Smartwatches: are they really worth it?

The Smart watches They are probably the most advertised Android devices in recent years in advertising and technological media, along with the star smartphones of the big brands. But, while some see them as a very practical gadget, others think that they are nothing more than a toy" not much real use.

Here are the pros and cons of buying a smartwatch.

Buy a smartwatch, yes or no?

Reasons to buy a smartwatch

One of the most practical uses of smart watches is that we can connect them via Bluetooth with our Android mobiles to receive notices when we have received a call or other notification. This can be very practical when we carry the mobile in a bag or backpack. In addition, they also often function as remote control for music or the camera.

These are also very useful devices for athletes, since they usually come with sensors such as a pedometer or even GPS, ideal for monitoring daily activity.

Some models even allow make calls from the watch itself independently from the phone, if we insert a SIM card, something that can be very practical and can get us out of trouble if we have left our mobile at home or if we have 2 phone numbers. Another function that is somewhat more useful is the anti-theft device, that is, a warning when we move away from the smartphone to which they are connected, so that if we have forgotten it somewhere, we go back for it before they take it away, avoiding more than one unpleasantness or steal our android mobile.

Reasons not to buy a smartwatch

In principle we could say that the main reason for not buying a smartwatch is that its functions can be useful in very specific situations, but it is not something that is far from necessary, and there are certain devices that have too high a price enough to spend that money on a "whim".

Of course, if we get away from the best-known brands and Android Wear devices, we can find smart watches for under 30 euros, although they usually imply giving up some of its star features or leading finishes. What must be assessed is whether the investment made does not compensate for the use that we are going to give the watch. If it is going to be to sometimes use the pedometer or see the time and little else, it will not be worth the expense.

Do you have a smartwatch? Have you found it useful or has it not been worth the purchase? At the bottom of this page you will find the comments section, where you can leave us your opinion.