Smartwatch is a computerized wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping.

Normal watches can perform basic tasks such as calculations, translations and game-playing, while new smartwatches are wearable computers. Many run mobile apps, using a mobile operating system. Many smartwatches have very advanced functionality also, like some smartwatches functions as portable media players, with FM Radio. Some smartwatches are also called ‘ watch phones’ feature full mobile phone capability.

Quick Tips:

• Don’t buy a smartwatch without confirming whether it is compatible with your smartphone. For example, Apple Watches only work with iPhones. Google’s Wear OS platform and Samsung’s Tizen watches will work with both Android phones and iPhones, but with fewer features than if you use them with Android devices.
• If you are a fitness freak,pick a watch with a heart rate sensor and GPS (to track your runs) .
• Pay attention to rated battery life.
• Hybrid smartwatches that look more like analog timepieces tend to have the longest battery life, but they don’t have touchscreens.
• Check that the watch band’s clasp or buckle is easy to use and easy to swap. Also make sure that it’s easy for you to find replacement bands.
• The selection of apps is a factor, but it’s not as important as compatibility, design and other features.

What is a Smartwatch?

Many of us have heard about the smartwatch but do not have much knowledge about it. So smartwatch is like your smartphone, which is in the form of a wristwatch. Other than checking the time you can use this as a calculator, receive notification from your phone, hear music, some watches are even equipped with a heartbeat checker, steps counter application, etc.

What is the purpose of a smartwatch?

A smartwatch is a digital watch that provides many other features besides timekeeping. Examples include monitoring your heart rate, tracking your activity, and providing reminders throughout the day.

What is the reason for its popularity?

People who are jogging or are exercising find it challenging to use a phone on the road or in a gym. Moreover, using your expensive mobile on-road or in the gym may risk damaging your device. In this case, the smartwatch allows people to wear them on their wrist, which is very convenient while running or jogging even while they exercise. So it has become popular amongst gadget lovers instead of standard dial watches.

Is Smartwatch easy and simple to use?

Smartwatches do not have too many complex functions. For people who use smartphones or iPhone does not find it too complex to learn about it. People who love gadgets can quickly learn about the services of the smartwatch.

However, smartwatches have more functions equal to smartphones than regular watches. It helps you to monitor heartbeat, steps count, etc., in a very easy manner without complex calculation or huge spacing apps, you can use this smartwatch with an easy user interface.

 Types of Smartwatch

Four main types of smartwatches are available.

1. Smart sports watches.
2. Watches with phone function.
3. Classic smartwatches.
4. Simple smartwatches with notification function.

How does a smartwatch work?

A smartwatch is a digital watch. The watch contains a small computer that runs on its own operating system. But how does a smartwatch work and what can you do with it? we will explain that below.

Connect to your smartphone

Follow these steps:

iOS

• In the Wear OS by Google App on your phone, you’ll see a list of nearby devices. You can check the name of your watch on its screen.
• Before you start, ensure your watch is charging.
• On your watch, turn on Bluetooth.
• Go to Settings on your iPhone, tap on Bluetooth. Wait till your watch shows up on your iPhone.
• On your watch, you’ll see a pairing code.
• On your phone, you should see the same pairing code shown on your watch. Then, touch Pair. You’ll see a confirmation message once your watch is paired. This can take a few minutes.
• On your phone, follow the onscreen instructions to turn on watch notifications, location, and calendar access.

ANDROID

• In the Wear OS by Google App on your phone, you’ll see a list of nearby devices. You can check the name of your watch on its screen.
• Touch your watch’s name.
• You’ll see a pairing code on your phone and watch. Make sure the codes match. If your phone is already paired to another watch, you won’t see a pairing code. Instead, touch the triangle next to a watch’s name in the upper left hand corner. Then, touch Pair With A New Wearable and continue to follow the steps.
• Touch Pair on your phone. You’ll see a confirmation message once your watch is paired. This can take a few minutes, so please be patient.
• On your phone, touch Enable Notifications.
• Touch the checkbox next to Wear OS by Google to let your watch show notifications from different apps on your phone.

Measuring daily activities and exercise on

A smartwatch will help you measure your fitness activities, this is why we often call it a fitness tracker. A number of features are there is a smartwatch e.g. tracking the number of steps you walk in the day, sleep duration, calories burnt during exercise etc.

Can you use the smartwatch without a phone?

It is possible to use a smartwatch without a phone. Most smartwatches including new Wear OS watches, Some watches can connect to a Wi-Fi network. That means your watch doesn’t have to be within Bluetooth range of your phone to use apps.

Key points to look for when choosing a smartwatch

OS and phone compatibility

Because most smartwatches are designed to serve as companions to your smartphone, device compatibility is very important. Although you should note it’s easier to use those watches with an Android device. Android phone owners do get one extra feature: quick replies to incoming text messages. Google’s Wear OS runs on smartwatches from Fossil, LG, Huawei and others. It’s most compatible with Android smartphones, although some will work with the iPhone with limited features. 

Not surprisingly, the Apple Watch only works with the iPhone. The preinstalled Apple Watch app for the iPhone is where you’ll find the watchOS App Store. There, you can install the watch versions of your favorite iOS apps or find new ones: The store features everything from games to fitness-tracking apps to extensions of your most-used productivity apps so you can get Slack notifications or see Trello cards. To conclude, don’t buy a smartwatch unless you know that it will work with your smartphone.

OLED vs. LCD Display 

Most smartwatches use a colorful LCD screen or AMOLED display, which let you view photos, apps and other content in richer color, and tend to be brighter. The trade-off is shorter battery life, though smartwatch makers are improving the devices’ efficiency. Some can last several days, if not weeks, but you’ll want to opt for a black-and-white display if you want the longest stamina.

Pricer smartwatches offer crisp OLED displays instead of LCD displays to allow for slimmer designs. Apple developed its first OLED display to make the first-generation Apple Watch as thin as possible. But it should be noted Samsung created the first ever, OLED smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear, in 2013.

Touchscreen vs. touchless

Opting for a touchscreen on your smartwatch would seem to be a no-brainer. But it can be difficult to select items on a smaller touch display, and some of the gesture-based interfaces aren’t intuitive. 

Wear OS does a nice job of presenting card-based notifications you can easily dismiss with a swipe, but there’s a lot of swiping involved to get to other apps and options within apps. You can, however, switch between cards with a flick of your wrist.

Apple opted for a combo approach for the Apple Watch, offering a touch display and both a digital crown and side button on the right side. You can use the crown to quickly zoom in on content or to scroll, and the screen uses Force Touch, which knows the difference between a tap and a long-press. A press of the side button brings you to your dock of frequently used apps.

App selections

The smartwatch category is maturing, and some models now have hundreds or even thousands of apps.

The Apple Watch has the most well-rounded app roster thus far, with more than 20,000 available, including ESPN, MapMyRun, Uber and even Rosetta Stone. You can do everything from control your Philips Hue lights to ordering your food!

There’s a dedicated Apple Watch App Store for installing those apps in the Apple Watch app for iOS.

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Conclusion

Today smartwatches have become much more useful thanks to integrated GPS and heartbeat sensors. The watches mutate into fitness trackers and navigation devices. If the smartwatch is connected to a smartphone, it also shows incoming calls, SMS messages and emails.

A smartwatch on the wrist makes little sense when the mobile phone is at hand in front of you. However, if the smartphone is safely stowed away and still within reach in the backpack, a quick look at the wrist has advantages. After all, who wants to constantly look at the cell phone display during the calorie check while jogging? With a smartwatch on your wrist and a cell phone in your pocket, on the other hand, it is much more comfortable.

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