LTE vs GPS Apple Watch: Which Should You Choose?

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  • @MikeOBrienMedia
    @MikeOBrienMedia  Рік тому +2

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    • @lanceolot007
      @lanceolot007 Рік тому

      I'm looking for a display on my handlebar for my dirt bike with navigation. (I don't want to use my phone) I was thinking of a watch vs. Traditional GPS or another junk phone. What's the best move? Trying to avoid connecting anything to my bikes battery

    • @Brantastic07
      @Brantastic07 Рік тому

      I’m a fan of Mounting my phone to my bike and tracking my rides

  • @lalhimpuiamahima7319
    @lalhimpuiamahima7319 Рік тому +135

    I would buy cellular version simply because i hate bringing phone to my morning or evening run. Apple watch cellular + airpods will do the job.

  • @craigwoodgate7120
    @craigwoodgate7120 Рік тому +8

    I decided to get the LTE Apple Watch for when I’m out on my bike so that I can leave my phone at home so that I can makes calls or send messages and not risk damaging or loosing my phone

  • @Joan6856
    @Joan6856 Рік тому +5

    There are two companies that I recommend that I know of if you don’t want to be locked into a contract and still want to take advantage of the Apple Watches cellular connectivity: there’s visible if you have Verizon coverage or wing alpha which I use works with Verizon as well but also supports AT&T and T-Mobile networks depending on the area that you live. Hands down these two are the best prepaid companies I come to love and enjoy. Except visible was not the right fit for me in my area, otherwise I love both.

  • @shehkh
    @shehkh 9 місяців тому +3

    Does the LTE version work with 3rd party apps like Messenger or others for phone calls OR is it just limited to making/receiving calls only via the phone number linked to the watch? Thanks...

  • @Zed.90
    @Zed.90 Рік тому +8

    I wonder why he didn't brought up the most obvious reason. With the cellular version you can leave your phone at the locker if you go to the gym. I go 4 times a week and just need the phone for music.

    • @onelove2349
      @onelove2349 3 місяці тому

      I have UA-cam premium student and just download my playlists. Makes it to where I can leave my phone in my locker without the extra charge.

    • @sultanofswing7198
      @sultanofswing7198 Місяць тому

      How do you play UA-cam playlists on your watch without your phone?

  • @kittylolol439
    @kittylolol439 Рік тому +1

    now I know what to buy! wow thanks!!! you covered everything i needed especially spotify ❤

  • @Burps___
    @Burps___ Рік тому +10

    Where I live in Illinois (and I assume it's true throughout the United States), the Verizon charge for LTE cellular is $56 for activation fee ($35 plus taxes and surcharges), then $15.50 per month ($10 plus taxes and surcharges). I have an LTE cellular AW 7, but never activated it bc I like having my phone near me while running for photos.
    Important: All AW LTE Cellulars have free SOS 911 calling even if paid cellular service is never activate. 💙 This is a little know fact, and is the Federal law (if I device has cellular hardware, 911 must work). 🚨 Note: you were incorrect at 6:09 regarding this. Anyone interested, please google or AI search it for details.

    • @stevepowsinger733
      @stevepowsinger733 Місяць тому

      That’s an important point for us older people.

  • @Qwertz45927
    @Qwertz45927 Рік тому +5

    You didnt discuss airalo on smart watch. Can you use airalo on apple watch?

  • @SamuelMaller
    @SamuelMaller 5 місяців тому +3

    So if I have Spotify Premium downloads, I can connect to my watch via Bluetooth and listen without an LTE plan?

  • @DwarfishSpy
    @DwarfishSpy Рік тому +3

    Can you make a video on smart watches for people who’ve never had one before?

  • @teenagecarlover1567
    @teenagecarlover1567 Рік тому +17

    I have the SE GPS/Cellular, and it’s 100% worth it! The GPS doesn’t work that well to connect to the Internet. And you don’t need a phablet all the time. “I said phablet since phones are almost as big as the older tablets now.”

    • @truthinc.5555
      @truthinc.5555 Рік тому +6

      You said "phablet" because you're old. 😉

  • @Ryan_Revier
    @Ryan_Revier Рік тому +2

    I'm using GPS fully on my Apple Watch series 6.

  • @Arsalan_2210
    @Arsalan_2210 Рік тому +3

    I have an apple watch Se 2nd gen LTE. In India you don't have to pay for a cellular plan separately for the apple watch. I pay like 499 rupees in india which is like US $4. I have unlimited postpaid 5G, unlimited calls and sms with apple watch connectivity and E sim on both watch and iPhone. Value for moeny aspect of the apple watch depends upon the region in my opinion.

    • @SanketPatil999
      @SanketPatil999 2 місяці тому

      Hey! I have the same watch with Cellular. I also plan to add my cellular connection to it. How is your experience and how did you do it?

  • @Alex-h3z6p
    @Alex-h3z6p 5 місяців тому

    I don’t like to carry my phone with my watch if I’m going on a bike ride and I get a flat tire far away from home I can just ask my parents to pick me up if I have GPS I cannot contact and then I would be stranded with a flat tire thank you this was really helpful now I can go biking with no problem thank you 🙏 thank you so much this really helped. Thank you.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Woodman-Spare-that-tree
    @Woodman-Spare-that-tree 7 місяців тому +3

    You did not mention that if you are sick (eg diabetic or epilepsy) or elderly, you may want the safety of always being able yo make a SOS call on your watch.

    • @AceAspie11.2.24
      @AceAspie11.2.24 Місяць тому

      Exactly! I frequently have “episodes” (my neurologist is still working on determining a diagnosis; epilepsy is one of the potential diagnoses he’s considering as an explanation for the episodes that are potentially atonic seizures) that can leave me to become super weak, start going in and out of consciousness, and in the worst incidents, just outright collapsing. Having a cellular watch is critical as an ambulatory wheelchair user for the times I do attempt to go riding on my e-bike on my better days. Having the fall detection and Emergency SOS features should an episode occur can serve to be a lifesaver. In fact, I had an accident once on my e-bike (no vehicles involved, though, thankfully), and it’s safe to say that the fall detection and Emergency SOS on my cellular watch saved my life, literally.

  • @daffo1179
    @daffo1179 10 місяців тому +1

    i have the LTE version. in class or during the gym, i just completely shut down my phone. i pay 2€/month for something called “number share”. even if my phone is shut down, i receive my calls, messages, i can make them but instead of unlimited data, i have about 10GB of fast LTE for the watch.
    did i speedtest, over LTE it’s capped at 10MBPS down and up, which is more than fine for spotify and whatsapp for the watch.

  • @matavelli8338
    @matavelli8338 Рік тому +4

    I would buy the gps + cellular, it is cost 320$, I found the series 8 only GPS (330$) for me make more sense to take de series 7 Cellular, is more usefull to me :)

  • @hex8052
    @hex8052 Рік тому +1

    What’s the range on the gps? How far can you be from your phone and gps still work

    • @MatthewVlossak
      @MatthewVlossak 10 місяців тому

      For calls and texts if it's non cellular then bluetooth range is about 30 feet.

  • @garethm3171
    @garethm3171 Рік тому +8

    If you regularly go running or something similar then yes the LTE version is fine but given that most people carry their phone with them then it makes no sense to pay the extra for the lte version and the BT is sufficient.

  • @bananabanana5167
    @bananabanana5167 Рік тому +2

    I have to choose Apple Watch for birthday gift today u posted it in perfect time 😊😊

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Рік тому +1

      Happy birthday! (unless you mean buying for someone else's bday... in which case, please tell them I said happy birthday)

  • @9LimaAlpha7
    @9LimaAlpha7 Рік тому

    4:25 can you use UA-cam music on Apple Watch?

  • @ambroziajewel
    @ambroziajewel Рік тому

    The watch is supposed to use wifi if that is available and only uses the cellular if you are not near your iphone to use its cell service. It shouldn’t drain your battery unless you’re using it when you need to.

  • @mbbranches
    @mbbranches Рік тому

    Hello Mike. You say that we can answer calls with airpods. And with a diferente bluethoot headphones is it still posible? Thanks

  • @johnnyblaze5551
    @johnnyblaze5551 Рік тому +1

    Got LTE and can’t complain

  • @anamoly01
    @anamoly01 Рік тому

    can we do upi payment on cellular

  • @dougiemac8417
    @dougiemac8417 Рік тому +3

    New subscriber. Man I’m enjoying your videos. So much valuable information.
    Greatly appreciated. 👍🏾

  • @adamdaugherty9377
    @adamdaugherty9377 Рік тому

    Are you going to be coming out with a 2023 Smart watch video soon??????????

  • @Dato1K
    @Dato1K Рік тому

    Mike, where abouts in Australia are you heading to, and when?

  • @naveedahmed991
    @naveedahmed991 Рік тому

    Hi Mike, i am planning to buy a GPS enabled Xiaomi mi band 7 pro, will it give me the real time location when it is away from Mobile phone. as i want to give it to my sister as she doesn't carry her mobile phone along with her. buying objective is to locate her location.

  • @ThatPrettyMess
    @ThatPrettyMess 10 місяців тому

    Ive has cellular on my watch for couplefew yearsand never am able to make calls /texts without phone.. soo annoyed

  • @chrisb3976
    @chrisb3976 Рік тому +10

    Basically this video was "buy LTE" and not a video about choice.

  • @pradeepsagar7938
    @pradeepsagar7938 Рік тому

    Can i just use apple watch without iphone?

  • @JustinGrant
    @JustinGrant 8 місяців тому

    Visible supports Apple Watches and I think one of their plans gets you a free smartwatch line with service

  • @beazdakid1988
    @beazdakid1988 Рік тому +5

    Bro. I like the LTE option and I have it on my Series 7 and the battery life is horrible I don’t think it will last 2-3 hours. So to me for most people it’s not worth it. But if you have an ultra it might be worth it.

    • @jeremiehernandez2563
      @jeremiehernandez2563 Рік тому

      Yeah the gps model last way longer with battery life. The cellular version drains the battery quick.

  • @that_Kanti
    @that_Kanti Рік тому +8

    Hello Mike, can you do a hidden tips and tricks video for galaxy watches as well just like you did for apple watch. It will be helpful for galaxy watch users

  • @salehkurdi46
    @salehkurdi46 Рік тому +1

    Not really related, but should I get a used pixel watch for 100€ (I already have Fitbit premium) or a Galaxy watch 4 for the same price ??

    • @FrandChai
      @FrandChai Рік тому

      how used is the pixel watch, these things sell for 350 bucks (gps) 399 (LTE) so it being sold for 100 bucks seems like something is wrong with it or its heavily used, if thats the case i think going with the galaxy watch 4 would make more sense, if its brand new, if both are used and the pixel watch is in good condition I would go for pixel watch, both are good, im not really fond of either watches so take this advice with a grain of salt, its just logical advice instead of a recommendation.

    • @salehkurdi46
      @salehkurdi46 Рік тому

      @@FrandChai I think that it's almost new, I should also mention that I'll see it irl before buying it

  • @wizerdjuice9589
    @wizerdjuice9589 Рік тому

    Had the SE2 and returned it for the LTE model and the main reason is redundancy.

  • @erictingkingco2746
    @erictingkingco2746 Рік тому +2

    i only choose Cellular because of Titanium or Stainless case + Sapphire screen

  • @Rezvan7171
    @Rezvan7171 11 днів тому

    For me as trucker gps lte works perfect and the difference is 100$ more so better to pay 100 on top and u good to go if u dont using lte fine but better to have lte will come in handy in life.

  • @Isho-Gamer
    @Isho-Gamer Рік тому

    1) But how does the cellular version work?- How can I enable it?
    2) And do I need to pay extra to be enabling the LTE?

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Рік тому +1

      1) on your iPhone, you can open the watch app and easily configure it
      2) yep

  • @dacemaric9677
    @dacemaric9677 Рік тому

    For now ultra is only cellula version :)

  • @Drrck11
    @Drrck11 Рік тому

    My frank opinion: Do you really use your phone while on a run or working out? I bring my phone with me on a run, but I've never used it will on a run or exercising. But when I do get phone calls, I don't take my phone out, I use my watch during times when I'm busy.

  • @farissaad88
    @farissaad88 Рік тому +1

    I am still unfamiliar with eSIM. Can the apple watch and the iphone share the same phone number? Or you would need to have a separate number and data plan for both devices?

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Рік тому +1

      Typically there is only one phone number

    • @spede1
      @spede1 Рік тому +1

      You get two numbers but your watch will 'ring' when they call your cell phone. The watch number is a dummy number and not used other than to link the watch and cell phone together. You need a separate data plan for both the phone and the LTE watch which is like $10-$15. You can use an LTE watch without having it on LTE and it will act like the GPS version.

  • @Brantastic07
    @Brantastic07 Рік тому

    Do you know Nate O’Brien? Just asking

  • @teddymarines8045
    @teddymarines8045 Рік тому

    Super informative!

  • @drsarmadqureshi
    @drsarmadqureshi Рік тому

    Hi
    What is the watch face that you have on your watch. Thanks

  • @spede1
    @spede1 Рік тому

    Cellular (LTE).

  • @davidrinmawia2959
    @davidrinmawia2959 Рік тому +1

    Nice watch

  • @murtazachaudhary3339
    @murtazachaudhary3339 Рік тому +1

    Nice video.

  • @MP-vg7ug
    @MP-vg7ug Рік тому

    I thought uber sunset the watch app?

  • @amorphicintertia
    @amorphicintertia 2 місяці тому

    If someone told me Mike is Tom Brady's lil brother or illegitimate son, I'd believe them.

  • @jrcase7511
    @jrcase7511 Рік тому

    Any news on the Apple Watch 9 features?

  • @luke-bh5oo
    @luke-bh5oo Рік тому +1

    Hello, I am a smart watch brand here, can we cooperate to promote our watches?

  • @bharathj4615
    @bharathj4615 Рік тому +1

    i would rather get g shock with solar. Never have to charge again!

  • @Litu_ck
    @Litu_ck Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @zeromark0
    @zeromark0 Рік тому

    Or just turn on DND for some time on phone

  • @zeromark0
    @zeromark0 Рік тому +1

    Or not to get an apple watch

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  Рік тому

      Yeah I guess a similar question may be asked for LTE vs non-LTE Galaxy Watches, etc

  • @Whiterabbit2806-g2n
    @Whiterabbit2806-g2n 4 місяці тому

    3rd of the video on a add are u serious, disliked this video.

  • @VinnyUnion
    @VinnyUnion Рік тому +1

    The way you play with your hands is like that of s mannequin

  • @a.b1266
    @a.b1266 Рік тому

    🤔🤔.... Go with a Garmin.

  • @davidrinmawia2959
    @davidrinmawia2959 Рік тому

    Thirsty

  • @kamikafi
    @kamikafi Рік тому

    Music is bad thing I hate it

  • @ProudAmerican10
    @ProudAmerican10 3 дні тому

    Get one with the cellular plan you will not regret it I have a Iwatch ultra and I love leaving my iPhone home it was scary in the beginning but after that you feel sort of free take care of your shit at home I just put your ultra on with cellular you’ll be thrilled

  • @markfelice6015
    @markfelice6015 Рік тому +1

    Apple battery does NOT support LTE.
    There is simply too little battery life to support it all day!!!
    Why don't you be honest for a change!!!!!

  • @W3TFART
    @W3TFART Рік тому +2

    Neither they are both crapple ,get a Samsung .

    • @complexx_scam617
      @complexx_scam617 Рік тому

      Apple Watch is great if you own iPhone! Samsung watches are also great and better!!

    • @W3TFART
      @W3TFART Рік тому

      @@complexx_scam617 stop scamming me by saying apple is good .