Smart Watches

Smartwatches Wearable Technology

Your wrist is due an upgrade. Smartwatches are capable of so much more than just telling the time; they’ll alert you to new messages, and some are compatible with a variety of apps, just like your smartphone. From fitness trackers to understated hybrids, this guide will help you find the most suitable smartwatch for your lifestyle and current tech setup.

Straightforward smartwatches are notification centres on your wrist. While many have a high-tech design, other designer smartwatches look just like traditional analogue watches from a distance. Up close, however, you’ll see that their display is really a screen which shows pop-up messages from your phone.

Smartwatches are a type of wearable technology, and they connect to your smartphone via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Most smart watches can also track your steps and make phone calls without taking out your smartphone. Some smart watches include fitness features to track the number of steps you take or calories you burn. Wearable fitness trackers can help with sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking.

HOW TO USE A SMARTWATCH

Using a smartwatch is simple; you can have yours up and running in moments. Here are the basic set-up steps that most models follow.

• Charge your new smartwatch and turn it on.
• Connect it to your phone via Bluetooth.
• Download the apps and features you want to use, just as you would on a smartphone.
• Keep your smartwatch battery topped up by charging it overnight.