6 Benefits of having a Smart Watch

A smart watch is a simple way to be in touch whilst on the go, let’s see why!

You may have heard countless times, “what’s the point of having a smart watch?”. In a world so taken over by a need for bigger screens and bigger resolutions - the smart watch is the perfect little pocket device which can be taken anywhere, literally…anytime. A smart watch is a touchscreen enabled wrist watch that can be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi.

We discuss the benefits of having a smart watch. So, the first question might be what can a smart watch do that an analog watch can’t? A lot.

1. They Don’t Just Tell The Time

Our small wrist companion is fashionable and functional, but a smart watch has hundreds of different functionalities that are built into it more than just telling the time. Giving you all the main functionalities of the smartphone without having to carry one around!

2. Finding A Phone, Key Or Device

Losing a phone, or your keys is a frustrating experience and always tends to happen when you least expect it! Thankfully, a smart watch has you taken care of – with the “Find Your Phone” features on smart watches, you can find your phone in seconds! The phone will start ringing at full volume until you find it – handy huh?! To use it to find a key, all you need is to attach a special key finder to your jangling keys and install a simple app on your smart watch.

3. Fitness And Health Tracking

This is the core feature of many smart watches, it lets to track, set and monitor your fitness goals and health status. So if you’re ever in the market looking for a pedometer or a fitness tracker, just replace it with a smart watch! So what exactly can it count? Your daily steps, distance walked, calories, heart rate, ECG monitor, pulse rate, sleep patterns and some even go beyond to give you a buzzing reminder when your body is overstressed and you need a break. They have an inbuilt breath counter which walks you through deep breathing exercises when you need them most!

4. Reply To Messages And Receive Calls Instantly

With a smart watch on your wrist, you are notified with your messages and incoming phonecalls, call logs etc. just the way a smartphone would. They have inbuilt microphones, speakers and even text replying methods to instantly respond to anyone who needs you! Some watches go further and have voice support, which let’s you command the watch and get the most out of it. However, all of these services are done on a considerably smaller interface than a phone, which may get a little fiddly at times.

5. You’re Connected For Longer

A smartphone just cannot compare to the battery life of a smartphone, these tiny things can last days on a single charge and with full use. This is due to powerful batteries being inbuilt but also as the smart watch is taught to only show screen when your eyes make contact with the interface, otherwise, it is sleeping (this setting can be changed to keep it always on!). Some of the higher end smart watches can last 10 days on a single charge – giving smart watches an overall 10/10 for lifespan.

6. Navigation!

Holding a smartphone to check directions and without looking up can get a little confusing and even unsafe when cycling or driving. A smart watch eliminates this danger of divided attention and delivers the message to you without even having to look at it. There are inbuilt variations of vibrations which indicate a left or a right turn!

So there you have it! Why a smart watch is a totally worthwhile investment for your retirement years, it can be a very friendly, compact and portable wrist companion which even comes in many different funky colours and styles to match your needs perfectly.