Low power mode is awesome

[mk313]

and equally, wearing a watch doesn’t mean that the wearer should have to make do with compromises which using any kind of low power mode would entail. Each of these positions on the matter make exactly the same amount of [no]sense.

It’s plainly obvious that turning off a set of functions, whether it’s packaged as low power mode or not, will extend how long the the watch will last between charges. It’s not some kind of miracle. Personally, I made my watch last for four (yes FOUR) days at a music festival - by switching off various functions, keeping it mostly on theatre mode and, (prepare to have your mind blown) turning it off for 8-10hrs a day while I was resting or sleeping. Incredible!

I'm not really sure that I understand your point. I don't disagree at all. But I wasn't saying that anyone should have to make compromises. The original quote that I replied to was someone saying that if you don't like AOD, then you must never check the time on your watch. Those two things are not the same. I don't use AOD for a variety of reasons, but I'm glad that apple offers it, as it's clearly something that many (most?) users enjoy.

 

[dallison13]

Fair enough. My snarky comment was mostly powered by whisky, and in retrospect it does seem kind of dumb. Lol

That said, I was often irritated that my Apple Watch Series 0-4 didn't have AOD. There were so many times that I wanted to be able to glance at my watch to see the time but couldn't because the screen was off. Situations where I couldn't easily flip my wrist to activate the display. While cycling, during meetings, at church, while riding the train and holding on to a hand strap, etc. So for me, losing AOD is simply not worth it, no matter how great the battery gains are.

I have had way too many "powered by whiskey" moments myself.

 

[xxBlack]

I did a 50k hike, I believe it was well above 8h. I was stupid enough to leave AOD on, and at around 47k I got the dreaded low battery notification. I turned off AOD and started jogging to the end, and barely made it 😀

That's when I realized I don't need AOD at all. The only time I have it on for like 20 minutes is when I'm doing my HIIT. For the rest of my week, it's just raise my hand, take a peek, done. It's a completely unnecessary strain on your battery, really.

Yeah same. On long hikes just rise to wake. Will not use it for fitness+ too. I see everything on my TV lol. Currently using it at the gym but in 1h that’s only help with 2-3% so not a big deal.