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A watch with a built-in telephone. Smart watches - overview of varieties, functions and advantages

Good afternoon, dear ladies and gentlemen! Wearable electronics are quickly becoming part of everyday life, capturing the minds of ordinary users and emptying our wallets. How to choose the right device? But choose so that the future purchase brings only positive emotions to its owner! In this article we will talk about how to choose various wearable electronics, namely smart watches or, as some call it, “smart watches” and fitness bracelets. This article will be a kind of assistant when choosing a particular device.

If you had told me a few years ago that I would have a gadget in appearance indistinguishable from an ordinary electronic watch, which could be used to: make calls, access the Internet, play, listen to music, measure pulse, etc., then I would said that this person takes me for an idiot. But these are the realities and I would like to state that this person would have been right, and I would have been an idiot... for not believing him.

My first acquaintance with wearable electronics happened quite a long time ago, back in 1999. How's the acquaintance? I just saw this device only in a store window. The gadget was called Samsung SPH-WP10.

This is what the device looked like in real life...

In fact, this was the first attempt to create something unique and unusual. Samsung SPH-WP10 is the first, and still one of the few, watch-phone. The device, whose creation was inspired by science fiction films, was announced in 1999. Of course, by modern standards this gadget is very bulky (its thickness was 2 cm + an antenna protruding from the side, and its weight was 50 g), but at that time it was the smallest and lightest “wireless terminal”. But let’s not delve into the past, but let’s talk about how things are now with wearable electronics...

First we'll talk about what software smart watch works. The most common this moment the operating system in the watch is Android Wear from Google. The vast majority of people on the market run on Android Wear.

ANDROID WEAR

Android Wear is an operating system for various wearable electronics, presented by Google at the Google I/O 2014 forum. Designed for various wearable gadgets and smart watches. The first smartwatch to use this OS was the LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live and Motorola Moto 360. In the future Google company is going to actively develop its OS for wearable devices.

Android Wear is compatible with both square and round watch displays.

In August 2015, Google announced the release of a special mobile application for smartphones running operating system iOS systems, thanks to which any smart watch on Android based Wear can be synchronized with iPhone. Undoubtedly, this step on Google's part deserves nothing but praise.

For full operation and synchronization of smart watches on Android Wear, we will need to download the “Android Wear” application of the same name from Play Store. The most a large number of applications and various watch faces, plus extensive customization of the appearance of your smart watch - this is exactly Android Wear.

As can be seen from the description, Android Wear is a fairly universal and promising OS for mobile electronics.

TIZEN OS

OS Tizen (pronounced "Tizen") as well as Android given The OS is developed on the basis of Linux and can function on smartphones, tablets, and also on computers. Currently, this OS is being developed and developed quite actively. Soon, we will probably become unwitting witnesses to the moment when iOS and Android will have to make room a little in the mobile OS market in order to provide a place for the newcomer Tizen in the wearable electronics market. The name Tizen comes from Tie, activity from Rise, and meditation from Zen.

On February 23, 2014, two new branches of the Tizen system were presented - for smart TVs and wearable gadgets. Initially, the platform for wearable gadgets was called Tizen Mobile Micro, later the name was changed to Tizen Wearable.

On September 3, 2014, at the IFA exhibition in Germany, the third generation of smart watches from Samsung was announced - the Gear S model on Tizen.

Until recently, the main disadvantage of Tizen OS was the fact that smartwatches running Tizen OS itself were only compatible with Samsung smartphones. By the way, smart watches on Tizen OS are currently produced only by Samsung itself. But with the release of a new smartwatch called “Gear S2” the situation has changed for the better. Gear S2 now works on most smartphones running Android OS 4.4 and above. The main advantage of smartwatches on Tizen OS is that they are more advanced specifications. And the Gear S smart watch has the ability to install a SIM card, and these smart watches also have a built-in speaker and microphone, which makes them completely independent of the smartphone.

To fully operate a smartwatch on Tizen OS, you will need a proprietary application from Samsung called “Samsung Gear”. If this application is not available on your smartphone, you can download it from the Galaxy Apps app store.

WATCH OS

Watch OS is an operating system developed by Apple to run on the Apple Watch. First released April 24, 2015. Watch OS supports apps developed with WatchKit. The main menu of the system is designed as a Carousel, which provides convenient access to any application. At first, the system allowed Apple's wearable gadget to be only a companion for applications running on the iPhone, but at the WWDC conference, applications were presented that could run on the Apple Watch independently of the phone.

Please note that the Apple Watch only works with Apple smartphones. And without the smartphone itself, these smart watches are simply useless.

PEBBLEOS

Smart watches from Pebble use their own developments on the FreeRTOS OS. FreeRTOS is a multitasking real-time operating system (RTOS) for embedded systems. Ported to 35 microprocessor architectures. Distributed under a modified GPL license with an exception that allows the developer to assign modified operating system code. The add-on over it is called Pebble OS and this is the only implementation of this system at the moment. By and large, there is no information specifically about Pebble OS as such.

The main advantage of Pebble smartwatches is for a long time battery life, thanks to the Memory LCD screen from Sharp. This screen is black and white, and more recently also color. This technology should not be confused with eInk screens, only the appearance is common.

Also, smart watches from Pebble are fully compatible with Apple products, which is a huge plus. Of course, these smart watches work great with smartphones running Android OS.

The application store deserves special attention. It already has a huge number of different dials and programs. In terms of content, this application store surpasses GearApps from Samsung and is second only to Android Wear.

Smartwatches from lesser-known manufacturers stand out. Smart watch brands such as: DEXP, Belsis, Bizzaro, CooKooWatch, teXet, etc. run on their own OS. The consequence of this approach is usually the absence of an application store for the smartwatch itself. Simply put, we will not be able to upload additional dial skins or various applications to the smartwatch. These smartwatches typically have very few watch faces to choose from and few different options. installed applications, and we will be left with what the manufacturer himself offered us.

PROTECTION AGAINST EXTERNAL FACTORS

Since we started talking about wearable electronics, I think it’s worth talking about how manufacturers protect their products. This paragraph of the article applies to smart watches and fitness bracelets.

The IP rating (Ingress Protection) was introduced by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC-International Electrotechnical Commission). The rating consists of two numbers and determines the ability of a particular gadget to resist the penetration of solid particles and liquids. The first number indicates the level of protection against dust and other solid particles, the second number indicates the level of protection against liquid penetration.

In these screenshots you can see how the level of protection is distributed.

The first number indicates protection against particulate matter.

The second number indicates protection against moisture.

As a rule, the manufacturer indicates on the packaging whether the smartwatch is protected or not. Sometimes such information is placed on the back of the smartwatch case. For example, smart watches from Samsung, Sony, and Pebble can be completely immersed in water. But let’s say LG or Asus still do not recommend completely immersing their products in an aquatic environment, but you can wash your hands while wearing a smartwatch or accidentally get caught in the rain.

FORM FACTOR OF A WEARABLE DEVICE

Most smart watches on the market have a round shape, this is understandable; classics are always in fashion. Alcatel, Samsung, LG, Motorola produce smart watches in this particular form factor. The first smartwatch on Android Wear was released by Motorola and they were called “Moto 360”. Smart watches in a round design look like ordinary mechanical watches on the wrist and do not really give themselves away in appearance.

The second popular form factor is a smartwatch with a square screen. These watches are produced by: Asus, Bizzaro, Dexp, Pebble, Sony, Apple, Texet, and other manufacturers. Of course, before buying a smartwatch, you can come to the store and try the device on your hand. In turn, smart watches with a square design look like regular ones Digital Watch.

It seems to me that smart watches in round and square cases are suitable for those who do not want to stand out in appearance or are not ready to use a gadget of a non-standard shape.

Personally, I don’t particularly like round and square smartwatches. All my life I've worn round mechanical watches and square electronic watches, and you know... this form I’m already tired of it and want some newness in appearance. And for such lovers of everything unusual, Samsung produces a smart watch called “Gear S”. This device has a rectangular shape, and the screen itself is quite curved and follows the shape of your wrist. Such smart watches are certainly unique and attract the attention of others, I recommend purchasing them.

Fitness bracelets, in turn, have more compact sizes, this is understandable, since a massive gadget on the hand in some cases can interfere with sports. The most common shape in fitness bracelets is a rectangle or a small oval. In second place is the circle, but there are few such fitness bracelets on sale.

Often, manufacturers even produce fitness bracelets that seem to consist of one bracelet. I like the last option better, since the device is compact and you can hardly feel it on your hand.

STRAPS AND BRACELETS

In fact, there are not so many materials from which manufacturers make straps/bracelets for their devices. These are mainly silicone, metal and leather.

Let's consider each material separately.

LEATHER STRAPS

Already from the name it is clear that this material is premium in the manufacture of a strap. As a rule, leather is used only by well-known companies such as LG or Asus. Lesser-known manufacturers may use a leather substitute. Of course, a leather strap on a smart watch looks solid and rich, and accordingly, smart watches with such a strap are more expensive.

A leather strap has several disadvantages: the material wears out quite quickly and loses its presentation. And of course, you shouldn’t get a leather strap wet, since frequent immersion has a detrimental effect on the leather itself. For the same reason, you will not find fitness bracelets in leather on sale.

As a rule, leather straps have a standard 20 mm. The strap and, if desired, the strap itself can be bought at any watch store and changed yourself. These straps have external latches, which makes replacing the strap more convenient and simple.

From personal experience, I will say that I don’t particularly like smart watches with leather straps, since the appearance is quickly lost and often the leather itself can be quite rough. I had this situation with the LG Watch Urbane smartwatch. The leather in the strap was very thick and rough, the strap rubbed my hand.

METAL BRACELET

First of all, I will say that metal bracelets that are installed in smart watches also usually have a standard mounting width of 20 mm. Accordingly, we can change the bracelets to any others. You can exchange a metal bracelet for a leather strap and vice versa.

But not all metal bracelets can be exchanged for any other. For example, Sony company produces smart watches SmartWatch 3, where the metal strap is combined with a frame for the gadget itself. Therefore, we can only exchange the bracelet for the original one.

As you understand, a smart watch with a metal bracelet can be safely immersed in water; nothing will happen to the metal.

Well, metal bracelets in themselves also look expensive and presentable. Plus, the metal adds a pleasant heaviness to the wearable gadget and such smart watches look very impressive on the hand.

SILICONE OR RUBBER

And of course, the most popular material for making straps is a special type of rubber or silicone. Smart watches with such straps are usually cheaper than analogues in leather or metal.

Smart watches with such straps can also be safely immersed in water; this material is ideal for an aquatic environment. And of course, all fitness bracelets come with such straps. When playing sports, we move actively and as a result we sweat. After training, rinse your smart watch or fitness bracelet in water and that’s it, no problems!

But smart watches with such straps have one significant point. As a rule, such straps cannot be exchanged for metal or leather; there is no corresponding 20 mm. fastenings

A good example is the Samsung Gear S and Gear S2 smartwatches.

With rare exceptions, the smartwatch manufacturer itself can produce replacement straps, but this happens quite rarely, and finding such straps on sale is quite problematic.

SMART WATCH FUNCTIONALITY

Here we come to the most important point of this article. So why do you still need a smart watch? Is this a useful gadget or just an expensive and useless toy?

The main purpose of a smart watch is to complement the functions of your smartphone, and in some cases, completely replace the smartphone itself.

But how can a smart watch fully replace a smartphone? Yes, very simple! There are smart watches in which you can install a full-fledged SIM card. Such gadgets are produced by Samsung, Bizzaro, and recently Oukitel announced similar smart watches. By installing a SIM card in such gadgets, you can completely abandon your bulky smartphone. After such a simple procedure, the smart watch turns into a full-fledged smartphone on your hand.

Smart watches with a SIM card have a built-in speaker and microphone, therefore, we can talk to the subscriber through such a smart watch, but keep in mind that others can witness your conversation. In such cases, you can use a BT headset or transfer the conversation to the smartphone itself.

A smartwatch with a SIM card, microphone and speaker is very helpful when you are driving. You can answer the call and carry on a conversation without being distracted from the traffic situation.

Now I will tell you about the main functions of smart watches.

Please note that Android Wear watches do not have a built-in speaker and you will not be able to have a full conversation using such a gadget.

The built-in microphone in this case serves for voice control the smartwatch itself. You can use a voice command to call the desired subscriber, receive a call, open the gallery or the desired item on the watch.

When you synchronize your smartwatch and smartphone via BT connection, we get access to the contents of your smartphone.

So, the list of contacts of your smartphone is duplicated on the screen of the smart watch; through the list itself, you can select the desired subscriber and make a call, but in this case we will only talk through the smartphone.

The cold period is approaching and in the cold it is sometimes problematic to take out a smartphone from warm clothes, but with the help of a smart watch, which is always on our hand, we can see who is calling and whether it is worth answering the call at the moment. There is no way to answer, you can reject the call using a template SMS message.

Of course, your smart watch can receive absolutely any notifications or messages, be it WhatsApp, Viber, etc.

You can also send a full message from a smartwatch; a virtual keyboard is used for these purposes.

A smart watch can act as a remote control for MP3 songs downloaded to your smartphone. The name of the track is displayed on the screen of the smart watch, there is rewind, stop and pause. You can also select the desired track from the general list.

Some smartwatch models have a full-fledged GPS module. So in Gear S you can fully use navigation. The GPS module also serves to lay out and track the route if you are engaged in sports walking or running.

Also some smart watches have Wi-Fi module, you can use mobile Internet browser, but as the owner smart watch Gear I will say that this is not convenient; after all, the smartwatch screen is too small for these purposes.

The smartwatch screen can display the weather report that comes from the smartphone.

Many smart watches have built-in memory. You can download music directly to your gadget and listen through BT headphones. By downloading a third-party player, the smartwatch can act as a portable video player.

Of course, all smart watches are a kind of gadget for sports. Smart watches have specialized software installed for these purposes. Smart watches can count your steps using the built-in accelerometer. Some models have a full-fledged heart rate sensor, which actually measures your heart rate during training. Using these sensors, the smartwatch also calculates calories burned and distance traveled. Accordingly, if you are actively involved in sports, I advise you to purchase a smart watch or fitness bracelet with a heart rate sensor. Typically, the heart rate sensor is located on the back of a smart watch or fitness bracelet.

This is not all the functionality of a smart watch. If you have an application store, you can download a huge number of different dials to your smartwatch and thereby change the design of your gadget.

You need a calculator, a stopwatch, a timer, all of this can be downloaded and installed on the watch. For example, there are apps that allow you to remotely control your smartphone's camera. You can also download various mini-games to your smartwatch and use them for entertainment.

In fact various applications There is a huge amount and everyone can find what they need.

AUTONOMOUS OPERATION

The main problem with smartwatches at the moment is their short battery life. The batteries have a capacity from 100 to 420 mAh. Compared to smartphones, this volume is certainly small. The average operating time of a smartwatch is 2-3 days. If you do not use an active BT connection, then battery life can be extended to 4 days, but this is usually the maximum.

Smart watches from Pebble stand out from the general list. These smart watches work for an average of 5-7 days. Credit for this good optimization, black and white screen, lack of speaker and microphone, energy is essentially wasted only on the BT connection. If BT is turned off, these smart watches can work for up to 20 days.

Fitness bracelets are approximately equal in battery life to smart watches. But there is a fitness bracelet from the Jawbone company called “UP Move”. This fitness bracelet uses a CR2032 battery, the battery life with such a battery increases to 180 days, but this is an exception to the rule.

CONCLUSIONS

I hope this article will help the average consumer make the right choice. Personally, I have already made a choice in favor of a smart watch. By the way, there is an excellent mechanical watch at home that is covered with a thick layer of dust. It’s just that a smart watch gives me something that a regular watch can’t give.

Let me finish here, good luck to everyone and see you again!

Good day!
If you look at the SOSOON X96 smart watch, you can see that this is another copy of the watch Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, but with its own characteristics.

In terms of characteristics, the SOSOON X96 watch runs on a processor MTK6260 with frequency 364MHZ.
32 MB random access memory And 128 MB built-in memory, and also supports memory cards up to 32 GB. You will probably think that this is very little for a device from the end of 2015, but I disagree with you, smartwatches are not designed for heavy computing, but this device you just need to display notifications and control music, make calls, receive/send SMS, and for this the above characteristics are quite enough. The display has a diagonal 1,54 inches with resolution 240x240(like cell phones ten years ago).
The watch case dimensions are 56x38.5x12.5 mm., removable battery 380 mAh. The smart watch has a built-in 0.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth 4.0. In addition, they can be used as a full-fledged phone; the watch has a slot for a SIM card and supports the following communication standards: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.
Functions: calls, SMS, smartphone search, alarm clock, calendar, listening to music via BT, remote launch of the smartphone camera, pedometer, sleep monitor, low mobility reminder, voice recorder, built-in camera for photo and video recording, file manager, calculator, anti-thief, weather, etc.

The watch is supplied in a small light box made of thick cardboard.

The kit included:
■ Smart watch
■ USB cable for charging and connecting to PC
■ Instructions in Chinese and English

Unlike other smartwatch analogues, which have the standard three control buttons like on phones, the X96 has only one physical home button; everything else is controlled using gestures on the touch screen.

The display is made using old TFT technology, with a small vertical viewing angle. I want to note Good work sensor

At the top of the watch you can see the camera and microphone hole.

On the side, under a rubber plug, there is a microUSB connector (for charging and communication with a PC).

There is nothing on the other side.

The watch strap feels pleasant, somewhat reminiscent of rubber, and has a relief texture.

Should fit any hand size.

Taking off back cover we see a miniature 380 mAh battery.

The watch does not have a built-in battery. After removing it, we get access to the slots for Micro Sim and MicroSD.

Photo on hand.
The watch sits comfortably. There is no discomfort when wearing it.

Of course, the rubber plug for the charging connector spoils the appearance a little.

But it’s worth dwelling on the capabilities of the X96 in more detail - there are actually a lot of them here. Let's start with the fact that the watch has a slot for a SIM card, which means the watch can be completely autonomous and work without pairing with a smartphone.
Basic functions include an alarm clock, calendar, stopwatch, calculator, voice recorder and built-in browser, FM radio. Smart watches of this model are capable of playing audio and video files.
After the watch connects to the smartphone via Bluetooth, the following options open up: receiving notifications, finding a phone, controlling the smartphone camera and music player. Among the fitness functions, the following can be noted: sleep monitoring, pedometer, reminder of low mobility.

Menu photos

Main widgets

There are only three of them. Of course, the Chinese were greedy and could have done more.

Let's take a closer look at the menu.
There is a calendar, a voice recorder, a music player.

Pedometer, sleep monitoring, smartphone camera control.

Using the dialer will not be comfortable for those with large fingers. SMS messages are displayed correctly. But you won’t be able to write an SMS in Russian because... The watch does not support Russian language.

Connecting your watch to your phone allows you to view notifications, make calls, receive calls, and use features like “Find My Phone.” There are also functions for counting steps and a remote control remote control smartphone camera shutter release. During use, the watch did not lose contact with the phone.
The sound from the speaker during a conversation is quite normal, not too loud, people won’t turn around on the street. The interlocutors say that they can hear me well.
The watch supports Bluetooth 4.0. Connecting to a smartphone did not cause any difficulties for me, I just need to download the application on Google Play– Bluetooth Notifier and follow the on-screen instructions.

As I wrote above, the smartphone camera has a 0.3 megapixel. I think you’ve already guessed what you can expect from such a miracle.
The camera takes pictures with a resolution of 640x480.

Video is recorded at 320x240 resolution.

In principle, not the worst smart watch. The operating time is 1-2 days depending on the load (receiving calls, reading SMS, frequent activation of the screen), in low load mode or working without connecting to a smartphone - the operating time is about 3-4 days. Charges in 30 to 40 minutes. The screen turns on only by pressing a button, which saves battery power.
Pros:
■ Lots of functions (you could say a full-fledged phone on your hand).
■ Build quality, excellent appearance.
■ Good sound
■ Affordable price
Minuses:
■ Small viewing angle, TFT screen
■ Bad camera
■ Lack of Russian language

Thank you for your attention!

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Smart watches have not yet gained such popularity as smartphones. But they undoubtedly have a number of advantages. Especially for people leading an active lifestyle. Advantages smart watch with telephone function – their compactness. But there are also disadvantages. The audibility of such watches is often low, the screen size is too small.

Types of smart watches

All types of smart watches can be divided into 2 groups:

Smart watch with SIM card for Everyday life. Ideally, they combine a watch, phone, camera, connect to the Internet, and play audio and video files.

The sports device, in addition to the above functions, is equipped with GPS navigation, heart rate monitor, and weather sensors. Their body is much stronger and protected from moisture and dust.

A children's watch with a SIM card that allows you to keep in touch with your child and monitor his movements.

Smart watch functions

Modern smartwatches with a SIM card run on the Android Wear operating system. mobile connection carried out using a SIM card from one of the operators, which is placed in a special slot. Watches with two SIM cards are not yet on sale.

When you receive a call, you can accept the call and put the watch to your ear. But this is not always convenient. To avoid twisting it, especially when riding a bicycle or driving, turn on the volume loudly. True, in this case, others will listen to the conversation.

Smart watches have additional functions:

Displaying information about calls and received messages on the watch screen
Possibility to use measuring instruments(thermometer, pedometer, stopwatch, barometer)
The S Voice function allows you to set various commands (dial a number, sound reply to a message)
Ability to shoot video (not all watches)
Wide selection of watch faces
Can be used with a smartphone.

The first smart watch models

Neptune Pine is one of the first smartwatches, created in 2013. Despite the popularity it enjoyed among consumers, it was not very convenient to use. They worked for less than a day and were too large to fit well on the hand. Audibility was poor.

The watch was based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, had a 2-core processor, and had 512 megapixels of RAM. There were even 2 cameras, main and front. The device had to be frequently removed from the strap and put back on.

The best smart watch models

Skinex SW20

Smart watch with touch screen with built-in keyboard and 1.5" diagonal screen. Supports Android and iOS OS. The watch allows you to make calls, answer calls and notifications, and chat with friends. Has 16 GB of internal memory. You can listen to music, watch videos, although this is not very convenient. After turning on the SIM card or connecting to a smartphone, the functionality expands, but the watch can work independently. The charge lasts for 2 days. The body color combines gold and black, silver and blue or white.

LEMFO KW88

Runs on Android 5.1 operating system. It has a 4-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, and an AMOLED touchscreen with a diagonal of 1.39″. Google Play allows you to download necessary information and applications. There is a SIM card slot, support for 2, 3G, fitness tracker functions, heart rate monitor, pedometer. Colors combine:

Gold and black
Gray and red
Gray and black
Gray and white.

Samsung Gear S

With 2" curved AMOLED screen protected by glass Gorilla Glass 3. Android operating system, 2-core processor 1 GHz and GPU Adreno 305. 4 GB RAM, 512 MB internal memory. It is possible to use a SIM card for 2, 3G communications. There is no camera or audio output for headphones. Body color is black. Works best with a Samsung smartphone.

Watches with electronic SIM cards

Samsung Gear S2

The first watch to support an electronic programmable 3G/4G SIM card. It does not require a special slot; it can be quickly reprogrammed for another operator. Exynos 3250 dual-core microprocessor works with clock frequency 1GHz. The 1.2" AMOLED capacitive touch screen displays graphics from Mali-400 quite well. Tizen operating system. RAM 4GB. Built-in 512 MB.

Samsung Gear S3 Frontier LTE

Improved version of Gear S2. They also work with eSim. The 1.3" screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass SR+. Operating system Tizen 2.3.2, supports Android. The 2-core Exynos 7270 processor with a frequency of 1 GHz works independently of the smartphone.

Budget models

Aplus GV18

Suitable for those who like it Samsung model Gear S3, but no money for it. This is a Chinese equivalent of good quality. The case is metal, the strap is plastic. Processor from MTK – 6260A, 64 MB of RAM, 128 permanent memory. It is possible to expand with a memory card. 64 MB RAM 128 MB permanent. The SIM card, unlike the one, is ordinary.

There is a 0.3 MP camera, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC chip, intended for contactless payment. Smart watch with inserted sim card supplemented with a pedometer, sleep monitoring, and calorie count. There is a weak camera for recording photos, and video is not of very high quality.

Smart Watch Celiadwn I9

The gadget pleases with a variety of colors and good quality. The case is metal, the strap is silicone. Processor MTK2502, screen 1.54"" with a resolution of 240×240 p. Smart watches with phone function have 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB permanent memory. Bluetooth 4.0 supports communication with Android and iOS devices. There is a pedometer, sleep monitoring, reminders. There is a 0.3 MP camera and a player with remote control functions.

A child who goes to school on his own or goes out with friends faces many dangers. A technological children's smart watch - a device that controls the movement of a young user - will help solve this problem. Important information comes to the parents' phone; in an emergency, the child can report problems.

These watches come with a GPS tracker, as well as a telephone module. Some devices have a bright design, others have a “grown-up” design. To make the right choice, parents need to familiarize themselves with the most popular accessories.

Beautiful Smart Baby Watch W8

The waterproof model has a monochrome display without unnecessary elements. The functional children's accessory is available in three colors: yellow, pink, blue. The corrugated silicone strap blends harmoniously with the OLED display. The strap is removed from the case along with the GPS tracker.

On the right side is the “SOS” button, on the left are elements for calling the phone book and switching information. The model has been supplemented with a GPS tracker and an alarm clock. The weight of the watch (with strap, battery) is only 45 g. The device has other advantages:

reasonable price;
you can make calls to authorized numbers;
Messaging available;
IP67 waterproof;
metal case;
Compatible with Android, IOS.

To realize all the capabilities of children's smartwatches, you need to install the application on the parent's smartphone. Will do this model boys and young ladies aged 6-12 years.

Such modern smart watches can be called popular and functional. The q90 model comes in different colors, so you can choose the most suitable option for your beloved child. The accessory is recommended for children over 4 years of age and older children.

There are no unnecessary, unnecessary elements on the watch. On the right side there is a SIM card slot covered with a rubber plug. The SOS button protrudes slightly, so it can be quickly felt in emergency situations. There is a USB port, which is covered with a rubber cover.

The removable bracelet of the accessory is made of durable silicone. If necessary, the bracelet can be replaced with a new one. The color touchscreen display looks good on a child's wrist. There are many holes for the clasp, so the q90 is suitable for chubby and thin hands.

The functionality of such children's watches is pleasantly surprising. They are supplemented with an SOS alarm, a hand-held sensor, a pedometer, and a phone book. The Q90 device is complemented by a call back function, convenient downloading of applications, and voice messaging.

Smart watch for children Xiaomi Mi Bunny

These watches for children have simple functionality and stylish design. There are pink and blue models on sale. Product Xiaomi brand Connects to Android smartphones and supports voice calls. Smart watches are enhanced with a GPS tracker; they allow moms and dads to track the movements of their beloved kids.

Xiaomi Mi Bunny has a built-in alarm clock, and the model is protected from moisture. The children's accessory weighs only 37 g. The device has an “SOS” button, with which the child can inform his parents about the danger. After pressing this button, the baby's geoposition is sent to mom or dad.

Up to 12 numbers are stored in the watch memory, from which you can receive phone calls. When transmitting information on the device itself, the data is securely encrypted. The built-in battery lasts for 5-6 days of normal operation of Xiaomi Mi Bunny. The accessory has a silicone strap and a plastic case.

A beautiful round case, a bright bracelet strap, a color touch display - all this is the design of the Q360 model. The screen has been improved with original decorative elements, but at the same time it remains informative. The time and date, device status icons, and the current day of the week are displayed.

There is a panic button, a SIM card slot, led flashlight, power button, pedometer. Children will highly appreciate the presence of a fun arithmetic game. Parents will enjoy remote audio monitoring, adjusting the radius of allowed boundaries, and the gadget’s compatibility with Android and iOS devices.

The accessory is sold in seven colors; even the most demanding fashionistas will find a suitable option. Model with gps navigator will be a good gift for a 4-7 year old child. A modern gadget has a number of advantages:

camera and convenient beacon;
a beautiful color display that little owners will love;
high quality plastic housing;
multilingual interface;
minimum battery charging time;
protection from dirt, water, dust particles.

Original dokiWatch

A modern gadget requires a SIM card and determines the location of your son or daughter as accurately as possible. The watch supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and allows you to exchange voice notifications. There are stickers and emoticons that make the communication process more interesting. You can make video calls from mom or dad's phone.

The watch for teenagers is equipped with an alarm button. By holding it for 3 seconds, the student transmits an alarm along with the exact location. You can synchronize the accessory with two smartphones, but only one device acts as the main one.

In addition to security and messaging, it is possible to set alarm reminders. The “School” mode is designed to prevent your child from receiving notifications during lessons. A fitness program helps you stay in shape. The step counter motivates a teenager to move a lot and take a break from the TV.

Dokiwatch is a thoughtful smart device for schoolchildren aged 7-12 years. Colorful design, modern security mechanisms, the presence of a GPS tracker, 512 MB of RAM are the main advantages of smart dokiWatch.

This original accessory is suitable for teenagers, girls and older boys. The GW700 model has a special design, a convenient menu interface, and useful functions. Smart watches with a built-in phone can:

determine the location of the young user;
send an alarm signal to your smartphone;
receive voice messages;
count steps taken;
count your sleep time.

Wonlex GW700 has a telephone function, thanks to which a child can call 10 numbers. When you press the “SOS” button, the device starts calling the specified phone numbers one by one. Parents additionally receive an SMS notification about an alarming situation.

The GW700 case is made of plastic, and silicone is chosen for the base of the strap. Original smart watch from the Wonlex brand has optimal power consumption, bright colors on the display, and a high contrast ratio. In the original version, the color of the button matches the shade of the body.

Multifunctional device - model q50, which is designed for young users. It is suitable for boys and girls aged 5-12 years. This watch looks like a solid bracelet with a built-in monochrome screen. The accessory is available in 6 colors: blue, black, protective, pink, green, dark blue.

The functionality of the gadget pleasantly surprises parents. One compact model has many functions: from making calls to setting authorized numbers. It is possible to track the location of a young user and set geo-zone boundaries.

Adults must enter into the memory of the Smart Baby Watch Q50 the numbers to which the child will send an SOS call in an unpleasant situation. For emergency call You only need to press one small button. If one number does not answer, the call is redirected to the second one from the list.

A nice bonus is saving the young user’s routes for 30 days, and activity tracking functions. The watch removal sensor sends a signal to a special program. In such a situation, parents can quickly get to the place where the device was lost and find out what happened to their beloved child.

Tinitell for children

The main function of a smart watch from Tinitell is to ensure constant communication between an adult and a child. Voice calls and GPS technology are available. These watches are protected according to the IP57 standard; they are not afraid of exposure to water and dust.

The device is controlled by voice, and the main element is a large button. When pressed, the young user must say the name to call. To make a call to the parent’s (nanny’s, sister’s) smartphone, you need to press the button again. Convenient phone book accommodates a maximum of 10 rooms.

Smart GPS Watch T58

The design of this children's accessory differs little from models for adults. If you are thinking about what smart watch to buy for your child, pay attention to this gadget. It is offered in 2 colors, and the strap is gray or beige. The body has a silver and golden hue. Appearance The T58 is quite solid.

The watch body has slots for charging and micro-SIM. On the right are the call buttons (SOS call and caller selection), power buttons (sending a voice notification, canceling the call). The strap does not merge with the case, which can be called a plus of the T58. The gadget has other advantages:

minimum charging time;
affordable price;
saving changes in geoposition history;
it weighs 38 g;
long operating time;
wide functionality.

The model has a large touch display on which time data is displayed. Young users will like this watch because it is supplemented with educational games and a calculator. There is an alarm clock, voice recorder, stopwatch.

The disadvantage is that the device does not have a tracker and does not sync with Android or IOS. If you do not want to track the location of your beloved son or daughter, then this model will be an excellent option. The child will learn to use simple functions and will be able to spend time with interest.

A watch is one of the human inventions, which has always not only been a measure of time, but also emphasized the status of the owner. With the advent mobile phones, their popularity has fallen somewhat, but it is unlikely that these devices will completely replace watches. In 2008, one of the first functional and convenient devices called a watch-phone was presented to consumers. This gadget combines the convenience of using a watch and the enormous functionality of a mobile phone on the Android platform, and today you can find a huge number of models on store shelves. We will look at the cheapest models of watches and phones; they are also the best in their budget segment.

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This watch-shaped phone has several of its undoubted advantages, namely ease of use and affordability. The device is equipped with a touch display, its resolution is 160 by 128 pixels, the color gamut of the display includes 260 thousand colors.

Supports a wide variety of video and audio file formats. Supports memory cards up to 4 gigabytes. The speaker and microphone are built-in, but a Bluetooth headset can be connected for the convenience of long-term conversations (it is preferable to use it).

The device's battery has a capacity of 450 mAh. This is enough for the device to operate for about three hundred hours in standby mode and about three hours in talk mode. The cost of a watch-phone AK812 can be about 2000–2800 rubles. In Ukraine the price is around 960 UAH.

Video review of the watch phone AK812:

Cheap watch-phone Explay N1

Explay company is mainly engaged in the production of mobile phones with the ability to connect two or more SIM cards. In their model range The Explay N1 watch phone is so far the only model of this kind (there are smartphones and tablets under the same brand). However, this is in no way a flaw; rather, on the contrary, the creators made sure that their creation would be to the taste of consumers. I like everything from the interesting but simple design to the light weight of the device. It is only 48 grams.

The TFT display resolution of this watch is 240 by 240 pixels, the screen size is 1.44 inches. In tandem, these indicators provide a very clear picture. One of the features of the device is the presence of a powerful speaker on the side of the case.

The battery capacity will also please you. It will last for five and a half hours of active mode and about 240 hours of standby time (battery - 350 mAh). To make communication more convenient, you can connect a Bluetooth 2.0 headset to the device. The watchphone runs on its own operating system, but this does not cause any difficulties in its operation. Supports cards microSD memory up to 32 megabytes, is quite convenient for viewing video and photo files. The price of the Explay N1 watch can range from 2500 to 2900 rubles.

Video review of Explay N1:

W100 - watch-phone from Hyundai

The company has long ago released the Hyundai W100 Watch Phone chronophone model, which found its consumers very quickly. This was partly due to the affordable price; you could find offers in the region of 3500–4000 rubles, and partly due to its impressive technical characteristics.

This model is equipped with the ability Bluetooth connections headsets, USB, ability to synchronize with personal computer, 1.3 megapixel camera (1280 x 1024 pixels), there is a video camera (176 x 144) capable of taking pictures with high resolution and some other possibilities. The display is anti-glare (TFT, 1.3 inches, 128 x 160 pixels, 262 thousand colors, touchscreen) and therefore sunlight will not be a hindrance. The device does not have its own memory and you cannot do without installing an external memory card.

Weight - 57 g;
Dimensions (WxHxT) - 42 x 66 x 19 mm;
Internet access - WAP, GPRS;
Video playback - 3GP, MP4;
Battery - Li-Ion, capacity 520 mAh, talk time 2 hours, standby time 100 hours;
Type of melodies - 64-voice polyphony, MP3 melodies.

AirOn GT watch phone: a successful combination

Ukrainian production company electronic devices AirOn feels quite confident in this niche. They owe this to such examples of their production as the AirOn GT. This is a watch phone that successfully combines an interesting design and excellent characteristics.

The body of the device is made of high quality steel, which gives the watch-phone a certain pleasant weight and excellent protection from mechanical influences. Everything has been thought out here, from a reliable clasp that guarantees the most comfortable and safe wearing of the gadget, to a fairly large amount of RAM, amounting to 128 megabytes.

Supports memory cards up to 32 MB. The battery capacity is 600 mAh, which allows the device to operate for 2.5-3 hours of active conversation and more than two hundred in standby mode. The display of the AirOn GT watch phone, measuring 1.6 inches, has a resolution of 240 by 240 pixels, which is very good for a screen of this size. The touch display type is resistive, more than 262 thousand colors.

There is a camera with a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, as well as speakers built into the bracelet. Plays video in MP4 format, audio in MP3, there is a voice recorder and Java applications. Internet access - WAP, GPRS, EDGE. Interfaces include Bluetooth 3.0 and USB (the AirOn GT watch-phone can be used as a flash drive). The latter produce quite loud and high quality sound, both in conversation mode and when playing files. You can purchase such a universal gadget for use at a price of about 4500-5000 rubles or about 1540 UAH. in Ukraine.

Video review of AirOn GT:

Smartphone watch iconBIT Callisto 100 (NT-1501C)

Today, this is one of the most affordable (cheap) watch phones that supports 3G. Among other interesting wireless functions, it is worth noting the presence of Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

The device is equipped with a dual-core processor (MediaTek 6572, 1200 MHz) running one of the latest operating systems Android. The built-in memory is 4 GB, and the RAM is 512 MB. Load required applications You can go directly from the Market. The display diagonal is 1.54 inches and the matrix resolution is 240 by 240 pixels, making it possible to view pictures, photos and video files in sufficiently high quality. IPS touch display with backlight.

Equipped with a camera with a resolution of 3 megapixels. In addition, the iconBIT Callisto 100 smartwatch is equipped with a built-in compass and sufficient loud speakers. The low power mode, which is available here, allows you to significantly increase the battery life, both in active (24 hours) and in standby mode. Removable Li-Ion battery has a capacity of 600 mAh. Support microSD up to 32Gb; micro-USB port via docking station.

The disadvantage is the slightly heavy weight of the smartwatch - 95 g and its own SIM card.

Video review of the wrist smartphone:

You can buy iconBIT Callisto (NT-1501C) in the vastness of Russia for a price of 5,000 to 6,000 thousand rubles. Cost in Ukraine - 2400 UAH.

A more powerful one is already on sale, a new version- iconBIT Callisto 300, it costs about 3400 UAH. Here the weight dropped to 76 g, and the processor power increased to 1300 MHz, inner memory reached 7.81 GB, and RAM - 1000 MB. Here's his review:

28.05.2020

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