Smart Watches

A smartwatch does more than telling time and the date. The wearable device has various uses, including timekeeping. The watches run mobile apps and have dedicated operating systems that provide them with a large selection of capabilities. Browse through the wearable technology available at Staples and choose watches that best suit your needs.

Selecting the right smartwatch
The most important factor to consider when picking the right smartwatch is the wearer's smartphone. People who use iPhones should use models that are compatible with iOS devices. Android versions of smartwatches work best with Android smartphones. Other factors to consider include battery life, available apps, and how one plans to use the wearable device. Watches with silicone rubber bands and sports watches are ideal for people who jog or go to the gym. Users may opt for a simple smartwatch if they only require message notifications and calls sent to their device. The display of the watch is also a key consideration that can have an LCD screen or AMOLED display.

The watches have various benefits
They have an appealing digital display that looks good on the wrist. Some are capable of playing digital media such as videos and music. Most smartwatches let wearers pick up calls and reply to messages from their wrists. Other models help in monitoring health and giving directions during travel. Use the watches to see your social media notifications and even monitor your fitness levels. Easily find a lost phone, key, or device with the watch's ""find"" feature.

What are the features of smartwatches?
Dedicated watches have hardware that rivals some smartphones. Most popular models run mobile operating systems like Tizen, Android Wear, Watch OS, and Pebble OS. The watches have a screen for displaying information. The data is from a paired smartphone sent to the smartwatch through Bluetooth technology in the background. The watches receive calls and incoming messages through a beep, symbol, or vibration beep.

Some models use GPS to measure distance traveled, while others have a barometer to measure altitude. Watches for athletes help in optimal training and give information on pulse rates. Set up training plans on the internet portal and transfer them to the watch. Some units have their own SIM cards and work independently from the smartphone. They use LTE mobile phone technology for browsing the internet.

What do smartwatches do?
They have a touch screen display and a design that makes your daily life less complicated. You don't need to take out your phone each time you receive a notification. The watches work in harmony with connected smartphones. They have data connectivity if connected to a phone which shares an internet connection. Place and receive phone calls when the watch is equipped with a SIM card slot and a 4G LTE, 3G, or GSM connection.

Do smartwatches use data?
Watches that support electronic or normal SIM cards use data. Those that don't have this accessibility get downloads and updates when connected to Wi-Fi. The need for the internet depends on the model of the smartwatch. Most of them function hand-in-hand with smartphones and connect to their data through Bluetooth.