The world of modern electronics is replenished every day with various functional, practical and fashionable items. Today, the phone is no longer a luxury item for many people. Having become affordable and popular, few people can be surprised by a cool gadget. What can not be said about the latest innovation - this is a wristwatch-phone.
Features and Benefits
A modern gadget is easily confused with a conventional electronic watch. However, the range of uses of the two inventions is different. If an ordinary watch has a narrow set of functions, then in a modern gadget you can find a huge number of destinations.
A watch phone can be selected depending on the purpose and age. There are different types of fashion fixtures.
Many watch phones are paired with a mobile device. With the help of them, it became possible to answer calls and SMS messages, some are able to send notifications and important information from a smartphone.
One of the important features is to receive calls. To fulfill this goal is very comfortable, just use the gadget's speaker. This is a very convenient feature, as there is no need to urgently look for a phone. Especially this destination will be relevant for mothers and housewives. Such a thing will become for them an indispensable friend and helper.
One of the independent types of watch phones is a smart watch with a SIM card.. With this gadget, you can forget about the existence of a mobile device. A huge plus and an important feature of modern smart watches is compactness and mobility. As a rule, such gadgets have a touch screen and a built-in keyboard, which facilitates the collection of calls and messages. For many watch phones with a SIM card, you can download applications.
One of the popular options with a SIM card are:
- Scinex SW20;
- LEMFO KW88;
- Samsung Gear S;
- Samsung Gear S2 3G / 4G;
- Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE;
- OUMAX S6 Plus;
- LG Urbane 2nd Edition LTE;
- NEPTUNE Pine.
GPS tracker is a convenient thing for tracking the location of children and animals. An important tool for trips, hiking. Today, manufacturers of smart watches incorporate gps into a modern gadget, which adds more advantages to a smart device. Thanks to the built-in module that determines the location of a person on towers or WI-FI networks, and the downloaded application on a mobile phone, you can always find out where the lost person is. The device is able to store information about the location of a person. A nice bonus is that you can call such smart gadgets.
Such a convenient thing is always useful to parents who are worried about moving a child. Using a special application on a mobile device, you can follow the map to see where the object is currently being sent.
The most popular models were a watch-phone on the Android operating system. As mentioned above, such smart gadgets can replace a mobile phone. The main advantage of such watch phones is the availability of Internet access, which completely allows you to forget about the smartphone. Android watches have a touch screen, the ability to receive and make calls, answer and type messages, use e-mail and social networks. You can download applications, various programs and games.
Each of the watch model has a small memory (approximately 4 gb). You can charge via USB port, the battery lasts an average of 48 hours.
Functionality
Each of the watch phones is diverse and has a different set of functions. For example, there are such watches as:
- with a sim card;
- with gps tracker;
- smart ones.
Each of the models has its own advantages.
Modern models with a SIM card are able to completely replace a mobile device, so they embody the main purpose of the phone - to receive and make calls. Such a device allows you to use the Internet, which is very important for a modern person. You can not worry if the phone is forgotten at work or at home, the presence of a SIM card on a wrist bracelet makes it easier.
Such models often have a standard set of applications that can be found on any phone in the built-in add-ons: calendar, reminders, alarm clock.
One of the original features of modern watches is multimedia. You can capture your favorite events or phenomena at any time and anywhere, thanks to the recording and photography functions built into many models.
The presence of a GPS tracker adds a lot of bonuses to a fashionable device. This feature is especially useful for parents. The developers took into account the fact that children do not like to sit still and are in constant motion. To do this, the watch function includes gps.
Such models are very simple and functionally limited. With the help of them, the child can only check the time, and the parent can track the whereabouts of the child. There is another plus - calls. Using only one button, the child can dial the number of mom or dad, depending on whose number is entered in the parameters, and the baby can easily answer the call of people close to him.
The watch is completely safe from spam. Extraneous calls and messages are blocked immediately. Also, if the child lost the watch or was stolen, the parent immediately receives a notification on the phone through a special application.
There are a large number of modern children's gadgets for child safety. Some of them:
- Smart Baby Watch Q60;
- BabyWatch classic 3.1;
- Smart Watch GT08;
- GPS W268 Wherecom.
The simplest gadgets are smart watches.. With the help of such models, you can not only find out the time, the range of their services is small, but even such a set is in great demand. The most common smart watches act as fitness assistants. Their main functions are related to counting steps, measuring the distance traveled, calculating the running speed, tracking the pulse, determining the number of calories burned.For more accurate readings, such models must be synchronized with a mobile phone thanks to a special application.
Models
In the modern electronics market, different models of phone watches for children and adults are presented. Each of them performs the function of not only viewing time, but also has a rich addition. The most popular watch models for children and adults are Explay N1, Samsung.
Explay N1
One of the first watch models Explay N1. Explay is a Russian multimedia technology company.
The Explay N1 model has a touch screen, it has the ability to use a SIM card, and then the clock acts as a phone — they can make calls, write messages, watch media files, use the calendar, reminders, an alarm clock, and listen to music. Calls can be made through the speakerphone or headphones that can be connected via microUSB.
MicroSD makes it possible to expand memory up to 32GB.
Samsung
Samsung is a leading electronics manufacturer. Recently, it has released a Gear S smart watch that can work independently of a smartphone; it has its own microSIM card. The device works with 3G support, thanks to this you can make calls and write SMS. The fashion accessory runs on Samsung's own Tizen operating system. You can control the design of the smart model - change the font size, menus and messages.
Galaxy Gear products are available in different versions. The difference lies in the color of the case and bracelet. The following colors are available: Jet Black, Rose Gold, Wild Orange, Mocha gray, Oatmeal Beige and Lime Green - everyone can choose a shade to taste and mood. This model is multifunctional: receiving calls, taking pictures, using voice notes, the notification function. However, all this only works when synchronizing with the phone.
Gear 2 features a bright body and a black display. Communication with the phone is via Bluetooth. This model offers a nice bonus - the built-in remote control for the TV or other equipment.
Gear S2 is capable of working with phones of different manufacturers with a RAM capacity of at least 1.5 GB and devices on iOS 9.0 and higher, which attracts adherents of Samsung devices.
A video review of these watches is presented below:
The first watch model that uses the virtual SIM card format - E-SIM - Samsung Gear S2. However, such models will not be presented on the Russian market, as local operators do not support such a format.
Each of the listed Samsung models has a unique appearance. Manufacturers tried to take into account the preferences of both business people and ordinary housewives. Everyone will be able to choose a watch to their liking.
Design
The design of watchphones is different: from bright models to classic ones.
The children's line of smart watches is endowed with a bright case. Models should be functional for parents, but for children it is important to create an attractive catchy design. Therefore, manufacturers created colored straps, often on the bracelet you can see a picture. The dial, hands, watch case itself have colorful colors and patterns.
One of the manufacturers of children's watches was the company Wochi. The main feature of children's watch phones is GPS positioning. This is a great helper for parents.
Design models of this company will not leave indifferent neither parents nor children. The watch line is presented in several colors: black, white, blue, pink. The color and size of the display are different. White and pink variants have a 0.94-inch monochrome screen. Black and blue have a 1.22-inch color touch screen.
The watch has excellent protection against dust and moisture. The material is pleasant, reliable and hypoallergenic, which is very important for children's skin. The case of the smart device is plastic, the strap is silicone.
Watches for adults do not lag behind in design. Watch manufacturers take into account different situations in which an accessory can be used.Designers offer users of a fashionable device interchangeable straps. The color scheme is different from the model and company. Mostly bright colors are found, but lovers of calm, solid pastel colors will also find the model to taste.
For those who prefer the classics, the designers created models of bracelets and cases made of stainless steel in silver and black.
The case can be made of aluminum, such models can be supplemented with bright silicone or leather straps.
Designers also offer elegant dial shapes. A nice round shape of the case is sure to be suitable for any occasion and for any outfit. The color scheme of the dial does not have such a palette as children’s. Everything is very simple here and comfort in use prevails. The leading color in this case was black.
Selection tips
Before you take a smart watch, you need to decide on a company. Unfortunately, not all watch phones are synchronized with different phone models. Therefore, when choosing a watch, you need to make sure that they can work specifically with your brand of mobile device.
If the phone is Android, then the choice is great. Almost all watches can communicate with this system. Not so simple with Apple products. This company has its own watch model. However, it is not affordable for everyone. Therefore, it is worth choosing those smart assistants who are able to work with different models of smartphones.
A watch is a thing not only for use, but it is primarily an accessory. They should be comfortable to wear and use. The material should not be irritating to the skin, not crush, but fit well on the arm. The case does not have to be very bulky; using and walking with such models is very inconvenient.
It is important to pay attention to the watch screen. It is important that there is a color rendering function, brightness control, black and white contrast. All this contributes to the comfortable use of the watch in any weather.
Reviews
Reviews about smart watches are different. Users are guided when using the gadget on different components, however, everyone notes the comfort and functionality of the devices.
Owners use watches in different situations, some do not part with them. The main thing is to customize the internal content for yourself and create comfortable conditions for using a modern gadget.
One of the brightest advantages of watch-phones is that customers find it possible to use it when playing sports. Pedometer, distance measurement, calorie control - all these are useful functions for most people who lead a healthy lifestyle.
A special feature is the ability to receive calls. Among those who leave feedback, many live in big cities, in constant motion, and such a function for such people is extremely necessary and useful. Without interrupting work and other important matters, they are free to answer calls.
In general, the independence of the watch from the phone is an important component. The mobile phone gradually recedes into the background with the advent of modern accessories.