Related
Had a shower with the moto 360 hoping nothing would happen after seeing all these videos. Everything was fine until the next day when I took it off the dock. Water went inside of the screen and it has messed it up. Motorola have stayed that they won't repair water damage so right now I have a ****ed up watch...
I damaged mine over a month ago, wading from across a pool. Watch never went lower than 3" underwater as waded/walked 50' to get to the pool bar LOL. That short 40seconds was enough to let water in and mess it up. Mine constantly thought it was plugged in.
You best bet would be to register your device and see if you can get Moto's extra accidental coverage. This was not available when this happened to mine, so I opted for the $100 at fault replacement program. They sent me a brand new watch and I sent the defective one back.
Motorola's specification on the 360 is "water resistant IP67" if you go look up the specification IP67, it says:
6 = Dust tight , No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust tight),
7 = Immersion up to 1 m Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion). Test duration: 30 minutes. The lowest point of enclosures with a height less than 850 mm is located 1000 mm below the surface of the water, the highest point of enclosures with a height equal to or greater than 850 mm is located 150 mm below the surface of the water
So, since you did not exceed the specification, I would contact Motorola again and ask for management, state that the watch failed their advertised specification and insist on them replacing/repairing it.
I don't get you guys sometimes. Why even take it in the shower in the first place? Just because something says it is water resistant, don't mean you have to test it out!
Agreed, it was kinda stupid to take it in the shower, but regardless Motorola states it's IP67, so they have to stand by that claim and replace your watch. Don't take no for an answer, they're full of **** if they won't honour their warranty.
brew1brew said:
Motorola's specification on the 360 is "water resistant IP67" if you go look up the specification IP67, it says:
6 = Dust tight, No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact (dust tight),
7 = Immersion up to 1 mIngress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion).Test duration: 30 minutes. The lowest point of enclosures with a height less than 850 mm is located 1000 mm below the surface of the water, the highest point of enclosures with a height equal to or greater than 850 mm is located 150 mm below the surface of the water
So, since you did not exceed the specification, I would contact Motorola again and ask for management, state that the watch failed their advertised specification and insist on them replacing/repairing it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's not true. A shower, swimming in shallow water, wading in a pool - These all exceed the ip67 spec because of the pressure requirement . These watches can handle being submerged in 1 meter of water. They can handle one meter of water pressure. Showers, wading, swimming all exceed the equivalent of one meter of water pressure EVEN IF they were never actually over a meter underwater.
Reminds me of all the people who put their iphones in the sink thanks to iOS water protection update. Why on earth would you test something like this just for the sake of testing it? Gorilla glass supposedly can withstand being hit with a hammer or axe or nailgun or whatever. Does that mean you are going to bash your phone on purpose just to find out? Really hard to feel sorry for people.......
Same thing happened to me: went to an hotel pool (i.e. a very shallow one), started swimming (I'd say 30 to 40 meters) before I thought about removing the watch.
When I pressed the button, the screen stayed black, so I knew I was in trouble.
To make a long story short: the watch would occasionally accept to start, when plugged to the charger for a while, but wouldn't go past about 15% before starting to discharge again (still on the charger).
I knew I was busted (purchased the Moto 360 while traveling in the US, but back in France there's no Best Buy close at hand to have it replaced, even at a cost), so I decided to play my last card:
Following the instructions from iFixit, I removed the back cover. It sure was a bit tricky, but I was able to do it nonetheless. The sad thing is that the back cover is now cracked, but then the Moto 360 had already proven that it doesn't like water anyway, and I've been using a carbon-like skin on the back right from the start, so I don't think I lost much protection to water. The trick to remove the back is to heat the watch, which I did by wrapping it in a water bag (actually a microwave-heated cherry stone bag).
After removing the cover, I put the Moto 360 in a sealed box with some silica gel, and applied vacuum to the box for good measure (don't know how effective this last part was, though), and let it dry for a couple of days.
When I removed the Moto 360 from the box, and put it on the charger, I was able to get it to charge fully again. So I re-heated the Moto 360 and coverplate, re-sealed it the best I could, and I've been using it happily since.
Note that my first attempt to put the Moto 360 in a box with silica gel without removing the back cover wasn't successful, which means that the watch is sealed just enough to prevent water getting in or out when you leave the watch alone, but obviously when you swim in a pool (or take a shower), you add some pressure that lets water get in.
That was a close call for me, I hope that by sharing my experience I can help people to recover a usable watch, if like me you've got no way to ask for a replacement.
My advice: stay on the safe side, don't push the limit when it comes to the Moto 360 and water!
It's strange to see how commonly people mistakes the term 'water resistant' with 'water proof'...
Enviado desde mi XT1058 usando Tapatalk 2
To those who have had their watches messed up from getting them wet, were you using the included strap or a different one that was putting pressure on the plastic back plate away from the watch?
yeah, umm... i never even thought about getting my 360 near water ip67 claims or not. smh.....
You guys are weird. If something is advertised as having x or being able to do x, why wouldn't you want to test that out? In normal practices, not extreme. Why wait until that fateful day when it fails to live up to its advertisement when you can find out early on? I used to shower with my casio all the time so it's not like it's not normal to do.
I'd be angry af if my ip67 device couldn't survive a shower when there have been many videos dunking galaxy s5 phones into water. Motorola needs to get their act together.
tedya said:
To those who have had their watches messed up from getting them wet, were you using the included strap or a different one that was putting pressure on the plastic back plate away from the watch?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As for me, the leather band had been replaced by a silicon one... It certainly could have an influence, indeed.
freeza said:
You guys are weird. If something is advertised as having x or being able to do x, why wouldn't you want to test that out? In normal practices, not extreme. Why wait until that fateful day when it fails to live up to its advertisement when you can find out early on? I used to shower with my casio all the time so it's not like it's not normal to do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I partly agree with that. Why would anyone intentionally test the limits of a potentially expensive device, then have to spend some time arguing with the vendor that it doesn't meet the advertised specs? The trick is, IP 67 certification isn't particularly explicit about what you can or can't do with it, so it probably wouldn't hurt to err on the cautious side.
I was used not having to care about water with my Pebble, though (5ATM waterproof), so I lost the reflex to remove my watch before getting near a pool. I'd certainly have thought to remove it if I planned some serious swimming, but then I only intended to get wet to stay cool while enjoying the sun, and I forgot about the watch.
And as far as shower is concerned, I personally try to clean the area between the arm and the band, so I'd never get into the shower with my watch. Especially one that you have to recharge nightly, and which as such doesn't even stay all the time around your wrist. So I guess it all depends what your personnal tastes are...
From my understanding, it's not warrantied against damage in the shower, because imagine how much more pressure those shower jets put out compared to just sitting in a few feet of water
freeza said:
You guys are weird. If something is advertised as having x or being able to do x, why wouldn't you want to test that out? In normal practices, not extreme. Why wait until that fateful day when it fails to live up to its advertisement when you can find out early on? I used to shower with my casio all the time so it's not like it's not normal to do.
I'd be angry af if my ip67 device couldn't survive a shower when there have been many videos dunking galaxy s5 phones into water. Motorola needs to get their act together.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My car came advertised with airbags. Drove it off the forecourt, got it up to 70mph then slammed it in to a tree.
Chris_c81 said:
My car came advertised with airbags. Drove it off the forecourt, got it up to 70mph then slammed it in to a tree.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since I knew someone was going to try and use that, I added the "in normal practices, not extreme" part.
imo, some common sense is necessary. if you look at the watch it has holes in it on the side and the back of the watch. the watch clearly states that it is water resistant. i personally was not interested in testing the validity of those claims based on the fact that is said 'resistant'. if it said waterproof i would understand.
but as some one else stated who takes a shower with a watch on? why?
freeza said:
I'd be angry af if my ip67 device couldn't survive a shower when there have been many videos dunking galaxy s5 phones into water. Motorola needs to get their act together.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why would you be angry? IP67 covers being submerged in water. It can handle up to a meter of water pressure. It can't handle the pressure from a shower head or swimming with it on. The average water pressure in a home is 60psi. THAT IS ALMOST 4 TIMES WHAT IP67 IS RATED FOR. Taking a shower with the S5 would be a bad idea as well.
It's like complaining your 360's 300mah battery can't charge up to 900mah. It doesn't make sense.
Metallice said:
Why would you be angry? IP67 covers being submerged in water. It can handle up to a meter of water pressure. It can't handle the pressure from a shower head or swimming with it on. The average water pressure in a home is 60psi. THAT IS ALMOST 4 TIMES WHAT IP67 IS RATED FOR. Taking a shower with the S5 would be a bad idea as well.
It's like complaining your 360's 300mah battery can't charge up to 900mah. It doesn't make sense.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's nothing like that. My Moto 360 survived being put under running faucet water to show my friends. It not being able to survive a shower says to me bad unit.
freeza said:
It's nothing like that. My Moto 360 survived being put under running faucet water to show my friends. It not being able to survive a shower says to me bad unit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's exactly like that. Just because your moto 360 once survived 4 times the water pressure it's rated to be able to handle doesn't mean any that fail to do so are defective.
Well, being used to my Pebble I jumped in the shower today with my Moto 360 on. I didn't notice until I had already washed my hair and was washing my arm. I saw it light up. I immediately took it off and hung out up on the towel rack. That afternoon I went straight back to best buy to buy the 2 year accident protection.
Still working good so far.
The moto 360 its water proof....
Marco Lomas said:
The moto 360 its water proof....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Water resistant (up to 3 feet)
I see best buy made a few extra $ because someone could not read.
What do ya mean?
Lollerskates!
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Free mobile app
Are you saying that they won't cover water damage on the accidental insurance?
Well, I guess it'll cover the cracked back if it ever happens.
I know the Moto 360 is only "water resistant", but I wore mine a whole night at a hotel pool about a month ago, swimming, going down their water slide, and sitting in a hot tub. It is still working just fine. I don't think you need to worry too much about a shower, just try to avoid letting a shower jet spray directly on the little mic hole.
Yeah mine is working fine. Good to know it will handle a good downpour. Thanks!
Hi,
My moto 360's screen died, because of some water,
but the motherboard is completely fine. so i want to replace it myself.
after some searching troughout the internet i did not find any replacement LCD.
So, i was searching for someone who has a broken moto 360 and still wants some money for it,
i dont care about the condition of the watch, as long as the screen is okay
we can make a deal with the price
the flying dutchman said:
[...]My moto 360's screen died, because of some water[...]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You sure it didn't break first? Because I wash my hands with M360, no problems.
LaidBackTech said:
You sure it didn't break first? Because I wash my hands with M360, no problems.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nope i was perfectly fine, but because i could not return it i opened the watch and put it in some rice, and now after a week the screen looks good.
so... problem solved
Hi
I sail kayak from time to time and just got the Moto 360. I normally don't fall over, but if I do can it withstand being in sea water for a minute or two? Also can it withstand the splash from water on it? This is salt water, which I know is "harder" on waterproof devices.
Thanks in advance
Faspaiso said:
Hi
I sail kayak from time to time and just got the Moto 360. I normally don't fall over, but if I do can it withstand being in sea water for a minute or two? Also can it withstand the splash from water on it? This is salt water, which I know is "harder" on waterproof devices.
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is not waterproof, only splash proof. If you submerge it, water will get inside.
xdatastic said:
It is not waterproof, only splash proof. If you submerge it, water will get inside.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just thought (even Moto 360 says this) that it can be submerged into water (1 meter max) for 30 minutes, but is that "normal" water or can I do it in salt water too?
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...od_answer_detail/a_id/100972/p/1422,8199,8200
Note that it says no swimming. That means any additional pressure such as movement under water could damage it.
xdatastic said:
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...od_answer_detail/a_id/100972/p/1422,8199,8200
Note that it says no swimming. That means any additional pressure such as movement under water could damage it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks
Hi! Is there somebody (like me) that wear the watch while takes a shower? Or something like that?
In my case my watch is working perfecly, waiting for the 1.4 update to ensure speaker is working well.
Sure it will be ok. But just why would you wear it in the shower?
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
The watch is not water proof but water resistant. Although claimed to be IP67, Huawei advised to take it off before showering. (Cannot find reference anymore unfortunately....)
Dima_2005 said:
Sure it will be ok. But just why would you wear it in the shower?
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I just dont take it off when I do it (this and other non smart watches I had) Its just an habit.
OnnoJ said:
The watch is not water proof but water resistant. Although claimed to be IP67, Huawei advised to take it off before showering. (Cannot find reference anymore unfortunately....)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, anyway it still works. And anywise, I usually never go to swim on pool, I do it on the sea, and in that case is dangerous due to salt, iodine, sand, and other substances in oceans water.
I swam with my LG G Watch and it has the same rating. Its submersible 3m (10ft) for 30min.
Now when I say swim, I mean I take it in my little backyard 5ft pool. I typically don't "swim" with it, but its in there with me. I try to keep it out of the water. But I love it for when I am on call for work. I can change tracks on Pandora and keep connected when I am relaxing on a raft.
My friend has the ZenWatch 2, same rating, and he showers with his.
All in all I'd say you could. I wouldn't, just so you can clean your wrist off once in a while, but if you jump in with it, it won't hurt it.
player911 said:
I swam with my LG G Watch and it has the same rating. Its submersible 3m (10ft) for 30min.
Now when I say swim, I mean I take it in my little backyard 5ft pool. I typically don't "swim" with it, but its in there with me. I try to keep it out of the water. But I love it for when I am on call for work. I can change tracks on Pandora and keep connected when I am relaxing on a raft.
My friend has the ZenWatch 2, same rating, and he showers with his.
All in all I'd say you could. I wouldn't, just so you can clean your wrist off once in a while, but if you jump in with it, it won't hurt it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once, i had a g watch too and while washing my hands the whole screen got filled up with water.
This happened after my watch got repaired, which I think this must have been the reason. No way i could have proven it.
player911 said:
I swam with my LG G Watch and it has the same rating. Its submersible 3m (10ft) for 30min.
Now when I say swim, I mean I take it in my little backyard 5ft pool. I typically don't "swim" with it, but its in there with me. I try to keep it out of the water. But I love it for when I am on call for work. I can change tracks on Pandora and keep connected when I am relaxing on a raft.
My friend has the ZenWatch 2, same rating, and he showers with his.
All in all I'd say you could. I wouldn't, just so you can clean your wrist off once in a while, but if you jump in with it, it won't hurt it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@player911
Umm... before you have lots of people with broken watches moaning at you, IP67 doesn't allow for anything close to 3m (10ft) depth. It is actually 1m (3ft).
Source
You can shower with it. I have many times, but the screen goes crazy like it's registering multiple constant touches.
I Used to swim with them in the pool and then went to sauna or Hamam but during last try the watches swiched of and never on again. even after one week service told me that there was a water inside. That means that protection is very weak. I used to have huawei talk band b1 and it was also IP67 but 2 of them where dead after sweaming with them. I suppose that huawei protection is weak. I used to sweam with my SGS 5 in the sea and filmed and nothing happened.
redeuxx said:
You can shower with it. I have many times, but the screen goes crazy like it's registering multiple constant touches.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, for this reason I always turn teather mode on. Lol
maxidrom said:
I Used to swim with them in the pool and then went to sauna or Hamam but during last try the watches swiched of and never on again. even after one week service told me that there was a water inside. That means that protection is very weak. I used to have huawei talk band b1 and it was also IP67 but 2 of them where dead after sweaming with them. I suppose that huawei protection is weak. I used to sweam with my SGS 5 in the sea and filmed and nothing happened.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe if you would took SGS to sauna it would be also dead.