Hello, I’am working on a mouse trackball ergonomic prototype, and I just watch your video about ergo mouse, I’am creating a team to build a full functionnal prototype and I told me that it could interest you.
I scoffed at the idea of an Apple Watch for years. To be honest, I felt I didn't need another screen calling for my attention all the time. I decided to get the SE2 a couple months ago. Didn't realize what I was missing. The idea that it actually REDUCES screen time on other devices is 100% true. Many tasks can be accomplished without being sucked into an addictive, time wasting phone session. I also knew the health features would help me focus more on that part of my life. The tech I have mostly tells me what I need to do on a daily basis, and closing the health rings has become a passion of mine. I feel years being added to my life instead of being taken away with terrible health habits. The tip about raising to talk to Siri without pressing any buttons was one I wasn't aware of. That's awesome! Great video and thanks for the info.
@@darma8159 nice mindset, kid. SE does everything like all Apple Watches except the always on display and maybe some minor things. Why it’s lame to spend less on a device which fulfills all your needs? You will grow up and understand the value of money.
I bought a series 2 and loved it. Now I have upgraded to the Ultra and it is absolutely fantastic. Obviously there are all the Ultra benefits but the upgrades that have come over the last 5 years are fantastic as well.
This video is really helpful by showing real benefits of the watch in our daily life. So many reviewers who just neard around digging into every possibility that doesn’t make your life easier. I want real daily use tips like this video offers. I will get the watch because of the battery life, I’m no athlete although I do exercise to keep myself in okey condition. Best wishes from Finland!
I absolutely LOVE my Apple Watch Ultra!!!! I went with the Trail loop black and gray because the metal ones can scratch the edge of the watch. Unlocking my Mac and passwords are amazing. The size and ease of use is in a class of its own!! Great video!
If you hold down the “phone locator”, it will not only sound an alert on your phone, but will also make your flash on the phone blink with the alarm. You don’t have to change any settings, just hold it down instead of just clicking it!
Thanks for hitting the actual lesser known tricks instead of the same ones every other video keeps repeating. This definitely increased my interest a bit.
Thanks! There are a LOT of copycat videos in this niche. A few weeks after I made this one someone did more or less a word for word remake!
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This video further confirms it to me that I don’t need a smartwatch. I’ve tried it in the past, it was very distracting, now I’m perfectly fine with regular watches. I’m glad the tech is there and it helps others, but I don’t want another screen and another device I forget to charge.
Hi Ben! I finally switched over to have my iPhone 12 be my main driver, and that made me look at the Apple Watch Ultra to replace my Samsung Galaxy watch (which I loved with my Samsung Ultra phone). I found your video and all the tips helped me decide on switching over along with choosing the Ultra. My wife has used Apple watch for years and I knew of its benefits, but this video you made was not only informative, but provided the practical examples that helped make switching over easier! Great video, and I'm combing through your other content as a subscriber now. Keep up the good work! :)
Ben: "I don't take fitness super seriously" Also Ben: *performs two muscle-ups on gym rings* Still waiting for your full office tour one of these days!
My thought exactly! Doesn’t take fitness seriously…then proceeds to perform an athletic maneuver only .00001% of the population can accomplish. 😅 Excellent video, Ben. 👍🏼
That last sentence about the intentional use of the watch to create a lot of daily convenience and a break from the distractions on the phone is so spot on!
almost all the things that you mentioned are common for all apple watches and I use them on the SE as well. The only reason I would upgrade to the Apple watch ultra is to use it as a Dive computer!
@@BenVallack New to me too, motion detection/gesture recognition. Small cam that should be able to identify which finger is doing what. ESP32 cam module could be a start. One option - with the cam placed correctly, it should recognize movement and act as a track pad without lifting all your fingers from the home row. Like a trackball but in the air (airball?). (slider, swipe etc. many options of actions)
Great video as always!! Would be interesting to see how you set up your faces/ automating the focus modes. Would also be interested in your most useful complications/ applications on the watch
This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen on the Apple Watch Ultra. Seeing actual day to day uses, rather than just the fixation on the fitness side to it. I’ve actually just ordered mine, and I can’t wait to get into it.
I'd like to know why you put the dial on the left of the watch as you look at it. Can't imagine why you would prefer that. I'm assuming you're aware that the software lets you turn the watch 180 degrees.
I love it for the fitness stuff, it’s great to be running and see what cardio zone you are in, and measuring other health stuff. Using it to find my phone is great, it also tells me if I left something behind (like my keys with an AirTag or my iPad). I’m really happy I got it. I would recommend it to anyone who can comfortably afford it. The longer you have it the more useful it becomes as you discover it’s features and get used to using them
Thank you for this video. I have had an Apple Watch since series 2 and I learned a new thing or two from your video. I currently have an Ultra and love the larger screen. BTW, my favorite ways of using my watch are the timer, the weather, reading text messages, and finding my phone! Oh, and of course to tell time.
An underrated feature is “unlock with apple watch” if you have a Mac. If you do a lot of work where it requires you to use your laptop in a way that keeps it idle constantly, having your watch on automatically unlocks the laptop vs having to bring your finger up to touchID or type your password in every time.
Brilliant video. I am trying to go more and more without my phone but also own a Model Y. You mentioned being able to lock and unlock but do you still need your phone in order to drive the car? I don’t want to get out the keycard if I don’t have to. Thanks for any input.
I'll do a video on this in more detail but basically nope, you unlock with watch, then use remote start from the watch and off you go. It bypasses the pin too so almost less effort than with the phone!
Great video! Thank you! I would be very interested in knowing which app you are using for your Tesla? Also, it is odd to me that you have yours "turned around".....I believe Apple made the watch for the crown to face your hand and not your wrist....wondering if you find particular utility in having it the other way?
All of these are intuitively obvious to the average watch-user and can be done on most smartwatches (so do not require having the Ultra). I recommend that you spend more time with Shortcuts and the many third party apps which truly make this the greatest watch of all time.
Don't switch and be stuck in Apples expensive walled garden. Instead pick and choose the best products from different companies. For a smartwatch, get the Garmin Epix Pro with 2 weeks of battery life and all you need in a smart watch as well as far superior training functionality.
I just ordered my first Apple watch, wish you were my neighbor. And as a Tesla owner myself, I hope tesla develops a real watch app. Great tutorials and useful content.
Been waiting for the ultra since Apple Watch series one, it’s tough, waterproof and has great battery life you don’t notice the size if you have used other smart watches . The ultra has replaced my suunto 9 baro and I haven’t missed it
This exactly. That's why you should get a Garmin watch instead. The Garmin Epix Pro smartwatch lasts 2 weeks with AMOLED screen, touch and far superior sleep tracking and training functionality for example.
@@BenVallack If it fits in the video, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the ergonomics of the trackpad as well! Also, I'm wondering if such a large monitor was chosen due to the presence of the treadmill, or if you just find that a large and far away monitor reduces eye-strain in general.
It was getting set off when I do things like press ups - but it actually still sets the torch off this way around as well. I think it needs a quick button and screen lock toggle somehow really.
Hi Ben Had my Ultra for about a month now. Only just found out, if you are using the torch you can turn it off, by briefly covering the screen with your hand.
Do most folks wear the watch the way you do - i.e., with the crown on the left side of the watch? I instinctively put mine the other way since I've always worn watches that way... pros.cons?
I have a version 4 Apple Watch, upgraded the software to the latest and to my surprise can do 99% if not all of What You Have mentioned. BUT, I do not have the larger screen,
Absolutely - the value proposition with most Apple Watches is fairly similar. Battery life and toughness are really the only justifications for the Ultra. Which is not insignificant of course.
I’ve always wanted to try the Apple Watch. I do feel it would be so useful but I almost have to put on my reader glasses just to use my 14 pro max and I have big fingers. Lol. Old age sucks
There are quite a few faces that use the health rings as the basis - I then just added a few complications to make it a face that I use in that focus state.
It’s the ‘Actions’ app, part of Moleskine Studio (Flow, Actions, Timepage) - absolutely lovely apps. Funnily enough I didn’t really get the difference between ‘events’ and ‘reminders’ until I used their implementation!
That stabilisation was all in-body from the Fuji. It does struggle in the corners with this wide lens. Basically I still need to hold the camera pretty steady so it doesn’t have to work too hard.
Ive never seen anyone who was such a slave to technology. You would think watching this video you can’t live without it. How did humanity ever make it this far without an Apple Watch? 😂
@@BenVallack I wanted to use it for scuba since a good watch either way costs around 500-1000 euros, but you got to pay 70 bucks a year for scuba app. on top 1000 euros for the watch, doesn't sound appealing
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Hello,
I’am working on a mouse trackball ergonomic prototype, and I just watch your video about ergo mouse, I’am creating a team to build a full functionnal prototype and I told me that it could interest you.
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dont fell like it
“I do some training” proceeds to do ring muscle ups 😂
came here to say this
2:00 - "You know... I don't take fitness super seriously..."
Proceeds to do perfect-form muscle-ups on parallel olympic rings 😲
came here to say this
I scoffed at the idea of an Apple Watch for years. To be honest, I felt I didn't need another screen calling for my attention all the time. I decided to get the SE2 a couple months ago. Didn't realize what I was missing. The idea that it actually REDUCES screen time on other devices is 100% true. Many tasks can be accomplished without being sucked into an addictive, time wasting phone session. I also knew the health features would help me focus more on that part of my life. The tech I have mostly tells me what I need to do on a daily basis, and closing the health rings has become a passion of mine. I feel years being added to my life instead of being taken away with terrible health habits. The tip about raising to talk to Siri without pressing any buttons was one I wasn't aware of. That's awesome! Great video and thanks for the info.
Yeah 100% - I do think they are taking technology in the right direction here.
Absolutely agree.
Amen! I was the same. Just watched this video, gonnna go buy one tmrw lol!
You got the cheap one. Lame.
@@darma8159 nice mindset, kid. SE does everything like all Apple Watches except the always on display and maybe some minor things. Why it’s lame to spend less on a device which fulfills all your needs? You will grow up and understand the value of money.
Respect to any guy that says he doesn’t train much, but absolutely kills those muscle ups! Great video!
I bought a series 2 and loved it. Now I have upgraded to the Ultra and it is absolutely fantastic. Obviously there are all the Ultra benefits but the upgrades that have come over the last 5 years are fantastic as well.
This video is really helpful by showing real benefits of the watch in our daily life. So many reviewers who just neard around digging into every possibility that doesn’t make your life easier. I want real daily use tips like this video offers. I will get the watch because of the battery life, I’m no athlete although I do exercise to keep myself in okey condition. Best wishes from Finland!
I absolutely LOVE my Apple Watch Ultra!!!! I went with the Trail loop black and gray because the metal ones can scratch the edge of the watch. Unlocking my Mac and passwords are amazing. The size and ease of use is in a class of its own!! Great video!
If you hold down the “phone locator”, it will not only sound an alert on your phone, but will also make your flash on the phone blink with the alarm. You don’t have to change any settings, just hold it down instead of just clicking it!
Brilliant
Thanks for hitting the actual lesser known tricks instead of the same ones every other video keeps repeating. This definitely increased my interest a bit.
Thanks! There are a LOT of copycat videos in this niche. A few weeks after I made this one someone did more or less a word for word remake!
This video further confirms it to me that I don’t need a smartwatch. I’ve tried it in the past, it was very distracting, now I’m perfectly fine with regular watches. I’m glad the tech is there and it helps others, but I don’t want another screen and another device I forget to charge.
Hi Ben! I finally switched over to have my iPhone 12 be my main driver, and that made me look at the Apple Watch Ultra to replace my Samsung Galaxy watch (which I loved with my Samsung Ultra phone). I found your video and all the tips helped me decide on switching over along with choosing the Ultra. My wife has used Apple watch for years and I knew of its benefits, but this video you made was not only informative, but provided the practical examples that helped make switching over easier! Great video, and I'm combing through your other content as a subscriber now. Keep up the good work! :)
Welcome!
Ben: "I don't take fitness super seriously"
Also Ben: *performs two muscle-ups on gym rings*
Still waiting for your full office tour one of these days!
haha - I had to cut the other 4 reps due to time! Yep will sort that one soon!
My thought exactly! Doesn’t take fitness seriously…then proceeds to perform an athletic maneuver only .00001% of the population can accomplish. 😅 Excellent video, Ben. 👍🏼
Came here to make this exact comment
I tried it on in the Apple Store because I wanted to see how big it is. I really liked it! Getting one next year.
That last sentence about the intentional use of the watch to create a lot of daily convenience and a break from the distractions on the phone is so spot on!
almost all the things that you mentioned are common for all apple watches and I use them on the SE as well. The only reason I would upgrade to the Apple watch ultra is to use it as a Dive computer!
great video! such good production quality. Apple Watch is a powerhouse
Thanks for watching!
Impressive ring muscle up Ben. Have you considered to add OpenCV to keyboards?
Thanks! OpenCV is new to me - how would it work in a keyboard?
@@BenVallack New to me too, motion detection/gesture recognition. Small cam that should be able to identify which finger is doing what. ESP32 cam module could be a start. One option - with the cam placed correctly, it should recognize movement and act as a track pad without lifting all your fingers from the home row. Like a trackball but in the air (airball?). (slider, swipe etc. many options of actions)
Great video as always!! Would be interesting to see how you set up your faces/ automating the focus modes. Would also be interested in your most useful complications/ applications on the watch
Yeah was thinking about doing a video on the scenes and faces. Cheers
This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen on the Apple Watch Ultra. Seeing actual day to day uses, rather than just the fixation on the fitness side to it. I’ve actually just ordered mine, and I can’t wait to get into it.
I'd like to know why you put the dial on the left of the watch as you look at it. Can't imagine why you would prefer that. I'm assuming you're aware that the software lets you turn the watch 180 degrees.
Great video. Why your wearing your watch that way round?
Those muscle ups are worth a mention too
Great job on the video. I have to say this is the most useful real life use case of apple watch i've watched on TH-cam
I love it for the fitness stuff, it’s great to be running and see what cardio zone you are in, and measuring other health stuff. Using it to find my phone is great, it also tells me if I left something behind (like my keys with an AirTag or my iPad). I’m really happy I got it.
I would recommend it to anyone who can comfortably afford it. The longer you have it the more useful it becomes as you discover it’s features and get used to using them
And that you think you cannot do with a Garmin watch with 2 weeks of battery life. Widen your horizon.
Thank you for this video. I have had an Apple Watch since series 2 and I learned a new thing or two from your video. I currently have an Ultra and love the larger screen. BTW, my favorite ways of using my watch are the timer, the weather, reading text messages, and finding my phone! Oh, and of course to tell time.
TY. Your review has pushed me to take the plunge and purchase the Ultra2!
Agree so munch on keeping notifications off. It's so much better to get on with life and check those when you want to. 👍🏻
does it have a simple round timer?
I bloody love mine now I’ve got one. I have an ultra and it’s amazing. Next step to set up the phone free life. Not tried that aspect yet.
Excellent advice. Walkie-talkie could be a game changer for distant family. Thank you for this. Now subscribed.
An underrated feature is “unlock with apple watch” if you have a Mac. If you do a lot of work where it requires you to use your laptop in a way that keeps it idle constantly, having your watch on automatically unlocks the laptop vs having to bring your finger up to touchID or type your password in every time.
incredibly well documented. thinking of upgrading to the ultra. APPLE HIRE THIS MAN!
Brilliant video. I am trying to go more and more without my phone but also own a Model Y. You mentioned being able to lock and unlock but do you still need your phone in order to drive the car? I don’t want to get out the keycard if I don’t have to. Thanks for any input.
I'll do a video on this in more detail but basically nope, you unlock with watch, then use remote start from the watch and off you go. It bypasses the pin too so almost less effort than with the phone!
I love how I can display the calendar on the watch so I will always be ready for any upcoming events
Well done I use all of those Apple Watch features daily.
Thanks for the info, Please review the Samsung watch!
Great video! Thank you! I would be very interested in knowing which app you are using for your Tesla? Also, it is odd to me that you have yours "turned around".....I believe Apple made the watch for the crown to face your hand and not your wrist....wondering if you find particular utility in having it the other way?
“Watch for tesla”. I flipped it over to stop the crown clicking in when doing press ups. Cheers!
Came from series 2 42mm, and jumped to the Ultra 🙏🏼😊 Huge change
All of these are intuitively obvious to the average watch-user and can be done on most smartwatches (so do not require having the Ultra). I recommend that you spend more time with Shortcuts and the many third party apps which truly make this the greatest watch of all time.
All these features are exclusive to watch ultra or to series 9 too? Planning to switch to iOS
Don't switch and be stuck in Apples expensive walled garden. Instead pick and choose the best products from different companies. For a smartwatch, get the Garmin Epix Pro with 2 weeks of battery life and all you need in a smart watch as well as far superior training functionality.
Brilliant review 👍, I am sure that you are the only person that owns a Apple Watch Ultra who can perform a pure ring muscle up, just awesome 👏💪
When you add a family member to the family setup system, how much extra do you have to pay?
I just ordered my first Apple watch, wish you were my neighbor. And as a Tesla owner myself, I hope tesla develops a real watch app. Great tutorials and useful content.
How do you enable that feature where you can just schedule reminder/events and then swipe them away when you're done?
It’s a third party app, Actions by Moleskine
Been waiting for the ultra since Apple Watch series one, it’s tough, waterproof and has great battery life you don’t notice the size if you have used other smart watches . The ultra has replaced my suunto 9 baro and I haven’t missed it
And Battery - charge every second day - What a shame .
I loved watching your review though - Thanks
This exactly. That's why you should get a Garmin watch instead. The Garmin Epix Pro smartwatch lasts 2 weeks with AMOLED screen, touch and far superior sleep tracking and training functionality for example.
Apple should pay this guy. Very informative and straight to business
i wish 😀
Mind making a short clip on what clamps you used to attach your keyboard to the desk? That's what caught my eye in this video 🙈
Yeah will do a video on that soon!
@@BenVallack If it fits in the video, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the ergonomics of the trackpad as well!
Also, I'm wondering if such a large monitor was chosen due to the presence of the treadmill, or if you just find that a large and far away monitor reduces eye-strain in general.
The NSA loves this man.
I’ve watched a few of these videos and this is by far the best one. Well done Ben.
I use the reminders app the most! So nice to be to tell Siri to remind me to do something and timers are nice too.
I notice you wear the watch 180 degrees opposite to me. I wear the dial on the right. Is there any reason why you do this?
It was getting set off when I do things like press ups - but it actually still sets the torch off this way around as well. I think it needs a quick button and screen lock toggle somehow really.
OMG I had now idea you could simply talk to your watch without triggering Siri! Game changer thank you 😃
Hi Ben
Had my Ultra for about a month now.
Only just found out, if you are using the torch you can turn it off, by briefly covering the screen with your hand.
Ha brilliant! Didn’t know that!
it looks like the watch is set for the right arm but turned upside down for the left arm. did you do that to hide the crown?
Stops the crown clicking in when doing press ups!
Great video! Whats the app you use to control your Tesla on the watch?
This is a very helpful video for someone like me, deciding on whether to get my first Apple Watch. Excellent summary, much appreciated.
Get a Garmin Epix Pro instead with 2 weeks of battery life. Who wants to charge a watch daily?
Fantastic video, very clean, straight forward. Very professional! I subscribed 👌🏼
Yay thanks!
Do most folks wear the watch the way you do - i.e., with the crown on the left side of the watch? I instinctively put mine the other way since I've always worn watches that way... pros.cons?
@6:10 fun, fact press and hold the ping iPhone button to also flash the phone led, which can be really helpful when it’s dark
That’s amazing!
@@BenVallack not as amazing as your wash setup with selectable deionised water! Lol
@@TH-camdotcomma haha true! Have you seen the vid?
th-cam.com/video/CQgDouumKys/w-d-xo.html
@@BenVallack of course!
Why do you wear it “backwards”? Is it because Siri activates when moving wrist? Just curious and I might actually use it like this when it arrives.
Siri activation behaves the same way - the reason I swapped it is to stop the crown clicking when doing press-ups!
Great vid! Reasons for wearing your watch towards the other side? Because of the buttons? Do you still let the configuration for left handed persons?
Yeah the crown was clicking when I did press-ups
"With more intentionality, and less distraction" truer words...
I mainly use it for time; oddly enough .. I have the 15 minute and 30 minute timers on the dash ..
Good day! Is there any way to get at least whatsup notifications to watch (cellular) while using Samsung?
Minimizes his own training while showing muscle ups on rings. Nice
What brand security camera you use?
I would like some homekit integration.
Thank you
"I don't take fitness super seriously"
*Performs a muscle up on rings*
The Ultra is amazing!
Love the channel! I'm curious why you changed the orientation to have the crown on the inside of the watch?
Stops the button going off when doing press-ups!
Does the Ultra watch have a penknife included ?
I have a version 4 Apple Watch, upgraded the software to the latest and to my surprise can do 99% if not all of What You Have mentioned. BUT, I do not have the larger screen,
Absolutely - the value proposition with most Apple Watches is fairly similar. Battery life and toughness are really the only justifications for the Ultra. Which is not insignificant of course.
And no battery life. Seriously try a Garmin watch.
@@BenVallack Choosing an Apple Watch if you care for battery time? Seriously?
Michael Knight knew exactly how it feels to talk to the watch 😁😁😁
I’ve always wanted to try the Apple Watch. I do feel it would be so useful but I almost have to put on my reader glasses just to use my 14 pro max and I have big fingers. Lol. Old age sucks
The most logical well presented video I have seen so far on the ultra, thank you I have subscribed
I’ve got the blue and Gray ultra today
so almost wonderful beautiful video friend i love apple watch
Great video. Which App do you use for the Tesla??
Is the workout watch face only for the Ultra? I can’t find it in my Series 8.
There are quite a few faces that use the health rings as the basis - I then just added a few complications to make it a face that I use in that focus state.
How come your watch home button is on the left ?
Good God man it's helping you to take over your life!
In a good way!
Best tip ever I've just turned mine upside down..brilliant thankyou.
Is the watch confortable
Yeah not much to complain about. I don’t notice I’m wearing it.
This guy makes the most of the watch... or at least as much as he really needs tbh
What app do you use to open your Tesla
“Watch for tesla”
He wears it upside down?
Thanks your video really shows how game changing these devices are. So much more than a time piece and an accessory to the iPhone.
Thank you - very useful ideas for 2-day-old ultra2🥳🥳👍
Your info was very helpful. And your dog is adorable. Thank you.
She’s a handful that’s for sure!
Can I ask what app you use for reminders please? 3:44 in the video… looks like a good app… thanks
It’s the ‘Actions’ app, part of Moleskine Studio (Flow, Actions, Timepage) - absolutely lovely apps. Funnily enough I didn’t really get the difference between ‘events’ and ‘reminders’ until I used their implementation!
I finally got one, thanks for tips, great rugged watch is what attracted me. I got the latest ultra 2 , looks same. Subscribed .
Great video
Less warped stabiliization is better sometimes.
That stabilisation was all in-body from the Fuji. It does struggle in the corners with this wide lens. Basically I still need to hold the camera pretty steady so it doesn’t have to work too hard.
Simply amazing video. Thanks. I am buying mine in January. Can't wait! P.S. And the walkie-talkie is so funny.
Excellent review but this is the first time I see the buttons on that side, I didn’t think it was a thing
Yeah you can set it how you like - it seems a bit less likely to set the buttons off when doing things like press ups this way around!
@@BenVallack I actually switched it moments ago, I want to see how things work out, thanks Ben!
Great video! And so well produced
i wanted to hear about the battery. you say you can wear ur during the day but also night. when do you charge?
I don’t tend to think about it. Just chuck it on a charger when it gets low. Doesn’t seem to happen very often!
Ive never seen anyone who was such a slave to technology. You would think watching this video you can’t live without it. How did humanity ever make it this far without an Apple Watch? 😂
It’s the other way round!
Ben did an amazing job of convincing me that iwatch doesn't add much utility if ya got a phone!
Haha yeah that’s true! It doesn’t add anything, it just makes the presentation a bit less intrusive.
@@BenVallack I wanted to use it for scuba since a good watch either way costs around 500-1000 euros, but you got to pay 70 bucks a year for scuba app. on top 1000 euros for the watch, doesn't sound appealing
What band is that? The green alpine loop? Looks gray on my screen
Yep - is quite desaturated in real life actually but does definitely look green.