Uses and Benefits of a Smartwatch

Should you buy a smartwatch?

The revolution of watches has long begun and if you think that you are missing out by not owning a smartwatch, then this guide is for you.

Gone are the days, when a watch’s main purpose was to show time, the new generation watches referred to as smartwatches can do much more than show time. Smart watches can perform a number of tasks like tracking your notifications, your step count, and many more.

With the ever-increasing cost of gadgets like smartphones, is the addition of a smartwatch necessary to your wardrobe? It’s a question that smart people like you should ask. Clearing your confusion about buying a smartwatch is the sole purpose of this article, so read on!

Let’s begin with,

Top 5 Benefits of a Smartwatch

Here’s a list of the top 5 benefits of a smartwatch.

1. Never miss a notification

Smartphones usually connect with our smartwatch and hence we receive all the notifications of a smartphone on our watch. Yes, smartphones are with us for pretty much the whole day, but there are times when we place them on a table and start working or are sleeping. That’s when we may miss an important notification or a message.

Smartwatches on the other hand are with us all the time, tied to our wrists. This makes it impossible to miss a notification. I know you should take some time off from gadgets and be in your own space, but what if there’s an emergency? In such cases, the notifications that you receive can save you or any of your friends who may need help.

2. Replace your wallet with a smartwatch

Wallets have been pretty much replaced with the advent of smartphones. Each one of us makes payment through a smartphone, no matter how small or large the transaction is. The smartwatches take it a step further. With smartwatches, you can download a payment app and make payments without even taking your phone out.

This feature is beneficial in situations like,

• When you are in a large crowd and getting your phone out can seem dangerous
• When you are at a petrol pump and do not want to take your phone out of your wallet
• When you are too lazy to use your phone for payment

3. Check the weather

This feature is easily available in smartphones too, but the ease of checking in smartwatches is an added advantage. It becomes easy to check the weather while you are driving or riding a bike. A tap on your smartwatch will give you insights into the weather.

4. Vibe to the music

How important is music to our life? It can even make deaf people vibe for a moment. However, you can listen to music through smartphones too, then why should you waste money on a smartwatch? Here’s the answer.

Imagine you are on a journey like in a bus, on a train, or even if you are driving your car, though we do not recommend you listen to music while driving. So, yes when you are on a journey, it is tough and kind of a headache to change the song or adjust the volume every now and then through your smartphone. That is where smartwatches make your life easier. You just need to tap on your smartwatch to change the music or adjust the volume.

This feature is more useful while you are exercising or running. You can just tap on the smartwatch screen to make changes. Also, you do not need to carry a bulky smartphone while running if you have a smartwatch.

5. Manage your health

This is one of the most important features of a smartwatch. It is the #1 reason for the sales of a smartwatch. Through a smartwatch, you can track your steps, your running, and the number of calories that you have burnt. You can also keep track of your heartbeat which gives you a good insight into your heart health. A smartwatch also enables you to keep track of your sleep, which is very important for you to track. All in all you can manage your health by keeping a track of your lifestyle habits.

6. Set your alarm

Alarms can be set on phones too, but the convenience that you have on a smartphone is unmatched. An alarm on a phone can make you feel awkward in a crowd, while just a vibration of a smartwatch can remind you of your tasks plus it won’t disturb your neighbors.

Also, the morning alarms on a smartwatch can be more effective as the vibrations will instantly wake you up.

7. Find your phone

How often has it happened that you are all ready for a big event, but do not find your phone or keys? That’s when a smartwatch comes to your rescue. It rings your mobile phone loudly and you are able to find your phone.

These were some of the benefits of having a smartwatch. I admit they do cost heavily, but the use is as much. If your work does not relate a lot to receiving notifications or calls all the time, then you can skip the expense of a smartwatch. If you can go through the hassle of tracking your health through a phone, then you might as well not have a smartwatch.

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