Kids 4G smartwatch APN settings are not working
It's worth noting when I use the Fizz site: "Manage Plan -> Advanced Parameters -> Send to my phone", it will NOT send me the text messages. I get a red banner saying it has to be put in manually, which is clearly not working.
I've tried several times and I'm sure I'm inputting everything properly, and I've verified that the data works if I put the SIM in a cellphone. I'm wondering if the IMEI on this watch is not being allowed on the network perhaps? Or something else is up with my account.
I verified it can also receive SMS messages but since it's basically for phone calls and data, I don't have regular outgoing SMS enabled on the plan since it can use WhatsApp and other data messaging instead. I don't believe this should be a problem.
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Hi @c4g
Double check the APN configuration, I used without problem in a GPS
Fizz APN settings are:
- APN: mobile.bm
- MMSC: http://mms.mobile.bm
- MMS proxy: mmsproxy.mobile.bm
- MMS port: 80
- APN type: default,mms,supl
In a phone you can have multiple APN, and you need to select the one that you need and reboot, I don't know in your watch if you need to do the same
The 4G unknown must be that the phone don't know the Fizz name, since it is an old OS, on my opinion your phone is working
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Not all devices, especially those not commonly sold in Canada, are fully compatible with every carrier's network. This might be the case with your son's smartwatch. Fizz, being an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) using Videotron's infrastructure, might have some compatibility nuances, especially with devices not typically tested on their network.
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The issue might be related to the IMEI of the smartwatch. Not all IMEIs are recognized or allowed on every network. If Fizz's system doesn't recognize the IMEI, it might not fully allow the device on the network. Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done in this case, as it's up to the carrier to decide which devices they support.
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Since you mentioned that regular outgoing SMS is not enabled on your plan, make sure that this isn't affecting the smartwatch's ability to connect to the data network. While it shouldn't typically impact data services, carrier plans can sometimes have unexpected limitations or quirks.
Some devices have specific settings that control how they connect to cellular networks. Explore the smartwatch's settings to see if there's anything related to network mode or data usage that might be affecting its ability to connect.
Check if the smartwatch supports the specific 4G LTE bands used by Fizz/Videotron. If the watch doesn't support the right bands, it won't be able to connect properly to the network for data services.
If possible, try a SIM card from a different carrier in the smartwatch to see if it's able to connect to another network. This could help determine if the issue is specific to Fizz or a broader compatibility problem with the watch.
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Reaching out to Fizz support might give you some insights, especially regarding the IMEI compatibility and any specific plan-related issues.
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