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Android Wear Smartwatch Owners Reporting Pairing Issues With iPhone 7
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In a perfect world that would make sense, but that just isn't how it is. Some people might want a smart watch that does things the Apple watch doesn't do. Or they simply like the design of one of the other smart watches better. I don't think one should expect perfect integration in those situations, but to expect someone to be 100% Android or 100% Apple because they like a watch or specific phone or tablet is ridiculous. Just because I have a Samsung TV doesn't mean I should have to have a Samsung sound bar and Samsung blu-ray player.
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But my regular watch can't show me the text message that is displayed on my phone that is 4 feet away from me.
I tried the whole smart watch thing and think it is mostly an unnecessary accessory. It is great for working out, no doubt about it. It is also nice for looking at a message or something while driving if you don't want or have your phone hooked up to your car via bluetooth. Other than that, the fact that your phone needs to be within a reasonable distance to still use all the features pretty much eliminates the need for a smart watch. Now maybe in the future they will expand usability without needing the phone around you and that could greatly change the game, but until then it is mostly pointless, in my opinion.
Yeah, I agree, smart watches aren't for everyone. I have a friend who would never use a smart watch for reasons you mentioned. I on the other hand like it for convenience. I can see notifications without taking them out of my pocket haha. Really depends on usage. I also like the fact that I can change the watch face to suit my clothes. But smart watches aren't for everyone and many people have no need or want for them haha
Typical myopic Apple user. I happen to have an Apple Watch version to and a Tag Heuer Connected watch. Get a clue before you open you pie hole.
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You probably think abroad means Mexico and Canada too. Go back to mommies basement and leave the discussions for grownups.
Case in point my Mac Pro from 2013 is still broken when it comes to using apples own wireless mouse and KB....not like it's been 3 years and one would expect the BT bugs to have been fixed. Apple does not even support its own implementations.
It's not your business why they buy whatever they want to buy with their money, however if something is advertised as working with another product it should work. Period.
There is no fault in your reasoning for using a smart watch. We all have our own reasons for using the products we do. I just feel that smart watches won't ever truly be used on a large scale until they can do more without relying on the cell phone. For example if I needed to go out of the office or house for 12 hours and wasn't able to take my phone for whatever reason, if I could still receive my messages and reply and use the other features without connectivity issues then it would be perfect. Essentially they need to be a limited use cell phone that fits on a wrist before it is truly practical. Although then I guess people would argue the need for an actual cell phone haha.
Have a read. An excellent product.
http://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chromecast/audio/explore/
I have a B&W zeppelin , non air version, why on earth should I ditch such an excellent speaker and upgrade it to the AIR one? When I can just plug on the chrome cast?
You do realise that this is not about Samsung smart watches? And that the issue you are referring to is limited to the note 7? Heck google iPhone, iPod and iPad or any electronic device + fire and you will find stories of such devices also having caught fire....happens when you have a concealed battery in an electronic device.
Who said anything about ditching a speaker? Read what you wrote. Read what I replied. Search the page you linked for the word "hotspot" (hint, it's not there). Read the definition of "wireless hotspot" from Wikipedia:
A hotspot is a physical location where people may obtain Internet access, typically using Wi-Fi technology, via a wireless local area network (WLAN) using a router connected to an internet service provider.
The Chromecast Audio according to the page you linked, is "a small media streaming device that plugs into the AUX input of your speaker, making your speaker Wi-Fi enabled". That's not a "wireless hotspot" - it's not providing Internet access, it doesn't connect to an ISP. It doesn't connect other computers to the Internet, it connects a speaker to local WiFi.
P.S. B&W makes some very nice speakers. We can agree on that bit.
This issue also impacts high end triathlon watches. It appears to be due to Apple having the latest implementation of Bluetooth errata on the 7, as opposed to Apple's older handsets (6S, 6, 5S). It appears that those other vendors will have to catch their products up to the latest Bluetooth errata. A similar issue is impacting the entertainment system head units in BMWs and other upscale marques.
Who said anything about ditching a speaker? Read what you wrote. Read what I replied. Search the page you linked for the word "hotspot" (hint, it's not there). Read the definition of "wireless hotspot" from Wikipedia:
A hotspot is a physical location where people may obtain Internet access, typically using Wi-Fi technology, via a wireless local area network (WLAN) using a router connected to an internet service provider.
The Chromecast Audio according to the page you linked, is "a small media streaming device that plugs into the AUX input of your speaker, making your speaker Wi-Fi enabled". That's not a "wireless hotspot" - it's not providing Internet access, it doesn't connect to an ISP. It doesn't connect other computers to the Internet, it connects a speaker to local WiFi.
P.S. B&W makes some very nice speakers. We can agree on that bit.
You are correct. I assumed we both knew what a chrome cast was, though yes I should have used a better term
But why would you buy an iPhone 7 and then buy an Android Wear watch?
Problems like this are inevitable.
they already have an Android Wear, and fact is that Android Wear has sync problems also with Android phones, they think buying iPhone7 might fix it.
Why would Apple marketing go to such a hassle to convince these 2 people to buy Apple Watch?
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A real watch? Don't make me laugh. They scream GADGET!! And what do you mean by real watch anyway? Mechanical watches? They do come on square shape aswell.
I don't think that's the reason people buy them. I think it is more because they are less pricey then the Apple watch and most importantly the Android market share is bigger in Europe.
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I guess I must be OCD. I have all my computing devices made by Apple. iMac, Mac air, 2 iPad air2, 4 iPhones, 2 ATVs, and a time capsule. For my view pleasure, I have 2 Samsung TVs and 2 Samsung soundbars. So yeah.
To each their own. I just feel that limiting yourself to one manufacturer per technological area greatly increases ones chances of missing out on some great products. I've gone both routes and had negative and positive experiences with each.
This already exists and is another reason why the Android Wear compatibility is awesome. The Apple Watch's lack of LTE is a huge shortcoming again. Many new Android Wear watches have LTE now and work over cellular to provide all notifications from your phone whether you have the phone or not...for example the LG Watch Urbane LTE...awesome and works with iPhone.In a perfect world that would make sense, but that just isn't how it is. Some people might want a smart watch that does things the Apple watch doesn't do. Or they simply like the design of one of the other smart watches better. I don't think one should expect perfect integration in those situations, but to expect someone to be 100% Android or 100% Apple because they like a watch or specific phone or tablet is ridiculous. Just because I have a Samsung TV doesn't mean I should have to have a Samsung sound bar and Samsung blu-ray player.
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But my regular watch can't show me the text message that is displayed on my phone that is 4 feet away from me.
I tried the whole smart watch thing and think it is mostly an unnecessary accessory. It is great for working out, no doubt about it. It is also nice for looking at a message or something while driving if you don't want or have your phone hooked up to your car via bluetooth. Other than that, the fact that your phone needs to be within a reasonable distance to still use all the features pretty much eliminates the need for a smart watch. Now maybe in the future they will expand usability without needing the phone around you and that could greatly change the game, but until then it is mostly pointless, in my opinion.
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There are already a handful of Android Wear watches with standalone LTE and apple fell short again leaving this out. The newest LG watch urbane thing has LTE and despite it having its own phone number, it uses that cellular connectivity to deliver notifications from the paired phone no matter where it is.
I would have never known, seeing as LG does a horrific job advertising that. Then again as I stated, I have decided that a smart watch is something I just don't need, so maybe that is why I missed any commercials or anything for it. The watch does sound promising and much more reasonable for what one would want in a smart watch though.
But why would you buy an iPhone 7 and then buy an Android Wear watch?
Problems like this are inevitable.
That's such a daft comment to make.
I'm not aiming this at everyone but competition is healthy and promotes innovation. Cross compatibility is also essential and while I have no idea who is ultimately responsible, platforms should be designed to talk to each other.
If Apple truly make the better watch, then users will go with that....
I said *regular* watch. Also, what exactly does "scream GADGET"? Mine have circular shape, a stainless steel body, sapphire glass on top, a crown and an 18mm leather band. You can actually swap the band for a different one in your nearest watch shop.
I had AW and sold it ! Now I have moto 360 2d gen and I loved it ! But with my new iphone 7 its impossible to wear it. So we became 3 people
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