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/r/Smartwatch - A place to discuss wearable technology in the watch form factor.

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/r/smartwatch

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Smartwatch budget 150€

I need to buy a new smartwatch. I have iPhone 13+ Apple Watch series 8 and i buy a pixel 9 pro! I dont do a lot of sport, i need the Watch for notifications and healt analyses like spo2, bpm, and sleep. My budget is Max 150€.

can you suggest me a model compatible with pixel and especially with the google fit app? Thanks

0 Comments
2024/11/04
00:28 UTC

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Brand new Tozo s6 smartwatch - suck in debug/testing mode

I fired up my new tozo s6 and everything looked ready to pair with the app. In my brilliance I spent a good 45 minutes trying to get the wristband attached after I turned the watch on and somehow managed to put it in to some kind of testing/debugging mode and it cant get it out of it. The mode has lots of programming language and a way to test all of the hardware on the device. It also has a restart option but every time I restart it the opening screen is the same debugging/back end screen. Is there a secret combo of buttons I can hold to reset this thing to factory mode? There is no settings tab in this cryptic debug menu tree that I can see

https://preview.redd.it/ut34vm8shryd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c90c8f22c63bc7a3cec3ea84f219a9164d6adf36

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2024/11/03
22:13 UTC

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Smartwatch for elderly

Looking for suggestions for a non-tech 70+ year old. Main thing is for health monitoring. Need something VERY simple. Trying to stay under $300 if possible. He has Android.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
21:17 UTC

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Question for elder father

My father is in his 70's. I live in a different state. My sister told me this morning, that he didn't answer his phone so they went to check on him. He had fallen during the night. I'm wanting to know what would be a good smart watch to would allow him to call 911, and also put at least 3 or 4 of my relatives in the watch. He doesn't always have his cellphone on him inside his home. He lives on a farm loves to takes walks. GPS would also be nice. Looking for something inexpensive. He doesn't like gadgets. And still owns a flip-phone..

2 Comments
2024/11/03
20:43 UTC

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Help needed Topo and Amoled?

Doing mostly running/walkig/hiking. Looking for watch with good topographic maps and bright amoled display. (I know kinda weird combo since mip would offer better battery life)

Good battery life is + and so is ruggedness

From smartwatch side of things Dont need lte, not much of apps neither. I can live with quick replies on messages, weather app; the basics. Dont need another smartphone strapped to my wrist.

Any recommendations?

0 Comments
2024/11/03
20:40 UTC

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Cosmo JrTrack 4 Won't Activate

Received my JrTrack 4 in the mail yesterday. Went through the activation process but after paying I received error 31 "activation in queue". When attempting to activate through the app it's asking for my watch's phone number, which I cannot find and have not been emailed.

Coming from a Garmin Bounce, which was limited in its own ways, this is a poor initial experience. The Garmin was a snap to set up, but we were looking for voice calling since our son is older now. Anyone having a similar experience?

0 Comments
2024/11/03
19:40 UTC

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Kronaby notifications: customized to the contact or to the app?

I'm a Skagen hybrid smartwatch wearer, and I see the writing on the wall. My notifications are getting weird, and my connection is starting to have weird errors. It's only a matter of time before I have a shiny little brick on my wrist. Starting to research my options since Fossil and Skagen shut down their hybrid divisions.

The one feature I rely on is customizing notifications down to the person. If my wife calls or sends me a text, the hands swing to 3. If it's my boss, they go to 9. Everyone else, I send to 7 (family), 6 (general), or 5 (close friends).

I really need to be able to filter by the person, not the app they're using. Does Kronaby offer the ability to distinguish like that? I tried to download their app to play around with it, but it has to be paired to a watch to work. Alas.

I'm open to other brands, but no one else seems to have the simple beauty that Kronaby has.

PS: digital faces need not apply. Analog faces only.

0 Comments
2024/11/03
18:22 UTC

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Smartwatch with long battery life and good GPS and HR sensor

I currently have an Amazfit active but the heart rate function is not working properly. Especially when biking the heart rate is most of the time under 93 bpm.
While this could be a sign of good physical preparation the truth is that it is completely wrong by at least 30 bpm most of the time, even more at a higher pace.

So i'm currently searching for a replacement at around 200€. The only thing i really don't want to miss is the "over a week" of battery life.

I've looked at the Garmin Instinct 2 (not the solar one) but I don’t like the design much as i would use it also every day and when exercising.

Do you have some suggestions? These are the ones i have already seen online but other suggestions are welcome 🤩

  • Garmin Instinct 2 (maybe it is also a bit old?)
  • Amazfit Balance (but i don't know if i want to trust Amazfit again 🙃)
  • Huawei GT4
  • Fitibit versa 4 (maybe it is a bit old?)
0 Comments
2024/11/03
17:41 UTC

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Need help picking a new snark watch/tracker

So here’s the thing my current Apple Watch SE gen 2. It doesn’t count calories correctly and the battery is Garbo. Like I charge it to full and then don’t use it for a day and the battery dies when I don’t even use it for the whole day. Is there a good alternative to an Apple Watch that’s not to expensive. All I need it to do is have good battery, track steps, and track calories. I don’t care if I can’t text or call on it. Don’t care about listening to music on it. I just need it to do those three things. The reason I’m not getting a new Apple Watch is because I’m going to be switching to Samsung in 2026. So I just need something to last me until then. Also maybe not Fitbit since Iv been hearing bad stuff from it about google.

0 Comments
2024/11/03
17:05 UTC

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Smartwatch which can download music and connect to bluetooth headphones?

I want to get a smartwatch for running, but my trail has poor connection and I don't want to bring my phone. Any cheap watches that meet this requirement?

1 Comment
2024/11/03
16:53 UTC

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Exercises not synced with the VeryFit app

Good morning,

I have a Toobur connected watch, purchased on Amazon.

For a few days, when I launch a sports exercise program on my watch, in the middle of the session it cuts off the activity by itself and returns to the screen where the time is. And on the VeryFit application the exercises no longer synchronize either. While the steps, calories burned etc. over the day are synchronized, it is only my exercises that no longer synchronize. Can you help me please?

1 Comment
2024/11/03
14:34 UTC

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Need help buying a smartwatch

Hello,

So im currently in the market for a smartwatch. My budget is arounf 400€. I need this watch to do a little bit of everything: fitness tracking, phone notifications etc. Currently using a samsung phone if that matters and it would be great if the battery lasted ovef 24h. Thanks in advance for the help.

2 Comments
2024/11/03
13:11 UTC

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Calorie accuracy

Bought a Samsung 5pro a while ago primarily to monitor BP. It's controlled but a concerning issue. And the watch works accurately and great ( with calibration).

However when exercising, this watch does not have an adjustment for cardio done under stress or tension. For example, on an exercise bike I can pedal with no tension for 20 miles and pulse never exceeds 70 bpm, or I can increase tension and have an average pulse of 120 bpm. Huge caloric difference between the two settings that this watch fails to factor.

Is there a smartwatch that calculates calories considering tension/stress data?

3 Comments
2024/11/03
12:17 UTC

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Best smartwatch for a gift

Hi I would lime to do a present for Christmas and i would lime to buy a smartwatch as present. The person i have ti do a gift usually go to swim in a seimmingpool and used One in the pasta that now stop working so i come up with this idea. Ma budget Is about 200/300€ May i Asl some info? He used android. Thanks you

2 Comments
2024/11/03
11:48 UTC

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Sleep score samsung

Got this as sleep score. Seems im aqake 75 percent of time. Any one does deep sleep. How to increase it.

5 Comments
2024/11/03
01:51 UTC

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Pace 3 competitor?

For under USD 250, it provides the XC skiing, hiking, and cycling modes that I need. Oh, and running. 🙂

I've used the Pace 2, and am satisfied with the ergonomics.

The only meaningful competition I see is the Forerunner 255 ... for $100 more.

Am I missing anything?

1 Comment
2024/11/03
00:07 UTC

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Smartwatch compatible with Iphone SE

Hi everybody! I'm looking for a gift for my dad and he would like a smartwatch to pair with his IPhone SE. He wanted and Apple Watch but the model he needs (series 10) isn't compatible woth Iphone SE. May you suggest, for your direct experience, a Smartwatch under 150€? It's important to keep track of heart rates and health information in general. Thank you so much!

2 Comments
2024/11/02
23:47 UTC

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Huawei watch fit 3 frequency sounds

Hey guys I recently bought a huawei watch fit 3 two weeks ago, i noticed this night it makes some frequency sounds, i do not know it thats normal that loud, if i sleep and my wrist is near my ear I hear it ( thats hiw I noticed today). Should I send it back and get a new one? Don‘t know if these sound werw there before tho

0 Comments
2024/11/02
21:33 UTC

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Apple Watch Alternative for IPhone

Hi All. Looking for an affordable (<£100) smartwatch to work with iPhone. Ideally one where you can send and receive WhatsApp messages. And NFC card payments. Any suggestions?

2 Comments
2024/11/02
20:03 UTC

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Tracking steps, calories burned, calories eaten or calorie deficit

Looking for a smart watch that displays steps, calories burned, calories eaten (from logging in MyFitnessPal on phone or similar). Really just want to use it to motivate me in my weight loss journey. Recs?

Price isn’t so much of a motivator

1 Comment
2024/11/02
18:50 UTC

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Offline maps and map visualisation on the watch

Hi there,
So, I thinked that venu 3s has everything I need in the size I want, but I realised that I also need offline maps.

Let me explain what I mean. I want to leave my phone at home, go for running and anytime to be able to look at my watch and see where I am and how to get back to my starting point. I travel a lot due to work and sometimes I am getting disoriented in a new environment. I have my phone for this, but I would like not to be dependable on that.

What I like from venu 3s that would like to still have, very good dual GPS accuracy and nice switch to mono and dual band, VO2max (if I am not mistaken this is related to the apnoea), HRV and ECG, notification for fast, slow heart warnings, and I am mostly running, or jogging. I bicycle to work and doing pilates or yoga at home and when I am away.

I care about the accuracy of the above.
Is the galaxy watch ultra or the new corps pace pro and option? I am reading that the galaxy watch ultra and as well as the 7 are not the optimal for hea;th fitness accuracy.

Any recommendations? around 400$

Sorry for the long message.

8 Comments
2024/11/02
15:44 UTC

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Xiaomi redmi active 3 vs 5

Which one should I get and why?

3 Comments
2024/11/02
15:15 UTC

4

Classic Minimal INF MOD

1 Comment
2024/11/02
14:50 UTC

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Why does boat crest app does not share heart rate, spO2 to Apple Health?

I have a boat extend plus which monitors heart rate, however, only steps are reported to Apple Health?

0 Comments
2024/11/02
14:12 UTC

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Looking for Burgundy Smart Watch

I’m looking for a smart watch with GPS functionality, ideally in shade of Burgandy.

Garmin Lily 2 deep bronze would have been perfect except it only features connected to phone GPS. Wondering if there is any option out there like the lily 2 but with in built GPS.

1 Comment
2024/11/02
13:30 UTC

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Watch with only calendar notifications

Hi folks! I used to have a Garmin watch, but I found that I was distracted. I also try to spend most of my time away from my smartphone, so I'm looking for something that connects through WiFi or LTE. I'm looking for something that can give me google calendar notifications, and has a good alarm system.

4 Comments
2024/11/02
11:09 UTC

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Get the CELEST 5548 Smart Watch for FREE on the Play Store until Nov 9 by subscribing to our newsletter!

1 Comment
2024/11/02
09:08 UTC

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Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro Active

Hi guys. I have a question. Does the Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro Active support maps when paired with an iPhone? Can you upload GPX files and use route navigation? How does it work?

1 Comment
2024/11/02
08:47 UTC

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Black Friday deal for Apple Watch SE

Hey, I'm currently seeing early black friday / cyber monday deals for the Apple watch se at Walmart, but I've been seeing rumors of the watch SE 3 launching soon. do you think it'd be better to get the 2nd gen right now (especially with the deals) or wait?

1 Comment
2024/11/02
07:36 UTC

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