19 REAL LIFE Ways I Use My Apple Watch Ultra

[@BenVallack]

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[@ledesseinduneidee]

Hello, I’am working on a mouse trackball ergonomic prototype, and I just watch your video about ergo mouse, I’am creating a team to build a full functionnal prototype and I told me that it could interest you.

[@jvenema86]

do you have instagram?

[@wubly11]

hi

[@wubly11]

dont fell like it

[@MackGully]

“I do some training” proceeds to do ring muscle ups 😂

[@maxwyatt9721]

came here to say this

[@chriscasillas]

I scoffed at the idea of an Apple Watch for years. To be honest, I felt I didn't need another screen calling for my attention all the time. I decided to get the SE2 a couple months ago. Didn't realize what I was missing. The idea that it actually REDUCES screen time on other devices is 100% true. Many tasks can be accomplished without being sucked into an addictive, time wasting phone session. I also knew the health features would help me focus more on that part of my life. The tech I have mostly tells me what I need to do on a daily basis, and closing the health rings has become a passion of mine. I feel years being added to my life instead of being taken away with terrible health habits. The tip about raising to talk to Siri without pressing any buttons was one I wasn't aware of. That's awesome! Great video and thanks for the info.

[@BenVallack]

Yeah 100% - I do think they are taking technology in the right direction here.

[@ProBioMech]

Absolutely agree.

[@rolandsummers9179]

Amen! I was the same. Just watched this video, gonnna go buy one tmrw lol!

[@darma8159]

You got the cheap one. Lame.

[@RACAPE]

@@darma8159 nice mindset, kid. SE does everything like all Apple Watches except the always on display and maybe some minor things. Why it’s lame to spend less on a device which fulfills all your needs? You will grow up and understand the value of money.

[@Eric-rf6te]

2:00 - "You know... I don't take fitness super seriously..." Proceeds to do perfect-form muscle-ups on parallel olympic rings 😲

[@maxwyatt9721]

came here to say this

[@scottbell4023]

Respect to any guy that says he doesn’t train much, but absolutely kills those muscle ups! Great video!

[@ProBioMech]

I bought a series 2 and loved it. Now I have upgraded to the Ultra and it is absolutely fantastic. Obviously there are all the Ultra benefits but the upgrades that have come over the last 5 years are fantastic as well.

[@kenspaceman3938]

This video is really helpful by showing real benefits of the watch in our daily life. So many reviewers who just neard around digging into every possibility that doesn’t make your life easier. I want real daily use tips like this video offers. I will get the watch because of the battery life, I’m no athlete although I do exercise to keep myself in okey condition. Best wishes from Finland!

[@someguy8419]

Thanks for hitting the actual lesser known tricks instead of the same ones every other video keeps repeating. This definitely increased my interest a bit.

[@BenVallack]

Thanks! There are a LOT of copycat videos in this niche. A few weeks after I made this one someone did more or less a word for word remake!

[@w.harrison7277]

I'd like to know why you put the dial on the left of the watch as you look at it. Can't imagine why you would prefer that. I'm assuming you're aware that the software lets you turn the watch 180 degrees.

[@_bradhope]

If you hold down the “phone locator”, it will not only sound an alert on your phone, but will also make your flash on the phone blink with the alarm. You don’t have to change any settings, just hold it down instead of just clicking it!

[@BenVallack]

Brilliant

[@MicahsRants]

I absolutely LOVE my Apple Watch Ultra!!!! I went with the Trail loop black and gray because the metal ones can scratch the edge of the watch. Unlocking my Mac and passwords are amazing. The size and ease of use is in a class of its own!! Great video!

This video further confirms it to me that I don’t need a smartwatch. I’ve tried it in the past, it was very distracting, now I’m perfectly fine with regular watches. I’m glad the tech is there and it helps others, but I don’t want another screen and another device I forget to charge.

[@E.Carrillo]

I tried it on in the Apple Store because I wanted to see how big it is. I really liked it! Getting one next year.

[@meyburgh]

Impressive ring muscle up Ben. Have you considered to add OpenCV to keyboards?

[@BenVallack]

Thanks! OpenCV is new to me - how would it work in a keyboard?

[@meyburgh]

@@BenVallack New to me too, motion detection/gesture recognition. Small cam that should be able to identify which finger is doing what. ESP32 cam module could be a start. One option - with the cam placed correctly, it should recognize movement and act as a track pad without lifting all your fingers from the home row. Like a trackball but in the air (airball?). (slider, swipe etc. many options of actions)

[@TheHpsauce37]

Great video. Why your wearing your watch that way round?

[@halbaldwin9218]

Ben: "I don't take fitness super seriously" Also Ben: *performs two muscle-ups on gym rings* Still waiting for your full office tour one of these days!

[@BenVallack]

haha - I had to cut the other 4 reps due to time! Yep will sort that one soon!

[@AwesomeGolfVideos]

My thought exactly! Doesn’t take fitness seriously…then proceeds to perform an athletic maneuver only .00001% of the population can accomplish. 😅 Excellent video, Ben. 👍🏼

[@ShamanMick]

Came here to make this exact comment

[@noblelion427]

Hi Ben! I finally switched over to have my iPhone 12 be my main driver, and that made me look at the Apple Watch Ultra to replace my Samsung Galaxy watch (which I loved with my Samsung Ultra phone). I found your video and all the tips helped me decide on switching over along with choosing the Ultra. My wife has used Apple watch for years and I knew of its benefits, but this video you made was not only informative, but provided the practical examples that helped make switching over easier! Great video, and I'm combing through your other content as a subscriber now. Keep up the good work! :)

[@BenVallack]

Welcome!

[@AlSpohn]

Do most folks wear the watch the way you do - i.e., with the crown on the left side of the watch? I instinctively put mine the other way since I've always worn watches that way... pros.cons?

[@TheTrumanZoo]

does it have a simple round timer?

[@petermarin]

Great video as always!! Would be interesting to see how you set up your faces/ automating the focus modes. Would also be interested in your most useful complications/ applications on the watch

[@BenVallack]

Yeah was thinking about doing a video on the scenes and faces. Cheers

[@Phoenix-ov5gg]

I love it for the fitness stuff, it’s great to be running and see what cardio zone you are in, and measuring other health stuff. Using it to find my phone is great, it also tells me if I left something behind (like my keys with an AirTag or my iPad). I’m really happy I got it. I would recommend it to anyone who can comfortably afford it. The longer you have it the more useful it becomes as you discover it’s features and get used to using them

[@snickeliding]

And that you think you cannot do with a Garmin watch with 2 weeks of battery life. Widen your horizon.

[@arunsekhar1]

almost all the things that you mentioned are common for all apple watches and I use them on the SE as well. The only reason I would upgrade to the Apple watch ultra is to use it as a Dive computer!

[@jordanlee1439]

Thanks!

[@anthonycraig274]

When you add a family member to the family setup system, how much extra do you have to pay?

[@robertsant007]

Can I ask what app you use for reminders please? 3:44 in the video… looks like a good app… thanks

[@BenVallack]

It’s the ‘Actions’ app, part of Moleskine Studio (Flow, Actions, Timepage) - absolutely lovely apps. Funnily enough I didn’t really get the difference between ‘events’ and ‘reminders’ until I used their implementation!

[@hbacoglu]

Good day! Is there any way to get at least whatsup notifications to watch (cellular) while using Samsung?

[@247LilJoker]

I bloody love mine now I’ve got one. I have an ultra and it’s amazing. Next step to set up the phone free life. Not tried that aspect yet.

[@Youtubedotcomma]

@6:10 fun, fact press and hold the ping iPhone button to also flash the phone led, which can be really helpful when it’s dark

[@BenVallack]

That’s amazing!

[@Youtubedotcomma]

@@BenVallack not as amazing as your wash setup with selectable deionised water! Lol

[@BenVallack]

@@KZbindotcomma haha true! Have you seen the vid? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLKdaKrqtJ-r9U

[@Youtubedotcomma]

@@BenVallack of course!

[@Cdbd4]

Does the Ultra watch have a penknife included ?

[@laszlopapp81]

What brand security camera you use? I would like some homekit integration. Thank you

[@midnightsnaxx]

TY. Your review has pushed me to take the plunge and purchase the Ultra2!

it looks like the watch is set for the right arm but turned upside down for the left arm. did you do that to hide the crown?

[@BenVallack]

Stops the crown clicking in when doing press ups!

[@carloscordova6280]

Why do you wear it “backwards”? Is it because Siri activates when moving wrist? Just curious and I might actually use it like this when it arrives.

[@BenVallack]

Siri activation behaves the same way - the reason I swapped it is to stop the crown clicking when doing press-ups!

[@eco999]

That last sentence about the intentional use of the watch to create a lot of daily convenience and a break from the distractions on the phone is so spot on!

[@colinmurphy2127]

Hi Ben Had my Ultra for about a month now. Only just found out, if you are using the torch you can turn it off, by briefly covering the screen with your hand.

[@BenVallack]

Ha brilliant! Didn’t know that!

[@HoneyLaBronx]

How do you enable that feature where you can just schedule reminder/events and then swipe them away when you're done?

[@BenVallack]

It’s a third party app, Actions by Moleskine

[@DrMaddog]

Great video! Thank you! I would be very interested in knowing which app you are using for your Tesla? Also, it is odd to me that you have yours "turned around".....I believe Apple made the watch for the crown to face your hand and not your wrist....wondering if you find particular utility in having it the other way?

[@BenVallack]

“Watch for tesla”. I flipped it over to stop the crown clicking in when doing press ups. Cheers!

[@klee.dodoco]

Great job on the video. I have to say this is the most useful real life use case of apple watch i've watched on KZbin

[@gregraygun]

Agree so munch on keeping notifications off. It's so much better to get on with life and check those when you want to. 👍🏻

[@ShervinShares]

great video! such good production quality. Apple Watch is a powerhouse

[@BenVallack]

Thanks for watching!

[@thenewdesign]

What band is that? The green alpine loop? Looks gray on my screen

[@BenVallack]

Yep - is quite desaturated in real life actually but does definitely look green.

[@Megabeboo]

Mind making a short clip on what clamps you used to attach your keyboard to the desk? That's what caught my eye in this video 🙈

[@BenVallack]

Yeah will do a video on that soon!

[@cactus442]

​@@BenVallack If it fits in the video, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the ergonomics of the trackpad as well! Also, I'm wondering if such a large monitor was chosen due to the presence of the treadmill, or if you just find that a large and far away monitor reduces eye-strain in general.

[@rafacq]

Is the workout watch face only for the Ultra? I can’t find it in my Series 8.

[@BenVallack]

There are quite a few faces that use the health rings as the basis - I then just added a few complications to make it a face that I use in that focus state.

[@Deprived.drifter]

Great video! Whats the app you use to control your Tesla on the watch?

[@michaelsmith9545]

I have a question . If I have a small wrist and seen many videos of the apple watch ultra and the alpine loop scratching the case of the watch. Should I get the band in a large size?

[@BenVallack]

I think the risk with getting a longer strap is is might be too long to actually close then. Mine routinely hits the case when I fully loosen it - no marks on the case from that at all yet but I'm also not too worried about a bit of texture developing on this - I think it would look rugged.

[@daddownload]

I notice you wear the watch 180 degrees opposite to me. I wear the dial on the right. Is there any reason why you do this?

[@BenVallack]

It was getting set off when I do things like press ups - but it actually still sets the torch off this way around as well. I think it needs a quick button and screen lock toggle somehow really.

[@chadcbianco]

Excellent advice. Walkie-talkie could be a game changer for distant family. Thank you for this. Now subscribed.

[@philatelovely5748]

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen on the Apple Watch Ultra. Seeing actual day to day uses, rather than just the fixation on the fitness side to it. I’ve actually just ordered mine, and I can’t wait to get into it.

[@jont3324]

Whats the reminder app that you are using? Mine doesnt let me swipe to complete like that

[@BenVallack]

Funny story about that. The app is Actions by Moleskine but the version in the video didn't actually support swiping either - but the phone version did so I always just did the same thing on the watch (but it was actually the tap that triggered it) - BUT they have since released an update that does now support swiping in the same way as their phone app too! tldr; Actions by Moleskine Studio

[@jont3324]

@@BenVallack I see! It looked like a really clean app. Do you think it’s worth paying for it?

[@BenVallack]

@@jont3324 Yeah I love the whole suite actually - super polished and beautiful. (sorry posted from my Dad's account before!)

[@Romeix182]

Great vid! Reasons for wearing your watch towards the other side? Because of the buttons? Do you still let the configuration for left handed persons?

[@BenVallack]

Yeah the crown was clicking when I did press-ups

[@Drmikekuna]

Thank you for this video. I have had an Apple Watch since series 2 and I learned a new thing or two from your video. I currently have an Ultra and love the larger screen. BTW, my favorite ways of using my watch are the timer, the weather, reading text messages, and finding my phone! Oh, and of course to tell time.

[@miguelrecarey9885]

I have a version 4 Apple Watch, upgraded the software to the latest and to my surprise can do 99% if not all of What You Have mentioned. BUT, I do not have the larger screen,

[@BenVallack]

Absolutely - the value proposition with most Apple Watches is fairly similar. Battery life and toughness are really the only justifications for the Ultra. Which is not insignificant of course.

[@snickeliding]

And no battery life. Seriously try a Garmin watch.

[@snickeliding]

​@@BenVallack Choosing an Apple Watch if you care for battery time? Seriously?

[@JohnDoe-ex3qw]

Love the channel! I'm curious why you changed the orientation to have the crown on the inside of the watch?

[@BenVallack]

Stops the button going off when doing press-ups!

[@PavlosVinieratos]

i wanted to hear about the battery. you say you can wear ur during the day but also night. when do you charge?

[@BenVallack]

I don’t tend to think about it. Just chuck it on a charger when it gets low. Doesn’t seem to happen very often!

[@Justus_Trades]

Brilliant video. I am trying to go more and more without my phone but also own a Model Y. You mentioned being able to lock and unlock but do you still need your phone in order to drive the car? I don’t want to get out the keycard if I don’t have to. Thanks for any input.

[@BenVallack]

I'll do a video on this in more detail but basically nope, you unlock with watch, then use remote start from the watch and off you go. It bypasses the pin too so almost less effort than with the phone!

[@kobibendavid3731]

what is the sign in the middle top of the watch ? .i dont have it in my apple watch ultra (like small card ) ?

[@BenVallack]

It’s one of the focus states - you can give them different icons.

[@kobibendavid3731]

@@BenVallack thanks

[@RN1406]

How come your watch home button is on the left ?

[@adamcurtis83]

Thanks for the info, Please review the Samsung watch!

[@pavelmasek2614]

How'd you managed to reverse the watch for the crown to be worn on the left side?

[@BenVallack]

It’s just an option in settings, you can tell it which wrist and if it’s upside down or not. Interface fully recognises it.

[@BenVallack]

It’s just an option in settings, you can tell it which wrist and if it’s upside down or not. Interface fully recognises it.

[@quandale2648]

In set up it askes what wrist you want to wear it on, and he most likely press right right whilst wearing it on the left

[@quandale2648]

Pressed*

[@BenVallack]

@@quandale2648 There are two options - left or right wrist and then crown position left or right.

[@paularmstrong6051]

Is there a special app to use for the ‘car unlocking’ ?

[@BenVallack]

Yep see this for more kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnzXZYOVms9sq8U

[@Huyndoan]

I love how I can display the calendar on the watch so I will always be ready for any upcoming events

[@SamSammy5689]

All these features are exclusive to watch ultra or to series 9 too? Planning to switch to iOS

[@snickeliding]

Don't switch and be stuck in Apples expensive walled garden. Instead pick and choose the best products from different companies. For a smartwatch, get the Garmin Epix Pro with 2 weeks of battery life and all you need in a smart watch as well as far superior training functionality.

[@MoonLight-yr6of]

Ben you never mentioned to us what App you use to control your Telsa from your Apple Watch. Does anybody know?

[@BenVallack]

"Watch for Tesla"

[@sr3189]

Great video. Which App do you use for the Tesla??

[@Gadgetdad007]

What networks work with the Apple Watch ultra and can i keep my number ?

[@BenVallack]

Check this page: www.apple.com/watch/cellular/ Yep it will mirror your phone’s number.

[@ArcherNX1701]

Great vid! Would you create one that shows calls to & from Watch without your iPhone? I also want to carry less and see if it's possible just with the Ultra. Does it have wifi calling, Skype or any other app that I can use stand only?

[@BenVallack]

I didn’t have my phone with me when I did that test call in this video actually!

[@ArcherNX1701]

@@BenVallack that is awesome!

[@iceman21542]

What 3rd party app are you using for your Tesla? I like my Ultra but didn’t think it could unlock my Tesla due to not having a watch app for it, but good to know it’s possible.

[@BenVallack]

“Watch for Tesla”

[@iceman21542]

@@BenVallack thank you!

[@KenichiKasamatsu92]

An underrated feature is “unlock with apple watch” if you have a Mac. If you do a lot of work where it requires you to use your laptop in a way that keeps it idle constantly, having your watch on automatically unlocks the laptop vs having to bring your finger up to touchID or type your password in every time.

[@the_monkey_bar]

Those muscle ups are worth a mention too

[@grandboulevard2385]

Excellent review but this is the first time I see the buttons on that side, I didn’t think it was a thing

[@BenVallack]

Yeah you can set it how you like - it seems a bit less likely to set the buttons off when doing things like press ups this way around!

[@grandboulevard2385]

@@BenVallack I actually switched it moments ago, I want to see how things work out, thanks Ben!

[@paulcollins4932]

Been waiting for the ultra since Apple Watch series one, it’s tough, waterproof and has great battery life you don’t notice the size if you have used other smart watches . The ultra has replaced my suunto 9 baro and I haven’t missed it

[@ykwongtube]

is the tesla app connect to the car bluetooth directly OR using mobile/wi-fi network?

[@BenVallack]

Mobile connection, so if you park somewhere without signal you need to use your key card.

[@HDBnB1]

What app do you use to open your Tesla

[@BenVallack]

“Watch for tesla”

[@fuzzLMAO4532]

For your water hose do you have a smart pressure hose? Is that how it sync to turn on from speaking to Siri on your ultra watch?

[@BenVallack]

Details here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYLKdaKrqtJ-r9U

[@alexsommerfeldt7690]

Hey so this is a Keyboard Question and I thought that commenting on a newer video would be faster response time. I have an IPad but I don’t know how you use your own custom layouts on your keyboards. And is there anyway I can change the layout on my current regular Bluetooth keyboard to Colemak dh?

[@BenVallack]

Always best to comment on the most related video. All comments always surface in my feed. The keyboards are all totally custom so you just set whatever layout you want on the keyboard itself. Doesn’t matter if it’s connected to an iPad or computer etc. non-custom Bluetooth keyboards (I.e off the shelf things) are probably not going to have any custom options.

[@georgef8921]

hi nice video do you know what wrist size you have, i have quite small wrists and i dont want it too look too big

[@BenVallack]

See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoWwZIt3aa6Cfrc my wrist size is in there somewhere! (Sorry can’t remember the number now!)

[@MaxMykhailenko]

What external weather complication do you use on watch?

[@BenVallack]

Just the native ones

[@frankiecal3186]

The NSA loves this man.

[@puali00]

I mainly use it for time; oddly enough .. I have the 15 minute and 30 minute timers on the dash ..

[@SimonRosolen]

Hello, I’am working on a mouse trackball ergonomic prototype, and I just watch your video about ergo mouse, I’am creating a team to build a full functionnal prototype and I told me that it could interest you.

[@neiltubbs5409]

Brilliant review 👍, I am sure that you are the only person that owns a Apple Watch Ultra who can perform a pure ring muscle up, just awesome 👏💪

[@vilevil01]

What security camera are you using with what app?

[@BenVallack]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHaZpp6NZZWbg8k

[@mulemule]

*Outside of calling without a linked iPhone, which of these functions are actually unique to the Ultra itself?* 🤔

[@johnw65uk]

My second hand apple watch 5 that cost me £150 does all of this. And I have a charge stand in my office and bedroom , charges in 30mins . I was really concerned about battery before but just taking it off snaps to my charge stand and I pick it up later charged.

[@BenVallack]

Yep for sure - that’s a great way of doing it.

[@snickeliding]

But you have to take it off to charge it daily. How can that be a feature? The Garmin Epix Pro smartwatch does it all but with 2 weeks of battery time. No one would buy an Apple product of they weren't so good at marketing and so many so easily fooled by it. Amazing.

[@cocacola31173]

I use the reminders app the most! So nice to be to tell Siri to remind me to do something and timers are nice too.

[@andreafmastalli]

how do you wear? left hand and crown down?

[@BenVallack]

Yep

[@thenewdesign]

"With more intentionality, and less distraction" truer words...

[@aapkatv09]

One of the best if not The Best videos I have seen on Apple watch.I am new to this. I just bought a watch 8. I would like to see if you can make a video for just the workout complications setup and how you use it. Thanks

[@BenVallack]

Many thanks! Will see what I can do.

[@justinfinch]

Good review although the price comparison was unfair. You need to compare the stainless steel 8 series vs the ultra for a true price comparison.

[@deltahu]

What security cameras works on Apple Watch?

[@BenVallack]

See this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHaZpp6NZZWbg8k

[@pault477]

Can you use your watch as the key to drive?

[@BenVallack]

Yea, remote start. It even bypasses the Pin.

[@Sean-vf7qr]

What is the name of the app the unlocks your Tesla you didn’t mention the name

[@BenVallack]

“Watch for tesla”

[@Sean-vf7qr]

@@BenVallack thank you

[@AnastasTarpanov]

For sure is useful and you can do a lot of different stuff with it, but for my daily life only 3-4 things are relevant. Most of this is for US people or at least native English speakers.

[@BenVallack]

Can you elaborate why non-English speakers get less use from it?

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@BenVallack because of Siri, where there is no native language support, also swipe keyboards. I hardly use the keyboard on my phone to write anything longer than 5 words, imagine what it will be like to type on the watch... Also, smart home integration is mostly very unpopular in most places around the world for now.

[@BenVallack]

@@AnastasTarpanov ah I see - very interesting. Apple’s HomeKit platform is very impressive - I think it will see steady adoption as time goes on.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@BenVallack It is for sure, but it's a matter of reality for some of us and also financial abilities.

[@xxSURExxSHOTxx]

Well done I use all of those Apple Watch features daily.

[@demonxshinigami]

Came from series 2 42mm, and jumped to the Ultra 🙏🏼😊 Huge change

[@curiouskitkat]

All of these are intuitively obvious to the average watch-user and can be done on most smartwatches (so do not require having the Ultra). I recommend that you spend more time with Shortcuts and the many third party apps which truly make this the greatest watch of all time.

[@dustyroads834]

I’ve always wanted to try the Apple Watch. I do feel it would be so useful but I almost have to put on my reader glasses just to use my 14 pro max and I have big fingers. Lol. Old age sucks

[@SrMXP-on2cu]

Great video with great tips, what is your wrist size?

[@BenVallack]

Thanks! 17.5cm - more size discussion here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoWwZIt3aa6Cfrc

[@SrMXP-on2cu]

@@BenVallack thanks a lot!!

[@cyndurtv]

incredibly well documented. thinking of upgrading to the ultra. APPLE HIRE THIS MAN!

[@ririemarilyn]

Apple should pay this guy. Very informative and straight to business

[@BenVallack]

i wish 😀