With the rapid advancement of technology, smartwatches have become more than just a time-telling accessory; they’ve become an integral part of our daily lives. From tracking fitness goals to receiving notifications and managing calls, smartwatches offer a plethora of functionalities.
However, with so many options flooding the market, choosing the right smartwatch can be overwhelming, especially for Indian consumers. In this comprehensive buying guide, we’ll delve into the key factors to consider when purchasing a smartwatch in India in 2024.
Check the actual product
In India, Some brands show different product images in their advertisement and their actual product is different in terms of design. So it is important to not judge a product design based on its advertisement look.
So Before making any buying decision, try to see their actual product. You can do that by watching their review on YouTube or by going to the local shop.
Compatibility
Make sure that the smartwatch you selected is compatible with your smartphone. Smartwatches are designed to work seamlessly either with Android or iOS devices.
If you own an iPhone, look for a smartwatch either made by Apple or supported by your iPhone. In comparison, Android user look for a supported smartwatch on their phone.
Android users have plenty of options compared to iPhone users.
Design
The important factor to look at in a smartwatch is its design. The smartwatch comes in two designs i.e. traditional round dial or a modern square-shaped display.
As it’s something you’ll be wearing on your wrist every day, it should be matched with your personality and outfits.
Display
The display is the most crucial part of any smartwatch. For display, you have to look at various things like always on display, panel type, size, brightness, and resolution.
The always-on display feature keeps the display on. It looks cool and amazing but consumes a lot of power. The screen size should be large enough, so you can see things on your smartwatch very clearly.
The brightness level of the smartwatch should be high as you can use that under direct sunlight. The resolution of the smartwatch should be high enough, so you can see things very sharp and clear on your smartwatch.
The smartwatch comes with different types of panels like LCD, OLED, or AMOLED.
Health and Fitness Tracking
One of the main reasons to invest in a smartwatch is its health and fitness tracking capabilities. The smartwatch comes with features like heart rate monitoring, step counting, sleep tracking, and different types of workout modes.
You should also check the accuracy level of this feature. If have any health problem and you want to rely on a smartwatch to monitor your health, Don’t buy a smartwatch. It just gives an idea and is not as accurate as a other medical monitoring system.
Battery Life
Battery life is very important in a smartwatch as you don’t want your smartwatch to run out of juice halfway through the day. Consider your usage pattern and charging preferences.
Evaluate the charging method of the smartwatch whether it requires a proprietary dock or standard USB charging.
Detachable strap
Some smartwatch comes with detachable straps and some don’t. Changeable straps help in changing the overall style of the watch and give a watch a new look.
You can buy different types of straps to wear according to/to your dressing style.
Connectivity option
The smartwatch comes with different types of connectivity options like Bluetooth, cellular options, GPS, and NFC. Bluetooth comes in all smartwatches, and other connectivity options are optional.
The cellular option enables the smartwatch to stay connected to the internet or to make a call or receive calls without depending on the phone. GPS helps in accurate location tracking and NFC helps in contactless payments.
Additional feature
UI Experience
Smartwatch UI experience is important. You can judge UI based on its simplicity and accessibility.
Wrist size
Consider the size of your Wrist, if you have a small wrist(circumference of less than 18 cm) go for 34mm to 40mm. And if you have a large wrist(circumference of more than 18cm) go for a 38mm and above that.
App
The smartwatch comes with lots of apps. So make sure that your selected smartwatch has the apps you require.
Waterproof/ dust resistant
Make sure your smartwatch is waterproof and dust-resistant. You can check this by checking its rating like IPXX.
Calling feature
By using the calling feature, you can make calls or receive calls by using your smartwatch. So make sure your smartwatch has this features.
Voice assistant
Make sure that your selected smartwatch has a voice assistant feature. It can help you do some tasks like setting a reminder or getting news etc easily, as sometimes it is not easy to do that on the small screen of a smartwatch.
Watch faces
Make sure that your selected smartwatch has plenty option of watch faces. So you can see new faces after a few days. It gives a new look to your smartwatch.
Quick Reply
The quick reply feature provides some pre-written messages to send in reply immediately.
Find phone
The find phone feature helps in finding the phone. When you turn on this feature, it sends the signal to your phone and your phone starts ringing.
Music Control
The music Control feature helps you to control the music settings like volume, stop, next, etc played on your phone.
Conclusion
Investing in the right smartwatch can significantly enhance your daily productivity, health monitoring, and overall lifestyle. By considering factors such as compatibility, design, health tracking capabilities, battery life, and connectivity you can make an informed decision when purchasing a smartwatch in India in 2024.