What To Know When Buying A Pre-Owned Apple Watch: Used Apple Watch Buying Guide

Summary

This video offers essential tips for buying a used Apple Watch, highlighting both the advantages and potential risks. It covers key areas to inspect, including visible damage, button functionality, strap security, and connectivity. The video also explains how to verify the watch's serial number and check for activation locks to avoid purchasing stolen devices. Additionally, it emphasizes checking the battery health, recommending that if it’s below 80%, a replacement may be needed. Overall, the video provides a practical guide for making a safe secondhand purchase.

Takeaways

• 🤑 Buying a used Apple Watch can be a smart decision as it's cheaper and allows for purchasing higher-end models within a budget.
• 🌍 Buying secondhand helps reduce electronic waste and carbon emissions, benefiting the environment.
• 🔍 Inspect the watch carefully for visible damages like scratches, dents, or gaps in the display to ensure it’s in good condition.
• 🛠️ Test the Apple Watch’s buttons, including the crown and power buttons, to ensure they function smoothly.
• 🎛️ Verify the functionality of the watch’s release buttons and check the strap’s secure fit.
• 🔎 Use the Apple Watch’s serial number to verify its authenticity and check details like purchase date, warranty, and if it’s refurbished.
• 🔒 Ensure that the Activation Lock is disabled before purchasing; otherwise, the watch won’t be usable.
• 📞 Test the watch’s connectivity by making a call, especially for GPS variants, to confirm Bluetooth performance.
• 🔊 Check the performance of the watch's speaker and microphone to ensure they work properly.
• 🔋 Verify the battery health, making sure it’s above 80%, as lower battery health may require replacement.

Q & A

What are the benefits of buying a used Apple Watch?

Buying a used Apple Watch can save you money, allow you to get a higher-end model within your budget, and contribute to reducing electronic waste and carbon emissions.

What should you inspect for visible damage when buying a used Apple Watch?

You should inspect the screen, case, and case back for scratches or dents. Look for gaps between the display and the case, and avoid watches with excessive scratches, as they may indicate potential functionality issues.

How can you check if the buttons on the used Apple Watch are functioning properly?

Test the crown button by pressing and rotating it to ensure smooth operation. Also, press the power button to verify it's working properly. Try detaching the watch bands using the release buttons on the case back to confirm the bands function correctly.

Why is it important to verify the serial number of the used Apple Watch?

Verifying the serial number ensures the watch's authenticity. It provides details about the purchase date, warranty coverage, and whether the watch has been replaced or refurbished.

How can you check the serial number on an Apple Watch?

Go to the watch's settings, select 'General,' tap 'About,' and scroll down to find the serial number.

What is the activation lock, and why should it be checked?

The activation lock is a security feature that prevents stolen watches from being used. If it's active, ask the seller to disable it before purchase, as you won't be able to use the watch otherwise.

How can you test the connection status of a used Apple Watch?

For GPS variants, try making a Bluetooth call to check connectivity. Additionally, test the speaker and microphone to ensure they're working properly.

Why is it important to check the battery health of a used Apple Watch?

If the battery health is below 80%, the watch may need a battery replacement soon, which adds to your costs. Checking the battery health before purchasing helps you avoid this issue.

How can you check the battery health of an Apple Watch?

Open the settings on the Apple Watch, select 'Battery,' and tap on 'Battery Health' to see the current status of the battery.

What should you do if you find the activation lock enabled on a used Apple Watch?

You should ask the seller to disable the activation lock before purchasing the watch, as you will not be able to use it even after resetting the device.