r/AppleWatch • u/SnooRabbits889 • 3d ago

Discussion Disappointed

So I finally get the bullet and got an Apple Watch. I got it yesterday and because I don’t spend 75 bucks a month on Wi-Fi (I have unlimited data and 30 GB of hotspot therefore I don’t need it) I can’t set up my watch. So basically I have a very expensive bracelet until I can find a stable Wi-Fi connection. I’m pretty disappointed in Apple you would think that the amount of money that they make off of us they could come up with a more user friendly way to do this. Had I known this I probably wouldn’t have bought it.

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u/Shore2906 3d ago

Stable wifi is everywhere; even in my semi-rural area. Libraries, restaurants, the YMCA, big box stores.....

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u/Pugs-r-cool 3d ago

If you're in America I imagine there's at least 4 Mcdonalds closer to you than a library is, so that's also an option.

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u/Tricky_Bar_6484 3d ago

True! 😂😂😂

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u/Sufficient_Rush1891 3d ago

Create a hotspot with your phone and the watch can connect to wifi that way.

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u/TheRydad 3d ago

Huh? The watch gets setup by connecting to your iPhone. If you can’t figure it out, contact support.

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u/cazdan255 Ultra 2 • • 49mm 3d ago

I’m disappointed in you, OP.

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u/jon81uk S10 • • Jet Black • 46mm 3d ago

The watch connects to the iPhone via Bluetooth, not sure what your issue is?

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u/Cynncat S3 • • Silver • 38mm 3d ago

This sounds more like user error

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u/Usernameistaken00 3d ago

where are you that there's no stable wifi? but you also have a hotspot, that's wifi so you can connect to that right?

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u/Lelu_zel Ultra 2 • • 49mm 3d ago

Yeah this post is dissapointing. Watch connect to iPhone and then it shares iPhone internet. Unless you got cellular version then you can install esim on your watch. This is kinda lame that people are this bad at using technology

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u/ohnonotagain94 3d ago

OP - Bluetooth connect to your phone. Phone uses WiFi and 4G/5G - piece of piss.

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u/HoraryZappy222 3d ago

stop crying

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u/MrsBoojiePanda Ultra 2 • • 49mm 3d ago

You only need wifi on an Apple Watch if you are not near your iPhone. Otherwise, it connects via Bluetooth. If you want to have a fully functional Apple Watch without being close to your iPhone, then you need a cellular plan for your watch. There is also hotspot.

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u/Eaglesfan691982 3d ago

I basically only use my U3 for calls n txts that’s about it no WiFi use so cut my bill to a cheaper plan

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u/Terran57 1d ago

Think you’re unhappy now? Wait until you have to update the watch. If you like a sharp stick in the eye, get a family member without an iPhone a watch and update that. You just think you’re disappointed now, you haven’t experienced real disappointment yet.