[Technology] Apple guru advice needed please

[Icy Gull]

I am contemplating buying an Apple Watch 6 mainly due to the health apps such as ECG, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

I have a first generation Iphone SE that I do not wish to upgrade as it is just fine for my needs.

I have just spoken to someone at Apple who appeared to be reading off a script and she tells me the Apple Watch 6s and later are the only Iphones that this watch will sync with. Looking online this does not appear to be the case as there are a few links that say it does work with an SE. I am on IOS 14. I am guessing that it will work with a second generation 5 SE which makes me think that the Apple person was talking bollocks

Can any of you Apple Gurus confirm one way or the other please?

If you are an Apple hater please don’t bother trying to swing me to an android, thanks

 

[Driver 8]

The iPhone SE was released 6 months after the 6s so you should be fine.

 

[Bozza]

I don't know the answer, but Apple's return policy is second to none, so you could order one, give it a go and then send it back if it didn't work or, for any other reason, you've changed your mind.

The SE has the same CPU as the 6s, which should give you a decent chance.

Are you running iOS 13.x or 14?

 

[Icy Gull]

I don't know the answer, but Apple's return policy is second to none, so you could order one, give it a go and then send it back if it didn't work or, for any other reason, you've changed your mind.

The SE has the same CPU as the 6s, which should give you a decent chance.

Are you running iOS 13.x or 14?

I am running IOS 14.0.1

 

[Springal]

If you are already on 14 I think you should be fine - however be aware of what might happen in the future. I don't have an Apple Watch so not sure how it works, but there is a potential say IOS14.x (I am guessing) would be the last version you could run

 

[Bozza]

I am running IOS 14.0.1

You should be fine then.

As I say, you can order with confidence anyway, as they'll always take it back if you're unhappy.

 

[Icy Gull]

If you are already on 14 I think you should be fine - however be aware of what might happen in the future. I don't have an Apple Watch so not sure how it works, but there is a potential say IOS14.x (I am guessing) would be the last version you could run

As long as the health bits work that would not bother me, I wouldn’t even use it except to do the health checks as my Tudor Ranger watch is my watch of choice

If anyone knows of a fitbit type thing that covers ECG, blood pressure and oxygen levels that would be more than adequate but I can’t find one

I am sounding a bit Ben’s Grandad (RIP) here I know

 

[Bold Seagull]

The iPhone SE was released 6 months after the 6s so you should be fine.

I also read iPhone 6s or later for Apple Watch series 5 or 6 compatibility.

 

[Springal]

As long as the health bits work that would not bother me, I wouldn’t even use it except to do the health checks as my Tudor Ranger watch is my watch of choice

If anyone knows of a fitbit type thing that covers ECG, blood pressure and oxygen levels that would be more than adequate but I can’t find one

I am sounding a bit Ben’s Grandad (RIP) here I know

If it works today great, go for it. Like I say just perhaps keep in mind in the future if the Watch OS goes past wherever the phone iOS stops in the future. It might not even be a 'thing' but just a thought

 

[vagabond]

I am contemplating buying an Apple Watch 6 mainly due to the health apps such as ECG, blood pressure and blood oxygen levels.

I have a first generation Iphone SE that I do not wish to upgrade as it is just fine for my needs.

I have just spoken to someone at Apple who appeared to be reading off a script and she tells me the Apple Watch 6s and later are the only Iphones that this watch will sync with. Looking online this does not appear to be the case as there are a few links that say it does work with an SE. I am on IOS 14. I am guessing that it will work with a second generation 5 SE which makes me think that the Apple person was talking bollocks

Can any of you Apple Gurus confirm one way or the other please?

If you are an Apple hater please don’t bother trying to swing me to an android, thanks

Go for it as others have said, you’ll be able to return if any issues.

That said you will need to update your phone at some point. It’s not about what “fits your needs”, there’ll be a time when you won’t be compatible with the latest phone or watch iOS and then have issues with core services.

So get the watch (I have one, they’re a great device. You won’t regret), but know you’ll need to upgrade eventually.

 

[Bozza]

The new iPhone SE looks a good device for the price, BTW - https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se

 

[Icy Gull]

The new iPhone SE looks a good device for the price, BTW - https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se

I love the SE because of it’s size, as I don’t watch films and football on it, it’s so much more convenient than the almost tablet size phones...for me.

 

[Icy Gull]

Update for those that care or have a generation one Iphone SE and are contemplating an Apple Watch. Contrary to what Apple told me and all their online blurb stating the contrary, an SE works perfectly with an apple watch 6. Thanks for your reassuring advice which made me go ahead and give it a go

 

[Bozza]

Update for those that care or have a generation one Iphone SE and are contemplating an Apple Watch. Contrary to what Apple told me and all their online blurb stating the contrary, an SE works perfectly with an apple watch 6. Thanks for your reassuring advice which made me go ahead and give it a go

Enjoy!