I have been using my Samsung phone and Google Pay for contactless payments all over Europe. But now I'm thinking of getting a Samsung watch for numerous reasons but also to use Google Pay. (I'd be able to keep my phone in my pocket.)
Has anyone here done that and if so, what was your exerience? Good? Bad? Problems?
Google Pay question: what do you do with the watch to keep it from buying something accidentally or having someone go up to it an stealing? With the phone, you just pause it so tapping won't work, then reengage it when you want it by swiping or whatever.
Can't speak to using it for payment, but I had a Samsung Galaxy Active watch in 2021 that I loved, but it was not well made at all.
The case of the watch wasn't a solid piece like it is on the Apple watch or the Garmin Venu (which I have now). The underside of the watch was glued on. Within three months it had separated from the body of the watch, exposing the innards and the heart rate sensor. I sent it off and Samsung repaired it (by gluing it back on) but less than a year later it came off again, not under warranty any more. I tried Gorilla gluing it back on, but it didn't last. I ditched the watch in disgust. I shouldn't have to do that for a watch I paid $200+ for. I'm much happier with the Garmin I have. It has Garmin Pay, but I haven't used it yet.
Maybe Samsung has redesigned their smart watches since my negative experience.
@phoffen to use the pay feature on a smart watch you have to put in a PIN, just like you do on a phone. After a certain amount of time (30 seconds or whatever) if you haven't made a payment the feature closes and you'd have to start over.
a work colleague has one and loves it - everything works seamlessly. Personally. I don't see the need, but if it appeals, go for it.
