Apple Watch SE 2024 LTE calling (standalone) questions

[alongdingdong]

I have had a AW4 LTE and Ultra LTE in the past.

I just ordered a SE 2024 as i am fed up carying my phone with me at the local skatepark when i go skateboarding.

I wonder if anyone here uses the SE 2024 model with LTE, i know standalone calling works like it did on my AW4 and Ultra.

But how about Spotify and Apple pay, is spotify still terrible standalone?
should i use apple music instead?

Any concerns with Apple pay payments when only carying my watch via LTE?

 

[Howard2k]

Apple Pay doesn’t use LTE. It’s fine with or without.

I use Spotify routinely from the watch and haven’t had any problems. I’m using a first gen Ultra.

 

[marvin_h]

I have had a AW4 LTE and Ultra LTE in the past.

I just ordered a SE 2024 as i am fed up carying my phone with me at the local skatepark when i go skateboarding.

I wonder if anyone here uses the SE 2024 model with LTE, i know standalone calling works like it did on my AW4 and Ultra.

But how about Spotify and Apple pay, is spotify still terrible standalone?
should i use apple music instead?

Any concerns with Apple pay payments when only carying my watch via LTE?

Please elaborate: "is spotify still terrible." What did you dislike?