I tried using an Apple Watch as a phone

[@KevinChaires]

I genuinely love the way these videos are produced. When this channel was announced I thought it was only going to be about coverages of Apple Events and product releases, but content like this (testing how these devices have an impact in one's life) is really interesting!

[@MoeTechhh]

Yeah

[@LeftJoystick]

/every video lmao

[@stcattc]

@@LeftJoystick ya I mean this is every one of their videos hardly anything differnt from their usual quality.

[@fkdkdkfkrkska48485]

This is like a shitty flashback to the early 2000’s tech tv shows

[@andreylucass]

Cozy

[@Respectable_Username]

Just wanna compliment the filming and production quality on these videos! These tech reviews are almost mini-doccos, and are absolutely in a class of their own! Big applause to the whole team, please pass along my kudos from the comments ❤️

[@ulliulli]

I don't have an apple device nor will I ever buy one. But the videos are great. That's why I watch them

[@reflexivity]

Username checks out

[@Aaron9819]

I was just gonna comment this! Thank you!

[@BOBAGENTSMITH]

Couldn't agree more!

[@TheDsyr4MyDmyz]

I've had an Apple Watch 7 for some time now, and I've been using it as my primary device. I think it's wonderful, since I never used my phone often to begin with, and I don't use social media. A few things to note if you plan on doing the same: - Definitely get the Series 7 or newer. The full keyboard is a game changer for sending texts, but I highly recommend swipe texting rather than pressing each individual key. Also the fast charging is nice, as it allows me to charge it while in the shower or doing chores after wearing it for a full day and night. - Bring AirPods with you so you can take calls. It also allows you to listen to music/podcasts in the car if your watch can't connect to your car. - Take into consideration which music application you use. I use KZbin Music since I pay for KZbin Premium, but YT Music doesn't allow me to listen to my downloaded music on my watch without my iPhone nearby. Spotify and Apple Music will allow you to listen to your downloaded music straight from your watch. - Get a case. You'll be surprised how many times your watch will collide with walls, doors, rocks, or whatever else. I found an Otterbox case on Amazon for maybe $20 or $25. - Invest in different watch bands, but don't overspend on the Apple bands. I recommend having 4 bands for casual/everyday, athletic, sleep, and special occasions. Having the different bands will give some longevity to each band, as wearing the same watch band every day will wear it down from the overuse and the elements, and they also stink a bit from your sweat. - Learn some skills to help compensate the watch's shortcomings. For example, instead of using the watch to create a shopping list (which is tedious in my opinion), do research on memory techniques. It adds another layer of "detoxing" from technology by removing dependency on tools, and it turns errands into a fun game. I mean, sure, you can write your shopping list on pen and paper, but what's the point of leaving your phone at home if you're going to bring another item to replace it? The watch declutters your mind and your pockets. - In those moments where you do need multiple tools, buy a small backpack. Something between the size of a fanny pack and a school backpack.

[@Shmyrk]

Thanks for this! Do you still have to have an iPhone to piggyback the watch off of? Or can it have its own independent phone number and plan now?

[@josiahhornbrook1820]

@@Shmyrk I think an iphone is completely necessary to setup a watch, and then also for celular data.

[@josiahhornbrook1820]

BTW thanks for helpfull comment

[@TheDsyr4MyDmyz]

@@Shmyrk Yes, you'll need an iPhone to set up an Apple Watch, and conversely an Android phone for a Samsung/Google watch. That phone will also need to be connected to a mobile network. You'll have to pay extra to add a watch to your phone plan, but most places only charge $10/month. Funny enough, you will get a separate phone number for the watch, but it's totally useless. All calls and texts to your cell phone number will automatically route to the watch.

[@jspikeball123]

I'm not even into apple stuff but the cinematography and Jonathans simple breakdowns are excellent.

[@timdai09]

When Macaddress first started, I wasn’t so sure about it. After watching a few videos, I have to admit I’m completely I love with it. 😊😅❤

[@guynumber20]

Macaddress is mid

[@BramdyBrandy]

Only good ltt channel

[@ethanwasme4307]

the channel is 2 years old, how long are we gonna keep getting these comments 🤣🤣

[@amanasd26]

@@ethanwasme4307 pretty new still in the youtube world. Most channels meander for years before settling on a style and a niche that works.

[@nightingale3632]

Mac Address has the best videos out of all of the LMG channels, cinematically speaking

[@WesPerry]

“…you are simply more present when hanging out with family and friends and a full camera crew.”

[@TreadTheDonutDuck]

Honestly, I think carrying an Apple Watch and a small digital camera around would be the ideal situation for me personally. You still retain communication, you have non-distracting entertainment such as music and podcasts (even games and general applications if you're willing to), and you can still take photos to remember the moment. Kinda sucks that they're a seperate plan from your main one, though.

[@Entertainment-]

You also need an iPhone connected to Internet in a drawer somewhere

[@lifeisshørt_420]

You can take photos with a watch?

[@imneveruploadinghere7180]

@@lifeisshørt_420 Read the first sentence again

[@Patricia-kk8tr]

I have an impression that the watch independent of the phone is a cut down experience. Maybe J can do something about the functions with and without the phone.

[@FlorianBodlee]

Been doing this for years, it’s genuinely great! Luckily, I don’t pay extra for my watch connectivity here in Germany 🍀☺️

[@TimeLagGaming]

I’ve been using only an Apple Watch for about 3 months. I sold my iPhone 14 Pro Max in January and switched to only using the Apple Watch Ultra, set up using family setup so it doesn’t need anything paired. I switched my phone number to the watch itself. I do supplement not owning a phone with an iPad mini but I mostly use that for work and occasional entertainment. I will never go back. It helps me live in the moment and ditch my technology addiction.

[@gokkiyoutube]

Thank you, this is exactly what i wanted to know. Can i do family set up with my iPad if i buy a Watch with cellular? I'm not sure how that would work. Right now i have an agin iPhone, new iPad, AirPods and bluetooth mouse&keyboard. Anything special i need to do if i get rid of my iPhone after buying a Watch?

[@TimeLagGaming]

@@gokkiyoutube yes, it’s honestly a pain in the ass but just the initial set up. you have to have somebody you know with an iPhone add you to their family sharing or the other way around but they have to be a parent or guardian in the family. Once they’re added you have to pair the watch with their phone. From there you can activate it. Once the watch is paired and set up you can leave the family sharing. You only have to pair back to the original iPhone to update which I’ve only done once. It’s really meant for kids which is why it’s a hassle and you have to jump through hoops. Apple really needs to make it accessible for everyone and not complicated. Caveats, Apple Pay doesn’t work unless you are part of a family shared Apple Card. Doesn’t matter I just carry my wallet with me. Also HomeKit doesn’t work for me on the watch because I’m the owner of the house so I cannot invite myself to the home on the watch, a glitch that Apple needs to fix. Again this mode is meant for kids and Apple also markets this mode for seniors too for some reason lol. But no other downsides besides that, still way more features than a dumb phone, I use navigation on it, play music (using a Bluetooth adapter you can pair it to play music in the car.) you can do podcast, voice memos, texting on the ultra is pretty easy with the full keyboard, swipe to text works really well, I find myself calling people way more and I text way less. You can also download apps that can be used with no phone. I have a Tesla app so I can use my phone as a key and control my car where I am directly from the watch. Native apps are really nice actually, just very few since the family set up thing is new. I’m probably going to do a video on this whole thing at some point. It’s so complicated but worth it if you’re aiming for a digital detox.

[@gokkiyoutube]

​@@TimeLagGaming Please do the video! I still HAVE the iPhone, i'm just thinking about getting a Watch instead, get rid of the SIM card in it (so i don't pay monthly for it) and transfer the number to the Watch. I could then use the iPhone to set it up without being limited to family sharing... I'll research this more. Thank you for all the info.

[@AOLEnby]

"I'm going to have to drive in silence" radio: Am I a joke to you?

[@macaddress]

HaHa! True.

[@ColinXYZ]

yes it is. Radio stations play like 10 ads for every song, and the morning talk shows are boring to listen to.

[@radugrigoras]

The Apple Watch cellular is also great for grandma or grandpa, it can literally save their life. I’ve heard so many stories of elderly people falling and breaking a leg or thigh and laying on the ground for a day or two until a relative comes to check on them. The fall detection and 911 could have avoided the laying in pain on the ground in your own piss and $h!t for a couple days. For the price and that piece of mind I think it’s 100% worth it if you got an older relative living alone.

[@Softload3r]

I'm always looking forward to any Mac Address videos. They are so very well done. Good ideas, good cinematography, good narration etc. - it's top notch and in its own league. I also always catch myself rewatching some shots or transition, how they are set up etc. even though I don't do videos of my own but it's interesting to see how it's done because it's so flawless. Thanks for all the great content!

[@TheSmartOjus]

Lets give a round of applause for the realtor! They did a great job!

[@Spanky2k]

I upgrade my Watch every year for the small improvements in health tracking (my parents died from suddenly occurring health conditions when I was a kid so I like having the latest health functionality, just in case). Last year, I decided to go for the cellular model. I figured I'd see if I use it over a year and the truth is, I barely have. But again, it's a nice bit of peace of mind. Plus, there was one time when I had to rush out to buy something from a shop that was about to close. When I got there, I realised I'd left my phone, wallet and keys at home. I'd driven there. My watch can do the keyless entry for my car, my house (smart lock) and I can pay.

[@justanotherhuman-d6l]

When I moved, I left my iPhone at my old house, but with my SE I was able to do navigation, calls, and some messages. It definitely has limitations and if I was buying a watch now, I'd go for the 8. But I like the fact that I can just leave my phone on the couch if I need to take out the trash or check the mail. Plus the built in ringer to find my phone when I so carelessly loose it.. That's pretty good too.

[@AltNomad]

For a lot of the kids in our extended family the cellular apple watch was their first “cell phone.” The limited functionality keeps them from getting into too much trouble but the parents can still keep tabs on the kids while they’re out and about

[@JamarD421]

​@heindijsSeriously. Lotta money for cellular watches. FOR KIDS. Insane. Probably living the life though.

[@johnger850305]

I love this channel, iPhone is like a double-edged sword, it is so convenient yet it makes you stick to it and get addicted. Living on Apple Watch alone can be challenging but a cool experiment to see how much time we actually spend on phones.

[@mtgoodrum]

I would not go for a cellular Apple Watch alone, only because I use the iPhone’s camera constantly when I’m out and about. I have done something like this detox with my Series 6 wifi watch, however, and recommend it. I was pleasantly surprised by how much the watch could do when pressed, and now often leave my phone in a drawer when I am at home. As someone who still uses a 2015 MacBook Pro on a daily basis, I appreciate the editorial POV of Mac Address. Thanks for all the great work!

[@hoaxlayer]

My takeaway from this video is that the housing market absolutely sucks.

[@Asteroid473]

2:18 “Unfortunately, it appears that I cannot connect my Apple Watch to my car’s Bluetooth. This either means I’m going to have to drive in silence, or listen to some old CDs.” OR, you could listen to public radio. Does no one listen to FM radio?

[@FlorianBodlee]

Excellent video! I’ve been going mostly Apple Watch only for years now and wouldn’t go back. I definitely recommend going at least with the Series 7 as fast charging and the swipe keyboard are complete game changers for the Apple Watch only experience! Apple Watch Ultra is definitely a big step up again because you don’t need to worry about the battery life anymore whatsoever. Depending on where I go, I usually also carry a Sony ZV-1 to take pictures and when I think I might need to get some work done, I take a cellular iPad as well. I have a few videos going over this setup on my channel, if you’re curious. Definitely give this challenge another go by combining your iPad Mini only challenge with the Apple Watch only challenge. That’s the sweet spot in my experience. Cheers :)

[@diddliewinks3486]

2:51 bro acting like he's in an infomercial lol

[@jacksonburger2081]

Honestly, during COVID, having a cellular watch was amazing! I had an iPad as well so anything I couldn’t do on the watch was just done from that. Since I was only out of the house for a few hours at most, I never felt I needed a phone on me (besides when I wanted pictures). I think there was I time where I just left my phone pluged in without touching it for a month straight.

[@jacksonburger2081]

Plus, exercise without a phone and streaming music is the dopest thing ever.

[@toni2918]

Same thing for me. I barely pick up my phone most of the day and rely on the watch and iPad if I’m home. The only downside is I don’t get notifications for video calls or calls on apps like WhatsApp on the watch

[@jacksonburger2081]

@@toni2918 Weird. I switched to Galaxy and it's automatically a feature on here. This is from Android authority "Go to Notifications and scroll down to the section called MIRROR IPHONE ALERTS FROM. Toggle on WhatsApp at the bottom. From now on, any WhatsApp notifications received on your iPhone will now appear on your Apple Watch." Lmk if this worked.

[@hexiy_dev]

@@jacksonburger2081 i just ordered an apple watch for working out, because everytime i log my set into my workout app on the phone, i now have a good minute to spare and every damn time i turn on wifi and get distracted, even for one minute, it can sway your focus away from the exercise and you will not perform as well...

[@ajfromca]

A few years ago I did a detox. I went to a flip phone for about 6 months. It was very revealing. To this date I still don’t participate in social media anymore, and mainly just use my phone for calls, text, and music.

[@Dionyzos]

Exactly, you don't need an expensive new gadget to get rid of bad habits.

[@AbrahamMusalem]

This dude is so good at making videos. It’s like I’m there with him.

[@donotworried]

The video work is so good on this channel. Fits the theme and aesthetic perfectly. (PS for channel manager: Wes Anderson style MAC address video please)

[@w0lfyovi294]

As a photographer I can't help but noticed that you brought a Pentax K-x (14 year old DSLR) to shoot indoors with a 18-55mm kit lens (not wide enough). Was that camera from your own collection because I wouldn't imagine LMG needing such a device, like ever.

[@randsom321]

How much is this place? Just a little over 800,000 😂 I felt that.

[@JWOY-h5h]

Back with my iPhone Ten I was getting it repaired and got to experience the cellular only watch experiment. It was nice to have GPS and receive all my texts, calls, and emails but it was still lacking of course. It is possible to do but short term. I just felt like because it was lacking in the areas I needed my phone at times it was frustrating. It did make me realize that I do not need my phone as much and has since allowed me to have my phone on me or around me much less over the years.

[@thirsk3]

Love that Linus’s wife is your realtor.

[@CammyWammy0313]

I’ve been watching KZbin all day and your video was the first one I didn’t skip the sponsorship bit of. The effortless transition and the way you really matched the video I was already interested in blew me away.

[@mattfodey5153]

Jonathan’s voice always brings such calmness. Such a nice topic to explore while also encouraging you to step away from your devices.

[@Bonus_bird]

Hey! I love the Photobooth picture on the Fridge! Thanks for giving us a little cameo

[@lauram4340]

🤩

[@AuthenTech]

Such great production quality.. I really enjoy the style, keep it up

[@jayforcinema]

Nice! I think the cellular makes perfect sense when you want to 'detox' in smaller doses. I can imagine going for walks with just the watch (along with Airpods, and perhaps my trusty little Fuji XT20) and enjoying it much more by sheer virtue of being connected but not distracted

[@rrteppo]

It is great for day hikes because you leave the phone in the car, and you then are carrying around less stuff. I also like it better for dates or hanging out with friends/family. You have zero temptation to look at your phone to escape awkward downpoints in conversation, and you don't get weird looks if you feel your watch vibrate and you check that then if you check your phone with a date/ at your grandparent's. Since it's considered more normal to check a watch. I had less enjoyment leaving my phone behind for the gym because I am already indoors and sitting, so the only difference was slight inconvenience swapping playlists/podcasts.

[@Respectable_Username]

3:35 CA$800k for an apartment?! Man, you're approaching Sydney levels of ridiculous! Also, big props to the real estate agent for being chill about the filming ❤ (CA$ ~= AU$, and those numbers are defs things I'd expect to see here)

[@dishonoured]

7:17 „I have no camera!“ What’s the cameraman holding then? A snickers bar?

[@Shaibuli]

I love the ending on this. Like "we're so professional that we can film with a freaking cargo train in the background!" 😂

[@Daphoid]

I don't think I could go purely watch for the various reasons mentioned - but I will say, when I'm out and about I generally try to be pretty present. I don't look at my phone walking, we have no cell service in the subway so I tend to not look at it there; and if I'm with family/friends, I try to be present. My phone is for times when I'm by myself, or company has left and others have gone to sleep or something like that.

[@alangregoryvitek]

I did this same experiment a few years ago with AW4. I wanted to reduce my screen time. It was liberating! But for me, the battery life killed the experience. Series 4 makes it half a day on cellular and then has to recharge. I ended up keeping my phone with me albeit in a backpack to keep from pulling it out. Worked ok. I would love for Apple to one day make the AW a standalone product with all day battery life. I would get rid of my phone then. For now, keeping my 12 mini around :)

[@rokr0001]

I accidentally discovered a use case for the cellular model fairly recently. For context, I own an iPhone SE (2nd Generation), an Apple Watch Ultra, & AirPods Pro (1st Generation), I drive a box truck to deliver mattresses in my company’s local market in east Texas…and I am VERY MUCH not a morning person. One morning, I had left my phone on its charger at home. …I left without my phone, and although I live close to my warehouse, it wasn’t worth it to run back home just to grab my phone. I had enough battery left in my watch to run the route without my phone, though. Maps worked as normal, and I was able to make calls with my AirPods just as easily as with my phone. It was actually fairly easy to adapt. I wouldn’t recommend it, as this is more taxing on the watch’s battery than when its paired iPhone is near, but it was nice to learn that I can rely on my watch to get me through a delivery route.

[@officialblimp]

I love the storyline of this video, it feels like a sitcom

[@daishi711]

Btw after fees my watch was $12.81 per month with Verizon in OH. There were costly sign up fees too. I hadn’t expected it’d cost more than my iPads plan but apparently watches are classified differently and many hidden fees apply.

[@justanotherhuman-d6l]

Eyyy! Ohio buddies!

[@Mrsquiggley]

That’s absolutely nuts. In Australia it’s $5 a month, no additional fees, no byod fees, no setup fees, that’s like 3.30USD. All it is, is a basic connection with a low data throughput so charging any more is a rip off.

[@attilacsabamarton]

OMG. In Hungary there is 0 extra cost for 2 esims with unlimited Cellurar data plan. And it can be used for ipad, laptop, watch. With 0 extra cost i can have my unlimited plan for my iPhone, Apple Watch and my iPad and no need to have the phone with me and share a hotspot all the time. It is about 17$/month no hidden fees, like you mentioned. Also because it is not a shared connection, i can have the full internet 4g or 5g speed on all of my devices.

[@chrisbrown317]

$5/month in California thru AT&T. The sign up fee was waived as they were doing a promo at the time.

[@johnatkinson1111]

T-mobile has a $5 Digits plan(cap of 500mb of data) or $10 for unlimited although i have heard there is a signup fee but those can sometimes be waved for promos and is waved when buying a new watch and setting up the plan same day. *For verizon they half the price for smart watches for customers on their 5G Do More, 5G Get More, and One Unlimited for iPhone plans

[@whitemask221]

More than a “only Apple Watch challenge” it looks more like “how addicted am I to my phone and how useless am I without it? With a sprinkle of lack of common sense

[@masta602]

I've become more active outside this year and I've found that bringing a phone actually hinders my experiences. I recently activated the cellular plan on my Ultra and went on a kayaking trip with my car in my phone. It was so liberating not having to worry about my phone during the trip. Granted I wasn't able to take any pictures, but having that peace of mind and being able to still be connected to my experience and the rest of the world via calls/texts was such a great change.

[@JLocal]

As someone that strongly dislikes apple, this is the best channel from LMG in my opinion, love the quality and the love put into every video. Jonathan would be the only reason I ever buy an apple product.

[@bigblackbadger1]

7:16 says “I don’t have a camera” into the camera 😂

[@Bukki13]

“delete your facebook account” you need one if you own a meta quest 2 which i don’t have but many people do

[@TehObLiVioUs]

4:20 what do you do when you're so damn bored?!? ......steam deck!!!

[@minimalist6660]

"What a beautiful sunset... I don't have a camera" - cut to a beautiful shot of the sunset

[@Hellsfoul]

The worst thing is, that you still need an iPhone. I have an Andrpid phone ...

[@Respectable_Username]

2:30 As somebody who drives almost exclusively with the radio on, can confirm it's still pretty good! Can be freeing not having to choose what exactly to listen to other than "current top 40", "golden oldies", or "mix of current top 40 and golden oldies"!

[@SenithDR]

But you’re able to pair it with the radio and do almost all functions that your phone can (music, podcasts, calls) minus CarPlay. I have done it couple of times

[@Chaosghoul]

me, who goes with a floorplan, notepad, couple different colour pens, a tape measure, a level and a camera to check out an apartment: "how do Apple people survive without their phones?"

[@Chaosghoul]

okay, continued watching the second half; Good that Jon realized that this is less a video about the premise of the video and more about how addicted he is to his phone 😅 Also: "my sleep increased by a *full half hour*" ... Come on bruh

[@Soundwave857]

I recently got a new Series 4 for super cheap with cellular so i dont have to carry two phones with me

[@OneWithLogic]

Having been unfortunate to not only have a phone boot loop in 2017, but a phone get destroyed earlier this year Having a watch with cellular is a lifesaver for emergency calls and texts But I also realized how much my life is stuck in my phone. It's an interesting way to live life for sure!

[@Haargeroya]

that scenario of the house walkthrough was hilarious. Imagine being that dysfunctional that you can't figure out how to put things in pockets or a backpack in order to take a picture with your camera

[@jimmydragonstudios]

I did do something similar in the past. I don't have a apple watch but I took my phone and deleted all social apps and I even went as far as deleting games. I took my phone to just being a basic phone with a camera and did a detox like that. Best thing I ever done. My phone has been like that for over 2 years now.

[@Patricia-kk8tr]

I don't game, am unsubscribed from FB but I check my forums and complete quizzes on my iPhone often. Removing the book and forum apps is what I need to do.

[@Neoxon619]

So basically this video is telling us to use our phones less often & to be in the moment.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

I love how Jonathan's family calls him "John-o" like they're Australian

[@dimples282]

I imagine the equation would certainly change to it being a lot more painful on a Wi-Fi only Apple Watch. Even if you never hook up a cellular plan, the cellular AW is worth it just for the safety net of if you don't respond to hard fall detection and either your iPhone is dead, or you daily drive some type of Android telephone instead.

[@bearxor]

For me, the low cost of having the watch on cellular per month is great for going to the gym. I can leave my phone at home and stream music and podcasts to a pair of headphones, check in to the gym with the watch app, and unlock my door when I get back home with home key. I don’t think it’s for full-time use, but if there’s an hour or two a day where you can be out of the house without your phone doing something like the gym, or jogging, or taking a walk, then I think it’s worth it.

[@kirokubandit]

The Watch is probably my favorite thing I own based on usage and the value I get out of it every singe day and night. I love it because I know as long as it's strapped to me I am not "stranded" anywhere, but I still don't want to find myself with ONLY my watch very long, let alone a whole week!

[@matthewcamilleri8522]

I have been waiting for this video for years! may have also encouraged going out with empty pockets... finally. Also love that skit when you didn't reply to Steven even though he was in front of you

[@mohedaicebear]

This is one of the most refreshing LTT vids i've seen in a while less about the tech and more about how we live with tech, would love to see more of it.

[@andyoh7992]

Bring the boomer that I am when you were talking about carrying around a dslr and a tape measure I got a bit tilted 😂

[@ShervinShares]

i love these types of challenges - great video

[@barrywallisable]

Great video. I think you guys have missed one of the most important uses for the latest Apple Watch’s. That of protector, I own an ultra, before that a series 7. I have been so impressed with how it looks after the wearer that I have persuaded all the elderly family members to get Apple Watches. Mostly in their 70’d and 80’s they are all becoming frail with increasing health issues and they generally are not exercising enough. My mother in particular has fallen twice in her own home and couldn’t get up after to telephone for help. After that I bought her an Apple Watch which she wears all day and as a family we now know if she has an incident she can call for help on the watch and worse still if she is unconscious the watch will call for help. The watch also prompts her to exercise and has become a valuable daily tool for her….It has enriched her life in many ways, keeps her safe and taking a call on her watch or asking Siri for something make her feel like the “cool Nan!”. No-one seems to be paying attention to this Apple watch ability/usage. I think you guys should put out a video on this as it would save many people from heart ache and worry.

[@Patricia-kk8tr]

Does she need an iPhone for this support? Do the devices link as they should? It's creating lots of support queries in UK on O2 network, so check if it is functioning before making your mum the pioneer.

[@barrywallisable]

@@Patricia-kk8tr she has been using it for over a year now without issues, she is on O2. You apparently can set it up without an iPhone but it is super easy with an iPhone. I don’t believe you will loose any features of the watch if it’s operating without an iPhone present. My mother’s does have its own data line so she can use it without the iPhone, which in my opinion is the safest way to use the Applewatch.

[@MrCendrb]

I'm so glad that the editor, shooters and the rest of the team is mentioned on the end card, so that I can thank them for their amazing job :)

[@mediotakutomasperez8724]

Loved the Mini reference, please Apple just don’t discontinue this size, is so perfect…

[@mostsaneperson]

ultimate setup: cellular ipad mini with cellular apple watch and no iphone or macbook

[@IanNubbit]

I’m a Automotive Tech. I run case less on my phone and don’t leave it in my pocket while at work. Cellular enabled watch was a huge increase in productivity in some areas. Not needing to worry about grabbing my phone before a test drive in case any issues or I need to be reached. Not stopping working to go answer a call is amazing when you just tap the watch, keep working and able to easily hold a conversation, the call quality for others is shockingly good. Also, music and AirPods, it’s great. Any other auto tech out there, do. It. Also buy a case for the watch, and know it’s gonna get scratched

[@xerxesYt123]

I like how the entire process played out, it became more into a video showing that there was an effect from not using your phone for a week.

[@atthelord]

Cool video, but cooler still that you are left handed. So cool bro!

[@brendanalder8293]

I can't believe i wasn't watching this channel prior to today. Awesome production, hosting and general feel.

[@clusterstage]

I didn't know driving in silence was not normal.

[@clusterstage]

kids these days.

[@jonnysixx]

From 2:57 to 3:38 my man’s is acting like those bad infomercial actors who live life to the most extreme of inefficiency or doing tasks completely wrong. Like my man put the stuff down or in your pocket. 😂😂😂 idk I’m sure he was just playing it up but thought it was funny

[@pethrowed1324]

You know, you could just clip the tape measure to your pants and put the notepad in your back pocket. -Realtor

[@uss_04]

“Sit in the toilet bored” 90s kid stuck in the 90s

[@anony_meows]

i've said this from time to time, but this channel is that one channel that's all about apple, yet it does things that apple probably wouldn't condone, i.e trying to live normally without your phone, and not using their latest and greatest product.

[@russellloades8154]

I think you guys should do a video on how you actually use an ipad day to day what apps you use and how you use them along with what accessories you use with your ipad

[@ethanmenzel]

Why can’t LTT be filmed in this kind of quality and not Linus dropping things all the time

[@josephbhumphrey]

The problem with iWatches for me is the terrible battery life. I could not use one without feeling like I need to take it off as soon as I get home to charge it so I can use it as a sleep monitor. And then take it off again as soon as I get up to charge it so I can use it as a watch for the day… What was your experience with charging your 6 during this experience?

[@puffitale]

Aussie here, my SE watch is on its own plan separate from my phone, with a $5 a month cost for number sharing. My main untethered use is to walk my dog. I can still be reached, but I have that hour or so a day where I can be out in the world and not have to deal with notifications etc. It’s also great on long train trips where I can keep track of the time so I know when my stop is, but I can stow my phone away and just enjoy the scenery. You can also download games onto the watch. Even if it’s just a simple one, it’ll keep you occupied if you’re really bored.

[@Respectable_Username]

I will also say, as somebody who got the cellular watch (though never activated the cellular feature on my mobile plan, whoops😅) part of the reason was to have a backup if my phone battery died or if I lost my phone. I'd still have access to my card via Apple Wallet, which also gave access to public transport as in Sydney you can tap on with your credit card. I'd still be able to call for help in an emergency, wether that be a 000 level emergency or just a "call family/friends to come get me" emergency. It's a backup. It's safety. It's security that I know the battery will last past midnight and it can't fall out my pocket on the bus, which I can't guarantee the same with my phone

[@swide2750]

$800,000 CA and it comes with neighbors and public street parking 😂😂😂😂😂

[@toni2918]

I have used both cellular and wifi Apple Watches and I would stick with cellular. I go for walks, grocery trips without my phone these days. My phone is always on silent cos I check all notifications on my watch and don’t have to dig my phone out of my pocket to see who’s calling; less distractions for me. Plus, with phone sizes getting bigger I’d rather have just a watch and an iPad if it were possible. One neat feature I LOVE is this: if you’re driving with Apple Maps and have your phone muted, you get a little vibration from the watch when there’s a turn or some action you have to do on your route. It’s hard to describe and it’s such a small thing but it makes driving just a tiny bit better for me. I’m sure the watch would be a standalone product in the future and the cellular would make more sense then.

[@MiSoto]

I don’t often need the cellular service, but also also, the times I DO need it is often enough that I feel it’s worth the extra price A cellular watch + music or podcast service of your choice + some iPods + some running shoes = Fantastic run through the park in the morning

[@ondegnom]

Some years ago, "dumb phones" has a big push, they had FM radio, push messages and a camera, anything else and you need another device

[@kleini3]

Great to see that there is somebody else who wears his watch on the right

[@YKGdiy]

Man i really love the calmness of these videos ❤❤💯💯Linus really made a great team

[@brentrockwood]

Ironically, my wife refuses to accept an Apple Watch because she fears it would be too distracting.

[@VacationRaphael]

I love how similar videos I’ve seen shit all over the watch. I think that’s because they went about this with the incorrect mindset of “replacing” the iPhone, which doesn’t work and won’t work because the watch is not an iPhone… Here we get a genuine experience and some personal development that came from it, pretty cool. Also cool how details like the watch’s battery being kinda weak weren’t mentioned to make room for more important topics

[@karthikiyr]

Another excellent video by macaddress. I have been daily driving my Apple Watch 4 cellular for last 3 years now and my use case has been to go mostly for grocery shopping with just the watch and AirPods Pro. There were instances where I did forget my phone when going to work, but I made thru it only because I always have my chotech battery bank for Apple Watch with me. Interesting that I didn’t see Jonathan mentioning about the challenges with keeping the cellular watch powered up the entire day.

[@LifeWulf]

"This old, Series 6 cellular..." Don't talk to my two year old Watch like that you monster!

[@ashtonsouthall]

"Its a little over $800,000 *Laughs in Australian Housing Market*

[@ryanhamstra49]

I was Apple Watch only for 3 days while my phone was worked on, I was really disappointed in battery life on fully cellular. It was dead by noon every day. Since Johnathan is in an office with Wi-Fi he probably didn’t have as much of that issue, I work on the road so I have no Wi-Fi at work. That being said, I love having the cellular. I am a service tech so I’m in and out of my vehicle and houses all day, so being able to just leave my phone in my rig but not worry about missing a call or text from the office is great!

[@75sfix]

i could definitely live with just an apple watch because i can watch youtube, access the internet, and text.

[@serqetry]

You convinced me to get cellular on the Apple watch when I finally buy one.

[@justdoinurmom]

Thank you so much for making this video. As a cellular apple watch owner I’ve had this idea bouncing around my skull for months. But I don’t make videos at all. After having an active plan for two years on the watch, I finally canceled it two months ago and honestly don’t really miss it. I realized I don’t really run, and never really commit to these “digital detoxes” as much as I would like. However, if I ever want to do a detox like that then I can always reactivate my plan and go for it :) Truly can do almost everything (including streaming podcasts and music) on the watch, but you must have Airpods. Kind of useless to talk on speaker phone. Also note that Uber removed their functionality for calling ubers from the Apple Watch.

[@KwadSkwad]

As a parent, my exact uses case is a way to communicate with my child, without giving them a device with full unfettered internet access. for this, it's perfect.

[@descendency]

"no macbook, no iPad, no iPhone for a week" Johnathan grounded himself. 🤣