Apple Watch? I just bought a stainless series 1. Anything or any tips I should know?

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May 08, 2019, 08:19 PM

V-Tail

Apple Watch? I just bought a stainless series 1. Anything or any tips I should know?

quote:
Originally posted by BennerP220:

I spoke too soon. Having trouble charging it. Keeps going dead then restarting.

The "Support" page on the Apple website offers telephone or chat connection to an Apple rep. I have found them to be really helpful! It's possible that your watch might have a defective battery; that was the problem with mine, and Apple handled everything for me, at no charge.

I was not the original owner of the watch, but that did not make any difference.

You'll want to have the serial number handy before you contact them.

May 08, 2019, 09:17 PM

BennerP220

I will try that!

May 08, 2019, 09:59 PM

BennerP220

Well, it didn’t work out too well. Said it was over a year old, out of warranty and I could send it in a and they give me a repair estimate.

I’m going to try a different charger tomorrow.

May 09, 2019, 07:19 AM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by BennerP220:

Well, it didn’t work out too well. Said it was over a year old, out of warranty and I could send it in a and they give me a repair estimate.

I’m going to try a different charger tomorrow.

If it's one of the watches that has the known defective battery they will replace it at no cost, age does not matter.

Trying a different charger, as you said, is a good idea. Try to narrow down the problem, determine whether it's the watch or the charger.

May 09, 2019, 08:16 AM

BennerP220

I moved the charger to a different outlet before bed. When I woke up, it was charged 100%.
If the problem continues I will contact them again.
Thank you for the heads up on the chat. I liked that so much better than calling!

quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by BennerP220:

Well, it didn’t work out too well. Said it was over a year old, out of warranty and I could send it in a and they give me a repair estimate.

I’m going to try a different charger tomorrow.
If it's one of the watches that has the known defective battery they will replace it at no cost, age does not matter.

Trying a different charger, as you said, is a good idea. Try to narrow down the problem, determine whether it's the watch or the charger.

May 09, 2019, 08:29 AM

V-Tail

My wife's magnetic charger thingy (technical term) sometimes slips out of position and she finds that the watch has not charged. The solution, of course, is to use care when placing the watch on the charger, make sure that it does not get knocked askew.

Sounds like your problem is solved, I'm sure that you will enjoy the watch.

May 09, 2019, 09:21 AM

BennerP220

Yeah, that makes sense. My magnetic charger thingy LOL is not very strong. I may have to get an OEM one.

Thank you again!

May 09, 2019, 09:36 AM

ensigmatic

quote:
Originally posted by BennerP220:
Yeah, that makes sense. My magnetic charger thingy LOL is not very strong. I may have to get an OEM one.

Recommendations:

Use only an Apple OEM charging cube for the Watch.
If the charging cable magnet isn't very strong, that might be a good investment. Mine is so strong I can easily pick my AW up by the cable.

I have an Anker multiple-device charger I usually use. Problem is neither my AW nor my Air Pod case draw enough power to take it out of standby mode. I have to use an OEM Apple cube for those.

<looks...> Yikes! Apple wants $30 for the cable and $15 for that little cube for it.

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May 09, 2019, 07:14 PM

BennerP220

I just went to Best Buy and bought an Apple charger. Fingers crossed, it seems to have fixed the issue. Also, I went to Mac store today and they did a diagnostic test and said my watch was fine.

quote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
quote:
Originally posted by BennerP220:
Yeah, that makes sense. My magnetic charger thingy LOL is not very strong. I may have to get an OEM one.

Recommendations:

Use only an Apple OEM charging cube for the Watch.
If the charging cable magnet isn't very strong, that might be a good investment. Mine is so strong I can easily pick my AW up by the cable.

I have an Anker multiple-device charger I usually use. Problem is neither my AW nor my Air Pod case draw enough power to take it out of standby mode. I have to use an OEM Apple cube for those.

<looks...> Yikes! Apple wants $30 for the cable and $15 for that little cube for it.

May 10, 2019, 12:36 AM

Horn

Just drop by any Apple Store and anyone in there wearing a black T-shirt with a white apple can give you all the tips and information there is about your new phone. If you purchased it at an Apple
Store you likely interacted with one of these folks.
Expect the place to be crowded. Ive never been in one in any city or state I've been that wasn't crowded. Worth it, though.
Stay safe
Poli Viejo

May 10, 2019, 12:55 PM

BennerP220

I went to the Apple store and they did a diagnostic. They said that the watch was in perfect condition as far as the battery goes. Very helpful folks!

quote:
Originally posted by Horn:
Just drop by any Apple Store and anyone in there wearing a black T-shirt with a white apple can give you all the tips and information there is about your new phone. If you purchased it at an Apple
Store you likely interacted with one of these folks.
Expect the place to be crowded. Ive never been in one in any city or state I've been that wasn't crowded. Worth it, though.
Stay safe
Poli Viejo

May 11, 2019, 07:37 PM

BennerP220

Apple Pay!! Wow! Never thought much of it but it’s awesome!!

quote:
Originally posted by ensigmatic:
I've been using a Series 1 (2016 model, aka: "Series 1, Gen. 2") Apple Watch for two years as of June. It's been working like a charm. I love this thing.

Other than lack of water resistance (I believe it's "light splash-resistant," but that's all), I have absolutely no reason to upgrade.

Two words: Apple Pay. On the Apple Watch it's a Beautiful Thing

More...

Notifications. I'm using apps for both our alarm and surveillance systems. I get notifications on my watch for both.

Navigation. The Watch will buzz your wrist and show the turn direction on impending turns.

Count-down timer. I use it all the time. I use the alarm--all the time.

I use the exercise apps when working out--just to track my time and progress.

Did I mention I just love my Apple Watch?