SMARTWATCH.....A MUST HAVE TECH DEVICE

A smartwatch is a touchscreen wearable computer in form of a wristwatch, from big companies such as Apple, Fitbit Versa, Huawei, to traditional watchmakers like Tag Heuer and Fossil,

with other dozens of companies creating smartwatches that have functionalities closer to smartphones including but not limited to mobile apps,

mobile operating system, Bluetooth connectivity, portable media players with FM radio and playback of digital audio and video. Some models are called "WATCH PHONE or VICE VERSA" because they have complete functionality of a typical smartphone using LTE technology such as Apple Watch Series 3.

Although features and designs vary, smartwatches can help save time and keep better tabs on your health. Many smartwatches have built-in fitness features such as heart rate sensor

and GPS,

an example is the FITBIT VERSA which is marketed as a health-focused device.

REASONS YOU NEED A SMARTWATCH

• Notifications

Which is the most important you buy a smartwatch, the ease of having notifications sent to your wrist and being able to identify the importance without checking from the phone is amazing and invaluable, it saves time which important to everybody so, therefore, simplifies your life.

• Answering calls

So many smartwatches have this functionality and its helpful when walking around with headphones on or while driving when your smartphone is not easily accessible

• Fitness

All smart watches are capable of step counting and most will run apps such as Endomondo and Strava, the benefit is that they hook users in with other useful features making them less likely to be sidelined.

• Navigation

Getting around on unknown city is much easier with a smartwatch, Directions are sent to your wrist telling you when and where to turn next.

• Social Etiquette

Checking your phone in the middle of a conversation can be termed “RUDE”, but replacing with a quick glance on the wrist is quicker, more courteous and simpler.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING SMARTWATCH

• COMPATIBILITY 

The first thing to consider is if the smartwatch will work 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. hence,

it is essential to give proper attention to the model of your smartphone that is to be used to establish the connection with the smartwatch.

It is imperative to ensure that the smartphone is compatible with the operating system of the smartwatch toavoid any difficulties in operations and functionality.

• BATTERY LIFE RATE

Pay attention to rated battery life when shopping. Hybrid smartwatches that look more like analogue timepieces tend to have the longest battery life,

but they don’t have touchscreens. The battery life of some smartwatches last half a day while others can last over 1000 days at a time.

Power cycles depend on the features supported, how often the watch is being used and how big the internal battery is.

That’s why the rated battery life is something you’ll want to look at when picking out a smartwatch.

• FITNESS TRACKER

Pick a watch with a heart rate sensor and GPS (to track your runs) if you're a fitness enthusiast,

If you plan to use a smartwatch primarily for working out, you may want to consider fitness trackers with smartwatch-like features,

such as the Fitbit Versa or the Garmin Vivoactive 3, both of which let you change the watch face and read notifications.

The Versa goes even further by offering female health features, such as the ability to log periods and record symptoms,

as well as compare your cycle against health stats like sleep and activity.

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• WATER RESISTANCE

There’s a chance you may forget you have your smartwatch on due to prolonged wearing of the smartwatch,

some smartwatches are splash proof which means they can handle a bit of rain but not much else,

 while others can be submerged underwater up to a specific depth.

 If you go swimming a lot you’ll want to pay close attention to the water resistance rating.

• DISPLAY 

Make sure you take a look at the display for the smartwatch you intend to pick out, and you understand the full extent of its support,

just like smartphones, every smartwatch has a different display. Some of them include a full touchscreen with brilliant colour,

while others may have a simple black and white screen. Furthermore, they vary in ways to receive notifications and alerts on said screens.

For instance, some watches will only display icons for the most recent notifications while others will display the entire message associated with an alert.

Check if it handles alert and notifications the way you want?

• IS IT FIXABLE?

 When it comes to buying a device and maintaining it in the long-term you’ll want something that’s very fixable.

For instance, can you easily replace the wristbands or the battery? What about if the display cracks,

will it be expensive to repair or purchase a replacement? These are things that most people overlook when buying a new device.

 If you’re planning on keeping the smartwatch around for a long time, and you’re going to wear it every day then something is bound to go wrong eventually.

 When it does, you’ll want to be able to fix the problem easily and without much of an associated cost

else you result in changing your smartwatch once it's faulty.

• REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY 

Smartwatches can do a whole lot more than just display notifications.

Some allow you to do things like check in to a location on Facebook with the tap of a button.

Others may allow you to find your lost phone, or play music directly from the watch.

 Even more, have voice control features just like modern smartphones.

The point here is that smartwatches can have a lot of additional functionality depending on the model.

Check what the smartwatch has to offer, and make sure it supports the type of functionality you will use before you purchase.

• APPEARANCE

Generally, a watch is going to compliment your fashion and style. Do you like the look of the watch?

Do you find it artistically pleasing, or do you think it looks repugnant on your wrist?

This is important especially since you’ll be wearing the watch a lot.

Make sure you like the appearance and the feel of the smartwatch on your wrist before making a purchase.

In Conclusion, you'll need to decide what combination of form and function works best for your budget, don’t be afraid to look for other elements and features when picking out a smartwatch, especially if you have something specific in mind.