Thank you for the detail review of the Gen 6 Fossil! I was looking for this and you did a very awesome video. Clear and organized when breaking down what you are trying to get across of the watch review.
Do you know how to disable System auto-updates? My watch has been auto-updated from Wear OS 2.27 to 2.3. I disconnected Bluetooth & wifi after that. If it gets updated, then I will lose Google Assistant feature, Torch will become weak, & other minor issues will occur.
Hi Naveen...does fossil gen 6 have connectivity issues with a phone via wear os app??? Have seen some reviews regarding the connectivity in Play Store...
I have faced zero connectivity issues after a week. First few days had issues with watch only connecting to wifi and not Bluetooth. Just reseted and no issues since resetting
I have the Gen 5 Carlyle and felt it was the closest to the perfect SmartWatch I had ever had (and I’ve owned a bunch!). Fossil is fantastic in that they dont leave any important features out (looking at you TicWatch Pro with your stubborn resistance to adding a rotating crown!). However the 2 things that needed improving were the small screen/big bezel and battery life which would barely get me thru a workday much less a full actual day & evening (and if I have to turn off all the smart features to make the battery last then theres not much point to having a smartwatch!). I dont know how the battery life will last me with Gen 6’s 4100, but disappointed they are using the same tiny screen with huge bezel! If the bezel was at least a touch bezel that would be fine, but its just dead area that does nothing but detract from the otherwise nice design. The watch design needs changed if they insist on the tiny screen to disguise the small screen, or even better just use a bigger/edge to edge screen. Its the main interface you interact with and always look at, and is not something to skimp on. I dont mean to sound totally negative, I love Fossil and the criticism is to improve. I commend Fossil for everything else they include and please don’t start leaving out other features; keep all as is but improve the screen and battery life and it will be perfect! But for this generation I am beyond happy with my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Will be excited to see what Fossil does for Gen 7 - the good thing with competition between companies is that the consumer wins by having options that are getting better with every generation!
Totally agree with Battery.. point But thabks to customization options where I can disable allways on display Tilt to wake Ok google etc To last it atleast a for full day with sleep tracking
Between the 2 watches, I like the Samsung GW4 for the longer battery life … however, I really like the design of the Fossil watches. This is a HUGE give in take for me. It does remind me of the Samsung Z Flip 3 and a regular Samsung phone. The battery life is horrible and the camera as well on the Samsung Z Flip 3. I still like it and This Fossil Gen 6 reminds me of it. Terrible battery but love the fashion sense and would carry around a charger to charge the watch. (Just like the Samsung Z Flip 3!)
You can use any 5 volts charger. 2 ampere and above current delivery capacity is also good for utilising full fast charging Dont use cheap chargers.buy once that are above 500rupees
I would suggest this one : Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 Compatible Charger Original Mobile Charger www.amazon.in/dp/B07DVJQ8Q7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_TWX9DHEZ4K9SR63DAHKC
Hi Naveen, When you asked “ what is the weather in Trivandrum” it should speak out right. Why is it not speaking out? I also see there is an option of speech output enable and disable option in settings Do you think it is an issue from fossil?
As of now wear os 2 doesn't support speak back feature. There is no issue with Fossil. Infact to overcome this issue fossil is currently working with amazon to bring Alexa to fossil watch. Expect many features to come with wear os 3 update and also fossil updates.
Neeven, need help ☺️. The watch does the outgoing and incoming calls and I can hear the other person's call but my voice is not heard clearly, tells not able to hear properly, low voice . So help I need is , is it the device issue or its common for everyone 🤔???
I don't have such issues. The other person told it's clearly heard. You have to keep you arm near your mouth. But if it's still having the issue it may be due to your bluetooth connection of your smartphone. May I know which smartphone you have. The watch supports both version 5 and version 4 of bluetooth. Version 5 allows higher quality audio transmission but smartphone should also support version 5.
@@techindetail thanks for reply. Mine is might be 2 3 yrs old oppo model, need to check the bluetooth version. Will check with another handset , iphone 7. If it works properly then oppo handset bluetooth version issue. Also I hope without issues iphone works with wear OS and I can also connect watch with both handsets.
Please tell me how to enable to send msgs from the watch i can’t find that in my watch i only get notifications but unable to reply it from watch plz help. I’m using this watch from Iphone connectivity.
Hi in the notification it's below there will be an option to reply. Then you can reply with any of 3 options. This is how it works in Android not sure about iphone
Can u pls share details of actual storage available. In specifications it's 8 GB whereas in wearos app it's showing 4.64 available. Nearly half of the storage is used as internal os something.
Not all of the apps will work with the iPhone since Apple has the hardware on lock down. You might find it better luck with a android phone. Just helping out… It does work with a iPhone but in a very limited way.
Thank you for such a detailed review. I am planning to buy one. Request you to please let me know if it counts steps while you are asleep & while you are driving (specially car) ??? As my current amazfit watch does. Also, what is the exact version of wear os it has after software update. Awaiting for your reply. Thank you in advance.
bro for me when i use google assistant to call someone it is not working.. what do i do? one more thing, im not able to download gpay also... please help bro...
Hi Shreyas, I will definitely put a video in this in 2 days. I will inform you. Meanwhile subscribe to get notification. I also will do a video on fitness features.
@@Swargadeo super do take care till you get screen guard. Because it's not as strong as smartphone glass as well as it is on hand there is higher chance of hitting on wall while walking or scratching on handle etc
Excellent. Thanks for the detailed review Naveen. It was very informative. I felt looks and premiumness wise this is better than Galaxy watch 4 but the UI looked better to me in Galaxy watch 4. Going to order this today.
Great review.... So for an average user, battery charge will get around 24 hours, right? What about google maps? Please give a reply... While riding scooter, is it possible to see navigation easily?
Hi Deepak. I have made a special review talking about the battery and the map navigation just for you now. Here: th-cam.com/video/mHHECjnE7eE/w-d-xo.html I hope you like it and subscribe would be appreciated if you want more information about the watch.
@@techindetail y you choosed Fossil gen 6 compared to samsung can you list out the bullet points what made you to go with fossil? Some says samsung gives good battery life than fossil
@@hajaaa100 yes samsung has better battery life. But to be frank I am fine with 24 battery life of fossil. What I dislike about galaxy watch is it's long charging time. I can easily get 10 hour battery life on fossil by charging for 15min while I am eating lunch at office or what not. Also samsung might limit features of wear os 3 as they are combining tizen and wear os3. Please do subscribe I will release a comparison and what to buy video in 3 days.
I would buy it now and use it while waiting for the Google Wear OS 3 to come out. This will help you get used to the watch and how you are going to be using it in your daily life. However, if you do wait… it might be discounted later. I think it is worth the purchase as of right now. (Beware, battery life is bad as of right now. I carry around a extra watch charger. Just saying!)
@@techindetail Hi After seeing your video I plan to go with gen 6 and today I got the Gen 6 watch delivered. What all the things i need to check/test to ensure the watch is defect free. How many hours it usually takes for full charge.
@@hajaaa100 first is battery check. Just drain your battery by enabling all your options. Second make sure you stick a gen 5 screen guard as glass can get scratches. Then please time the charge time. It should be under 1hour for full charge. After that check heart rate, spo2, notification reply using both keyboard, voice. This will take care of mic. Then test loudspeaker during notification after enabling sounds. Now use a colorful non black watch face to check display. Wether some pixels are dead or not. Then try taking call and making calls and answering on watch itself. I have videos for all these in my channel. Then check map working to test accuracy of location. Then install compass app from playstore and test that. Finally if you have bluetooth earphones try to connect it to your fossil watch.
@@techindetail I have enabled everything . Even I when place the watch in self and left it idle.I see without using the watch itself is draining some battery .Is it a normal behaviour of it.
I don't know Hindi. Hindi is not the the national language as of now. English will reach more people. Can you specify what you didn't like about the review so that I can maybe improve If you have actual valid points?
@@techindetail Being an Indian u dnt knw Hindi.. utter shameful... Secondly, there is no national language dude...but atleast u should know that as on article 343 section 1.. Hindi is the official language... Try learn Hindi first... and yah, many flaws were there... M using Galaxy 4 & havng gen 6 too.... Dnt make such biased videos... frst try use galaxy 4 once.
@@4kdroneshotsmodifiers it's sad that you think for being an Indian you need to know Hindi. It shows your lack of tolerance and your culture. India is a very diverse society and that it's importance. By the way I know 6 languages in total. Now regarding the review I wholeheartedly accept your criticism. Me being a very small youtuber doesn't have the funding to buy all watches to compare. I guess at that time my only exposure is to this smartwatch thus ofcourse it's biased. I now have gifted a old galaxy watch 3 to my wife and it's way better than fossil watch.
@@4kdroneshotsmodifiers By the way I checked out your TH-cam channel. I can see you have posted some TH-cam videos without your voice. I challenge you to post a good review about a useful product related to your interest in English. I will definitely watch and critique then. It is very easy to criticise . It's very hard to create something even if it's not perfect. Have a nice day and I hope you will be more tolerant in the future
One of the most in-depth reviews I have seen on this watch. Well done, thanks!
Thank you for the detail review of the Gen 6 Fossil! I was looking for this and you did a very awesome video. Clear and organized when breaking down what you are trying to get across of the watch review.
Thanks
Do you know how to disable System auto-updates? My watch has been auto-updated from Wear OS 2.27 to 2.3. I disconnected Bluetooth & wifi after that. If it gets updated, then I will lose Google Assistant feature, Torch will become weak, & other minor issues will occur.
Hi Naveen...does fossil gen 6 have connectivity issues with a phone via wear os app???
Have seen some reviews regarding the connectivity in Play Store...
I have faced zero connectivity issues after a week. First few days had issues with watch only connecting to wifi and not Bluetooth. Just reseted and no issues since resetting
How’s it compatibility with iPhone….does google assistant and other features works well??
Yes it is. th-cam.com/video/9YF24p-7HFk/w-d-xo.html
I can't confirm regarding the features on iphone though
I have the Gen 5 Carlyle and felt it was the closest to the perfect SmartWatch I had ever had (and I’ve owned a bunch!). Fossil is fantastic in that they dont leave any important features out (looking at you TicWatch Pro with your stubborn resistance to adding a rotating crown!). However the 2 things that needed improving were the small screen/big bezel and battery life which would barely get me thru a workday much less a full actual day & evening (and if I have to turn off all the smart features to make the battery last then theres not much point to having a smartwatch!). I dont know how the battery life will last me with Gen 6’s 4100, but disappointed they are using the same tiny screen with huge bezel! If the bezel was at least a touch bezel that would be fine, but its just dead area that does nothing but detract from the otherwise nice design. The watch design needs changed if they insist on the tiny screen to disguise the small screen, or even better just use a bigger/edge to edge screen. Its the main interface you interact with and always look at, and is not something to skimp on. I dont mean to sound totally negative, I love Fossil and the criticism is to improve. I commend Fossil for everything else they include and please don’t start leaving out other features; keep all as is but improve the screen and battery life and it will be perfect! But for this generation I am beyond happy with my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Will be excited to see what Fossil does for Gen 7 - the good thing with competition between companies is that the consumer wins by having options that are getting better with every generation!
I agree totally on the bezel and battery aspect.
Totally agree with Battery.. point
But thabks to customization options where I can disable allways on display
Tilt to wake
Ok google etc
To last it atleast a for full day with sleep tracking
@@Palashvadnere right!
Agree on the battery, but with some tinkering, you can get 2 day backup for light use, or 1.5 days with always on monitoring
Can u compare Samsung galaxy watch 4 classic with this?
Which one u prefer?
Yes
Between the 2 watches, I like the Samsung GW4 for the longer battery life … however, I really like the design of the Fossil watches. This is a HUGE give in take for me. It does remind me of the Samsung Z Flip 3 and a regular Samsung phone. The battery life is horrible and the camera as well on the Samsung Z Flip 3. I still like it and This Fossil Gen 6 reminds me of it. Terrible battery but love the fashion sense and would carry around a charger to charge the watch. (Just like the Samsung Z Flip 3!)
@@ashleyvo4929 I agree fully
Is there any particular specification (volts and wattage) for the charging puck? Do we need to buy it separately?
You can use any 5 volts charger.
2 ampere and above current delivery capacity is also good for utilising full fast charging
Dont use cheap chargers.buy once that are above 500rupees
I would suggest this one : Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 Compatible Charger Original Mobile Charger www.amazon.in/dp/B07DVJQ8Q7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_TWX9DHEZ4K9SR63DAHKC
@@techindetail Thank you for the reply.
Hi Naveen,
When you asked “ what is the weather in Trivandrum” it should speak out right.
Why is it not speaking out?
I also see there is an option of speech output enable and disable option in settings
Do you think it is an issue from fossil?
As of now wear os 2 doesn't support speak back feature. There is no issue with Fossil. Infact to overcome this issue fossil is currently working with amazon to bring Alexa to fossil watch. Expect many features to come with wear os 3 update and also fossil updates.
It's the problem with Google not taking care of wear os 2. Expect wear os 3 update to fix this
@@techindetail Yes, Naveen. I just checked my wear OS version, it is 2.27
But fossil assured wearOS 4 upgrade in their marketing.
@@DurgaPrashanthG Hi I am not aware of wear os 4. But for sure wear os 3 is coming starting of next year.
Neeven, need help ☺️. The watch does the outgoing and incoming calls and I can hear the other person's call but my voice is not heard clearly, tells not able to hear properly, low voice . So help I need is , is it the device issue or its common for everyone 🤔???
I don't have such issues. The other person told it's clearly heard. You have to keep you arm near your mouth. But if it's still having the issue it may be due to your bluetooth connection of your smartphone. May I know which smartphone you have. The watch supports both version 5 and version 4 of bluetooth. Version 5 allows higher quality audio transmission but smartphone should also support version 5.
@@techindetail thanks for reply. Mine is might be 2 3 yrs old oppo model, need to check the bluetooth version. Will check with another handset , iphone 7. If it works properly then oppo handset bluetooth version issue. Also I hope without issues iphone works with wear OS and I can also connect watch with both handsets.
@@Swargadeo it should work. But mostly these might be software issues
I have gen 6. Its show's weather in fearenite instead of celcius how do I change this
You need to change in wear os app on phone
Please tell me how to enable to send msgs from the watch i can’t find that in my watch i only get notifications but unable to reply it from watch plz help. I’m using this watch from Iphone connectivity.
Hi in the notification it's below there will be an option to reply. Then you can reply with any of 3 options. This is how it works in Android not sure about iphone
@@techindetail there is no option comes in my watch to reply whenever i tap on the notification it shows block notification plz help
i am confused which one to buy leather one,silicon strap,or that metallic one, please help, please reply
also please make a detailed video when the wear os comes
Great job, keep it up !
I wanted to know that between Fossil Gen 5 and Gen 6 which one has smaller bezel?
Same bezel. same display size. But some versions of gen5 appear to have small bezel because of the illusion caused by the border ring
Which screen guard did you buy. I just bought the watch and I'm confused... Can you tell me the screen guard you bought and if possible the link
Please buy any fossil gen 5 screen guard
Can we access the gallery ? From watch
Ni
Do gen 6 have automatic activity tracking as galaxy watch 4.
It doesn't auto detect this as of now.
I bought this watch in R-city mall in dicounted price. It's awsm watch
Nice.. by the way please check whether the offline seller is a fossil Authorized one or warranty issues will be ther
what price?
Finally this is what I was searching in whole of TH-cam...Thanks alot!!! What are extra features u liked in Gen 6 than GW4 if you could eloberate.
Hi. Will definitely create a comparison video in a week
Hi it was really helpful..thank you for taking so much of efforts.
What is the cost of this strap because i am thinking to buy silicon strap one
Can u pls share details of actual storage available. In specifications it's 8 GB whereas in wearos app it's showing 4.64 available. Nearly half of the storage is used as internal os something.
You are correct. It is same for me. It's just like any smartphone. Some space will be reserved for OS and system app along with recovery software.
waiting for Wear OS 3 and Gpay to work atleast as it already have lesser features which could be used everyday for 24k
That would be the best way. Also by that time the price of this watch will also decrease
Thank you for the very helpful and thorough tutorial. Exactly what I was looking for.
My thing is like your wear os doesn't support this.. 😢. The higher Google assistant
Can we use this for iPhone ?
Yes
Not all of the apps will work with the iPhone since Apple has the hardware on lock down. You might find it better luck with a android phone. Just helping out… It does work with a iPhone but in a very limited way.
Thank you for such a detailed review. I am planning to buy one. Request you to please let me know if it counts steps while you are asleep & while you are driving (specially car) ??? As my current amazfit watch does. Also, what is the exact version of wear os it has after software update. Awaiting for your reply. Thank you in advance.
It is very accurate with steps. Doesn't count steps in sleep. Car it does, but very few. WearOS 2.32
@@techindetail thank you so much for your quick reply. Amazfit does count many incorrect steps.
@@techindetail one more thing to ask, as the weight is 144gms, does it feel heavy on wrist ? Especially while sleeping, is it comfortable to wear?
@@HarshalHirve555 it's not 144. It's 66 or something. The full box is 144
@@HarshalHirve555 it's super light comparable to galaxy watch 4
bro for me when i use google assistant to call someone it is not working.. what do i do? one more thing, im not able to download gpay also... please help bro...
Hi Shreyas,
I will definitely put a video in this in 2 days. I will inform you. Meanwhile subscribe to get notification. I also will do a video on fitness features.
Shreyas, I have created a video specifically for you regarding all your doubts. Please check it th-cam.com/video/p_bFsXBktCo/w-d-xo.html
Hey Naveen, I got it today and exploring it ☺️.
Nice. If you have any doubt please do ask.
@@techindetail yes Naveen, seeing your video and exploring ☺️. Just ordered screen gaurd from the link you gave. Will deliver on Friday by Amazon.
@@Swargadeo super do take care till you get screen guard. Because it's not as strong as smartphone glass as well as it is on hand there is higher chance of hitting on wall while walking or scratching on handle etc
Excellent. Thanks for the detailed review Naveen. It was very informative. I felt looks and premiumness wise this is better than Galaxy watch 4 but the UI looked better to me in Galaxy watch 4. Going to order this today.
I was glad this was useful
Regarding the UI you are right. This is because samsung has combined tizen one ui on top of wear os 3.
You'll get better ui in gen 6 once the wear os gets updated in 2022
Great review.... So for an average user, battery charge will get around 24 hours, right? What about google maps? Please give a reply... While riding scooter, is it possible to see navigation easily?
Hi Deepak.
I have made a special review talking about the battery and the map navigation just for you now.
Here: th-cam.com/video/mHHECjnE7eE/w-d-xo.html
I hope you like it and subscribe would be appreciated if you want more information about the watch.
no fitness part in this smartwatch ?
There is
Can we connect?
How to turn off continuous heart rate monitoring?
Can u give ur comments when we compare gen 6 with honor magic watch 2
Don't buy honor watch 2. It doesn't have wear os.
Either go with fossil gen6, galaxy watch 4 or wait for ticwatch new watch
@@techindetail y you choosed Fossil gen 6 compared to samsung can you list out the bullet points what made you to go with fossil? Some says samsung gives good battery life than fossil
@@techindetail thanks for ur suggestion
@@hajaaa100 yes samsung has better battery life. But to be frank I am fine with 24 battery life of fossil. What I dislike about galaxy watch is it's long charging time. I can easily get 10 hour battery life on fossil by charging for 15min while I am eating lunch at office or what not. Also samsung might limit features of wear os 3 as they are combining tizen and wear os3. Please do subscribe I will release a comparison and what to buy video in 3 days.
Which is better gen 6 or galaxy watch 4
Is it worth buying? please suggest me
Please wait till wear os 3 for Fossi gen 6 comes out
@@techindetail thank you so much
I would buy it now and use it while waiting for the Google Wear OS 3 to come out. This will help you get used to the watch and how you are going to be using it in your daily life. However, if you do wait… it might be discounted later. I think it is worth the purchase as of right now. (Beware, battery life is bad as of right now. I carry around a extra watch charger. Just saying!)
Nice video... But LTE should be there and the screen size should be 46mm..
Battery life??
18 hours with everything turned on.
Disabling WiFi, Loudspeaker, Always on Display and Vibrations yield you 24 hours.
36 hours with extended mode on.
@@techindetail Hi After seeing your video I plan to go with gen 6 and today I got the Gen 6 watch delivered. What all the things i need to check/test to ensure the watch is defect free.
How many hours it usually takes for full charge.
@@hajaaa100 first is battery check. Just drain your battery by enabling all your options. Second make sure you stick a gen 5 screen guard as glass can get scratches. Then please time the charge time. It should be under 1hour for full charge. After that check heart rate, spo2, notification reply using both keyboard, voice. This will take care of mic. Then test loudspeaker during notification after enabling sounds. Now use a colorful non black watch face to check display. Wether some pixels are dead or not. Then try taking call and making calls and answering on watch itself. I have videos for all these in my channel. Then check map working to test accuracy of location. Then install compass app from playstore and test that. Finally if you have bluetooth earphones try to connect it to your fossil watch.
@@techindetail I have enabled everything . Even I when place the watch in self and left it idle.I see without using the watch itself is draining some battery .Is it a normal behaviour of it.
@@hajaaa100 yes it is. Screen off doesn't mean the processor and sensor are off too.
Just short of 2 days battery life and LTE of this great model .
there's no custom battery mode anymore
Yes But instead there is a customize sub option inside the daily mode to control each aspect
Bro battery is very bad 😢
It is not having glass protection
Hi it has screen protection glass like smartphone but not as durable. Please stick a gen 5 screen guard.
Is this watch made by FOSSIL or its 3rd party company?
Can you please make a detailed video of creating watch faces using Facer ??
Un consejo muy sabio. No les recomiendo esta compra. Os arrepentiréis. Un saludo
Battery is not at all good in this watch.. Its not even running for one full day whether its connected to internet or not..
Im getting 20-26 hours
@@techindetail How??
its just two days passed and still battery not lasting even for 3 to 4 hour
@@ravindrarawat829 try resetting. If still issue your watch has some issue.
@@techindetail yes i tried it thrice but not working at all.. Issue same
@@ravindrarawat829 please replace as soon as possible.. for me in some cases like if I don't use AOD. Battery life even goes above 30 hours
My biggest disappointment is the lack of battery life.
If you get a dollar to say what not, you'd be a millionaire !
Thanks for counting. I appreciate your mathematic skill.
മലയാളി ആണോ 😄
Yep
Worst review ever seen.... Hindi hi bol le bhaai.... zabatdasti kyu english?
I don't know Hindi. Hindi is not the the national language as of now. English will reach more people. Can you specify what you didn't like about the review so that I can maybe improve If you have actual valid points?
@@techindetail Being an Indian u dnt knw Hindi.. utter shameful...
Secondly, there is no national language dude...but atleast u should know that as on article 343 section 1.. Hindi is the official language...
Try learn Hindi first... and yah, many flaws were there...
M using Galaxy 4 & havng gen 6 too....
Dnt make such biased videos... frst try use galaxy 4 once.
@@4kdroneshotsmodifiers it's sad that you think for being an Indian you need to know Hindi. It shows your lack of tolerance and your culture. India is a very diverse society and that it's importance. By the way I know 6 languages in total.
Now regarding the review I wholeheartedly accept your criticism. Me being a very small youtuber doesn't have the funding to buy all watches to compare. I guess at that time my only exposure is to this smartwatch thus ofcourse it's biased. I now have gifted a old galaxy watch 3 to my wife and it's way better than fossil watch.
@@4kdroneshotsmodifiers By the way I checked out your TH-cam channel. I can see you have posted some TH-cam videos without your voice. I challenge you to post a good review about a useful product related to your interest in English. I will definitely watch and critique then. It is very easy to criticise . It's very hard to create something even if it's not perfect. Have a nice day and I hope you will be more tolerant in the future