5 Non-Health Reasons to Own A Smartwatch
January 30, 2022Smartwatches are all very popular these days due to the plethora of fitness features on offer such as heart rate monitoring, exercise routines and sedentary alerts. Though some quarters consider it a vanity purchase, smartwatches are very useful tools while not at the gym.
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Fall Detection
If you own one of the newer Samsung Galaxy or Apple Watches, chances are that they are fitted with sensors that can detect sudden changes in elevation. This tool can be used to detect if the wearer has fallen down. If this has happened, the watch can call a preselected emergency contact if said wearer remains unresponsive.
This is very useful for people who love to explore nature on their own or an elderly parent is prone to falling down. It acts as a first line of response during an emergency where help is nowhere in sight. For this feature to work, you’ll need to enable it as well as select the contact you would like the watch to call with the connect smartphone.
Weather Warnings
Often overlooked by most consumers, the weather widget can provide useful information on weather patterns throughout the day or week. It can also let you know the chance of it raining each day, in case an umbrella is required.
Calendar Alerts
Calendar entries on your smartphone appear as notifications on your smartwatch. This is especially true of Samsung and Apple smartwatches. Pop-up messages appear as the clock ticks toward a certain appointment, allowing you plenty of time to get ready for said engagement. It builds upon the alarm clock feature that regular digital watches offer.
Answer Calls
You might not always have your smartphone with you when moving about at home or office. When a call comes in, you’ll have to frantically search for it under pillows or piles of files. If you have a Samsung Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch, the built-in speaker and microphone will allow you to take calls as long as it can maintain a Bluetooth connection with your smartwatch.
Compass & GPS
The latest smartwatches have built-in compasses and GPS trackers. This can prove useful for people who go hiking or require turn by turn navigation while walking or cycling. Instead of having to constantly stare at your smartwatch, gentle haptic vibrations on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 let you know that a turn is coming up.
It’s a time saver, especially when you’re in a hurry to get to a destination. A few years ago, it seemed a pipedream to be able to talk into a watch to answer calls or get the voice assistant to accomplish a certain task. Today, not only is that a reality, but the modern smartwatch is cable to do so much more than that.
Take a look at the following articles to know more:
Navigate Your Way Around With The Galaxy Watch4
Upgrade Your Galaxy Watch And Personalize It
Galaxy Watch4 Series: The Ultimate Workout Companion
Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Buyers Guide
