Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Best Uses For An Old Apple Watch:

Best Uses For An Old Apple Watch:  
"... selling or trading in your old Apple Watch will be a no-brainer. (And you should manage to get at least something for it, as Apple products tend to hold second-hand value better than competing gadgets.)"

*  One of the best uses for your old Watch is to keep it around as a dedicated sleep tracker
*  Save it for swimming or dirty work
* Dedicated music player - loading its internal storage with albums and playlists gives you a modern equivalent of Apple's iPod
* Get an Apple Watch adapter that transforms your old model into a pocket watch:
     https://www.amazon.com/HiPai-Necklace-Compatible-Connector-Stainless/dp/B08GQC6B6G
     https://www.amazon.com/ZSJSRP-Compatible-Suitable-Fitness-Travel-Compatible/dp/B0CBYKRK53/ref=sr_1_3
     https://www.amazon.com/yothchose-Compatible-Keychain-Carabiner-Silicone/dp/B0BVTBW2BY/ref=sr_1_1
     https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Carabiner-Military-Tactical-Breathable/dp/B0CD5RNHBF/ref=sr_1_6
     https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Mount-Compatible-Apple-Watch/dp/B09CVZKBVV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa
*  Wearing a watch on your arm or leg
     https://www.amazon.com/Twelve-South-ActionSleeve-Protective-Activities/dp/B09RYSBX4J
     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY8G4Y74/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1
     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8H18XGX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1
*  Pass it on to someone else ...
*  Leave it on its charger as a tiny desk clock
*  For Apple TV, repurpose your old Apple Watch as a remote for Apple's streaming set-top box
*  If you have a smart home, you can use your Apple Watch to control different things without using your iPhone
*  Stash it away as a backup
*  Trade-in, sell, recycle, or donate (Apple and Best Buy both let you trade in your old device to save a bit):
  Before selling or trading your old Apple Watch, be sure to unpair and factory-reset it for a new owner:
  •       Open the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.
  •       Go to the My Watches section at the top.
  •       Tap All Watches.
  •       Tap the info button (an "i" inside a circle).
  •       Choose Unpair Apple Watch.
  •       If it's a cellular model, remove your cellular plan when it asks during the unpairing process.
More ideas (scroll down): https://www.simplymac.com/apple-watch/repurposing-your-old-apple-watch
      https://www.idropnews.com/gallery/10-things-you-can-do-with-an-old-apple-watch/236206/13/
      https://www.cnet.com/pictures/extend-the-utility-of-your-old-apple-watch/
      https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/what-to-do-with-old-apple-watch


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