How to chose the right smart watch?

Most useful applications

The first thing that comes to mind is sporting activities, since this smart device allows to easily follow important messages during training sessions without checking your phone, as well as to monitor your reactions to physical loads – heart rate, distance and burnt calories. It also acts as your coach reminding about your goals, monitoring your sleeping habits, etc. However, smart watches are also becoming ever popular with other groups of users, as there are models that offer much more than monitoring physical activity. Furthermore, it is now possible to use the Multi-SIM service that allows to operate a smart watch even without a phone. For example, online streaming of music via a smart watch and a connection with wireless headphones allow to leave your phone at home. Smart watches also let you stay on top of important calls and messages, receive notifications and follow other important news when your hands are busy or the phone is too far away. They can serve as a navigation device as they feature the GPS. They can also be used during swimming as most smart watches are water-resistant. Moreover, smart watches can be used as a remote for controlling other devices, for example, to find a phone or pause cartoons on the kids’ tablet. They also help when checking messages on your phone would be considered impolite, for example, during meetings, theater performances or movies. In short, each user will be able to find the best use for this convenient device.

Design 

The design of the smart watch depends on its type, so anyone can find what they like not only functionality, but also design wise. Classic smart watches are designed to look like traditional watches. They tend to have a metal or leather strap and a display with a traditional dial. Such smart watches also serve as a stylish accessory and complement the user’s style. Garmin Vivoactive 4S, Fossil Gen5 Carlyle and Samsung Galaxy Watch are watches that fit into this category. 

Sports watches stand out as to their very particular design and functions, though their design may also be lighter and slimmer. These watches mostly have a rubber strap, as well as better protection against humidity, impact and dust that are a part and parcel of exercising in or outdoors. Quite often, they are larger and more rugged. In this regard, active athletes will appreciate Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Sapphire Black or Garmin fēnix 6 Sapphire Titanium. 

On the other hand, unlike smart watches, fitness bracelets tend to be considerably smaller and lighter, however, their functionality is also much more limited.

Multi-SIM 

Until recently, smart watches had to be used in combination with a smartphone, but if you choose some very special models of smart watches you can safely leave your phone at home, as these tiny devices are now able to function alone. 

With the Multi-SIM service, it is possible to link your phone number to your smartphone: it means that both devices support the same number.

A smart watch does not need a separate voice tariff plan or an Internet service, and it is fully operational even without Bluetooth. The Multi-SIM service is available in Samsung Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active watches.

Battery life

One of the greatest advantages of smart watches is their impressive battery life. Unlike smartphones, smart watches do not require daily charging; depending on how actively you use various functions and apps, they can last for as long as several days.