Last year, apple began requiring that users enter their apple id to set up an appointment, whereas any email address worked prior to that change. To make a genius bar appointment, i simply tap on genius bar. Follow these steps to reserve time at the genius bar for support. Apple makes it a bit more difficult to make a genius bar. Apple makes it a bit more difficult to make a genius bar appointment. If youve got a problem with an iphone, ipad or mac, you can book an appointment with an apple genius and take your product into a store to. Is there any secrets of booking an appointment to genius bar. Book an appointment with one of our branded retail stores where we can help with mobile phones, prepaid phones, broadband, nbn, internet, home phones, business phones and technical support. May 11, 2020 employees of the genius bar, called geniuses, specially trained to help customers with apple hardware and software. Make an appointment to see one of our friendly team members at a samsung store, and get help with discovering the latest products or to resolve an issue with your device. First you can visit the online website apple store make appointment to know the details about the apple products and book an appoint.
Dec 28, 2011 i want to make an appointment at the twenty ninth street apple store, so i tap on it, revealing lots of useful information, including the store hours. Why cant you book a genius bar appoi apple community. Apple has now introduced a manner in which customers seeking support can book repair appointments with not only the well known genius bar, but also. From setting up your device to recovering your apple id to replacing the screen, apple support has you covered. How to make a genius bar appointment from your iphone or ipad. I have shared an official way to schedule a genius bar appointment. Log in with your apple id on the next screen to proceed.
If there is an apple store near you, its easy to schedule an appointment at the genius bar. Make a genius bar appointment at the apple store from my. Preiphone, i could always get a same day genius appointment, now, its around a. Telstra appointments mobile phones, prepaid phones. To make an appointment with a genius at an apple store which is free, go to the genius bar page on apples website. Apple customers can now schedule authorized service. May 10, 2014 the button issue is seperate from the genius bar.
Tap bring in for repair and find a location and date and time and then tap reserve. Go to the apple store early before an appointment time. Ebhs staff genius bar forms for help are on the above sites. Well troubleshoot any issues and help you book an appointment for any repair. I feel like i used to be able to go on apples website and make a genius bar appointment even if it took them a few days to fit me in. Ted marx works hard at his career as a quantum physicist.
This video is about the steps to take to make a genius bar appointment at apple. The touch bar shows you intuitive shortcuts and app controls when you need them. Hack your apple genius bar visits whatever, its summer. This is because procare members appointments are presumed to by 1on1 and have to be matched to a particular genius.
You should see a my reservations menu with a 1 next to it. The easiest way to book a genius bar appointment is via the apple store website. Dec 26, 2016 this video is about the steps to take to make a genius bar appointment at apple. Apple having grown might want to have a look at putting. Walk into apple retail store near to you and get an appointment. You can schedule a reservation time online before coming in. In some cases, if you are a procare member and try to book a genius bar appointment, you actually have a higher chance of being told that there is no availability than regular support customers. Making a genius bar appointment impossible submitted 4 years ago by chrispy4bacon1 i feel like i used to be able to go on apples website and make a genius bar appointment even if it took them a few days to fit me in. Make a genius bar reservation, visit an apple authorised service provider or. Apr 03, 2014 the genius bar is a real differentiator for the stores and the fact that it is free really sets the stores apart from the other offerings in the industry. So if you have had a problem with a faulty iphone, ipad or ipod, you just had to book a genius bar appointment, go to the apple store, and they will be able to replace it with a new one.
How to make an apple genius bar appointment lifewire. As all the apple users know, apple offers free services at the apple store, rendering free hardware support at the genius bar appointments. Users can use this official way to book their appointment to any nearby ios store. How can i avoid waiting hours for the apple genius bar. In order to visit the genius bars, you may need to make a reservation.
How to book an appointment at the genius bar in apple stores via iphone duration. This page provides details for getting help via chat, a phone call or email if. Nov 12, 2012 try to make a reservation for the genius bar at your local apple store for a problem with your iphone, and youll now have to complete an important step before youll be allowed to see a. From the website you can select your nearest store and choose a suitable time. In the case of my christmas genius bar adventure, setting up an appointment from home was useless since i wanted an appointment that same day and the system was booked solid for the next three.
Genius bar reservation and apple support options apple au. With touch id on your macbook pro, you can quickly unlock your mac and make purchases using your apple id and apple payall with your fingerprint. When youre satisfied, tap the reserve button at the bottom of the screen. Mar 05, 2006 in some cases, if you are a procare member and try to book a genius bar appointment, you actually have a higher chance of being told that there is no availability than regular support customers. Do you have to make a genius bar appointment for an iphone 5. Sep 11, 20 apple is now requiring that all users booking a genius bar appointment online sign in with an apple id. Unfortunately these days, many genius appointments are taken up by people fiddling with things without knowing what or why, then needing help to undo their mess. Book a genius bar appointment from your ios device cnet. So, i have just booked in my first ever appointment for a genius bar visit at my local apple store and the lead time is appalling the fault on my rmbp has been diagnosed in an online chat with an apple rep and all i need to do is drop it off. How to book an appointment at an apple store or genius bar. Jan 03, 2020 how to set up a genius appointment at an apple store.
Does the genius bar at the apple store cost anything. Feb 19, 2010 heres how to book your next genius bar appointment at the apple store. Answer a few questions and well connect you with the right expert, straight away. You can get an appointment through the apples support. Go to the apple genius bar and confirm that you have an appointment. Genius bar reservation and apple support options apple.
The genius bar is a tech support station located inside apples retail stores, the purpose of which is to provide conciergestyle support for customers of apple products. Mar 25, 2020 for some topics, the apple site doesnt offer a genius bar appointment as an option. How do you make an appointment at the apple genius bar. Apple adds genius bar reservations to product support options. The genius bar is where users who are having trouble with their ipods, iphones, itunes, or other apple products can get oneonone tech support from a trained specialist. Apple is now requiring that all users booking a genius bar appointment online sign in with an apple id. How to make a genius bar appointment 2 methods crazy tech. Ron johnson, the former senior vice president for retail, has often referred to the genius bar as the heart and soul of our stores. How to make a genius bar appointment 2 methods crazy. Click on the get help now link, and select a device or apple service. Jun 30, 2017 to book an apple store appointment follow the below points which will help you find the solution for you query. You are being replaced by a treefilled genius grove, which will have more room to sit and more apple customer service specialists to troubleshoot devices. Do you have to make a genius bar appointment for an iphone. It was at this time, roughly 2005, that online appointments were made possible, which were later included in the apple store app.
When i asked if i needed an appointment they said no and pointed me to a table specifically for the button issue. Sometimes, reading and chatting online isnt enough. Apple having grown might want to have a look at putting in place more genius bars to cope with the demand. I would like to make an appointment at the genius bar at. How to contact apple support for your iphone, ipad, mac, or apple. The 16inch macbook pro has a retina display with an adjustable refresh rate. I would like to make an appointment at the genius bar at the 5th avenue store. You can use these options or, if you really prefer an inperson appointment, just select the topic is not listed in step 2 above. Now the big question is what kind of product i want help with. To make an appointment at the apple genius bar, access the apple store app on your iphone, ipad or ipod touch device, and book a reservation by selecting the time and date after choosing a nearby apple store.
You can even fix date and time and reserve your spot. Alternatively, access the genius bar section on, provide the necessary information regarding your location, select the option. When i go to the apple website for this and click on ipad, i get a giant popup with a lot of advice on things i should do before i come in. I have to ask, why on earth is the genius bar this busy previously i was able to get appointments within a day or 2 but this is bonkers. They have removed the option to make a genius bar appointment. In addition to the genius bar for hardware repairs, you have more immediate support options. Jul 19, 2018 i will tell you two ways on how to make a genius bar appointment. Nov 09, 2014 a few days ago, apple integrated the procedure to schedule a genius bar appointment into its online support troubleshooting page. How to make an apple store or genius bar appointment. Previously, users could instead fill out a form with name, address and email in order to. If you have a hardware problem or tricky software issue, you may have to bring your mac, iphone, ipad, or apple watch to an apple store for diagnostics and possible repairs. Macseniors making a genius bar appointment youtube. You can book an appointment to ios store using these two simple methods. Employees of the genius bar, called geniuses, specially trained to help customers with apple hardware and software.
The apple store is located in westfield southland at 1239 nepean highway, cheltenham. At the moment i am reading the help, the help and southland are different in many ways, but they are both similar when presenting views on equality and discriminations. Type your location or zip code in the search field. How to set up a genius appointment at an apple store. To book an apple store appointment follow the below points which will help you find the solution for you query. The closest parking for the apple store is in the myer wing car park on the western side of nepean highway. Why dont they just say look we will help you but only if you pay us and yes part of why you buy our products is because we offer the genius bar but we would rather squeeze you for some green rather then help you and there for its now impossible to make an appointment. Apple changes the procedure to schedule a genius bar appointment.
The genius of dogs is written in a pleasant, conversational style that is enjoyable to read. Westfield southland spans nepean highway at bay road in central cheltenham. Did you know you can book a genius bar appointment directly from your device using the apple store app, instead of apples web site. This article explains how you can make an apple genius bar appointment. After the appointment is made, you should be returned to the screen for the store you selected. Select the desired support topics and questions, and then click on the make a genius bar reservation link. Book a genius bar appointment from your ios device. Why cant you book a genius bar appointment online anymore. Make a genius bar reservation or get help now with apple support.
Heres how to book your next genius bar appointment at the apple store. Nov 07, 2014 though its getting harder and harder to book an appointment, the places go very fast. Well, if you are truly a walkin, there is by definition no appointment for you, but you do check in. Apple shifts from genius bars to genius groves, hoping. Instead, it suggests a phone call or online chat with apple support. As an eighteen year old college student, this book had certainly opened my eyes.
Though its getting harder and harder to book an appointment, the places go very fast. Try to make a reservation for the genius bar at your local apple store for a problem with your iphone, and youll now have to complete an important step before youll be allowed to see a. How to get a walk in appointment at the apple genius bar. How to contact apple support for your iphone, ipad. If you want to learn how to use your products, apple has other instore options. This lets you manage upcoming genius bar appointments, including the options to cancel or reschedule the appointment these options disappear 30 minutes before the appointment. As the genius bar became better known we moved to a handwritten list, and after the explosive success of the ipod, apple came out with the concierge software for scheduling. Employees are specially trained and certified at the genius bar. In this case, its an iphone 4s, but if you have an ipad, ipod or mac system, well, you can see the options. To make an appointment online, navigate to, and click on the genius bar link at the bottom of the home page. Dec 07, 2016 apple has now introduced a manner in which customers seeking support can book repair appointments with not only the well known genius bar, but also apple authorized service providers. The apple store is located on level 2 in the myer wing. Look over your reservation and make sure everything looks right. I dont know how many times i explain to customers that if the store doesnt have an open appointment for them at the time they insist i schedu.
I am willing to learn, but the popup gives me no guidance say, to another website. I will tell you two ways on how to make a genius bar appointment. When this happens, go ahead and book an appointment in the concierge system for any available slot and visit the genius bar anyway. Apple store southland store hours, contact information, and weekly calendar of. Its strength lies in the sections on the history of caninespecific research, which are easytoread, informative summaries of the progression of particular lines of study. May 20, 2016 san francisco goodbye, apple genius bar. Get your questions answered by an expert via phone, chat, email, or even twitter. How to book an apple store appointment online quora. Apple customers can now schedule authorized service provider.