10 Smartwatch Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)
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, , Tips & How-To
10 Smartwatch Features You’re Probably Not Using (But Should)

Most people use their smartwatch to check the time, read notifications and count steps. But modern watches can do much more. Here are ten features worth exploring.

  1. Sleep tracking. Wear your watch to bed to see how long you spend in light, deep and REM sleep, and spot habits that affect your rest.
  2. Find my phone. Make your phone ring from your wrist when it is lost between the sofa cushions.
  3. Breathing exercises. Short guided breathing sessions can help you reset during a stressful day.
  4. Inactivity reminders. A gentle nudge to stand up and move every hour is great for desk workers.
  5. Custom watch faces. Put the information you care about most, like weather, calendar or heart rate, right on the main screen.
  6. Quick replies. Respond to messages with preset replies without touching your phone.
  7. Timers and alarms. A silent vibrating alarm on your wrist wakes you without disturbing anyone else.
  8. Music controls. Skip tracks and adjust volume while your phone stays in your pocket or bag.
  9. Workout auto-detection. Many watches recognise when you start walking or running and begin tracking automatically.
  10. Heart-rate alerts. Get notified if your resting heart rate is unusually high or low.

Make it a habit

Pick two or three of these features and use them for a week. You will quickly find which ones make a real difference to your day.

Our pick

Ready to upgrade? The PulseFit S2 supports heart-rate, SpO2 and sleep tracking, GPS and much more. Check out the PulseFit Smartwatch S2 in our shop.

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How to Choose a Smartwatch: 7 Features That Actually Matter
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, , Buying Guides
How to Choose a Smartwatch: 7 Features That Actually Matter

A good smartwatch can help you stay active, sleep better and spend less time pulling out your phone. But with so many options available, how do you pick the right one? Focus on these seven features.

1. Compatibility with your phone

Before anything else, make sure the watch works with your phone’s operating system. Some watches only support one platform or lose features on the other.

2. Battery life

Battery life varies hugely, from one day to over a week. If you want to track your sleep, you need a watch that lasts several days so you are not charging it every night.

3. Display

AMOLED screens are bright, colourful and easy to read outdoors. An always-on display lets you check the time without raising your wrist, though it uses more battery.

4. Health tracking

Most smartwatches now track heart rate, steps and sleep. Many also measure blood oxygen (SpO2). These metrics help you spot trends in your fitness and recovery over time.

5. Built-in GPS

If you run or cycle, built-in GPS lets you track distance and pace accurately without carrying your phone.

6. Water resistance

A rating of 5 ATM (50 m) means the watch can handle swimming in a pool, showering and rain. Anything less and you should avoid getting it wet.

7. Comfort and style

You will wear it all day, so choose a size that suits your wrist and a strap that is comfortable. Swappable straps let you change the look for work, workouts and evenings out.

Our pick

The PulseFit S2 delivers an always-on AMOLED display, built-in GPS, 50 m water resistance and up to 7 days of battery. Check out the PulseFit Smartwatch S2 in our shop.

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