returning or selling watch is imminent.

[TrueBlou]

I was very sure I wanted it. Money is not an issue. If I want it id buy it. I enjoyed the first 2 weeks, it was awesome! Lately, it became just a watch.

I check watch - no notification but my phone had notifications. Open weather and nothing's happening. "Hey Siri send a message to ----" and the screen shows me the transcription of the command but nothing happening. The notif for act goals show but when I dismiss or clear it, the overlay stays (like the hazy window that comes on) or freezes. I wouldn't feel the taptic of that notif too but it dings. And so on.

I was optimistic for a software update fix soon but not happening.

Glad yours is perfect.

That has got to be a lemon, I'd get Apple to exchange it for a new watch, you really shouldn't have issues like that.

 

[LucasEVille]

Poor battery life kills even thinking of this product for me, which is a shame... I was looking forward to ditching my Garmin Fenix 3 for everything except the most demanding multisport activity.

 

[cwerdna]

Poor battery life kills even thinking of this product for me, which is a shame..

Depends on what you define as "poor". Sure, compared to normal watches where the batteries can last from 1-10 years, it SUCKS, but when I had mine, I'd go to sleep with somewhere between 30-50% of battery left. And, I don't sleep very much (often between 5-7 hours :/ prior to a work day).

Once, I forgot to charge and it noticed I had 50% when I woke up. I panicked, put on the charger for a bit, which brought it to ~66% or so. I put in power reserve mode for awhile, then powered up normally later in the day. I had juice left when I returned home from work.

 

[leebroath]

Yeh the battery at first thought looks like it will run out quickly but it doesn't and also depends on the usage, mine last all day from 8am to around 1am (bedtime) with about 40-50% left, I then stick it on charge for the next day

 

[sim667]

Yeh the battery at first thought looks like it will run out quickly but it doesn't and also depends on the usage, mine last all day from 8am to around 1am (bedtime) with about 40-50% left, I then stick it on charge for the next day

Are you a heavy user?

Battery life is something thats been putting me off.

 

[leebroath]

I would say I'm a medium to light user mate,

I was heavy to begin with as with anyone getting a new device but now all I use it for is checking my activity progress and using it for viewing emails message etc, brightness at half way

Remember to always stick it on charge at night that's one thing to remember and you also have 14 days to return which is fantastic if you really do feel the battery isn't adequate

 

[LucasEVille]

Depends on what you define as "poor". Sure, compared to normal watches where the batteries can last from 1-10 years

Sorry, to expand when I'm talking about battery life being poor I use fitness orientated smart watches such as the Garmin Fenix 3. Camping, hiking, trail running, outdoor swimming and mountain biking etc is my thing. Also sleep metrics are important so if my Fenix 3 (over week's battery life for normal use, or less for GPS/GLONASS heavy activities) didn't last as long as it did I would be stuck. Hence I can't go for Apple watch until we can get 3 days use as standard

It's a shame, I actually love the design of the apple watch over my Fenix 3:

 

[Newtons Apple]

Battery life is something I could not complain about as I never failed to have 40-50% battery remaining when I put it on the charger at the end of the day. This would include at least one 30 minute exercise. I fear the battery life would be bad but that I was surprised.

 

[PirateP]

Battery life is something I could not complain about as I never failed to have 40-50% battery remaining when I put it on the charger at the end of the day. This would include at least one 30 minute exercise. I fear the battery life would be bad but that I was surprised.

Same here. No battery problems at all. Never even come close to running the battery all the way down. Very satisfied all round. *shrug* Just return yours or sell it and move on. It'll be better for all of us. Haha.

 

[Ben_Dover]

That has got to be a lemon, I'd get Apple to exchange it for a new watch, you really shouldn't have issues like that.

It's frustrating to know that my watch is the only one with these issues. Bummer. Just when I was liking it very much, the bad side surfaces. Much like my ex.

 

[za9ra22]

...Bummer. Just when I was liking it very much, the bad side surfaces.

Then call Apple and report the issues, and have them replace the watch. In that condition you surely wouldn't try and sell it to some unsuspecting buyer, and if you like it, then get a replacement for the faulty one.

 

[Appl3FTW]

I had to return my watch just so I can get a replacement. the inventory sucks so I have no choice but to return it and buy another one just to get a replacement.

 

[Taco1933]

Can you add "it's impossible to use while you're sweating" b/c everyday I feel like ripping it off my wrist when I try to use it while exercising.

I haven't found a touch screen device that is any good after my hands get sweaty. It certainly is obnoxious but it plagues the whole touch screen industry, not just the apple watch. I guess the tech either isn't available or isn't feasible yet. All we can really hope for right now is that companies really utilize those hard buttons on phones and the crown on he Apple watch.

 

[Ben_Dover]

Then call Apple and report the issues, and have them replace the watch. In that condition you surely wouldn't try and sell it to some unsuspecting buyer, and if you like it, then get a replacement for the faulty one.

Gone. I hope the next one is better.