Types of smart watch


Smart watches are an extension of your phone, so are made to keep you aware of what’s going on at all times, while sports and fitness trackers are designed to predominately monitor health and fitness.

While there are some that cross over, you should choose one that best reflects your needs. Most smart watches offer some basic health and fitness tracking, but there are also lots of apps you can download for specific sports activities.

Smart watches give you information you need, when you need it. They send alerts from your phone, calendar, apps, and more, straight to your wrist, so you don’t need to stay glued to your phone throughout the day.

From simple call and messaging information to full phone functionality, there’s a smart watch to keep you in touch with what matters at all times. There are also thousands of apps available for you to download so you can personalise your watch to suit your lifestyle.

Smart watches

How are smart watches controlled?

Smart watches are typically controlled via one of 3 methods - buttons, touchscreen, or a rotating bezel. Make sure you pick the controls you find easiest to use. Some models have a microphone so you can use voice commands to dictate messages, open apps, and find information.

Most smart watches are touchscreen, however hybrid watches mean that you can still have a smart watch which looks like a traditional watch. This is ideal for those who like the look and feel of a traditional wrist watch but still want the additional features that a hybrid has to offer.

How are smart watches controlled

Things to consider when looking for a smart watch

Fitness trackers allow you to accurately track calories burnt, distance travelled, routes taken, and altitude changes for a much more detailed view of your progress and overall health than you’d get from a standard fitness tracker.

Fitness trackers

What does a fitness tracker do?

Fitness trackers are a great way to keep motivated. They track steps, distance, calories burned, and many also display notifications. They let you know your progress throughout the day and you can use an app for a more comprehensive view of your daily activity.

What does a fitness tracker do

What sports can they track?

All sports trackers let you monitor running and cycling, while most offer swimming, mountain biking, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, roller skating, and rowing. Even if the tracker doesn’t specifically cover your chosen sport or activity, chances are there’s an app available to make it work for you

What sports can they track

Are they compatible with my smart phone?

Fitness trackers are a great way to keep motivated. They track steps, distance, calories burned, and many also display notifications. They let you know your progress throughout the day and you can use an app for a more comprehensive view of your daily activity.All of the trackers we sell are compatible with current Android and iOS phones, with an increasing amount being compatible with Windows. We always list smartphone compatibility on our product pages.

Many of the trackers feature dedicated apps, making it easy to track your progress. They can also be compatible with a range of popular running apps available for iOS and Android, so you can simply download the apps to your smartphone and start tracking your fitness.

Are they compatible with my smart phone

How detailed is the data?

If you’re looking for in-depth analysis and additional fitness metrics, pick a device with the best app. Different apps provide different data and will help you understand your performance with features like VO2 max and more.

If you’re training for a marathon or running long distances GPS is essential for accurately tracking your distance and pace.

How detailed is the data

Can I swim and shower with it on?

If you want to track your swimming, make sure you check the level of waterproofing on the device. Most devices are at least splash proof but if you want a more reliable waterproof or resistant design that can be worn in the shower it’s worth checking for a higher IPX rating.

Can I swim and shower with it on

Things to consider when looking for a fitness tracker