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Checking the time has never been so clever: the features of a smartwatch

If you take a look at your smartwatch you might forget to check the time. But for that you know for sure who send you a text message, how the weather will be and the number of your steps which are counted by your smartwatch. Obviously a smartwatch is much more than a normal watch, in contrast to other time measuring gadgets a smartwatch has an own operating system. The electronic watch has a digital display that is larger than a the one of a normal watch. It shows the time but thanks to specially optimized apps there are various additional functions available for your smartwatch. Most frequently used are calendars for coordinating appointments, showing your emails, step counter or the possibility to remote control other gadgets. The smartwatch is connected with a smartphone via bluetooth to work as a second screen. Doing so you can synchronise your mobile calendar or the email account attached to your smartphone. You have all the important information directly on your smartwatch. More complex models even provide a SIM card slot to make the smartwatch internet compatible. If you are very sporty or want to lose weight you can use your smartwatch as a fitness bracelet. It counts your steps, reads your pulse and calculates how much calories you have burned. Using certain apps you can watch your sleeping rhythm. Classic features of digital watches like stop function or calculator are part of the smart watch’s portfolio too because it can be really practical.

Pairing smart watches and smartphone: check your operating system

Digital natives can unleash a smartwatches’ full potential by connecting it with a smartphone. But you should be careful because the operating systems of smartwatch and smartphone have to fit to each other. For example you cannot use an android smartwatch with an iPhone, you need a model that supports the iOS system. Some smartwatches can be used with both, android and apple devices. It is pretty difficult to find a smartwatch for windows phones because there are only a view compatible smartwatches available. Read the product description really carefully and inform about the operating system of your smartphone.

Smartwatches in sporty or futuristic design

Each smartwatch looks impressive because the colourful display with different features – and it is a practical, pretty gadget. Anyway there are a large number or formats and materials in use to make a variety of styles possible. Smartwatches made of stainless steel give nice extra to your office outfit. A display that can be dimmed down saves some energy and is appears more professional if you combine is with a professional outfit. The majority of all smartwatches has a sportier touch that becomes obvious looking at the synthetic bracelet and their minimalistic displays. This watches are called fitness bracelets because their functions focus on reading the pulse or counting steps. Smartwatches with a large display on the other hand can show text messages or work as remote control for your music player or an external camera. The futuristic design differs from a classic style but is works as a qualitative eye catcher.