Smart technology has come a long way over the last decade. Smartphones are more powerful than the original computers we used to send man to the Moon. More and more products are being released with smart technology integration. Smart homes are becoming more common. And, thanks to the advancement of AI and camera technology, whole movies are being produced on smartphones.
But we aren’t going to be focusing on smartphones today. Instead we are going to be looking at the ultimate companion product to a smartphone. Smart watches. For those that don’t know, a smart watch is a digital watch with full smart technology integration and features. You will have likely seen advertised online or in most phone shops. But the big question is this: Is it worth it to invest in a smart watch?
A Practical Remote
One of my favorite uses of my smart watch is a remote for my phone. It isn’t always practical to get your phone out. When you’re working. While driving. Or just midway through a conversation. Smart watches are linked directly to your device. So when you get a message or a phone call it will appear on your watch. And you can decline the call or quickly send an automated response.
You can also directly control your music from your watch. Which, while driving, means you can always keep your focus on the road. Your smart watch can also be linked to your other smart devices around your home. Working as a universal remote control.
Health Monitoring
The predecessor to the smart watch was the FitBit. An amazing bit of technology designed to monitor your body’s vitals while exercising. FitBits would relay this data back to your phone so you could get a more accurate representation of your fitness progress. Modern smart watches can do all this and so much more.
They can monitor everything from your stress level to how well you are sleeping at night. The data it provides is so detailed that a lot of medical centers are currently employing smart watches in their research. In fact, the Helsby Street Medical Centre in the UK is planning to do a study on using medical THC to help combat insomnia. In this study they plan to use smart watches to constantly monitor the physical condition, and sleeping habits, of their trial participants. The results produced will hopefully go a long way in helping combat insomnia.
Smart watches are also good at giving you reminders to stay active. If you spend a lot of your time sitting at a desk working it can be all too easy to forget to take regular breaks. Your watch will monitor this and gently remind you to get up and move around every so often.
Smart watches can also be set up to send medical alerts if needed. This is extremely useful if you suffer from a medical condition such as epilepsy. The watch can detect if someone is having a seizure and can sound an alarm while also contacting an ambulance. Making them an invaluable tool that could save your life.
A Fashion Statement
There is no denying that smart technology has become quite fashionable in recent years. Thanks to the boom of social media. Companies are sinking millions of dollars into product and software design to ensure their smart devices are as fashionable as they are functional.
And smart watches are definitely one of the hottest fashion trends right now. If you are someone who cares about keeping up with the latest trends then you should definitely consider investing in one.
There are hundreds of amazing alternative straps you can get for your smart watch as well. Including some that are fitted with various gems. You can customize the digital face of your watch as well, in a similar vein to how you can customize the UI on your smartphone.
Should You Invest
So, is a smart watch worth it? I would say it is an easy yes! Modern smart watches aren’t that expensive either. Considering the huge range of features and practical applications available, they are extremely well priced.
A lot of phone stores will offer you a smart watch as part of your contract. Usually they will do this at a reduced price, or even offer the watch for free as a signing on bonus. So make sure you keep an eye out for the best deals while shopping around.
