check out a few shops around town, I’d imagine a lot of them have stock at this stage so worthwhile having a look.

Tazium · 14-12-2020 10:27am

Earlier comments in the thread showed that Harvey Norman have the series 6 in store.

Ivefoundgod · 14-12-2020 10:33am

Thanks for the replies but I'm looking for a different band to the sport bands that come with them as standard. Ended up just biting the bullet this morning and ordering it, had a look on Macrumours forums and seems to be around a 3-4 week lead time for most people ordering direct so seems its a widespread issue. Hopefully it arrives a little sooner but not the end of the world if it doesn't, I'm just glad its for myself rather than a Christmas present as I'd have thought stock would be fairly plentiful by now.

iniall · 16-12-2020 1:52pm

First run since updating to watchOS 7.2 and iOS 14.3. It's listing the run as 75% complete. What's that about?

Previously all workouts were Open Goal - that seems to have changed with the update. Anyone know of any way to change it back? Don't want my watch and phone telling me I haven't finished my run when I've finished my run - very unsatisfying.

Creamy Goodness · 16-12-2020 1:57pm

iniall wrote: »

First run since updating to watchOS 7.2 and iOS 14.3. It's listing the run as 75% complete. What's that about?

Previously all workouts were Open Goal - that seems to have changed with the update. Anyone know of any way to change it back? Don't want my watch and phone telling me I haven't finished my run when I've finished my run - very unsatisfying.

Haven’t noticed mine going back to time/distance goals, however can you press the three dots in the attached image and you can set open goal.

iniall · 16-12-2020 5:25pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Haven’t noticed mine going back to time/distance goals, however can you press the three dots in the attached image and you can set open goal.

Ah ok thanks. Do I have to do that every time now or will it stay at whatever I change it to?

Creamy Goodness · 16-12-2020 6:12pm

iniall wrote: »

Ah ok thanks. Do I have to do that every time now or will it stay at whatever I change it to?

It should remember the last one you’ve done. i.e. should revert to open goal after you do one open goal.

iniall · 16-12-2020 6:42pm

Wonder why it changed from open goal to time and why it decided today's run was 75% - 75% of what?

rizzee · 20-12-2020 4:53pm

Picked up 2 Watch SEs about 6 weeks ago for myself and the misses - hers for Christmas and I'm holding out on opening mine until then too (just about

)- Am I all good in assuming we will get the 3 months Fitness trial? Sorry haven't used an Apple Watch before. Thanks

Ivefoundgod · 20-12-2020 5:29pm

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Thanks for the replies but I'm looking for a different band to the sport bands that come with them as standard. Ended up just biting the bullet this morning and ordering it, had a look on Macrumours forums and seems to be around a 3-4 week lead time for most people ordering direct so seems its a widespread issue. Hopefully it arrives a little sooner but not the end of the world if it doesn't, I'm just glad its for myself rather than a Christmas present as I'd have thought stock would be fairly plentiful by now.

So to update on this, it was delivered today :eek: When I ordered it the store said delivery 30th of December and it stayed at that for all of last week until I got a text Friday to say it would be delivered Monday the 21st. Then this morning I got a text to say it would be delivered by 6pm today and it arrived shortly after. I'm confused about how it managed to get here so quickly but obviously delighted so thanks Apple, great service!

TM2015 · 22-12-2020 7:43pm

Ordered on the 17th. Estimated delivery was January the 8th. Got a message from Apple saying it is scheduled for the 24th. Fingers crossed! It’s currently somewhere in Eindhoven.

It was an SE with one of those customisable bands.

Ivefoundgod · 22-12-2020 9:52pm

TM2015 wrote: »

Ordered on the 17th. Estimated delivery was January the 8th. Got a message from Apple saying it is scheduled for the 24th. Fingers crossed! It’s currently somewhere in Eindhoven.

It was an SE with one of those customisable bands.

Mine was in Eindhoven as well, I ordered mine late enough on the night of the 13th and it was delivered on the 20th so I'd say there's a chance anyway. Hopefully you get it.

rizzee · 23-12-2020 9:53am

rizzee wrote: »

Picked up 2 Watch SEs about 6 weeks ago for myself and the misses - hers for Christmas and I'm holding out on opening mine until then too (just about )- Am I all good in assuming we will get the 3 months Fitness trial? Sorry, haven't used an Apple Watch before. Thanks

Anyone? Just want to know if there is anything I need to do up front or if it will work straight away.

Tazium · 23-12-2020 10:19am

rizzee wrote: »

Anyone? Just want to know if there is anything I need to do up front or if it will work straight away.

Once you've paired and updated to the latest OS you'll be offered the free trial.

rizzee · 23-12-2020 10:30am

Tazium wrote: »

Once you've paired and updated to the latest OS you'll be offered the free trial.

Thank you.

peteeeed · 23-12-2020 10:35am

anyone had a bit of battery drain since updating to 7.2?
normally after a day i'll be down to around 30% or so , since updating i'm down around 10%

TM2015 · 23-12-2020 11:44am

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Mine was in Eindhoven as well, I ordered mine late enough on the night of the 13th and it was delivered on the 20th so I'd say there's a chance anyway. Hopefully you get it.

Came this morning. Chuffed!

rizzee · 12-01-2021 3:52pm

Does anyone turn off their watch each night? I'm finding (on my SE) the Apple logo shows for 2 or 3 minutes before it eventually turns on. Is it the same for everyone else? I've only about 3 or 4 small apps installed on it plus most of the stock apps. I close down all apps before turning the watch off too. Sometimes I could go 2 or 3 days without using the watch too. Would that make a difference?

Doodah7 · 12-01-2021 5:06pm

rizzee wrote: »

Does anyone turn off their watch each night? I'm finding (on my SE) the Apple logo shows for 2 or 3 minutes before it eventually turns on. Is it the same for everyone else? I've only about 3 or 4 small apps installed on it plus most of the stock apps. I close down all apps before turning the watch off too. Sometimes I could go 2 or 3 days without using the watch too. Would that make a difference?

Never. Put it on my charger at night and put it on first thing in the morning.

Not sure why you would bother if you have access to a charge every night. If the watch is on its side and you make any sort of movement to it, it will show the time for a few seconds and then go dark again. A useful feature!

rizzee · 12-01-2021 5:56pm

Doodah7 wrote: »

Never. Put it on my charger at night and put it on first thing in the morning.

Not sure why you would bother if you have access to a charge every night. If the watch is on its side and you make any sort of movement to it, it will show the time for a few seconds and then go dark again. A useful feature!

I have a Garmin for my workouts (albeit I'd use the SE for the odd walk if it was on me) and an Echo dot with clock for my night clock so no need. I'd rather have the watch at 100% and then turn it off for when I know I'm going to need it (e.g. Long work day). I'd only really use it in the office when my phone is at the desk and link up the wifi connection throughout the building so I can answer calls and send messages. I'll probably use it more once I'm back in the office full time anyway. I'd just be paranoid of charging it every night with the wear of batteries! I'm just spoilt with a 1 week + Garmin battery I guess.

12-01-2021 7:28pm

Going to finally get myself an SE. Are the worth the extra for the 44mm?

Leftwaffe · 12-01-2021 7:40pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Going to finally get myself an SE. Are the worth the extra for the 44mm?

I’ve the 44mm and it’s perfect size. No way I’d go smaller. Got a little stand off Amazon that hold the puck for charging, night stand more is brilliant. Tap the table and it lights up. Excellent watch all round. Couldn’t fault it.

awec · 12-01-2021 10:52pm

It depends on how big your wrists are.

rizzee · 12-01-2021 11:23pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Going to finally get myself an SE. Are the worth the extra for the 44mm?

Got the smaller one myself. Would have preferred the larger screen looking back!

12-01-2021 11:41pm

awec wrote: »

It depends on how big your wrists are.

Can you not get a strap to suit? I’d assume there’s people with small wrists that would like the larger screen and vice versa.

awec · 13-01-2021 11:00am

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Can you not get a strap to suit? I’d assume there’s people with small wrists that would like the larger screen and vice versa.

You can get a strap but the larger one can look a bit too big on small wrists, and the smaller one will look completely lost on big wrists.

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