NEW GALAXY WATCH ACTIVE 2 by Samsung (Honest & In-Depth Review/Tutorial) - Touch Bezel, LTE, Speaker

[@kimbridge5592]

it will be the first smart watch i will buy. i always think of getting one but there is always something it does not do or have. but this looks fantastic

[@johnsherrit316]

Me too. Just hope the GPS works ok, seen mixed results but have 30 days to try it.

[@dpuzzles]

Me Too!

[@thebadboygamer1154]

Me too first smart watch I ever bought. I pre ordered it and it came with a Samsung wireless charger battery pack.

[@Monkeyking112]

The price will probably go down by like 25 percent in 2 months, worth the wait.

[@LINKINPARK11499]

@@johnsherrit316 just seen a video showing the GPS/ stepcount is pretty darn accurate

[@DavidWittlich]

There was an update today and the touch bezel is now defaulted to ON

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Excellent. I thought that was a strange thing Samsung did. Glad that was resolved. Thanks for watching!!

[@Fozzee.1970]

Still no update IN UK

[@Mrquietstom2022]

Interestingly I bought mines yesterday and still had to enable the bezel feature. Super user friendly. No complaints.

[@DerekWiedenheft]

Such a very informative video, thank you so much. I've been researching this watch for a bit and I'm getting it.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

[@p4ul206]

I've been researching it for quite a bit too and since this comment is year ago I'm pretty sure that you got it, so does it live up to your expectations? Is it good?

[@milesmyname8223]

please please please do a video about the widgets options on this watch thanks in advance

[@alexkevhikes]

How well does it work with a non Samsung phone.

[@mikevaughn736]

Can you give a comparison and difference between the Galaxy Watch and the Active 2, Is it worth going from the Galaxy watch to the Active 2

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Video coming soon!

[@Lo_649]

@@MikeOBrienMedia Will be awaiting this one.

[@LarryRichelli]

You can get the Galaxy Watch with LTE but not the Active 2 and according to Samsung, no date set date for LTE on the Active 2.

[@ericharrison4838]

@@LarryRichelli I thought you could get cellular on the Active 2. Thought I read that the LTE Active 2 watch has the stainless steel case and the Bluetooth only version was aluminium. I could be wrong tho.

[@luisarsuaga7637]

Hi Mike! I've been watching your reviews and I have noticed that you tend to prefer the 40mm smart watches. Why you tend to prefer the smaller models? I'm currently deciding between the 40mm and 44mm of the Active 2 and I still don't know which one to choose. Any suggestions?

[@Balkoth1337]

Were you reviewing the LTE version or the bluetooth version? Is there a huge benefit to having the LTE version over the Bluetooth?

[@ranvirs2391]

Which is best to buy, the stainless steel one or the aluminum one for casual purpose?

[@honeyboie]

I would prefer aluminum over stainless ...if u need LTE then go for stainless

[@Galaxyshooter116]

I've purchased the 40mm watch online without trying it on and my concern is as a male how small is it on the wrist? It seems good on you, is the size comparable to the Gear s3 Classic?

[@SuperAlcock]

If you feel its too small, just buy a cover, to give it more bulk...

[@calebniederhofer6529]

Best review I have seen

[@JesimHashmy]

is there any way to install google maps??

[@fabianribeiro9066]

Not natively. But there's an app called Navigation pro, which works well with maps. Once you've installed it, it gives you turn by tun directions on your wrist. Just fire up Google maps and you'll get it automatically synced on the watch. Great for bike riding.

[@LarryRichelli]

You can buy this watch and have google maps on it or any other android app $159 Kospet Optimus Pro Dual System / WiFi GPS Smart Watch

[@user-nifinei34jd9]

No. Runs tizen. No google ecosystem.

[@Zzyzx-]

What is your experience with the sensors? I experienced GPS dropouts on the Active 1. This happened on all runs and basically made the watch useless for me for accurate running stats. Also sometimes when going on a run the Spotify offline just wouldnt work and I would have to redownload my list. This made for a couple of musicless runs :(

[@RipTideOutdoors]

Do you need the LTE version to use samsung pay or can it be done with the bluetooth version?

[@chuckf4333]

Well done and very informative. Just got this yesterday as a birthday gift from my son after my years old Garmin Vivofit died. I'm an older tech challenged guy and my son took me through some basics and helped me select the watch face. After watching your video, I'm able to navigate through most of the features and I'll be watching this a few times to perfect my skills. Then, I'll try to impress my son with how cool his dad is ..... not ! BYW, I subscribed and look forward to the EKG update.

[@Ahi_max]

can you help me, what exercise on samsung watch active 2 i used for body combat or cardio?

[@stevemorales4098]

I hope they get this ECG thing together. . . that's what im anticipating the most!

[@naseraltaee]

Can someone please tell me the difference between the stainless steel and the aluminum version? Also, is the stainless steel the only one with the LTE?

[@emil_fa]

Will all features work with a non-Samsung phone such as a OnePlus?

[@bryane2857]

Alot of Samsung watches require Samsung messenger to be able to respond to messages. So if you don't have a Samsung phone you can only read messages on watch but not respond. Do you know if it's true with this watch?

[@alfredosantillanjr8036]

I have the Active 1 and a OnePlus 7 Pro. I'm able to get message notifications and respond as well so I'm pretty sure you can do the same with the Active 2.

[@bryane2857]

@@alfredosantillanjr8036 thanks for that info. I was looking at getting active one and I have the LG v40. This may have sinched it

[@pritamkaushik8021]

Is the stainless steel one more prone to scratches compared to the aluminium one?

[@Jie1478]

waiting for Costco to have it on sale before picking it up

[@primal_aperture_photo]

After watching your Galaxy 4 watch video which brought me to this one I think I might be purchasing the GA2 ..LOL! This one seems more positive for less money. It does everything I'd want it to do and does it well. Thanks for the honest reviews.

[@koreywilliams4570]

I just ordered the lte version in aqua black it should be here in a day or two. I can't wait to finally get to try it out. This will be my first smart watch ever.

[@kaushik266]

Hey Mike can we remotely call over wifi through the watch?

[@immanuelkugler62]

What is the difference between LTE and non-LTE?

[@rexluminus9867]

Excellent video. Thx.

[@diogo8500]

First of all nice video. Now about the storage... 4gb is roughly 1000 4min songs, ofc you don't have the full 4gb available, so let's go with 3gb - that's still about 750 songs. How long are you running for mate? :P

[@yohennycastro4145]

Will you do a comparison display between this one and the first gen?

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

I did make a comparison between the two. They are both very good and very similar, but the differences make the 2 worth it for me.

[@AWretchedMan]

The 1 is shit

[@SmileysWorld2]

So I just wanna make sure I understand this right. The only way to call & talk on your watch is if you get it with LTE?? just having Bluetooth it won't work ?

[@randomting9964]

does the heart rate sensor actually works?

[@amnaabbas1150]

Now the 44mm active 2 costs about 195 usd and the galaxy watch 1 also costs 195 usd... which one should I buy?? I’m leaning more towards the active 2 as it’s newer...

[@martinvk-77]

Amazing video sir!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thank you! Your positive feedback really means a lot!

[@brianmurphy5150]

Going to buy after seeing your review. Was going to buy online but would like to try on both sizes first. Guess I have to wait for the lockdown to end. Great review by the way, clear and to the point.

[@dhruvishah2363]

Hi plz can u do a video on comparison between Samsung active 2 vs fossil gen 5

[@AmitDwivedi]

And Fitbit Versa 2

[@MoizIsmaili]

Nice review, can you confirm if Strava works smooth on this?

[@terrischenck8746]

I just bought this watch and am very impressed, however, I cannot seem to get the music aspect to work any tips would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@Blimzy7]

Thank you for this. I got a galaxy watct and my daughter just upgraded it to actuve 2. By watching your video kinda made me felt at ease to use it.

[@hoofgirl31]

Great review!! i'm worried about compatibility with my S8, will it still work together? i've just seen S9 and above and am worried about that

[@ywkhgqo]

I've had it work with a google Pixel. I think a S8 should definitely work. It's just a bluetooth connection and the app

[@amunford1]

My note 8 works seamlessly with my 2 week old active 2.

[@hoofgirl31]

@@ywkhgqo yes it works fine! the music apps (spotify and the music one it comes with) are glitchy but that's about it.

[@michelejoerres4165]

Just got mine on the 26th and loving it so far. Only issue is my sleep is not recording correctly. I might have a setting weird. The first night it did my rem and deep sleep perfectly. Since then I get an message saying it could not record it correctly. Do you know what I could be doing wrong. I did put it in the sleep mode when I go to sleep now. The first night I did the do not disturb mode.

[@jcaspe]

I'm torn between Fitbit Versa vs Samsung Active 2 watch. The only thing that holding me in buying Active 2 is the automatic detection of power nap. Versa 2 can do it. Can Active 2 automatically record your power naps?

[@LarryRichelli]

I don't think you can buy the LTE model. I was at samsung's site and each time I pressed the buy button my only option was the bluetooth model

[@amirvlogs6718]

This is true, the same thing happened to me.

[@RDJEAGLE13]

You can preorder it at Bestbuy and B&H Photo

[@katief.1696]

Do not buy it from Best Buy. I checked with them and they have no idea when it will be released (and evidently, neither does Samsung themselves). However, if you order it from Best Buy, they will charge you immediately unlike other sites where you are charged when it ships. Also, there are postings saying that the LTE version may never get released because they are having issues with LTE on this watch. I am very disappointed with Samsung since I was very excited to order one but it is not available anywhere. I had never owned an Apple product myself but my kids have iPads and my wife has an iPhone / Apple Watch 4. I might have to jump ship to Apple as much as I hate to. But their stuff just works and I can clearly see that now.

[@codrax557]

Nice video!

[@joshuas3897]

Great video!

[@ethan6368]

What a great review. Good shit man

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks man!

[@gauravjain6645]

Can I receive the calls on this watch when it's connected to non Samsung devices?

[@footballtalk4857]

Any android device

[@j.louisrodriguez2025]

Yes mines a stand alone Soo I leave my phone at home..

[@shellytorres06]

@@j.louisrodriguez2025 what service provider do you have?

[@PerfectNightHere]

Can I know the name of the watch faces at @9:40? Cant find anywhere in app store, it's not in built either

[@desabog]

Hi Mike! what's the watch face at 0.04sec? thanks.

[@jamesvillar3252]

Any advice on how to get the battery to last longer? I do use my watch a lot for work but it is barely lasting 24 hours

[@kaitlynallen2564]

Do you recommend the smaller 40mm over the 44mm? I'm looking at getting the watch but don't know which to choose

[@CRCH714]

which one you get bro

[@CRCH714]

which one did you get

[@kaitlynallen2564]

@@CRCH714 I ended up getting the 40mm because it was discounted through my work

[@CRCH714]

@@kaitlynallen2564 you like the fit? Do you like the watch in general ?

[@kaitlynallen2564]

@@CRCH714 I am enjoying the watch but I'm still learning, the size works well for me but I can see how the additional 4mm could be helpful to some people

[@JosephSaenzMakeup]

Great video, extremely informative You hit all the points. Quick question do you have a brother that has his own KZbin channel as well? You both have a similar look and the same voice, just curious.

[@raznaxd]

Yes, he is nste’s brother :)

[@bjrnaresterlie4049]

Lot's of reviewers mention poor gps, step counting and hr accuracy. For a watch called "active" this seems to be relevant traits..

[@TamimTech22]

There was an update to fix these issues

[@bjrnaresterlie4049]

@@TamimTech22 have you tested the watch after the update to check on improvements?

[@TamimTech22]

@@bjrnaresterlie4049 not yet I just got off 16 this morning and just woke up will test shortly I'll let you know how it goes hopefully it does as good or better than the versa 2 I returned for this

[@SaltLifeGeo]

@@TamimTech22 please let me know before I open mines. Just got it

[@TamimTech22]

@@SaltLifeGeo on my way to the gym will report back in a couple of hours

[@anushkayadav2]

Can someone explain about the speaker and phone thing? Because I know for the first watch, you can only pick up the call but u have to talk through your phone. For this watch, can you pick the call and also talk on the watch? I am trying to get it for my mom.

[@anishkanna92]

Bro does this watch have maps??

[@rionmakollinjembedhjeta-sh5587]

Here we go

[@John_Montgomery]

how does it work.. is it bluetooth to your phone? does your phone have to be on? If you are running or swimming, do you need to bring your phone. does it link to bluetooth ? sorry don't know anything about smart watches

[@landoinvests7260]

Does it still have the same capabilities if I have a Apple phone

[@abhijyotsingh75]

Yes

[@johnmorley4138]

Great review clear and to the point. Do you have any updates on EKG and fall features?

[@kerryd7]

Which watch do you prefer - the Active2 or the Skagen Fossil 3. I seem to remember the Fossil. I have a Fossi and an Apple Watch. i wear Fossil for going out - dressier things and the Apple Watch generally.

[@bfee20021]

Good for track intervals? Easy stop/start and recording runs? Thanks.

[@chrisv8341]

Great review mate , very in depth and concise 👌👌👌

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks Chris! I appreciate it! I try to make these videos in depth, and I end up with 25 minutes of footage. I spend a lot of time trimming it down to make it as concise as possible. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vigneshks1907]

Planning to purchase a smartwatch.. Should I go for Active2/Active1/Galaxy Watch 42mm? Pls suggest me one based on the features incorporated and future firmware updates

[@kenleib2754]

I suggest the Active 2.

[@pimpedworldful]

Active 2 non lte

[@MySystemVideo]

Hi Mike, Looking good man, like your videos! did you surf with the Active 2 in the ocean(salty water)? did you have a video on how to setup the Samsung health app? what kind of app you are using to stay in shape or plan a workout in the gym? Shalom from Israel, Sahar \ :)

[@Lo_649]

Are you getting two days battery life with the always on display turned on?

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Nope. I always leave that off

[@Lo_649]

@@MikeOBrienMedia thanks

[@younged510]

I will test that tomorrow for you bud.. I got the active 2 44mm..

[@9878567]

I bought the LTE version from Telus, but didn't find out until after that the LTE version only works with a Samsung phone. So... something to watch out for! Took it back and got the bluetooth only version. Great watch... except battery life

[@warzshadow9701]

Do you need to download apps for the HR and sleep record or does it come installed? I've never had a smartwatch so been looking at all the reviews on several types (to many to choose from 😵) it gets over whelming. I have a Motorola phone can I still get Samsung apps installed on it so the watch would work?

[@markfelice6066]

Nicely done, can you explain the LTE functions? How do I set the LTE version for accepting phone calls-on or off?

[@markfelice6066]

Hey Mike, I found the toggle for LTE. It's under watch settings on my S10. Mobile networks, open and close connection. Works well!

[@PMichaelS04]

Hello mike o brien, I just watched your review and my birthday is coming up soon and I put the active 2 on my birthday list of presents. I have been watching lots of reviews on the active 2 and the galaxy watch 1 and I do prefer a physical bezel but if it is a touch bezel, that isnt gonna hurt me and the active 2 can power share charging on a phone and the galaxy watch 1 cannot si I've decided to go with the active 2 and the active 2 is newer

[@chinosf4994]

Is this the 40 mm screen or the 44mm

[@svampbub3520]

40 mm because it has a 1.2 inch screen and the 44 mm has a 1.4 inch screen

[@MultiANTI]

What about live security camera stream

[@kresnark]

How about heart rate sensor during exercise ? I have old model samsung watch heart rate sensor stop detecting heart rate after 2km running ....

[@JASONMCDONALD2]

Thank you for this review. I've been back and forth between this and the Fossil Gen 5 (Ive watched both of your videos... great videos by the way), but the Samsung seems to be more responsive, quicker to perform functions. I'm holding out for the LTE Samsung Active 2.

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thanks! I agree with your analysis there. I think the Fossil is a great watch, and I am a big fan of their aesthetic, but Wear OS is inferior to Samsung's Tizen OS in my opinion. The Active 2 is more responsive and less clunky. The LTE version would be nice to have so that you are not bound by the 4GB limit when listening to music away from your phone. Thanks for watching! Enjoy your new watch!

[@scullninio1983]

I've done the same, I've got my active 2 coming tomorrow 👍

[@DamienStenson]

Mike O'Brien I am in the market for a watch to compliment my pixel. Can I read gmail on this watch and reply etc?

[@sweetscorpio919]

I'm holding out for the LTE version as well, do you know when it's going to be available?

[@mexgolf247]

@@DamienStenson & @Mike: I too am trying to pair a watch with my pixel 3XL & so far, debating between fossil series 5 & this galaxy active 2. any additional input/advice would be greatly appreciated! :)

[@atwizzy4958]

Would you choose this over the galaxy 46 mm?

[@cm122089]

Will this watch track steps? Like the fit bit?

[@mimasan85]

I have it and yes it tracks steps.

[@CraftyWitch1990]

i love mine, just got it a couple days ago, the battery doesn't last very long though. after wearing it through the night for the sleep tracking it needs charged in the morning so maybe 12 hours battery, that's with wifi off (I have the lte version), Bluetooth off, brightness on low etc. kinda annoying to have to charge it every day, I expected every other day at most but still pretty happy with it

[@IconicGames2k]

I have the gear sport, it's time for an upgrade and this is perfect!

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Excellent! Enjoy your new watch!

[@yuhin]

same here, my sport bezel just stopped working. probably because of the salty sweat.

[@ryzingsun]

Same. My gear sport had served me well since the day it's come out but its time for me to get a sport watch that has a speaker.

[@coalbach3996]

I'll be upgrading from my gear s3 to this.

[@zedrameses1564]

How does the touch bezel work with wet hands or when the watch is wet?

[@maeulrich5361]

I purchased the Active 2 on May 9th, and I went "swimming" with it for the first time on July 1st. It has a swim mode feature and is advertised as a device you can swim with - up to 50 feet for 30 minutes; I did neither of those things. I was wading in the pool, and after about 10 minutes, I noticed my watch was not working anymore. I went into the house, dried it off, and the back cover of the watch came loose and came off (it looked like it was glued on and the glue wasn't strong enough to hold it anymore). I took a picture of it, and I contacted Samsung. Right away the rep started saying that it's water resistant and not waterproof. I had a sinking feeling I was going to be in for a fight. And sure enough, I received a bill on July 7th for $219.79 - THAT IS ALMOST WHAT I PAID FOR THE WATCH! They said there was water damage to the motherboard, so my year warranty on the device is null and void. I've spoken to three different customer service reps, and Samsung is refusing to budge on this. One supervisor informed me I would be better off buying a new watch. She also said to file a complaint online, but there is nowhere to do that. The agent could not find the link for me. The agent then gave me a number to call, but it is no longer in service. I cannot believe this is happening. If anyone has any advice about how I can get a resolution to this, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you.

[@shmuel1969]

Thabk you so much for letting me know so much about this watch...it looks amazing and I am getting it.

[@abdullahab9528]

Best review ever of this watch, really liked it.... And what is the release date of this watch???

[@rivadineiraaracenajorgeand5307]

September 27

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Thank you!! That means a lot to hear that. Thanks for watching!

[@yourfriend8204]

Can we receive calls on non lte version like just using bluetooth and not any sim card.

[@ThePsh10]

My watch used to get WhatsApp calls when I bought it. But now it has stopped getting call. Not sure if the software update messed it up or something else! I still get WhatsApp message notifications though. Any Idea what could be the issue?

[@aspc2110]

So, can you play the music out loud with the built-in speaker?

[@mikeshevlin]

Mike was this the aluminum watch? I ordered the silver LTE 40 mm. Looking forward to to getting it. Just curious as to what band I'm getting with the silver one I ordered. Thanks

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Yeah I didn't get the stainless steel one. I think your band/watch will look like my Active 1. I got that one in silver. Check out my review of the Active 1 or comparison between the 1 and 2 and I think you'll see some good clips of what the silver looks like 👌👌👌

[@ericoollerwesterberg1334]

I would buy this watch if I knew it had the right applications. I need my watch to record "voice memos", short voice messages that I have no chance to write down. I would listen to them later during the day and take action. I like the Tizen OS, more solid and reliable than Wear OS, but do they offer something like Wear Record, that worked on my old watch (Android Wear) just by two clicks?

[@thearrahills]

Thanks for the review. I simply cannot make my mind up whether to get Active 2 44mm or Samsung Galaxy Watch... Wish the Active 2 was 46mm. 🤔

[@tojusunmola4959]

me to

[@simplysaycheese]

What did you pick? Thinking of picking 2 of the same for me and my wife.

[@jonnicolas3115]

I'm pretty excited for The Samsung Galaxy Watch 2

[@Fozzee.1970]

If it ever comes.

[@KennethBurge]

Does the watch do blood pressure?

[@techwithinfo]

hi should i buy this galaxy watch active 2 in 2021 April or should i wait for next gen.

[@lucianaxo1690]

I'm debating that too😭

[@shelinhagoncalves9578]

Will Samsung let us Exchange the active for the active 2 if they did that would be nice

[@joannethompson1806]

Can anyone help me with a little issue I'm having please. I got the watch yesterday, turned on the zoom mode and I used it today and now I can't seem to get the face back to the normal size. Any help please? Thanks.

[@aaronlanders95]

Are the ecg capabilities now available that's what I was told by samsung

[@xristinataki5913]

If someone buys the 44mm do they have to pay for LTE every month?

[@windylim]

Can you play spotify music from the watch speaker instead of through a connected BT earphone? Thanks!

[@esmeemeower1887]

Yea i think samsung showed that in the introduction video of the watch

[@yukiyuman29]

Yes it's pretty good.

[@mamilia22]

Great review! I can't chose between 40 and 44mm.. May I ask what is the size of your wrist?

[@deathbystereo-]

Get the 44 if you are a bloke

[@sahilpanjwani2277]

@@deathbystereo- also i think it gives one day(3 days total) more battery life

[@unkn0wn649]

Should I buy the active 2 or 1 cause the 2 costs a lot

[@martianjmac]

Hey there was an update for the watch a couple days ago and today ecg is now available.

[@UwwBlake]

I think this watch has a great value. Significantly lower price than Series 5 from Apple

[@pam9571]

Awesome video. How's the KZbin on it?

[@JAYJAY1787]

Still can’t view my home security cameras on a smart watch in 2019? 🤔

[@JAYJAY1787]

@@drfyzziks is that full live video feed?

[@WaVyCroc]

if the web cam has a widget you cna look at it on your watch. Download wearable widget

[@stanjohnson2687]

Hi, confused, you made a statement about the watch does not have email tracking?? I get all my emails and they are expandable to include pictures or attachment?? You have to pick the app and turn it on but once on it works great. Please examine your available apps and you will find. By the way, good review I love my watch..

[@cliftontaylor7570]

I thought he said female tracking. Was he joking?

[@cliftontaylor7570]

Because he said about 50 percent of the population would be concerned about it