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So if we get this watch can it be just be used as just a smartwatch with my S22U unlocked phone on Total and use it similar to an Apple watch and IPhone? Just get messages, notifications, etc. when paired with my S22U?
I paid $29.99 for the watch + $10 for the first month of the smartwatch line (Metro charges the first month up front), so the total came to $41.79 with tax.When the order goes through, Metro automatically creates a new line for you. In the app it shows up as "Phone-first Unknown Device" until the watch arrives. You can't edit the line or change anything yet, but that's normal. It's already active in billing, but not activated on a device because the watch isn't shipped/paired yet.The $10/mo plan is called Connected Smartwatch. It basically gives the watch its own LTE number so you can use it without your phone. Metro bills you right away, even though the watch isn't connected yet, but everything unlocks once the watch arrives and you activate it.As far as cancelling the line later: you fully own the watch since you paid for it upfront. Once the watch arrives and activates, you should be able to cancel the line if you don't want to keep paying monthly. The watch itself won't be locked, it's not like Metro's phone promos where you owe anything if you stop service.I'll update this post again once the watch arrives and I test the activation, LTE, cancellation options, etc.
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So if we get this watch can it be just be used as just a smartwatch with my S22U unlocked phone on Total and use it similar to an Apple watch and IPhone? Just get messages, notifications, etc. when paired with my S22U?
You can delete the eSIM and disable LTE and it will become a BT/WIFI/GPS model
Do these watches have any metro specific bloatware installed on them, metro splash screen on startup, etc that can't be removed? Also interested in knowing if it's carrier locked to metro and if so, if it would unlock after a year like the phones supposedly do.
And just so I understand, is the cheapest this could be bought is $65 ($25 byod + $40 watch/plan)?
It should be unlocked but I don't know. The cheapest standalone plan is on us mobile for 6.50 a month. Someone can burn money and find out
I don't know, but I got one to try for that exact purpose. Will report back with findings.
Metro does not allow parallel orders. Have to wait for existing order to be delivered and activated.
Each watch line has its own # but is tied to a phone line. If you want 4 watches you need to have 4 lines.
The watch is factory unlocked. It's rare for smart watches to be carrier locked unless financed.
You definitely need an active account, and the sale price won't show up unless you're logged in. Metro doesnt sell standalone plans
Thank you, I got that, was wondering if the person signed up for a new phone line and was able to order the watch right away, or had an existing line with Metro for a while.
Thank you, I got that, was wondering if the person signed up for a new phone line and was able to order the watch right away, or had an existing line with Metro for a while.
i had an account for 30 days exactly when I ordered yesterday.
Metro does not allow parallel orders. Have to wait for existing order to be delivered and activated.
Each watch line has its own # but is tied to a phone line. If you want 4 watches you need to have 4 lines.
The watch is factory unlocked. It's rare for smart watches to be carrier locked unless financed.
this is helpful, thanks! So I wont be eligible for a second discounted phone line or discounted tablet line until the watch is fully activated and done?
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And just so I understand, is the cheapest this could be bought is $65 ($25 byod + $40 watch/plan)?
I don't know, but I got one to try for that exact purpose. Will report back with findings.
Each watch line has its own # but is tied to a phone line. If you want 4 watches you need to have 4 lines.
The watch is factory unlocked. It's rare for smart watches to be carrier locked unless financed.
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i had an account for 30 days exactly when I ordered yesterday.
Each watch line has its own # but is tied to a phone line. If you want 4 watches you need to have 4 lines.
The watch is factory unlocked. It's rare for smart watches to be carrier locked unless financed.
this is helpful, thanks! So I wont be eligible for a second discounted phone line or discounted tablet line until the watch is fully activated and done?
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