What is it like using the Decouverte week pass on the watch? Is it fast? Do I have to open the IDF app? Can I use this in express mode? This allows you to simply swipe your watch and doesn't make you enter FaceID or password.
Also, how do I get past the phone number requirement when creating the Connect account?
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Apparently Apple Watch Navigo Week Pass works nearly as fast as a physical card. Apple Watch Express Mode works for Navigo Pass so no need for unlocking phone or Face ID. Express Mode apparently doesn't work for some particular Paris city buses, and they'll indicate such. Most Paris bus Navigo readers will work with Express Mode though.
For the IDF Mobilites Connect account, I've heard mixed reports about needing a French mobile number. Even though the site asks for a +33 number, I've heard from visitors that the form allows you to put in other international country codes for mobile phone numbers. I haven't verified this myself.