Apple Watch is Missing the Charging Brick

Who is the Einstein that decided to give me only half of a charger with my new Apple Watch? When I buy a new pair of shoes I get new laces. When I buy a new car I get new tires. When I buy a new printer, I get a new power cord. I bought a new Apple Watch with no means to charge it. I’m taking it back. No one wants to buy something that requires that you buy something else to make it work. That’s why they give you two AA batteries when you buy a flashlight. There used to be smarter people making these decisions.

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 5:15 PM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2023 12:26 AM

This is a user forum, you are not addressing apple here just fellow users


been that way for years, my apple watch did not come with an ac charger I just used on all the other ac chargers I have from other products, think some the first generation did come with one but I'm not sure, it's the same deal if you buy an iphone they also no longer comes with ac chargers would assume the same about airpods


same deal with headsets, and heard people say samsung have begun the same practice


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and or give them feedback -> Product Feedback - Apple


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Feb 3, 2023 12:26 AM in response to JayTheKaz

This is a user forum, you are not addressing apple here just fellow users


been that way for years, my apple watch did not come with an ac charger I just used on all the other ac chargers I have from other products, think some the first generation did come with one but I'm not sure, it's the same deal if you buy an iphone they also no longer comes with ac chargers would assume the same about airpods


same deal with headsets, and heard people say samsung have begun the same practice


you can try contacting apple Support ->  Get Support (apple.com) / Contact - Official Apple

Support


and or give them feedback -> Product Feedback - Apple


Feb 11, 2023 8:24 AM in response to Tman4563

Tell Apple your thoughts. You haven't done that on this user to user only forum.


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They certainly did help save the environment with me. I've owned numerous Apple Watches and have numerous chargers I could use. I also own a number of devices, which charge with USB C, so I already have a number of charging plugs I can use.


Sorry you didn't, but you could have used a previous Apple Watch charger you might have owned or your computer, if it has USB C. So "you" had to buy a plug. There are more people on the planet than you, who likely don't need to buy one.

Feb 11, 2023 9:18 AM in response to lobsterghost1

Thanks lobsterghost, I appreciate you posting the link to Apple. I talked to the sales person in the smart watch section at costco, after returning my watch. They are sold out of type c chargers because they sell quickly with the watches most of the purchasers don’t have an extra charger kicking around. The tech savvy guys with lots of gadget’s probably do have lots of chargers laying around. Personally I am convinced it’s a cash grab, and if more people like Jaythekaz return the item, maybe Apple will stop trying to get the extra dough from us. If it’s not a cash grab Apple could give you one included in the price if it’s required for the purchaser. I will use your link posted, much appreciated.

Feb 11, 2023 9:24 AM in response to Tman4563

You're welcome. I don't believe it's a cash grab at all. But you can believe anything you want.


Apple hasn't included a charger with Apple Watch for the last several versions. They don't include them with iPhone either. And before you suggest you may just switch over to Samsung or Google, they don't include them either.


Next time you buy something, perhaps a little research before purchase would prove beneficial. With EVERY product Apple sells on the the online page is a section called, "What's in the box." where it is clearly noted what's in the box.


All said, now that you can charge your new Apple Watch, I hope you enjoy it a LOT!

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