REAL Reasons To BUY a Cellular Apple Watch!

Should you get cellular with the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE 2nd generation or new Apple Watch Ultra? I share with you what I consider the REAL reasons to get a cellular Apple Watch. A cellular Apple watch gives you calling and messaging away from your phone. Family sharing allows you to setup a watch for a loved one without a phone. You can keep in touch with the kids through the watch or see where they are at. A cellular Apple watch also is great for safety. If your iPhone battery watch dies, you can still call someone. If you are in an accident, crash detection can call for help. Is Cellular on an Apple Watch a waste of money? I don't think so, I think it is a great backup plan at a minimum. But the fitness features, apps, messaging and calling make the Apple watch a valuable tool. Cellular just makes it even better.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introductions
00:35 Why an Apple Watch
02:09 Messaging & Calling
05:20 Family Sharing
06:03 Safety and Security
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[heatherflores]

I had a medical emergency and I couldn’t walk and I couldn’t reach my phone. I was able to call 911. I’m so thankful I have cellular on my watch.

[Burps___]

The AW SE has cellular for $50 extra (AW8 its $100 upgrade) and, for the entire life of the Watch, even if a person does NOT add cellular add-on to their phone plan, they can still call 911 anytime. Just for owning that watch! Thank you, Apple. This alone makes buying cellular AW a must.

[Dr_Cole]

I found that I was much more comfortable giving my kids an AW+ Cellular at a younger age than I was getting them a iPhone. This enabled me to get those protective benefits into their hands a few years before I wanted either to have their first iPhones. As there are some limits on how an AW connected as a family share watch (certain items like third party sleep tracking and other apps that monitor sensors seem to have difficulty doing this beyond the primary AW user), the Autumnal upgrade season is great for taking an older iPhone and dedicating it to a child having a fully functional AW via connecting it to their own iPhone. We just did this for our 9-year old. My wife’s iPhone 12 PM is now his iPhone. However, it is permanently stored on my nightstand as it solely operates as a master devices for his AW 6.

[jmoorecareers]

Good perspective, thanks. My Watch 4 is cellular. I had a plan for almost 2 years and never used it. Just ordered a Watch 8 without cellular. I have no intention of leaving my iPhone at home, but that's just my personal situation.

[davecerv]

I’ve been having a good time out in public without getting lost on my phone anymore. The text to speech works quite good. I’ve been enjoying my SE 2 cellular watch 😃

[fatguy]

I have cellular on my watch for emergencies, all it takes is one time in your life that you really need it for it to be worth it. Im also looking forward to the long battery life on the ultra

[muzzymikeonthemic]

I’ve had one Apple Watch or another with cellular for the last 4 years and I don’t regret it one bit. I don’t use it too frequently, either, but it has definitely helped out in some tough situations and been convenient in others.

[greensleeves]

Best part of the watch is that I can leave my phone at home and run off to my 6 mistress’s. My main wife can see that and I’m “home” and not be concerned. While I’ll be 2 cities away at Shiniqua’s place. 😏

[TheNastrond]

Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

[JavisoGaming]

I love my Apple Watch 8 with cellular! I run every day WITHOUT my iPhone and having my Apple Watch with cellular is a big safety feature for me and definitely worth it!

[americanpaisareturns]

Thanks for the info. I plan on getting one for my elderly mother who is prone to falling and tends to forget taking her phone with her from time to time. She never forgets her watch though so I figure this one would be a good bet to go with.

[RiptideKuroki]

It is definitely worth it in my opinion. Recently gave my brother my old Cellular Watch SE and got myself the Series 8 (also cellular). In small things like using maps while im driving, it is super useful to just glance at my wrist on the steering wheel without having to look at my phone, same thing when getting a call and my phone is out of reach. If you can afford it I would highly recommend it! Also been a lifesaver at work when ive left my phone in the break room and I get an email or message that is urgent.

[michellem]

I just got my series 8 ss with cellular. Previously had the series 5 aluminum with cellar. In my experience most of the time I used the cellular it was by choice to leave my phone at home. But there were a handful of times where the watch came in clutch. I have gotten into an accident on my bike. The Watch called emergency services. Times where I lost my phone etc. For me cellular Apple Watch is definitely worth it.

[aliciacraig]

I bought the S7 GPS only last year on release day. But I felt the new safety features and going cellular was worth an upgrade. Purchased the S8 cellular on my lunch Friday; got back to work and sold my S7 to my coworker. The peace of mine I feel is definitely worth it to me.

[VincentPascual]

I have a stainless steel Apple Watch, which only comes in cellular. I chose stainless steel over aluminum because it has been more durable in my experience.

I don’t use the cellular functionality because I always have my phone with me whenever I’m out and about. After reading the comments here, I’m glad to know the watch will work in emergencies even without a cellular plan set up.

The only time I wished I had cellular set up on my watch was when I left my phone at the Apple Store for repair. I could only send or receive texts on my watch while on WiFi.

[MommywithaCause]

I do! I have the Watch SE w/ Cellular and am so thankful! It’s a great convenience to have when you don’t want to always have your phone in the same room but at the same time, can still respond to NECESSARY messages if need be!

[creedstump]

i definitely will be getting cellular now that i know how it works. being able to listen to music without my phone on me would be insanely useful, especially when going to the gym or wherever

[ErinL]

I had no idea I could set up a cellular watch on my device for my kid. She’s only two right now but when she starts school I’ll probably give her my series 9 and set up another att line for it. Especially for only ten dollars and she can always contact me that’s awesome

[lifuchs]

I have a continuous glucose monitor and the app on my cellphone and watch. So convenient to look down at my watch and see my current sugar levels and/or be notified of approaching lows or highs so I can act accordingly/

[Joan]

A cellular Apple watch is definitely a must upgrade for most even if not supported by your cellular plan because of emergency feature only available on the cellular Apple watch, and the convenience of leaving your phone behind is also an appreciated advantage if your plan supports it, but as a I always say I recommend the cellular Apple watch because of emergency feature alone.