Just picked this little guy for 80$ at outlet mall. Was gonna return to the store because of battery life but after turning off the tilt to wake feature, battery life was fine. With always on display on the battery life still does pretty well. Not sure if this will help everyone but it certainly helped me
I've had the Gen 4 since December of 2019. In fact I have the very same model as you do with the rubber straps. It's an amazing watch. Gets the job done and does so while looking elegant. I especially like the P-51 Mustang watch face that comes with the watch. But if you don't like some of the watch faces that come with the watch. You can always download a third party watch face and use that one instead. Over all a very great watch and I love it
Hi.... I'm planning to buy this watch....how much life can i expect from it...? Will it be good for 2 years minimum and if i only use it for basic time how many days will i get out of it? Thanks
i got fossil explorist gen 4 (ftw4012) .at first i didn't like it because of the battery life but nope, im wrong. I use it today untill tomorrow and 30+ battery left. i off my Bluetooth and nfc but i on my wifi + i disabled all the gentures because i do not need it. Thats my thoughts for my ftw4012
How do you manage the battery 🔋bro...its like a Sanitiser on hand...with few functions on...would you see Gen 5 better than this ..or go for Gen6 if in future to upgrade....?
This has a rechargeable battery, it should last you quite some time depending on how well you take care of it. Its been a great watch for me for a while now
Since it has no speaker can I atleast connect it to my Bluetooth headphones and listen music without even using my phone?cuz I'm searching for a watch tht I can listen music to without connecting with my phone
Battery life is a struggle on most WearOS devices. Google is also supposed to be releasing a new update that will make them more efficient just not sure on all the details of that.
Ya I am really thinking about getting one just don’t know quite yet, target has a really good sale on this watch so that is why I am think about buying this smart watch
@@landongunderson3264 So I've been dailying my Fossil since I got it on Tuesday. Battery life definitely isn't as good as my Samsung, and the UI isn't as intuitive. Definitely has a learning curve to it. That said, although physically larger it feels of higher quality and more robust IMO. I think at 100, if you don't have another smart watch or are looking to get into one, I doubt you can do much better without buying used.
Just bought one for my bf for our 2yr anniversary. Thanks for this video. Ill post a follow up comment once he finished setting it up n test it for a few days
Honestly I haven't tried the Gen 5 so it would be hard to say. Google announced an update coming to Wear OS that should greatly improve performance so that might be the game changer
Ooh thats a tough one, I think the Honor Magic Watch 2 is a more updated (software and hardware) device so I would choose that over the two IMO: amzn.to/34SHmBE
@@JDubb Thanks a lot man! I was stuck between these two watches. Both have pros and cons though. Like fossil watch comes including more features like gmaps, play store, calling someone over watch and also the animation is quite smooth but the only con is its battery life over here the honor Watch has a good battery life but lacks on such features. What would you say about the battery of Fossil? How many hours does it runs (average).
Yes, your biggest challenge with the Fossil watch will be the battery life. Plan to charge it every night BUT when it comes to apps, you will have to choose what you need more, longer battery life or higher functionality. That is an answer that is unique to everyone
@@JDubb oh, thanks for the reply, below is the link for the app, can you please check again play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hyundai.india.bluelink.prd
The price is in the lower side it's about 110$. My question is about the processor and battery life. Is it worth for that money? On another note you're doing a great job and have subscribed the channel.
Side by side with a dedicated fitness band it's been fantastic. I've not noticed and discrepancy and it tracks directly to Google Fitness or other apps which is awesome
Kalyan I buy this watch and have problems with counting steps. I was wearing a Fitbit smart watch and this one on the same hand and the difference was double. The battery life is terrible. I will not recommend this watch to anyone who want a smart watch.
@@JDubb I have bought the FOSSIL EXPLORER FTW4012 I find it as my first Smart Watch just as you describe, although the battery life is a worry & the step tracking I have tested against my Samsung S10 step tracking & found it to be 200- 300 steps out. Otherwise for a budget price I find it to be a great watch.👍
@@JDubb Spotify. My brother owns the same watch and he gets to control music as well as TH-cam too. Don't know what happened wrong just bought yesterday 😓
@@JDubb yes i do. I physically get the text message on my watch notification but when I go to click on it nothing happens it doesn't launch the actual text it just shows me that I have a text message and then I have to open it on my phone which is really weird
Hai.. I recently bought the fossil gen 4 , and when I try to add my card on it but it is not showing any kind of option of adding and I search for google pay on play store and google pay is not available on it .does any one know why is it not available..? please help me..
I bought one... Let me just save you all money and tell you to invest your hard-earned money elsewhere. The battery life is horrible. When you turn the watch on, it's super buggy for a bit.
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Can you make calls and talk off of it
Is it ok just for replying to messages that all I want it for
It $99 where I live
@@LilRedmama0121 no common its 100$ and worth every penny
Although once you misplace charger u spend 50$ for a wire.insane
Excellent review bro! Each video keeps getting better and better!
Thanks fam.
El jefe was up can u do the lg tws?
Just picked this little guy for 80$ at outlet mall. Was gonna return to the store because of battery life but after turning off the tilt to wake feature, battery life was fine. With always on display on the battery life still does pretty well. Not sure if this will help everyone but it certainly helped me
Amazing video quality. First time ever watching your videos. Definitely deserve more recognition on TH-cam 👍👍
Welcome aboard!
i have the Fossil Gen 5. I really like it. Battery life is the same as you'd mentioned in the video.
How to turn on messenger call notification?
I've had the Gen 4 since December of 2019. In fact I have the very same model as you do with the rubber straps. It's an amazing watch. Gets the job done and does so while looking elegant. I especially like the P-51 Mustang watch face that comes with the watch. But if you don't like some of the watch faces that come with the watch. You can always download a third party watch face and use that one instead. Over all a very great watch and I love it
Awesome! Thanks for checking out the video 😊
Hi.... I'm planning to buy this watch....how much life can i expect from it...? Will it be good for 2 years minimum and if i only use it for basic time how many days will i get out of it? Thanks
Really like this video, great video man. Very informative and detailed, you really deserve more subscribers
Thanks I really appreciate the comments, and thank you for watching the video and taking the time out of your day. I appreciate you
i got fossil explorist gen 4 (ftw4012) .at first i didn't like it because of the battery life but nope, im wrong. I use it today untill tomorrow and 30+ battery left. i off my Bluetooth and nfc but i on my wifi + i disabled all the gentures because i do not need it. Thats my thoughts for my ftw4012
How do you manage the battery 🔋bro...its like a Sanitiser on hand...with few functions on...would you see Gen 5 better than this ..or go for Gen6 if in future to upgrade....?
How long will the watch last ?
Do i have to replace the battery after every 6-12 months ?
I mean when do i have to look for another watch ?
This has a rechargeable battery, it should last you quite some time depending on how well you take care of it. Its been a great watch for me for a while now
will it work well for 2 years
@@krrishaanu Yeah I would expect so. The battery in this is designed like a phone battery to be recharged many times
@@JDubb thanks
I love my fossil watch I love how it looks I also have a Apple Watch but I want something that looks good on the wrist when I’m dressed to impress
Since it has no speaker can I atleast connect it to my Bluetooth headphones and listen music without even using my phone?cuz I'm searching for a watch tht I can listen music to without connecting with my phone
Aye man please let me know when you find out.
I paid only $ 79 for mine itcwas on sale and its perfect for me works very good I can't complain
Right on!
Can we open instagram on it??
What are you running it on?
@@juanto303 Android
@@juanto303 i don’t have it i have iphone and i am planning to buy it
I am very confused about buying this due to a lot of negative reviews about the battery life of this watch. Please tell me if I should go for it.
Battery life is a struggle on most WearOS devices. Google is also supposed to be releasing a new update that will make them more efficient just not sure on all the details of that.
@@JDubb Okay, Thanks!
Unless you're constantly using the watch, its not that bad. I have my AOD on and use it lightly and get a day and a half at least.
Does this have always on display? I especially want it for heart rate monitoring during workouts.
It does yes, but can take a lot of battery to run it, but if you charge it nightly, its no issue at all
Target has these on sale for 100 right now. Excited to see how it compares to my Galaxy Gear 42mm
Great price!!
This is my main reason for looking at this video lol
Ya I am really thinking about getting one just don’t know quite yet, target has a really good sale on this watch so that is why I am think about buying this smart watch
Yeah I have heard about their pricing, such a great deal
@@landongunderson3264 So I've been dailying my Fossil since I got it on Tuesday. Battery life definitely isn't as good as my Samsung, and the UI isn't as intuitive. Definitely has a learning curve to it. That said, although physically larger it feels of higher quality and more robust IMO. I think at 100, if you don't have another smart watch or are looking to get into one, I doubt you can do much better without buying used.
Just bought one for my bf for our 2yr anniversary. Thanks for this video. Ill post a follow up comment once he finished setting it up n test it for a few days
Well...?
I bought one... Let me just save you all money and tell you to invest your hard-earned money elsewhere.
@@slxmpschema umm why tho?
@@slxmpschema Yeah why man! Plz spill the beans.. I’m looking to buy this watch
What WearOS version?
Will there be a security update for the fossil q explorist gen 4 for 2021?
Missed the premiere by a few mins.
Just started watching the video as writing this.
Excited to hear what you think as this is the smartwatch I have.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@JDubb I did!
Do you know if apple pay works on the watch even if its paired to an Iphone?
I don't believe so. It's tied to Google services
@@JDubb is it gonna last all day if I just respond to messages ?
How has the watch been all this time, would you recommend it for me.
Still using it, still love it
What new things does the Fossil 5 have that this does not?
Does this have Google assistant? Or is that only gen 5?
Can u tell major difference between Gen 4 and gen5
Is gen 4 is buying worth over gen 5 in 2020
Honestly I haven't tried the Gen 5 so it would be hard to say. Google announced an update coming to Wear OS that should greatly improve performance so that might be the game changer
@@JDubb can u tell something with comparison with fossil sports
@@rohandesale5744 i have the 4 and 5. The 5 has a very loud speaker and u can make calls on the watch. Gen 4 doesn't have a speaker so u can only text
Fossil smartwatch or Honor Magic watch 2? I mean choosing over specs, software and hardware
Ooh thats a tough one, I think the Honor Magic Watch 2 is a more updated (software and hardware) device so I would choose that over the two IMO: amzn.to/34SHmBE
@@JDubb Thanks a lot man! I was stuck between these two watches. Both have pros and cons though. Like fossil watch comes including more features like gmaps, play store, calling someone over watch and also the animation is quite smooth but the only con is its battery life over here the honor Watch has a good battery life but lacks on such features. What would you say about the battery of Fossil? How many hours does it runs (average).
Yes, your biggest challenge with the Fossil watch will be the battery life. Plan to charge it every night BUT when it comes to apps, you will have to choose what you need more, longer battery life or higher functionality. That is an answer that is unique to everyone
Somehow I doubt that a bad smart watch decision could be nightmare.
It was terrible
Got mines on sale for $99 on the Fossil website
Great price!
Hey! Can the Hyundai Bluelink app installed in this watch?
Just searched for it in the store on my watch and didn't see it
@@JDubb oh, thanks for the reply, below is the link for the app, can you please check again
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hyundai.india.bluelink.prd
@@piyushnikhar yes can install
@@preethamchelimela9161 Thanks Buddy
Does it support gallery..can i store photos in it?
Not that I have seen no
Is it worth buying at this time of the year?
I think its a great device overall, just depends on your budget and if you want to buy it lol
Available for about $100 in India
Is it worth it?
The price is in the lower side it's about 110$. My question is about the processor and battery life. Is it worth for that money?
On another note you're doing a great job and have subscribed the channel.
You also came here after the Flipkart offer listing??😂
Hey thanks! I would say it is still worth it for the price
It's great watch for people who like jewelry, and don't mind needing to recharge it every time you look at it.
Does it work with wireless chargers? Qi charging?
No you use their proprietary charger
Is this thing water proof?
Yep!
Can I connect my smartwatch and my wireless earbuds at the same time
Yep! 😁
Wait really how?
how to fitness tracking and steps?? How accurate are they?
Side by side with a dedicated fitness band it's been fantastic. I've not noticed and discrepancy and it tracks directly to Google Fitness or other apps which is awesome
Kalyan I buy this watch and have problems with counting steps. I was wearing a Fitbit smart watch and this one on the same hand and the difference was double. The battery life is terrible. I will not recommend this watch to anyone who want a smart watch.
@@JDubb I have bought the FOSSIL EXPLORER FTW4012 I find it as my first Smart Watch just as you describe, although the battery life is a worry & the step tracking I have tested against my Samsung S10 step tracking & found it to be 200- 300 steps out. Otherwise for a budget price I find it to be a great watch.👍
Does it support image or screenshot like gallery
I am the only one whose music and video controls not working on watch, it doesn't show me at all. Somebody help🙏
That's strange I use this daily and can control the music. What music app are you using?
@@JDubb Spotify.
My brother owns the same watch and he gets to control music as well as TH-cam too.
Don't know what happened wrong just bought yesterday 😓
@@praveenkumarugiri5858 I would do a full reset and make sure you update the device firmware
@@JDubb Will do that and update here, thanks mate👍
@@JDubb Thanks,it worked now everything seems fine👍
How quick is the touch response?
Honestly its been pretty good for me all along
@@JDubb can it send and receive calls?
@@relaxingsoundsofnature3390 it can do both but can’t actually talk on it.
Is it good for just replying to messages I don't want it for anything else
Yeah I replied to messages all day. If you don't use much more than that you should do great battery wise.
@@JDubb i can't seem to be able to open my text messages on my watch for some reason. It shows them but i click on it and nothing opens
@@fierceeagle2003 that's odd. Do you use the standard text messaging app?
@@JDubb yes i do. I physically get the text message on my watch notification but when I go to click on it nothing happens it doesn't launch the actual text it just shows me that I have a text message and then I have to open it on my phone which is really weird
Can u differ between fossil gen 4 and gen 5
Do you recommend this watch or Huawei gt2e
I think functionality wise they are very similar, I prefer the look of the Fossil myself
@@JDubb would this watch work just for notifications and calls ?
No battery life?
can we use custom photo as wallpaper of the watch??
Hmmmm I will have to try that, not sure
Do you need to buy a new battery when it runs out? And is there is a charger included or u need to buy one? And how mamy years is it expected to last?
Charger included, not sure how many years it is supposed to last but a few I am sure
Can i pickup calls?
Can you upgrade watch faces?
Yeah there are a bunch to choose from
@Flip Flop press and hold on the main screen and it will allow you to select then or find more
Can you use facer on this watch? It's a app you can download from android wear.
Does this watch have AMOLED Display?
Ye
Ticwatch c2 or this
I'd say they are VERY similar. I think the processor in the C2 is probably better.
@@JDubb and the battery life is better of the c2 but the fossil has the scroll wheel and the c2 doesn't have that. It's gonna be a hard choice for me
I have theFossiL Sport
How do you like it?
@@JDubb I like it a lot but it has a major battery problem
at fossil right now these watches are $79 just bought 2
Such a good deal!
Me too lol
@@JDubb I just got one for £50 from currys in the UK! Love it, only had it since yesterday but it's great
Can i see pictures on that?
You can
Hai.. I recently bought the fossil gen 4 , and when I try to add my card on it but it is not showing any kind of option of adding and I search for google pay on play store and google pay is not available on it .does any one know why is it not available..?
please help me..
How is Fossil Sport 43mm how it compared to this Gen Explorist 4 HR
Haven't tried it yet unfortunately
Can we buy it now
Link's in the description
Can you text on this watch?
Yes you can
Grate video
Thanks!!
Can u give me this fossil gen 4 hr watch sir. It's my dream watch, but can't afford it.
Unfortunately not
Bruh what is this unrespectful question
@@JDubb i would get angry if someone asked me this just because im a youtuber
Can you send texts from it?
Yes
Can u do the lg xpression plus 2
I bought one... Let me just save you all money and tell you to invest your hard-earned money elsewhere. The battery life is horrible. When you turn the watch on, it's super buggy for a bit.
can it connect with iphone?
Yep! 😀
JDubb thanks
battery sucks.. cant last me a full day..
Can we swap straps like Gen 5??
Do all features work when paired to a samsung phone?
Yes I use it with a Samsung Galaxy