As technology is ever evolving and growing, we can see a change in demand when it comes to watches. Whilst some prefer the more traditional watches, the function mainly being timekeeping, there are those that are searching for more from their accessories and are investing in smartwatches. As smartwatches are still relatively new, those that haven’t purchased one before might feel that choosing the right smartwatch is a daunting task.
Although smartwatches can come with simular functions such as GPS tracking and delivering notifications to your wrist, they also vary in style and more specific attributes such as playing music and keeping track of your health. If you are a beginner and want to make sure you purchase the right smartwatch for your lifestyle then here is a guide on buying smartwatches.
Device Compatibility
Whilst most smartwatches were built to be companions to your phone, before you purchase a smartwatch the first thing you should check is if it compatible with your phone. For example, those that are looking into getting an apple watch will only be able to pair their phone of it is in fact an iPhone. There are also certain smartwatches such as Fitbit Versa that have extra functions for Android users which is quick replies to incoming text messages. If you are worried about the compatibility of your phone to a smartwatch we stock a variety of brands whose smartwatches connect to both Android and IOS users such as Garmin, Polar, Kronaby and Fitbit.
Display
Smartwatches come in a variety of forms and surprisingly not all smartwatches have a colour display. We have smart watches which have bluetooth and phone companion functions such as Casio’s Edifice Bluetooth Tough Solar Super Illuminator watch, which on the outside looks like a normal timekeeping watch but has functions such as find my phone and a perpetual calendar. Ultimately one of the first decisions you need to make is do you want a touchscreen with colour display, or a watch which looks traditional but does so much more. One thing to bear in mind is that although a touchscreen colour display seems like the right choice, it does tend to use more battery then watches without this display.
Fitness Features
Not all smartwatches have a features specifically for fitness however if you already have a fitness regime or are looking to start one in the future having a fitness smartwatch can be very beneficial to your lifestyle. Fitness watches can come with music play capabilities such as Polar’s M600 Black Android Wear Smartwatch and can also come with a heart-rate monitor and pedometer for those that want to count their steps and keep a tab on their health. Fitness smartwatches have the capability to track a variety of different sports which will suit a range of lifestyles so definitely a feature that should be considered before purchasing your first smartwatch.
Mobile Payments
If you are a convenient shopper then you probably don’t like messing around with your card or cash on the go. Now smartwatches, just like phones have the capability to make payments, apple watches don’t even need to have an iPhone near or present. Watches that we stock that have this function are by Kronaby. They provide a number of different styles and designs of watches which have the option of adding a Contactless Payment Strap which allows bpay via Barclay card.
Budget
The last point on our list of recommendations is of course your budget which is entirely up to you and your circumstances. There are several different watch brands out there, some named, some without a high street names which provide smartwatches, however the bigger the budget of your watch the more functions and capabilities it will have. The smartwatches that we stock on our website start from only £84.
If you want to have a look through the range of smartwatches we stock on our website click here to browse. If you have any questions about our guide on buying smartwatches then you can contact us via our website, via phone or if you are local to the West Midlands then you can visit our watch shop based on the Kenilworth high street.
