Aren’t smartwatch sales going down? Anyways, never understood why anyone would use one, especially since we also have phones that we carry around every day and that can notify us whenever.
Edge case here: my hands are constantly dirty with things I don’t want to get on my phone (relevant hobbies include machining, gardening and calligraphy). A smart watch means I can check to see if a message is important (ex: kids/partner attempting to get ahold of me) and I can answer calls and texts just using my nose/tongue + TTS. I never understood why they were such a mainstream accessory, but they are very convenient in some circumstances.
(Edit: I just remembered another use case, my partner is medically “a dingus” and constantly loses their phone as a result, but habitually is always wearing their watch. Upgrading them to a smartwatch has meant our relationship no longer suffers the daily turmoil of tearing apart several rooms looking for it. Again pretty niche, but a wonderful QoL improvement)
I work as mechanic and when my hand is either dirty or full or busy, it’s super useful to have a fitness band to help tell time or see who’s calling/messaging.
Sometime it’s also quicker to check time instead of having to pull my phone out. It’s also helpful for when i misplaced my phone.
There was one case in the last 3 years that I thought about getting one. I started running and hated having to need my phone on me and needed a watch either way.
Then I went to dinner and saw how a friend was continuously and unconsciously flicking their eyes down at their smartwatch every few minute if they weren’t talking and decided against it. I’m getting old…
Same here. They are just pointless devices. A smaller screen for your small screen. And I can’t understand the point of a “watch” You take off to charge. I’m using a solar powered G-Shock and take it off my hand maybe once every 3 months.
Aren’t smartwatch sales going down? Anyways, never understood why anyone would use one, especially since we also have phones that we carry around every day and that can notify us whenever.
I use one because it lowers my screen time. I can walk away from my phone and still be aware of texts and calls from family.
Edge case here: my hands are constantly dirty with things I don’t want to get on my phone (relevant hobbies include machining, gardening and calligraphy). A smart watch means I can check to see if a message is important (ex: kids/partner attempting to get ahold of me) and I can answer calls and texts just using my nose/tongue + TTS. I never understood why they were such a mainstream accessory, but they are very convenient in some circumstances.
(Edit: I just remembered another use case, my partner is medically “a dingus” and constantly loses their phone as a result, but habitually is always wearing their watch. Upgrading them to a smartwatch has meant our relationship no longer suffers the daily turmoil of tearing apart several rooms looking for it. Again pretty niche, but a wonderful QoL improvement)
I work as mechanic and when my hand is either dirty or full or busy, it’s super useful to have a fitness band to help tell time or see who’s calling/messaging.
Sometime it’s also quicker to check time instead of having to pull my phone out. It’s also helpful for when i misplaced my phone.
There was one case in the last 3 years that I thought about getting one. I started running and hated having to need my phone on me and needed a watch either way.
Then I went to dinner and saw how a friend was continuously and unconsciously flicking their eyes down at their smartwatch every few minute if they weren’t talking and decided against it. I’m getting old…
Same here. They are just pointless devices. A smaller screen for your small screen. And I can’t understand the point of a “watch” You take off to charge. I’m using a solar powered G-Shock and take it off my hand maybe once every 3 months.
Mine is primarily a sports watch. The smartwatch features are just an added bonus.
Same, it counts my steps and it measures my runs/swims. It’s a Garmin. I don’t really have it configured for notifications or anything else.
I use my Garmin instinct to track fitness. I love it