Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
                       I suppose we will find out in another week or so when updates start flowing. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Reality.sys corrupted. Universe halted. Reboot(Y/N) ? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 7/21/2025 1:09 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi ET, I have

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi ET, I have no idea if I am right about this, but I have assumed that this problem is an issue of resources. If I’m right about that, the series 7 will have more limited resources than the series 9, which is the version that I have. Me personally, I’ve been keeping an eye out to see what’s up

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
   I have the series 7 model. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Reality.sys corrupted. Universe halted. Reboot(Y/N) ? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 7/21/2025 11:42 AM, Jenny Bomareto wrote: Well, I don’t know what Apple Watch you have but on the 10 series, you know how there’s that long butt

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread Jenny Bomareto
Well, I don’t know what Apple Watch you have but on the 10 series, you know how there’s that long button that you use to turn the watch on and off crown just to the left of the long button on the side of the watch, referring the crown so the crown is What feels like say if you had a braille wa

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
   Please explain. Are you referring to the side button? From E.T.'s Keyboard... Reality.sys corrupted. Universe halted. Reboot(Y/N) ? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 7/21/2025 11:24 AM, Jenny Bomareto wrote: Push the crown to get back to the watch face. Thanks for reading regarding

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread Jenny Bomareto
Push the crown to get back to the watch face. Thanks for reading regarding this matter. Jenny Bomareto Sent from my iPhone 15 > On Jul 21, 2025, at 2:21 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >  And how do you get back to the watch face? > > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > Reality.sys corru

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
   And how do you get back to the watch face? From E.T.'s Keyboard... Reality.sys corrupted. Universe halted. Reboot(Y/N) ? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 7/21/2025 11:12 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: For me this is a fairly recent problem, as in I’ve only experienced

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
For me this is a fairly recent problem, as in I’ve only experienced it on my Watch 9, and I think only within the last several months. But yes, when multiple notifications come in at the same time, the watch seems to lock up. Like Herby, I sometimes just have to go back to the watch face and t

Re: Apple Watch Tips Needed

2025-07-21 Thread Herbie Allen
I have a similar issue when I get two notifications at once. Sometimes I can find a dismiss button, and more often I just have to get out of it with the crown. > On Jul 21, 2025, at 12:44, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, >Sometimes when I need to access one of the widgets on

Re: Apple Watch speaks Spanish when trying to set it up.

2025-04-28 Thread 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
The initial screen may have a More Info button being spoken in English. Press the crown, then swipe left and right. You should be able to choose a language from here. You will hear each language announced in its own language and with an appropriate TTS. Give it a try. -- The following informat

Re: Apple Watch issues

2025-03-05 Thread Kerryann F. Ifill
Thanks Harry, but this is not the issue. the Watch is just randomly muting itself and the 3 finger gesture is not unmuting. Regard On Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM 'Harry Bell' via MacVisionaries < macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: > You can mute or unmute VoiceOver on your watch by doing a

Re: Apple Watch issues

2025-03-04 Thread 'Harry Bell' via MacVisionaries
You can mute or unmute VoiceOver on your watch by doing a three finger Double Tap using your thumb and first and second fingertipsOn 4 Mar 2025, at 20:27, Kerryann F. Ifill wrote:Hi guys,Do I need a new watch or is this behaviour a glitch in the software.Using apple watch series 4 and most of the

Re: Apple Watch Status

2024-11-17 Thread Bradford Snyder
I have a Battery complication on my watch face. Other than that, there isn’t anything I need to check on a regular basis. You could also do a 2-finger swipe up on the watch face, to open the Control Center. - Brad - On Nov 17, 2024, at 15:25, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, Using

Re: Apple Watch Status

2024-11-17 Thread Jessica Moss
Click the long side button next to the crown, then swipe up roughly 3 times, then it should announce. > On Nov 17, 2024, at 4:25 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, > Using Voiceover, how does one access the status on the Apple Watch, to > check battery, etc? Thanks. > > From

Re: Apple Watch Mystery

2024-11-16 Thread Brad Snyder
Sounds like your watch face has what is called a Complication. A complication is like a widget on a watch face that provides information such as day and date, weather information, or something else on your watch face. To figure out what you have, open the Watch app on your paired iPhone, and up

Re: Apple Watch Mystery

2024-11-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, Wow, that was quite fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing this. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Ambivalent? Well yes and no. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 11/16/2024 8:07 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Here is what ChatGPT had to say: In the context of watches, “complications” refer

Re: Apple Watch Mystery

2024-11-16 Thread Dave Carlson
Here is what ChatGPT had to say: In the context of watches, “complications” refer to additional features or functions beyond simply displaying the hours, minutes, and seconds. These features enhance the functionality and complexity of the watch mechanism. Common examples of watch complications

Re: Apple Watch Mystery

2024-11-16 Thread Dave Carlson
ET, I think complications come from the original analog watches from the past century. It is a term for other movements on a watch such as moon/sun phase, date, etc. Usuallly these complications were built into the watch face and driven by the same movement that gave the time of day. Perhaps be

Re: Apple Watch Mystery

2024-11-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Fantastic!That item was Air Quality Index. Define complications please. Brad, thank you. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Ambivalent? Well yes and no. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 11/16/2024 6:41 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: Sounds like your watch face has what is called a Complication. A comp

Re: Apple Watch and Apps

2024-11-09 Thread Frank Ventura
One possibility is to tap on the Now Playing app on the Apple Watch. In there you should have a choice for Air Play. If you enable Airplay you may be able to send the audio to your iPhone. This may require you to install an app like Airfoil on the iPhone. > On Nov 9, 2024, at 12:26 PM, Jonatha

Re: Apple Watch and Apps

2024-11-09 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Well, I believe there was one app that did that before the current releases. But generally, the watch doesn’t do extended sound output without a bluetooth output source. The “Now Playing” app that is standard on the watch will control media on your HopePod or iPhone. > On Nov 8, 2024, at 9:09

Re: Apple Watch Battery

2024-10-31 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Yes I am inclined to believe this is normal behavior. I turned off background refresh, will see if that helps any. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Ambivalent? Well yes and no. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/31/2024 9:35 AM, Marie Lyons wrote: I have to do that with my watch too. On O

Re: Apple Watch Battery

2024-10-31 Thread Marie Lyons
I have to do that with my watch too. > On Oct 30, 2024, at 8:56 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, > My series 7 watch needs to be charged nightly. Is this typical behavior? It > will start at 100% in the morning and be down around 30-40% in the evening. > > From E.T.'s

Re: Apple Watch Battery

2024-10-30 Thread Bradford Snyder
This sounds like expected behavior for a watch that is about 3 years old. You might try looking for apps that may be running in the background, and see if you can eliminate any activity that may be draining your battery. - Brad - On Oct 30, 2024, at 19:56, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:

Re: Apple Watch Battery

2024-10-30 Thread Gabe Griffith
I'd say that's pretty good, especially for a series 7 at this point. The only watches I've ever heard of that get more than a day of use without being charged is the ultra. Gabe Gabe Griffith (925)768-8195 gabrielgriff...@gmail.com > On Oct 30, 2024, at 5:56 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Re: Apple Watch Touch Typing?

2024-10-30 Thread Herbie Allen
When in an edit field, use the roter to find Typing Methods. You will Find touch Typing there. I dont’ recall having to do anything extra to enable the setting other than that. > On Oct 30, 2024, at 17:26, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello. Since I bought my new Apple Watch 1

Re: Apple Watch

2024-10-23 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi ET, Sometimes you can fix this by powering the watch off and back on again. HTH, Donna > On Oct 22, 2024, at 11:18 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, > I have been tweaking my series 7 watch as time permits. Still a ways to go. > > Today I realized it has gone from 100%

Re: Apple Watch Bands

2024-10-18 Thread Brad Snyder
All of the Apple Watch bands can be removed, but I've never found it to be a simple procedure. I suggest you go to the Apple Store, and get someone there to show you how to do it. As for which watchband is ideal, I think that's a very subjective call and is definitely up to individual preference

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-08-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
What should I hear on the home screen? When I hold the watch to the camera, (front or back?), I do not receive any kind of confirmation. From E.T.'s Keyboard... You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/1/2024 1:55 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: I'

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-08-01 Thread Brad Snyder
I've never had to do anything with a reset button. Not sure why you're getting this. Just make sure the watch is on the home screen. - Brad - On Aug 1, 2024, at 12:57, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  When I do that I get a reset button. I press it and while waiting, I bring the watch ap

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-08-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
When I do that I get a reset button. I press it and while waiting, I bring the watch app up on the iPhone. Turn Voiceover on when watch is ready. Start the pairing but cannot seem to get the phone to see the watch. From E.T.'s Keyboard... You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. My

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-08-01 Thread Bradford Snyder
With VoiceOver enabled, do the following: To turn off the watch, you hold down the flat side button until you feel a quick double vibration, then release the button. You then swipe once to Power, and do a one-finger double tap. Next, swipe right to Power Off, and do another one-finger double tap.

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-08-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Ok, got that one. Now I need to know how to power off the watch to start the pairing process. I tried holding down the button. Then tried that plus touching the digital crown. The watch will not turn off. From E.T.'s Keyboard... You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. My e-Ma

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-07-27 Thread Gabe Griffith
Hi, You should be able to turn VoiceOver on by tripple clicking the crown on the front of the watch. Gabe > On Jul 26, 2024, at 5:56 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >  Friend just gave me the watch. He had to leave before I got to pairing > it. The watch app wants the 6 dig

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-07-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Friend just gave me the watch. He had to leave before I got to pairing it. The watch app wants the 6 digit code from the watch. How do I read it? Voiceover is not turned on. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.co

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-06-21 Thread Portia Scott
Well heck, I'd say yes. But then again, I don't stay very current myself either, LOL. As I just remembered that my recently deceased partner Michelle had a series 8 that she put in my area of the room somewhere, that I have to search for. Portia. On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at 1:41 PM 'E.T.' via MacVision

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-06-15 Thread Brad Snyder
The series 7 watch will get the new watchOS 11. - Brad - On Jun 15, 2024, at 16:06, Dave Carlson wrote: Way better than my series 3 watch. I don’t know if it will take the newest watchOS that is coming out soon. That might be limited to OS excuse me watch series 8 or nine. Dave Carlson Woodw

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-06-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, it should do you just fine. - Brad - On Jun 15, 2024, at 15:41, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, A friend is offering me his Apple watch series 7. Is it current enough to work well for me? Thanks. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much

Re: Apple Watch series 7

2024-06-15 Thread Dave Carlson
Way better than my series 3 watch. I don’t know if it will take the newest watchOS that is coming out soon. That might be limited to OS excuse me watch series 8 or nine. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Jun 15, 2024, at 1:41 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVision

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-05 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
I am stuck this way as well. And my resolution suggests I wait to see what's announced this fall. Janina 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries writes: >Thanks, that helped as I did not hear that correctly. Now I also need a > new iPhone as my 8+ is not supported. Soon I hope to get both. > > From E.T.'s

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Jonathan, Some time ago I also had problems getting Taptic time to work. Here is what I do. Tap once then follow that up very quickly with a quick double-tap. You can’t wait too long or it’ll just wake up the watch and then speak the time. I like the feature because if I wake up during t

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread Jonathan Cohn
There is no Safari on the watch, but both Apple Podcasts and Overcast have apps to listen to podcasts. One thing I really appreciate about my watch is that if you use the iPhone health app to create a wakeup alarm, and ware your watch to bed then the alarm only goes off on your wrist. I can easi

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Thanks, that helped as I did not hear that correctly. Now I also need a new iPhone as my 8+ is not supported. Soon I hope to get both. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen Keller My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/4/2024 9:30 AM, Ste

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread Steve Matzura
S/M = small to medium, typically 130-180mm; M/L mean medium to large, typically 150-200mm. 1 inch equals 25mm, so if you have an eight-inch wrist, you'll want the M/L band. On 6/4/2024 12:12 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Going through the choices on the Apple store app, some of them say

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Going through the choices on the Apple store app, some of them say ,"s/l" "m/l". What do they mean? Again, thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen Keller My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/4/2024 6:58 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacV

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread Bradford Snyder
I have had several Apple Watch models with the Silicon Sport band, and was originally very surprised at how much I liked it. Donna is correct, that the Sport band is not very “dressy”, but nevertheless, I found it very comfortable, and enjoyed wearing it. - Brad - On Jun 4, 2024, at 08:58, 'D

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
The Amazon options sounds like a good one. Dick Tracy talking to his wrist. Smiling here. Would have seen that coming to life? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen Keller My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/4/2024 6:58 AM, 'Donna Good

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread Bradford Snyder
Once again, I agree with Donna. As someone who has been using an Apple Watch since it debuted in April 2015, I think Janina’s expectations are not realistic. The Apple Watch is a great device, and while I am on my 6th iteration, I realize the watch has limitations, and can not be expected to be a

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Great point, Jessica. I agree. Donna > On Jun 4, 2024, at 3:37 PM, Jessica Moss wrote: > > Something to keep in mind regarding your Apple Watch, especially if you’re > talking pairing bluetooth/connecting it to cellular data, while all these > features are great features to have, the more stu

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ET, This really is a question of personal taste. Personally,I find the default band a little too casual. I wanted something I would be comfortable wearing when dressed up. So I have the Milanese band—at least I think that’s what it’s called. It’s a metal band with clasp, and I like it much

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Janina, I can’t answer your questions about Safari, headphones, or the keyboard, but I’ll share my thoughts on some of the others. Personally, I don’t think that the watch can replace a phone. I find responding to messages a little clunky. Reacting or sending an auto-response—OK, thank yo

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Steve and Donna, Appreciate this. I am quite willing to save myself $100. My iPhone is always with me. What about the watch band? If I was in walking distance of an Apple store, I could go there and look.Other than colors, is the default band decent? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "A

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread Jessica Moss
Something to keep in mind regarding your Apple Watch, especially if you’re talking pairing bluetooth/connecting it to cellular data, while all these features are great features to have, the more stuff you have continuously running in the background/paired up with it, that can and will drain your

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-04 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Thanks to all on this thread. I'm pretty much in the same place as ET on the verge of purchasing a watch and making these decisions for myself. I suspect I am willing to pay the extra (now $15 at T-Mo) for the cellular service as I simply can't justify lugging around a big old phone if my watch wi

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-03 Thread Bradford Snyder
I agree with Donna. I have the Apple Watch Ultimate, which has cellular, but I have not enabled cellular service because it isn’t worth $10 per month for something I’m not going to use. - Brad - On Jun 3, 2024, at 23:54, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi ET, I agree with everyth

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-03 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi ET, I agree with everything that others have said. The one thing I would add is that personally, I don’t really like taking phone calls on my watch. This is, of course, subjective, but I mention it because if I remember correctly, you have hearing loss, and the reason I don’t like using th

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Whether or not to go cellular is entirely up to you. You'll spend $100 more for the watch, and you'll pay $10 a month for cellular service on the watch. If you carry your phone with you everywhere as do I, then you probably don't need a watch with cellular service. As for which band to get, go a

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-03 Thread Steve Matzura
As to whether to get a cellular version or not, that one is strictly up to you. The cellular version will allow you to make and receive phone calls without needing your iPhone on your person. Otherwise, without the cellular option, if you have your iPhone within Bluetooth range nearby, it does t

Please disregard last message re: apple watch app switcher

2024-05-22 Thread Michael Marshall
hey all again, I just did a hard reboot of my series 9 Apple Watch and it has fixed the problem I was having with the app switcher so please disregard the last message. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Sorry, I ought to have been more specific. To demonstrate the voice issue as that is clearly access related. Karen On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: I was Kinda surprised by that too, Brad, and they didn???t say. The only reason I can imagine is that the two iss

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
personally? I was thinking of how Donna could not get the voice she prefers back. Its why I made the suggestion right above her amusing description of Samantha. On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, Brad Snyder wrote: Why would they tell you to call Accessibility to discuss the battery issue. I don???t see

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I was Kinda surprised by that too, Brad, and they didn’t say. The only reason I can imagine is that the two issues started at the same time, so it does seem like there’s a possibility that they are related. Best, Donna > On Apr 25, 2024, at 5:39 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Why would they tell

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Brad Snyder
Why would they tell you to call Accessibility to discuss the battery issue. I don’t see how this could have anything to do with accessibility. This seems like a blow-off move. - Brad - On Apr 25, 2024, at 16:52, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: I heard back from Apple. They are look

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I heard back from Apple. They are looking into the Samantha issue. They’ve suggested I call accessibility to discuss the battery issue. I will do that when time permits. Donna > On Apr 25, 2024, at 2:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > Has anyone called apple accessibility directly about the p

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Has anyone called apple accessibility directly about the problem? Kare On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Mine is using Samantha right now, and I absolutely can???t get it to change back, no matter what I do. That voice really grates on me. She sounds like she h

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Mine is using Samantha right now, and I absolutely can’t get it to change back, no matter what I do. That voice really grates on me. She sounds like she has been out drinking and smoking all night and has a bad hangover. Lol Cheers, Donna > On Apr 25, 2024, at 1:13 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > >

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Mary Otten
I just saw that language switch thing yesterday. I had never seen it before. In my case, I have Samantha set, but then it sometimes just switches to Russian, which I also have. But I don’t want it except if I’m trying to read Russian, which I don’t usually do on the watch. Sent from my iPhone

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Oh, wow! That must be really annoying. It’s bad enough with both voices speaking English. I will write to accessibility right now. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Yes I have that Samantha thing happening too and I am using Swedish Alva. > It take

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Yes I have that Samantha thing happening too and I am using Swedish Alva. It takes time to switch her back to Swedish and stop her from speaking Swedish with the Samantha Voice. So write to the accessibility team and I will give them feedback as I am a beta tester. Bless. /A > 25 apr. 2024 k

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Oh, and one more weird thing. This one happens during the day, when not in sleep mode. My watch keeps switching back to Samantha. Currently, I am unable to get it back to Siri voice 4, my usual voice. Thanks, Donna > On Apr 25, 2024, at 7:47 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi Gabe, > > Thanks

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Gabe, Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve tried that, with no change. In fact, the problem is getting worse. Last night when I went to bed at ten, it was at 100%. When I woke up at 3:30 this morning, it was down to 56%. But it’s definitely related to sleep mode. When I get up, I force powe

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-24 Thread Gabe Griffith
Hi, I'd also double tap the side button to bring up the app switcher and close any apps that appear like they might be battery drainers. Heck, if your battery is draining that fast it might be worth closing all apps and then restarting your watch again Gabe On Apr 24, 2024, at 7:44 AM, 'Donna Goodi

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Did that. I have been force powering it off every morning since this started. Once I do that, everything is back to normal, but then the next night the same thing happens. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 24, 2024, at 8:21 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Try restarting your watch, and see if that helps. >

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Try restarting your watch, and see if that helps. - Brad - On Apr 24, 2024, at 07:46, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, For the past three days, I’ve been waking up to find that my Apple Watch battery is severely drained. When I went to bed last night, it was at 100%, and

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-25 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Donna, Sorry if I wasn’t clear. What I am trying to say, is there is no justification for my decision to purchase the Watch Ultra. I purchased the Ultra model because I wanted it, not because I needed it. The Ultra felt really nice on my wrist, and after years of owning the entry level alumin

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Lenron, Let us know what you think once you get it. I totally get the appeal of the extra battery life. I don’t buy the cellular model—or at least I haven’t in the past, so for me the price difference is more substantial. Cheers, Donna > On Sep 24, 2023, at 1:12 PM, lenron brown wrote:

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread lenron brown
I am going ultra 2 coming from the 6. I would rather have 36 hours of battery life over just having 18 if I get the 9. In low power mode you can get even more time. I would get the Cellular version of the 9 in 45mm and at that point I would already be paying 529, so I might as well just get the Ult

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Dear Brad, I apologize if my question put you on the defensive. That was not my intention. Though I suppose one’s definition of a significant price difference is relative, in my book, $400 constitutes a pretty significant price difference. You made the statement that you think one gets what o

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread Brad Snyder
The price difference is not significant. The Watch Ultra is only about $50 more than a Comparable stainless steel 45mm model. As I stated in my first post, I tried on the watch Ultra, and liked it so much that I bought it on the spot. I don’t have to justify my decision to purchase the watch to

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Brad, So I will post the same question to you that I wrote about in my first message. The price difference is significant. In my opinion, if I’m going to spend that much more money on a product, I need a good reason to do it. What do you see as being the advantages of the ultra over a regula

RE: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread sarai.bucciarelli
Battery life would be nice.. however I hear the thing is way big on your wrist. -Original Message- From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2023 8:09 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2 Tibor, Just wondering wh

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread Brad Snyder
I have the first generation watch ultra, and like it very much. The second generation ultra is identical. The size and bulk of the watch is hardly noticeable. When I went to the Apple Store to try it on, I fell in love with it immediately and bought it on the spot. Mine came with the midnight bl

Re: Apple Watch Ultra 2

2023-09-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Tibor, Just wondering why you want an Ultra 2? They are much more expensive, and unless you engage in extreme sports or activities such as mountain climbing, I personally don’t see any reason to spend that kind of money. The Ultra is designed to withstand very severe weather conditions. Unle

Re: Apple watch sometimes prematurely ends sleep tracking

2023-01-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Jonathan, Sorry, I may have created some confusion. I assumed Paul was trying to use Taptic time when sleep focus was on. That’s the time when I usually use it. During the day, I just let VO speak the time, unless I’m in a meeting. The process I described is the one I use when sleep focus

Re: Apple watch sometimes prematurely ends sleep tracking

2023-01-28 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Donna, Wow, you are lucky. I might have turned off Taptic time, because it always seemed to go off when I didn’t want it and never when I did. I have an Apple Watch SE, since did not feel the need for an always on display or a blood oxygen monitor. Just to make sure I understand your process 1

Re: Apple watch sometimes prematurely ends sleep tracking

2023-01-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Paul, I don’t have premature sleep termination, but I do hopefully have a tip re haptic time. I have a series 6. On my watch, I can tap the face once, wait about a half second, then tap twice for haptic time. This works reliably for me. HTH, Donna > On Jan 28, 2023, at 10:25 AM, Paul Hop

Re: Apple watch clench gesture for haptic time

2022-11-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I got the double clench to work to turn on gestures, but not the clench to give haptic time. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 30, 2022, at 1:42 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi Paul! > The odd thing is that if you unlock the watch it works for me. > Which is kind of useless. > I have been telling the d

Re: Apple watch clench gesture for haptic time

2022-11-30 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi Paul! The odd thing is that if you unlock the watch it works for me. Which is kind of useless. I have been telling the dev team about that but no go yet. I am on the beta. /A > 30 nov. 2022 kl. 19:24 skrev Paul Hopewell : > > Hello, > Has anyone got the clench gesture to get your Apple watch t

Re: Apple Watch Series 3 no longer ding when charging

2021-07-16 Thread Brad Snyder
It can happen for a number of reasons, without you being aware that it has happened. For example, if you place your palm on the face of the watch for a few seconds to mute it when the phone is ringing, this will turn on silent mode. While this is a nice feature, it has unintended consequences th

Re: Apple Watch Series 3 no longer ding when charging

2021-07-16 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Thank you, I don’t know how it got switched to on. > On Jul 15, 2021, at 8:51 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Go into the Control Panel, and see if Silent Mode, formerly Mute, is enabled. > If Silent Mode is enable, turn it off by double tapping the button, and the, > “ding” sound when charging wil

Re: Apple Watch Series 3 no longer ding when charging

2021-07-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Go into the Control Panel, and see if Silent Mode, formerly Mute, is enabled. If Silent Mode is enable, turn it off by double tapping the button, and the, “ding” sound when charging will return. HTH. - Brad - On Jul 15, 2021, at 18:27, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: Dear List, Can

Re: Apple Watch serious five and water.p

2020-09-25 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Yes i realize its a bit unnessesary for me to ask the question. BUt i actually got a bit worried. Now its back to normal again. /A > 25 sep. 2020 kl. 16:36 skrev Jeff Berwick : > > I have had this issue with my series 3 a couple of times and it just takes > some time for the internal speaker

Re: Apple Watch serious five and water.p

2020-09-25 Thread Jeff Berwick
I have had this issue with my series 3 a couple of times and it just takes some time for the internal speaker to dry out and return to normal sound. Jeff > On Sep 25, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Anders holmberg wrote: > > Hi! I actually cleaned my Apple Watch and now the sound is a bit muffled. I > k

Re: Apple Watch as a remote.

2020-04-29 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi John, You're very welcome. It looks like Apple should do some tweaking of this process, but after you get it paired, all is good. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 29, 2020, at 16:32, John Panarese

Re: Apple Watch as a remote.

2020-04-29 Thread John Panarese
Hi Tim, This worked like a charm. I had been wanting to get around to trying this, but could not figure out how to get started. Your directions were spot on. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macforthe

Re: Apple Watch as a remote.

2020-04-29 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, So, after playing with this for a while, I've determined that the process is not particularly accessible, nor intuitive, but doable with VO. Yes, the devices do show up on your Apple Watch, but when you double-tap them prior to proper pairing, the Remote app on the Watch is unresponsive.

Re: Apple Watch as a remote.

2020-04-28 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, As far as I can tell, if you are using the same Apple ID on the watch as you are on the computer, and, if you have Home Sharing enabled on the computer, then you shouldn’t need to do anything with that code. It should just show up. I will confirm later with my MBP. My MacPro is older and

Re: Apple watch and new Apple ID

2020-04-07 Thread Janet Ingber
Good Morning Tim, I had the exact same problem. Do you know about Apple’s free Accessibility tech support? I eventually called them and they walked me through the process. Here’s their number: (877( 204-3930 Hope this helps. Janet > On Apr 7, 2020, at 7:36 AM, Timothy Emmons wrote: > >

Re: Apple watch and screen lock.

2020-02-01 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Try just a one-finger firm single-tap to wake the Apple Watch. Then swipe if you need to. Once in a while, mine will go back to sleep, but usually if I don't do the proper tap to wake. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMur

Re: Apple watch series three Vs. five

2019-11-25 Thread Sarah Massengale
Thanks so much. these are a lot of good thoughts to consider. Could you give me a rough estimate of how long the series 3 battery lasts. > On Nov 25, 2019, at 11:21 AM, maurice.mines wrote: > > Hello, I have had a series 3 and I currently have a series 5. The differences > are days if you h

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