People often think that buying a smartwatch is a waste of money – after all, you have a phone, you have a normal watch, why introduce a third element? The assumption here is that ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, wearable technology has exploded in popularity over the last five to ten years both as a technology and a fashion statement. Receiving texts, making calls, and tracking sophisticated fitness metrics are just a few of the major functions that smartwatches do.
There are many ways in which a smartwatch can make your life easier, including some that people are unaware of. If you want to find out more about it, all you have to do is keep reading, perhaps on your watch’s screen.
What that in mind, here are 5 ways a smart watch can make your life easier.
BE YOUR TRAVEL BUDDY
Most probably, you have GPS on your phone. However, using it when you are driving can sometimes be dangerous, even if you have a special phone holder. The Apple Watch has the option of sending you different vibrations, depending on whether you have to turn left or right – this is especially beneficial during a ride in a place you haven’t been before. Instead of looking at the phone and trying to figure out the directions, you can admire the scenery around you and focus on staying safe, too.
Don’t think you have to compromise on style when travelling with your smartwatch. Many such devices, such as Fitbit Sense bands, offer interchangeable easily intergrated, quick release straps in a variety of colours. You can even turn your tracker into a statement pieces with stunning stainless steel options.
HELP YOU FIND A LOST PHONE
Have you ever lost a phone or another device? If you have, then you probably know that feeling of frustration when you cannot find it, no matter how many times you checked its previous whereabouts – and it almost always seems to be happening when you are in a hurry or have a meeting you cannot be late for. Well, most smartwatches that can be connected to your phone have a “Find a phone” option, which allows you to call it through your watch.
HELP YOU STAY IN SHAPE
If you are a fitness freak or just someone who likes to stay in shape, then you will definitely appreciate this feature, as it allows you to keep up with your fitness goals. A smartwatch can count your steps, the distance you walked, calories you burnt, keep track of your heart rate and sleeping pattern, and so much more. So, if you were considering getting a fitness tracker or a pedometer, consider purchasing a smartwatch instead.
STAY ACTIVE LONGER
One of the arguments people use when trying to suggest that a smartwatch is a waste of money is that you already have a smartphone. Well, truth be told, smartwatches have a battery that is much more powerful than a smartphone, which means that they work for much longer stretches. This is especially important if, for example, you are going on a longer trip where you will not have the chance to charge your phone. You will still have a way of contacting others in case something happens.
PAY FOR YOUR SHOPPING
Smartwatches have made paying for things more convenient than ever. You can make contactless payments in shops and restaurants worldwide with just a tap of your smartwatch. No need to worry about forgetting or misplacing your wallet ever again – now that’s an easy life we’d love to be part of.
THE BOTTOM LINE
There are many things that people can say about watches, and perhaps even more about smartwatches, but one is certain – they definitely make your life easier in many ways. In reality, almost every daily activity can be made at least slightly easier with a smartwatch. ”Killing several birds with a single watch shaped stone” comes to mind.