Brahs Who Owns Smart Watches, Are They Really Cool and Helpful?

[ChristmasFnatic]

Just curious cuz it has been around for years now and never owned one. So thinking of buying one. Does it make things easier? Do you like the features or the novelty wears off soon enough?

Thinking of an Apple Watch or just a Fitbit(since I run a lot anyway).

[topperstyle]

Yes.

I have many high end watches that collect dust because I wear my smart watch every day. Accountability, convenience, and low maintenance.

[Retoaded]

Just curious cuz it has been around for years now and never owned one. So thinking of buying one. Does it make things easier? Do you like the features or the novelty wears off soon enough?

Thinking of an Apple Watch or just a Fitbit(since I run a lot anyway).

It does everything your phone does, and you don't even have to take your phone out of your pocket that is 12" from your wrist!

[aleeboy]

Only wear it when I run.

[gbullock32]

Finally bought the Apple Watch 6 a month ago, actually use it a lot more than I'd have thought, nice having a phone on your wrist really. Not a life changer by any means, but it is neat.

[ChristmasFnatic]

Thanks guys! How about texts or DMs, how do you reply on those? Are the texts too small?

[Ironmanlet]

I use it on the motorcycle to control my music without pulling out my phone. I use it to track workouts and progress. Heart rate monitor for cardio. You can read messages and emails in any setting discreetly without pulling out your phone (like a business meeting or when you are poking some sugar walls).

It is convenient. I have an apple product so it is a little expensive. I don’t have any regrets about it though.

[backinthegymbro]

What you guys use it for? How often you have to charge it?

[mvitz]

I hated having to charge it every day. Its one more thing to charge but thats me. It depends whether you want/need the functionality.

[Ironmanlet]

Thanks guys! How about texts or DMs, how do you reply on those? Are the texts too small?

With mine you can use one of the many generic canned texts. Things like “okay”, “thank you”, “see you then”, “so on and so fourth” and so on and so fourth.

It does have a function where you can write your own message one letter at a time by drawing it. That is not my preferred method. I really only use it to preview texts. If I need to respond I will usually just pull out my phone.

[Sandmang27]

Is it necessary? No.

Is it useful and convenient? Yes.

The annoying thing is keeping it charged but the newer ones have batteries that last 2-3 days.

Tracking your workouts and being able to quickly check who is messaging/calling you and what they're saying without digging out your phone are the top benefits imo.

[Ironmanlet]

What you guys use it for? How often you have to charge it?

I charge mine while I’m getting ready in the morning and it lasts all day and night.

[GordonXXX]

i don't own one. for me, they are redundant. however, i think they could be useful for those people who have occupations or hobbies where reaching for and looking at your phone regularly is not possible.

[HYDRAE]

With mine you can use one of the many generic canned texts. Things like “okay”, “thank you”, “see you then”, “so on and so fourth” and so on and so fourth.

It does have a function where you can write your own message one letter at a time by drawing it. That is not my preferred method. I really only use it to preview texts. If I need to respond I will usually just pull out my phone.

you can dictate too - apple is spot on usually picking the correct words.

[ChristmasFnatic]

Thanks again guys!

Yeah, I am aware it is not a "need" but just adds convenience and well... it is a new tech. Might get an Apple Watch 6 on Christmas then!

[MetroBrah]

I've been using a FitBit for exercise for the past 4 years. I love it. Tracks my heart rate, miles ran and my pace.

[HYDRAE]

I have an apple watch. Was a gift and didn't think much of it when I got it, but its actually quite useful. sleep/heartrate/fitness tracking is good. I don't have a landline so its useful to know when someone is calling me when my phone is on another floor. some really useful widgets like always knowing the weather/precip chances is nice. I use the sh!t out of the timer for HITT and stretching. I think my favorite thing is the siri voice command though - just raise your wrist and ask a question or tell it to set a timer when cooking is baller AF.

[Briisk]

No thanks Jeff, I’m sweet.

Spending $500+ on a watch that you have to upgrade every year or other year just so you can see how many miles you walk each day and see what text messages come in? You’re still going to be pulling out your phone to check or reply back. You can get all the apps the watch has on your phone - it’s literally a scam to hook you on another apple product. At this point it’s not even a wow factor because everyone has one.

Get yourself a nice Swiss made watch - stylish af and status symbol.

[JUGGERNAUT1333]

I had one for a bit, and it was cool, but I didn't get enough out of it to justify paying for a newer one.

I like regular watches.

[HYDRAE]

Get yourself a nice Swiss made watch - stylish af and status symbol.

LOL - BRB paying 1,000's for an inferior, outdated, delicate machine to impress other dudes who easily fall for marketing.

[Ironmanlet]

you can dictate too - apple is spot on usually picking the correct words.

Welp, I have been smart watching wrong this whole time.

[WinningBrah]

It's great for flirting with sloots (assuming you get the apple watch and you're not a fitbit/garmin incel)

"Oh you have an apple watch too? Add me on activity" (this requires exchanging numbers)

"Just saw you did _____ workout. I've always wanted to try that let's do it together sometime"

[Briisk]

LOL - BRB paying 1,000's for an inferior, outdated, delicate machine to impress other dudes who easily fall for marketing.

I don’t see a point to getting a watch that mirrors what your phone does. But anyway, thread is called brahs who own smart watches and that’s not me so I’m outta here

[HYDRAE]

don't forget it can turn your phone into a spy camera too.

[paulinkansas]

My wife got me one last week. I hate it because it drains my phones batteries. I also have to turn on the Bluetooth, which I don't like when I'm driving because my truck answers my phone.

I'm doing cardio for a Colorado elk hunt in 2021. I like it because I walk up and down 3 flights of stairs for cardio. I measures my heart rate and counts the steps and time.

So I just wear it when doing cardio. $40.

[LoLBrah69]

Does anyone have a job that requires a SecureEmail App to check email?

If so, can you check that SecureEmail app from your Apple Watch?






I'm sure it'll be different between everyone's SecureEmail Apps, but just checking if its even possible.

[Techriding101]

$500 status accessory with some mild quality of life improvements.

I have a few friends that have.

Brb check watch alert

Hey bro what's that...'oh just an email'...oh yeah? Work stuff? 'No just a sale/advertisement'

Imagine how many idiots have email alerts going to their watch all day long for commercials....

[ChristmasFnatic]

It's great for flirting with sloots (assuming you get the apple watch and you're not a fitbit/garmin incel)

"Oh you have an apple watch too? Add me on activity" (this requires exchanging numbers)

"Just saw you did _____ workout. I've always wanted to try that let's do it together sometime"

Good to hear. What do sloots say if you have a Fitbit though?

[Ironmanlet]

My wife got me one last week. I hate it because it drains my phones batteries. I also have to turn on the Bluetooth, which I don't like when I'm driving because my truck answers my phone.

I'm doing cardio for a Colorado elk hunt in 2021. I like it because I walk up and down 3 flights of stairs for cardio. I measures my heart rate and counts the steps and time.

So I just wear it when doing cardio. $40.

How does it drain your battery? Why does your truck answer your phone unprompted?

What do you listen to in your truck if not streaming tunes from your phone?

[Ironmanlet]

$500 status accessory with some mild quality of life improvements.

I have a few friends that have.

Brb check watch alert

Hey bro what's that...'oh just an email'...oh yeah? Work stuff? 'No just a sale/advertisement'

Imagine how many idiots have email alerts going to their watch all day long for commercials....

I’m under the impression most email platforms filter out spam....

Mine does.