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Did a Week With the Apple Watch Help Me Use My iPhone Less?

I’m a first-time Apple Watch user and wore the Series 9 for a week to see if it could help me spend less time scrolling on my iPhone and more time practicing self-care. 0:00 Using an Apple Watch for the First Time 1:13 Calling and Messaging on the Apple Watch Series 9 3:48 The Apple…

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I’m a first-time Apple Watch user and wore the Series 9 for a week to see if it could help me spend less time scrolling on my iPhone and more time practicing self-care.

0:00 Using an Apple Watch for the First Time
1:13 Calling and Messaging on the Apple Watch Series 9
3:48 The Apple Watch Helped Me With Getting Active and Practicing Mindfulness
5:16 Apple Watch Sleep Tracking Isn’t Always Simple
6:05 Apple Watch Battery Life Worked For Me
6:41 Am I An Apple Watch Convert?

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  1. @jeanbutinfrench

    April 20, 2024 at 8:44 am

    This is my same experience with the watch, you can live without it, but the convenience of information without the iphone and the encouragement to exercise really helps

  2. @kjw-vw6xr

    April 20, 2024 at 8:47 am

    It’s another expensive device that needs to be charged every day. It may be useful, but you may have to pay more attention..

  3. @Number_006

    April 20, 2024 at 8:50 am

    Love your video – very honest and that’s appreciated. Your video also triggered an idea I have for Apple: allow some apps to be scheduled not work at specific times during the day to help limit habitual (and mindless) viewing of addictive apps like IG & TikTok.

    • @jeanbutinfrench

      April 20, 2024 at 9:28 am

      That is possible in the screentime and focus app, you can set some apps to appear only at certain focus modes and how many hours to use, ive set a limit of 1 hour to instagram and Twitter, thank god i dont use tiktok

    • @Number_006

      April 20, 2024 at 9:38 am

      @@jeanbutinfrench Great tip – thank you!

  4. @Wasabi9111

    April 20, 2024 at 8:54 am

    Waste of money. I finally got one 6 months ago and regret it. For the functions I actually use it for were available in a cheap Fitbit w battery life that last over a wk. I hate how you need to daily charge the Apple Watch.

  5. @AutoYoung

    April 20, 2024 at 8:58 am

    4:29
    In 2024 I see that view and see car windows being busted for what’s inside…

  6. @Drrck11

    April 20, 2024 at 9:01 am

    I found myself using my Galaxy Watch 4 more than my phone ever since I got it.

    As for texting, try using the voice to text feature, if the Apple watch has that.

    • @migu-loza

      April 20, 2024 at 11:52 am

      Apple Watch definitely has the voice to text feature ????

  7. @skyMcWeeds

    April 20, 2024 at 9:15 am

    after years of using smartwatches I finally grew tired of them and went back to a daily beater GShock with tough solar and multiband 6 I don’t even need to think about it, it just works, charges with light and keeps time very accurately. damn I grew old

  8. @chikanojuarez816

    April 20, 2024 at 9:16 am

    ????

  9. @JunkionMarnot2005

    April 20, 2024 at 9:45 am

    8:05 Yup. Love that song.

    Overall, Apple Watch is a great addition to many people’s lives. If you don’t care about the features, cost is barrier or don’t want another device to manage/charge, then yeah skip the Watch. But if you’re interested in ANY of the conveniences it affords you, then having Apple Watch is a must. I think the ecosystem perks are well worth it, especially if in a rare case your iPhone is lost/stolen, or you’re in an emergency, having a tightly connected device would be clutch. Ultra 1/enthusiast here ❤

  10. @joecampo1770

    April 20, 2024 at 9:50 am

    The Apple Watch can be a fantastic tool for limiting time on your phone. Just don’t install all of your unnecessary apps on there. In my opinion, the additional benefits to the Apple Watch are the health fall detection crash detection features.

  11. @joecampo1770

    April 20, 2024 at 9:53 am

    The activity notification is both a blessing and a curse. The expectations of fitness every single day isn’t healthy for most people. If I go run a marathon today, I shouldn’t have to work out 30 minutes the next day. there should be some sort of cumulative weekly exercise goal otherwise you’re encouraging people to develop unhealthy habits, and risk the possibility of injury, just my opinion.

    • @elb06260

      April 20, 2024 at 11:34 am

      A simple 30 min walk will close the exercise ring – it is about having a healthy habit of doing something active for 30 min every day – it does not have to be stressful on your body – walking is something that can and should be done daily – while running, lifting weights etc. are not meant to be done daily. It is trying to encourage healthy habits.

  12. @1brazuca

    April 20, 2024 at 9:56 am

     4ever

  13. @chrisl461

    April 20, 2024 at 10:46 am

    I dumped my Apple Watch Ultra after 12 months and went back to a mechanical wristwatch. It was good at first, but with every update it seemed to have more alerts and the user interface became more complicated.
    I miss having the weather and my calendar, but that’s it. The other features just felt like noise.

  14. @ninjanerdstudent6937

    April 20, 2024 at 11:17 am

    For me, sleep tracking happens automatically, just wear it and sleep, and it just works.

  15. @Dk-qf8dd

    April 20, 2024 at 11:18 am

    No!! I found I use my iPhone more using an AW.

  16. @migu-loza

    April 20, 2024 at 11:56 am

    One of my favorite devices for sure. Love my Apple Watch SE!

  17. @ChadH2023

    April 20, 2024 at 12:12 pm

    Has anyone noticed that CNET never responds to comments or gives a heart? I’ve noticed it lately, it tells me they don’t care about feedback on their videos. The vocal fry has never been addressed either.

    • @CNET

      April 21, 2024 at 12:21 am

      We do it all the time

    • @ChadH2023

      April 21, 2024 at 12:28 am

      @@CNET yea i disagree… I watch just about all of your videos and it’s rare for you all to interact with your viewers.

  18. @Jessicaffierro

    April 20, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Thank you so much for watching! Do you have any recommendations for reducing my screen time? ????⏰

  19. @kunal_dng

    April 20, 2024 at 12:43 pm

    She is so pretty dude WTF I’m tripping!!!!

  20. @javtimestwo

    April 20, 2024 at 1:01 pm

    Very good video. Always have been looking for a video from a true novice with the watch but a Pro with the iPhone. This is a real-life look into the learning curve of the watch. Keep up the great work!
    11 hours screen time ????????‍♂

  21. @LeonG480

    April 20, 2024 at 1:37 pm

    That’s some next level screen time. I think I’ve done too much when I hit 5 hours lol!

  22. @jerardlopez1038

    April 20, 2024 at 1:47 pm

    I hate apple watch! But dont get me wrong, its the best smart watch out there! Ive used series 5 but sold it after 2 months of use! then i bought the series 8 and again sold it after 1 month!
    i didnt find much use of it! I dont use it for workout because i dont like wearing it while exercising! and i dont like typing or talking on it!
    Smart watches arent for me!

  23. @dvdsbl

    April 20, 2024 at 2:11 pm

    11 hours of screen time a day and for some reason she’s struggling to fall asleep.

  24. @lisacat6306

    April 20, 2024 at 5:42 pm

    I’ve never thought about getting an Apple Watch but after seeing your video, now I’m interested in getting one. Great job on the video!

  25. @supereldian

    April 20, 2024 at 8:18 pm

    Apple Watch sleep tracking sucks generally. Even in a sleep focus, it doesn’t record sleep tracking. The biggest fail is when it stops tracking after the alarm goes off.

  26. @ABachelorsLife

    April 20, 2024 at 10:32 pm

    Wow, 11 hours. I myself am over 5 which strikes me as too much

  27. @MjMurphy777

    April 20, 2024 at 10:35 pm

    Charging every day is too much of a hassle

    • @lorenz99x

      April 21, 2024 at 3:38 pm

      But charging your phone every day is not too much of a hassle?

    • @MjMurphy777

      April 21, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      Well, ya got me there????

  28. @videobiker9131

    April 20, 2024 at 10:54 pm

    Very nicely done

  29. @johnarlycapulong3035

    April 21, 2024 at 12:10 am

    Is this a gen-z problem?

  30. @TheSteveSteele

    April 21, 2024 at 1:32 am

    I’ve had an Apple Watch for a year. It’s good. Negatives include no Notes integration. I don’t understand that, as Notes is the center of the eco system. Siri isn’t as good on the Apple Watch.

  31. @Mrrossj01

    April 21, 2024 at 8:54 am

    It would be better to disconnect these devices and give your brain a break. Then you can control when and where your interactions occur. Voicemail has been invented. ????. Use it.

  32. @dronepocket325

    April 21, 2024 at 10:05 am

    You need to go a full week without your iPhone, ipad, macbook, etc. This is a heroin level addiction

  33. @v1v6

    April 21, 2024 at 3:10 pm

    Curious to see how you like the new watch band you purchased. I also have a very small wrist and looking for a more fashionable option.

  34. @JaredV34

    April 21, 2024 at 7:35 pm

    She seems like a very nice person but has a legitimately serious addiction and doesn’t seem to take it seriously.

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