Smart Watches: What You Need to Know
Smartwatches pair with your phone to put messaging and apps on your wrist. They don't simply clone your phone, though. A smartwatch might track your heart rate, measure the distance run, or compile other exciting metrics. Many brands have jumped into the smartwatch category, with the Apple Watch as the most popular option. You can find a variety of new, used, and refurbished devices for sale on eBay.
What Can You Do With a Smart Watch?
A smartwatch connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, making many features available. Here are some common uses for smartwatches:
- Using GPS to get directions or to monitor the calories you consume while walking or riding a bike
- Playing music using Bluetooth headphones
- Making and receiving phone calls
- Reading and responding to text messages
- Getting news, sports scores, and weather updates
- Making reservations
- Syncing with your smartphone schedule to display your daily agenda
- Checking social media statuses and notifications
- Making purchases by waving your watch over a store's credit card terminal
What to Consider When Shopping
There are several things to think about before making a purchase. A second-hand smartwatch can be just as good as a brand-new one for a much more reasonable price. The watch should be attractive, with a high-quality display and a user-friendly interface. The watch's operating system (often Wear OS, Tizen, or watchOS) should be compatible with your phone. For example, some Samsung watches work with both Android and Apple phones. However, the Apple Watch will only pair with an iPhone. Other things to think about include battery life and price.
Watch Face Shapes and Straps
Although rectangular is the most common design, there are smart watches that have a circular display similar to traditional timepieces. Many models have changeable straps, so you can accessorize when going casual, sporty, or formal.
Fitness Monitoring
One central selling point of smartwatches has been their ability to monitor things like heart rate and exercise. If you're interested in these features, choose a model with a heart-rate sensor, pedometer, and accelerometer. Some watches report the amount of calories burned and even display a report of your performance at the end of the day.
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Excellent Refurbished: The item is in like-new condition and backed by a one-year warranty. It has been professionally refurbished, inspected, and cleaned to excellent condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging.
Very Good Refurbished: The item shows minimal wear and is backed by a one-year warranty. It is fully functional and has been professionally refurbished, inspected, and cleaned in good condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in new generic packaging.
Good Refurbished: The item shows moderate wear and is backed by a one-year warranty. It is fully functional and has been professionally refurbished, inspected, and cleaned to good condition by qualified sellers. The item includes original or new accessories and will come in a new generic packaging.
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