Using your phone or watch to pay for things might seem awkward, but it's convenient once you get the timing and process down. I've been saved several times when I left my wallet at home but had my phone. The technology is pretty reliable. The real convenience, though, comes once you move past payments.Also: How to add your transit card to Apple WalletI recently added my family's local theme park season passes to my Google Wallet. Now, I don't need to deal with my wallet or even the park app for admission. Even better, if we're visiting the water park, I can use my watch to access our drink and

Making a payment with Google Wallet is simple. The app's home screen shows all your connected cards. When you're ready to pay, swipe through until you see the card you want to use. Tap on it, and you'll see "Hold to reader" below. That lets you know the app is ready. Hold your phone close to the terminal and wait for a check mark.

There are two ways to add a card to your Google Wallet -- from the Wallet app or your bank's app or website. The first option is the most common.From the main screen on the Wallet app, tap "+ Add to Wallet" at the bottom. Choose the type of card you're adding -- payment, transit, loyalty, etc.If you're adding a payment card, tap "New credit or debit card." Either scan your card with the camera or type in the information manually. Once you've added the info, tap save. Google may ask you to verify your payment method through email or text.Also: Google Wallet will now automatically add your movie