The I Watch is a Apple Scam - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Johnny Dangerr · 03-16-2023, 08:10 PM

The whole idea is to leave your I Phone at home and go to lunch. It does not work. Been working with AT&T and Apple sense January.
The I Watch mirrors your I Phone and nothing else. You have to have both to get the dang watch to work.
2K down the drain. Put it in a bag in a drawer this morning. Apple jacked me...

GARY · 03-16-2023, 08:12 PM

Hate it didn't work out for you...but this is a known thing that they are one in the same

Johnny Dangerr · 03-16-2023, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GARY

Hate it didn't work out for you...but this is a known thing that they are one in the same

I am kind of like you. I make money on the internet and I need to keep pace with technology. Finaly getting to leave the I Phone on my desk and go to lunch. Wow how cool.
And it still does not exist. What a scam...

JakeM · 03-16-2023, 08:23 PM

My apple watch works without my phone. I can receive/call people and talk over my watch, send/receive texts, get the weather etc.

johnpaul · 03-16-2023, 08:24 PM

Yea you need the Apple Watch that you can buy a data plan for. I believe some are capable of operating independently from the phone and some are not.

deerwatcher51 · 03-16-2023, 08:28 PM

I bought my wife one after she fell and broke her ankle in two places and was unable to reach her phone. I was driving back to Brenham from the ranch and she laid there for over two hours before I got to Brenham and started calling her, with no answer.

Fishndude · 03-16-2023, 08:29 PM

Is it a cellular model? Were you connected to wi-fi? Can’t you get your money back?

Johnny Dangerr · 03-16-2023, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeM

My apple watch works without my phone. I can receive/call people and talk over my watch, send/receive texts, get the weather etc.

Yup if you are 100 yards from your phone and it is on. Turn it off and drive 1000 feet away and report back to us.

They are garbage. Best minds in the industry tried to get mine to work. Pure trash. Been burning them on Amazon, Apple, and AT&T. Now the Green Screen. Truly a scam by Apple. Please sue me...

JakeM · 03-16-2023, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

Yup if you are 100 yards from your phone and it is on. Turn it off and drive 1000 feet away and report back to us.

They are garbage. Best minds in the industry tried to get mine to work. Pure trash. Been burning them on Amazon, Apple, and AT&T. Now the Green Screen. Truly a scam by Apple. Please sue me...

Well i just turned my phone is off right now and left it in a solid brick building and walked outside in my unit and sending texts and receiving from my wife?

Sounds like something with your watch. Maybe its not the model with service?

Johnny Dangerr · 03-16-2023, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeM

Well i just turned my phone is off right now and left it in a solid brick building and walked outside in my unit and sending texts and receiving from my wife?

Sounds like something with your watch. Maybe its not the model with service?

$750 watch and 1K brand new phone. They are trash. This is simple - Amazon, Apple, and AT&T are selling a truck load of cow manure...

Burnadell · 03-16-2023, 08:45 PM

You paid $2000 for the Apple Watch?

Edit: we were typing at the same time.

I love my Apple phone…and watch.

JakeM · 03-16-2023, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

$750 watch and 1K brand new phone. They are trash...

Yeah i have the SE version or whatever it is not the new fancy one. But mine works fine, sucks you are having problems. Id return it if they cant get it to work.

JakeM · 03-16-2023, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

$750 watch and 1K brand new phone. They are trash. This is simple - Amazon and AT&T are selling a truck load of cow manure...

I also purchased mine from an apple store i dont think id buy tech off of amazon. I also use AT&T for my service with no issues.

Jtrage · 03-16-2023, 08:50 PM

My wife’s cellular watch works fine. About 2 years now. Goes for runs and such without her phone.

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Cox1 · 03-16-2023, 08:51 PM

Mine works by itself also. It is a model capable of cell service and I pay additional monthly fee for it on my cell bill. I am with Verizon and got it for emergency use as mentioned. I do still prefer the phone for all uses though.

JakeM · 03-16-2023, 08:52 PM

You live in Houston and im in Deer Park, if you want i can see if i can help you get it working if you are still wanting to use it. If you are over it i understand that too

EarleyBird · 03-16-2023, 08:57 PM

My G-Shock has been solid as a friend.

JuDGe · 03-16-2023, 09:02 PM

What model Apple Watch did you buy!

Johnny Dangerr · 03-16-2023, 09:05 PM

Here again the idea is leave the I Phone on the desk and go to lunch. They still can not do it. It's a scam...

Maddox · 03-16-2023, 09:07 PM

If you have a watch capable of cellular it will work just fine, if you activate the cellular option. I think it’s $10 at ATT.

slayr · 03-16-2023, 09:08 PM

Thanks for letting us know how much you spent. ��*♂️

Do you have the watch that has the cellular plan? Sounds like you don’t, or if you do you watch needs to be replaced.

slayr · 03-16-2023, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

Here again the idea is leave the I Phone on the desk and go to lunch. They still can not do it. It's a scam...

Answer the questions Capt Cookie Duster.

Zjesse22 · 03-16-2023, 09:12 PM

You got the non cellular version if that’s the case, gotta look into what you buy first then complain.

Smart · 03-16-2023, 09:13 PM

Sounds like #1. operator error or #2.. wrong Apple watch which would then be "see #1"

Fishndude · 03-16-2023, 09:22 PM

The more you speak…

Well, you know the rest!

TreyRo · 03-16-2023, 09:23 PM

Lack of research makes them trash?

Burnadell · 03-16-2023, 09:28 PM

Johnny, did you buy the watch and phone at the same time from the AT&T store? If so, have you gone back to ask them to help you?

p.s. It is NOT a scam.

hooligan · 03-16-2023, 09:29 PM

Go get some pot weed and calm down

ElkTipper · 03-16-2023, 09:37 PM

Does your watch have a red dot on it?

Mayhem · 03-16-2023, 09:44 PM

Operator error.

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hgiles · 03-16-2023, 09:56 PM

My 10 yr old has an iWatch without a phone (connected to my phone). Her watch works just fine for making calls when she’s not home.

Sounds to me you didn’t get the cellular version of the watch…

Burnadell · 03-16-2023, 09:59 PM

C’mon, Johnny. You posted a rant but won’t respond to readers’ questions.

Edit: I see you are logged out.

Drop Tine · 03-16-2023, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

Here again the idea is leave the I Phone on the desk and go to lunch. They still can not do it. It's a scam...

Forgot my phone in Tennessee and operated for three days without it just utilizing my watch. Far from a scam. Even used Apple Pay on my watch when I’ve forgotten my wallet. Do whatever you want with your money and your stuff, but the products work as advertised.

Best of luck with it.

ken800 · 03-16-2023, 10:03 PM

Let me put it a simpler way:

The watch comes two ways:

GPS only
GPS + Cellular

If you bought GPS only, your watch is tethered to your phone via bluetooth.

If you bought GPS+Cellular, your watch has an LTE cellular antenna and can make calls, send texts, send emails, etc. even if your phone is off or not with you.

I have a work cell I carry with me all the time during the day and I wear my LTE apple watch (not linked to my work phone). I use my watch just like I use my personal phone if I need it but it is seldom done as I don't do personal things while working.

Bottom line you either have the wrong watch or you need to get some things set up right. You'll need a phone number and a data plan added to your watch for starters, if it is LTE.

I'll say this, though. It's kind of weird talking to someone on your watch, lol.

trophy8 · 03-16-2023, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

Yup if you are 100 yards from your phone and it is on. Turn it off and drive 1000 feet away and report back to us.

They are garbage. Best minds in the industry tried to get mine to work. Pure trash. Been burning them on Amazon, Apple, and AT&T. Now the Green Screen. Truly a scam by Apple. Please sue me...

My wife’s works if she leaves her phone at home.

I thought you needed a big brain to do what you do?

So I call BS on the best minds in the industry trying to help you.

mrddye · 03-16-2023, 11:07 PM

Effin Steve Jobs still gettin us from the grave.

Sent from my iWatch that works unlike Johnny Danger’s

camoclad · 03-16-2023, 11:28 PM

But. Can your apple watch do TBH stuff? eh eh

I'm with Dangerr then

AntlerCollector · 03-17-2023, 03:15 AM

Johnny, I think the answer has been posted repeatedly. If you refuse to see it then that’s on you.

There is no scam here.

Someone even offered to come to you. Take them up on that before you keep crying scam please.

You absolutely can leave your phone at home and go to lunch if you have the right watch.

Jkennedy26 · 03-17-2023, 03:44 AM

You have to take your brain when you pick your watch now days

Johnny Dangerr · 03-17-2023, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayr

Thanks for letting us know how much you spent. ��*♂️

Do you have the watch that has the cellular plan? Sounds like you don’t, or if you do you watch needs to be replaced.

On my second watch.
The AT&T plan is like $30.00 a month with insurance. OF COURSE it has cellular and GPS.
Paid $750 to get the newest watch available and then bought the newest phone available. Hours at AT&T - hours at the Apple Genius Bar. Hours on the phone with tech support.

It's a scam.........

tvc184 · 03-17-2023, 06:14 AM

My Apple watch (6 cellular w/ATT) works without my phone including browsing the internet.

FireNguns · 03-17-2023, 06:20 AM

My watch works fine without my phone around. Heck I left my phone at home one day and went to work with just my watch. 70 miles away.
Received all my calls and texts.
Sorry you are having trouble but it’s not a scam. Only time there are issues is if the watch can’t get a good signal on its own. Obviously doesn’t signal as strong as a full phone.

SB09 · 03-17-2023, 06:41 AM

There's something going on with your apple watch. I left my phone at the office two days ago and was using my watch to call the office and have them make sure my phone was there. I noticed when I was about 30 miles away from the office. They work if they're setup and functioning correctly.

bboswell · 03-17-2023, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

On my second watch.
The AT&T plan is like $30.00 a month with insurance. OF COURSE it has cellular and GPS.
Paid $750 to get the newest watch available and then bought the newest phone available. Hours at AT&T - hours at the Apple Genius Bar. Hours on the phone with tech support.

It's a scam.........

find a 13 year old to show you how it works!!!

outlook8 · 03-17-2023, 07:18 AM

My wife's seems to work fine with or without her phone nearby...

Big pig · 03-17-2023, 07:21 AM

Wow. Lots of watch owners on here.
And only one complaint

If I was still employed in an office, I would have one. However, my current lifestyle is too rough for expensive jewelry

IMHO the only thing more infuriating than having some checking their _____ ing watch in a meeting / conversation is having them do the same with their phone.

Both appear addictive and in our society to stay.

Smart · 03-17-2023, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

On my second watch.
The AT&T plan is like $30.00 a month with insurance. OF COURSE it has cellular and GPS.
Paid $750 to get the newest watch available and then bought the newest phone available. Hours at AT&T - hours at the Apple Genius Bar. Hours on the phone with tech support.

It's a scam.........

Nice save attempt.

.

10 people plus a little kid in this thread can use their watch away from their phone. My brother’s GF uses hers away from her phone. I’ve dove hunted right next to her and watched her conduct business with their construction company and text with her phone back in the hotel. My wife was considering it so I was asking her questions about it.

Actually do what you said above or find a kid to show you how to work it.

Fishndude · 03-17-2023, 07:31 AM

Maybe it doesn’t have enough memory.

Quackerbox · 03-17-2023, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboswell

find a 13 year old to show you how it works!!!

Lmao

It must really suck to have to carry that giant heavy phone

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AntlerCollector · 03-17-2023, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Dangerr

On my second watch.

It's a scam.........

WAIT!!!! Was the first watch a scam too? Were you able to go to lunch with it and not your phone?

If not, then why did you buy a second one?

Just trying to understand.

You’re calling it a scam, but it’s your second one.

03-16-2023, 09:59 PM	#32
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	C’mon, Johnny. You posted a rant but won’t respond to readers’ questions. Edit: I see you are logged out. Last edited by Burnadell; 03-16-2023 at 10:14 PM.

03-16-2023, 10:03 PM	#34
ken800 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Liberty Hill Hunt In: Lampasas	Let me put it a simpler way: The watch comes two ways: GPS only GPS + Cellular If you bought GPS only, your watch is tethered to your phone via bluetooth. If you bought GPS+Cellular, your watch has an LTE cellular antenna and can make calls, send texts, send emails, etc. even if your phone is off or not with you. I have a work cell I carry with me all the time during the day and I wear my LTE apple watch (not linked to my work phone). I use my watch just like I use my personal phone if I need it but it is seldom done as I don't do personal things while working. Bottom line you either have the wrong watch or you need to get some things set up right. You'll need a phone number and a data plan added to your watch for starters, if it is LTE. I'll say this, though. It's kind of weird talking to someone on your watch, lol. Last edited by ken800; 03-16-2023 at 10:05 PM.

03-16-2023, 11:07 PM	#36
mrddye Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Hill, Texas	The I Watch is a Apple Scam Effin Steve Jobs still gettin us from the grave. Sent from my iWatch that works unlike Johnny Danger’s

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03-16-2023, 08:10 PM	#1
Johnny Dangerr Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: H Town Hunt In: My Dreams	The I Watch is a Apple Scam The whole idea is to leave your I Phone at home and go to lunch. It does not work. Been working with AT&T and Apple sense January. The I Watch mirrors your I Phone and nothing else. You have to have both to get the dang watch to work. 2K down the drain. Put it in a bag in a drawer this morning. Apple jacked me...

03-16-2023, 08:12 PM	#2
GARY Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Bend County & Shiner Texas Hunt In: Lavaca County & Alberta	Hate it didn't work out for you...but this is a known thing that they are one in the same __________________ Proud member since 1999 Gary's Outdoor Highlight of 2008: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-16-2023, 08:23 PM	#4
JakeM Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Deer Park Hunt In: Gillespie Co, Kimble Co, Liberty Co.	My apple watch works without my phone. I can receive/call people and talk over my watch, send/receive texts, get the weather etc.

03-16-2023, 08:24 PM	#5
johnpaul Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Beaumont Hunt In: Winnie, Beaumont, La Belle	Yea you need the Apple Watch that you can buy a data plan for. I believe some are capable of operating independently from the phone and some are not.

03-16-2023, 08:28 PM	#6
deerwatcher51 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brenham & Richland Springs Hunt In: Richland Springs & Washington on the Brazos	I bought my wife one after she fell and broke her ankle in two places and was unable to reach her phone. I was driving back to Brenham from the ranch and she laid there for over two hours before I got to Brenham and started calling her, with no answer.

03-16-2023, 08:29 PM	#7
Fishndude Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason, Ellis and Dimmit counties	Is it a cellular model? Were you connected to wi-fi? Can’t you get your money back?

03-16-2023, 08:45 PM	#11
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	You paid $2000 for the Apple Watch? Edit: we were typing at the same time. I love my Apple phone…and watch.

03-16-2023, 08:50 PM	#14
Jtrage Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mckinney Hunt In: Cherokee County	My wife’s cellular watch works fine. About 2 years now. Goes for runs and such without her phone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-16-2023, 08:51 PM	#15
Cox1 Four Point Join Date: Nov 2018 Hunt In: Hill Country/Panhandle	Mine works by itself also. It is a model capable of cell service and I pay additional monthly fee for it on my cell bill. I am with Verizon and got it for emergency use as mentioned. I do still prefer the phone for all uses though.

03-16-2023, 08:52 PM	#16
JakeM Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Deer Park Hunt In: Gillespie Co, Kimble Co, Liberty Co.	You live in Houston and im in Deer Park, if you want i can see if i can help you get it working if you are still wanting to use it. If you are over it i understand that too

03-16-2023, 08:57 PM	#17
EarleyBird Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leon County Hunt In: Home	My G-Shock has been solid as a friend.

03-16-2023, 09:02 PM	#18
JuDGe Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Tom Green, Concho and Runnels	What model Apple Watch did you buy!

03-16-2023, 09:05 PM	#19
Johnny Dangerr Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: H Town Hunt In: My Dreams	Here again the idea is leave the I Phone on the desk and go to lunch. They still can not do it. It's a scam...

03-16-2023, 09:07 PM	#20
Maddox Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Woodlands	If you have a watch capable of cellular it will work just fine, if you activate the cellular option. I think it’s $10 at ATT.

03-16-2023, 09:08 PM	#21
slayr Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Hill Country	Thanks for letting us know how much you spent. ��*♂️ Do you have the watch that has the cellular plan? Sounds like you don’t, or if you do you watch needs to be replaced.

03-16-2023, 09:12 PM	#23
Zjesse22 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Edinburg, Texas Hunt In: Hidalgo County	You got the non cellular version if that’s the case, gotta look into what you buy first then complain.

03-16-2023, 09:13 PM	#24
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Sounds like #1. operator error or #2.. wrong Apple watch which would then be "see #1"

03-16-2023, 09:22 PM	#25
Fishndude Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason, Ellis and Dimmit counties	The more you speak… Well, you know the rest!

03-16-2023, 09:23 PM	#26
TreyRo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brock Hunt In: Whitney	Lack of research makes them trash?

03-16-2023, 09:28 PM	#27
Burnadell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak Hunt In: Bee County	Johnny, did you buy the watch and phone at the same time from the AT&T store? If so, have you gone back to ask them to help you? p.s. It is NOT a scam.

03-16-2023, 09:29 PM	#28
hooligan Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Coppell Hunt In: Sterling Co.	Go get some pot weed and calm down

03-16-2023, 09:37 PM	#29
ElkTipper Four Point Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mansfield Hunt In: San Saba, Oklahoma, New Mexico	Does your watch have a red dot on it?

03-16-2023, 09:44 PM	#30
Mayhem Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: porter, tx Hunt In: crockett, county	Operator error. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-16-2023, 09:56 PM	#31
hgiles Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Left Coast Hunt In: my blind	My 10 yr old has an iWatch without a phone (connected to my phone). Her watch works just fine for making calls when she’s not home. Sounds to me you didn’t get the cellular version of the watch…

03-16-2023, 11:28 PM	#37
camoclad Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fort worth Hunt In: central tx	But. Can your apple watch do TBH stuff? eh eh I'm with Dangerr then

03-17-2023, 03:15 AM	#38
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Del Rio, Eldorado, Bon Wier	Johnny, I think the answer has been posted repeatedly. If you refuse to see it then that’s on you. There is no scam here. Someone even offered to come to you. Take them up on that before you keep crying scam please. You absolutely can leave your phone at home and go to lunch if you have the right watch.

03-17-2023, 03:44 AM	#39
Jkennedy26 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Woodsboro Hunt In: Refugio/Webb county	You have to take your brain when you pick your watch now days

03-17-2023, 06:14 AM	#41
tvc184 Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Golden Triangle	My Apple watch (6 cellular w/ATT) works without my phone including browsing the internet.

03-17-2023, 06:20 AM	#42
FireNguns Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lindsay Hunt In: Grayson, Montague, Wise	My watch works fine without my phone around. Heck I left my phone at home one day and went to work with just my watch. 70 miles away. Received all my calls and texts. Sorry you are having trouble but it’s not a scam. Only time there are issues is if the watch can’t get a good signal on its own. Obviously doesn’t signal as strong as a full phone.

03-17-2023, 06:41 AM	#43
SB09 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	There's something going on with your apple watch. I left my phone at the office two days ago and was using my watch to call the office and have them make sure my phone was there. I noticed when I was about 30 miles away from the office. They work if they're setup and functioning correctly.