Watch for iPhone

Household technologies are developing more and more extensive. One of the recent innovations is a smart watch for a smartphone. This article will talk about such products, will discuss the basic models of watches for the iPhone and give short tips on choosing.

The first so-called “smart watches”, more or less similar to modern ones (their memory could store up to 24 digits), appeared in 1982. In the future, so began to call the watch, working in conjunction with the phone.

Modern smart-watch, which combines phone functions, watches, and fitness bracelet, went on sale about four years ago. They are in addition to the smartphone, for their work it is necessary to connect remotely - synchronize. Such gadgets are far from the idea of ​​a simple measurement of time - this is not even their main function.

The main thing that they do is deduce the capabilities and actions of the smartphone on the screen of a compact and stylish watch. Working with information becomes much faster and is literally at hand.

Modern "smart" watches have common features and main features. Typically, this is:

• Sending messages and alerts from your smartphone to the clock. The ability to respond to them with a smiley, text or voice message;

• Measurement of pulse, number of steps and calculation of calories burned. Many technological watches can do this, becoming also fitness bracelets;

• If there is a speaker - playing music. In the absence of - perhaps the inclusion of music on your smartphone;

• Measurement time. Any "smart" chronometers have many different dials and you can always choose to your taste.

To summarize, all the listed opportunities are not new, they already exist on smartphones. New developments simply make them even more convenient, compact and natural for humans.

Smart watches are an expensive acquisition, prices for wrist models range from 10 to 50 thousand rubles. Unlike models with a SIM card, for work they need a constant presence next to the smartphone, which means the actual cost of this combination will be even greater.

It would seem, why do we need a watch compatible with the smartphone when the last device is enough? However, such gadgets are indispensable for:

• drivers (motorists), and those who, for various reasons, are not comfortable constantly holding the phone in their hands. The ability to see a message or answer a call without taking your hands off the wheel is very useful;

• athletes and peopleleading an active and healthy lifestyle. Some watches can read pulse, steps, help in the training program. Of course, there are fitness bracelets for this, but smart watches also have functions that will be useful in other areas of life;

• those who for work or leisure receive a lot of messages through the telephone and the Internet. The watch will simplify the process of reading them, allowing the smartphone to not reach each time, and filter out the unimportant;

• This acquisition will be interesting to those who just love new technologies.. It is nothing supernova, but is a good management interface for the old in an unusual design.

Of course, this is not a complete list of the possible use of "smart" watches. They are male, female, sports, business, and therefore can be useful in any area, if you understand the specific useful opportunities for the user. We now turn to the consideration of different types of watches that are compatible with the iPhone.

Apple's smart chronometer has a colorful interface and price.Like all smart watches, the main functions of the gadget are available for use with a smartphone, in this case only for the iPhone.

Apple Watch works with the iPhone 5, 5s, 6 and 7. They can recognize the location on the GPS of the smartphone, can recognize speech, so that voice control and typing of a text message becomes possible.

Watch can interact not only with the iPhone, but also with Apple TV and other devices of the company. And there is every reason to assume that the scope of interaction of smart-watches will increase. Knowing Apple, it can be assumed that all gadgets will work in a coordinated and coherent manner.

Apple Watch Features:

• Stylish design and interface. The design is quite simple, but in the presence of the interface there are many original dials. Apple, a well-known company and their products are notable for their convenience and thoughtful appearance.

• Touch screen and side button-wheel to control the clock.

• Depending on the number of alerts and the use of the device, they work from 1 to 2 days.

• Better sync with iOS for obvious reasons. Apple - the creator of the iPhone corporation and watches from this company are made specifically to interact with this smartphone.

• Unlike the rest, are not compatible with the Android platform

• Equipped with a heart rate sensor.

• Two display sizes available: 38 mm and 42 mm. Choose to taste.

There are three models of watches for the iPhone, differing in body, strap and price:

• Watch sport - the very first economical smart model (about 25 thousand rubles) with a silicone strap and a lightweight aluminum case. Built-in special fitness program. Suitable for those who lead an active lifestyle for sports activities.

• Apple Watch - the model is more expensive than the previous one (about 50 thousand rubles) with a leather or iron strap, a stainless steel case and a sapphire screen resistant to damage and scratches.

• Watch edition - extremely expensive model (over 600 thousand rubles). The cost is high due to the gold case. Now out of production. instead of them appeared ceramic, worth more than 100 thousand rubles.

After the release of original versions, Apple Watch Series 1 was created, differing from Watch Sport only by a more powerful processor and Apple Watch Series 2, where the differences are more pronounced:

• The Series 2 has a built-in GPS module that allows you not to take a smartphone with you for a run.
• Hours themselves measure the distance traveled by you and reflect in the activity statistics.
• There was a waterproof mode, now the watch can be immersed in water without the risk of damage.
• Also, the duration of work has increased - 2-3 days without recharging.

More details about the functions and differences of these models can be found in the following video.

In general, Apple Watch - quality, but not available to everyone, watch. Bright and comfortable, but also very expensive, besides without connecting to Android. If you need a stylish and convenient gadget of modern design and you are fans of apple products, then they will suit you.

Pebble watches can be configured to connect to Android, and to the iPhone. They have a specific display created by electronic paper technology, due to which the watch screen runs constantly. Charged watch from the network.

Pebble Time watch features:

• The lack of a touch screen - all actions are performed by the keys on the case.

• E-paper screen on which the image becomes more contrast and brighter than brighter lighting around. In low light, you can turn on the screen backlight.

• Simple interface graphics, compared to, for example, the painted pictures of the Apple Watch, Pebble Time looks less impressive.

• There is no speaker, but there is a microphone for recording text messages.

• Long working time, about 5-7 days

• Water resistant: you should not swim with this watch, but the usual ingress of water will not harm them.

• Simple silicone strap

• The official version of the clock does not support the Russian language, localization methods are just not official.

• The cost is about 18 thousand rubles ($ 300).

Pebble Time watches are not as elegant as Apple Watch, but they are cheaper and will suit those for whom appearance is not so important, but functionality matters more. By the way, quite recently a smart watch with a round dial has entered the line of the brand.

Released in 2014, this watch has its pros and cons. Products with a classic round case will appeal to those who like the traditional shape, a full list of "smart" features and an affordable price.

Features watch Moto 360:

• A round touchscreen looks stylish, but it can be inconvenient when displaying text and some applications do not fit well.

• The brightness of the display adjusts to the level of illumination.

• Not a very large set of built-in dials - only 7.

• Stylish look, but the black segment of the light sensor on the round display, according to user feedback, spoils the design.

• There is the possibility of voice control.

• The clock has a sensor for measuring the pulse.

• The battery life is no more than a day.

• Easy to get wet, but you shouldn’t swim in them.

• The average price is about 20 thousand rubles.

In 2015, the Moto 360 2 was released with a slightly modified design and a longer operating time. Also were released Moto 360 Sport, designed for sports. They are equipped with a rubber strap, AnyLight system for good visibility of the image in the sun and built-in GPS-module, allowing you not to carry a smartphone with you during jogging - the watch itself will record everything.

Released in 2015, a classic design watch with a round case. The functionality of Huawei is very similar to the Apple Watch, but there are some differences. The charger connects to the network.

Features of Huawei:

• Round case

• Scratch-proof sapphire crystal

• Touch screen and side button to access the menu

• Work duration about 1.5 days

• There are speakers for playing music and a voice recorder for entering messages and answering calls.

• Equipped with a pulse sensor.

• Weight - 134 grams, which is about twice as much as other models. Due to the impressive size of the watch does not fit any hand.

• Strict design imitating real watches.

Huawei is a modern smart watch with many features. This is a suitable option for those who like the design of traditional chronometers and the capabilities of modern gadgets, or those who do not want to buy an Apple Watch due to the lack of working with an Android smartphone.

Activite Pop is an almost ordinary watch designed for sports and a healthy lifestyle. Instead of an electronic display, they have two ordinary dials, one for tracking the time, the other for the steps completed. They lack features such as sending alerts, taking calls, to reduce the cost of the model, they are made of simple materials: plastic, glass, silicone.

Features Activite Pop:

• There is a second dial that tracks the number of steps you walked.

• Can track sleep phases and work as a vibration alarm

• There is no pulse sensor.

• Work on conventional CR2025 batteries, the duration of about 8 months.

• Water resistance.

• Extremely small, compared with the “display” clock, the price is 8-9 thousand rubles.

Withing Activite Pop can hardly be called a “smart” watch - it is rather a fitness simulator. For those who exercise, they will be a good choice, far more economical than most of the more advanced smart watches.

Earlier model than Pebble Time. They differ in design and a number of other parameters:

• Charged from the network;
• Support Android 2.3 and iOS from version 5;
• The colors are black and gray.

Pebble Steel was one of the first hours that connected to a smartphone, sent messages, downloaded programs from it. At the moment they are not the most modern, but this does not interfere with their functionality.

Pebble Steel features:

• Monochrome black and white screen based on the same e-paper.
• There is no speaker, the clock can not play music themselves, but they can start playback on a smartphone or a music center connected to it.

• There is a "quiet" vibration alarm.

• Two straps - leather and steel.

• The cost is about 10 thousand rubles.

First of all, you need to understand why you need a smart watch. Fitness classes like Activite Pop are suitable for sports, Pebble for household use, Huawei or Apple Watch for those who appreciate the beautiful, depending on their preference for classic / modern and affordable price category.

You need to determine the specific functions of the clock that will be useful to you. Many are waiting for smart watches beyond capabilities and are very disappointed when they realize that this is just a gadget with strictly limited functions:

• If you have a small child, a silent alarm clock is useful;
• if you receive hundreds of social network notifications every day, there will be a good opportunity to filter them;
• if you are often busy and can not be distracted by the phone, the voice response feature is useful;
• If you need the watch not to discharge for a long time, you should pay attention to this indicator.

It is necessary to determine the possible price of hours. Quality does not always depend on it. Up to 20 thousand rubles, you can buy almost any watch with good functionality, but if you need those that will not only work well, but also look beautiful, then they will cost more.

It is important to consider the operating system of your smartphone.. Apple Watch is a great watch, but absolutely not needed if you have an Android smartphone. Choose carefully and good luck with your purchase!