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Title: Smart Watches
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 12:05:34
What's everybody's views on smart watches ? Have you got one ? If so which one ?

Worth it/not worth it  ? What can you really do with them ? I'm predominately talking android here.

Is it worth going down the Tom Tom/Garmin running watch route so you've got another functionality other than "ooh look I've got another spam email?

Discuss.............. 


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 12:14:57
I have a Polar M600, although I got it as a running watch with music on board rather than a smartwatch per se. Very occasionally (e.g. driving or in work meetings) it can be useful to see that the alert/notification is something I don't need to really interrupt what I'm doing to deal with, without being tempted to sneak a look at my phone when I really shouldn't. Beyond that, I don't really use the smart watch features or see the point of them. Love it as a running watch though


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 13:01:12
I have a Polar M600, although I got it as a running watch with music on board rather than a smartwatch per se. Very occasionally (e.g. driving or in work meetings) it can be useful to see that the alert/notification is something I don't need to really interrupt what I'm doing to deal with, without being tempted to sneak a look at my phone when I really shouldn't. Beyond that, I don't really use the smart watch features or see the point of them. Love it as a running watch though

Cheers Paul - so does the M600 play music via Bluetooth or do you have to carry your phone too?


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 13:03:26
I have a Sony Smart Watch 3 and like pauld does with his Polar, I find it useful for filtering notifications without going to phone. A handy feature for me is when casting spotify to chromecast audio....I get a little remote on the watch so don't have to keep going back to the phone. Also when I can't find my phone it has a ring phone feature.
Not fussed about steps and GPS tracking but it can do that too. I also don't use it for music but it can sync and store music for playing via bluetooth.

All that being said, I often forget to charge it up so doesn't get used as often as it should. In other words, you probably don't need it, but some features you may find useful. If you like to wear a watch then at least it also tells the time.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 13:16:00
I love my Motorola 360... can send and receive messages on it, control Spotify, track steps if you're in to that, do certain voice control things (set alarms, Google things), check my bank balance, Google map navigation while walking around... battery lasts 3/4 days. I think there is now a sport version too.

I didn't think I'd actually use it, but I wouldn't be without it now.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 14:01:34
Cheers Paul - so does the M600 play music via Bluetooth or do you have to carry your phone too?
No need for phone to playback music, that's why I got it rather than a Garmin (although Garmin have a new 645 coming out soon which will also have onboard music storage). It has 4Gb storage space so you can download music direct to the watch from Google Play playlists, then listen to it via Bluetooth headset. Also has wrist-based HRM so the idea was that rather than lumbering up with chest strap, phone. armband for phone etc etc before going out for a run, I'd just be able to plug in headphones and off I go. That worked really well until we got a dog and now I end up taking a small backpack with me for all the dog stuff as well as my own so tend to sling the phone in there anyway :) But it's nice to have the option of leaving the phone etc behind if I'm not taking the dog with me.

Also when I can't find my phone it has a ring phone feature.
Oooh, I'd forgotten about that, that's actually the most useful smartwatch feature. But I'd still say if it wasn't for the onboard music I'd have just bought a GPS running watch with HRM.  There's nothing in the smart watch set that justifies spending money on for me.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 14:51:11
tip, don't get a Garmin if you use a Huawei phone, not until they sort out the compatibility issues


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 15:02:59
tip, don't get a Garmin if you use a Huawei phone, not until they sort out the compatibility issues

I was thinking about the Garmin 35. I get on well with the owner of  a local running shop and he recommended it. Don't think its got the most amazing notification connectivity but seems to be a good all-round watch. 


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 15:08:03
I love my Motorola 360... battery lasts 3/4 days.

How?! My 360 v2 lasts less than a day!

I use mine to control audio playback with my wireless headphones when I'm out walking. Still need my phone with me because it doesn't store music or podcasts directly, but saves pulling the phone out of my pocket.

It tracks steps and heart rate which is useful data to have, but I don't do much with it apart from know when I've had a lazy day or an active day. Good for spotting trends in the long term though. On the health side of things, I've used it to show an interval timer or use Strava to track runs.

Google Assistant on the watch is useful to control my Hue lights when I'm not in earshot of my Echo.

One of the big uses for me is as an alarm clock. I wear it whilst I sleep and it wakes me by vibrating which means I can get up without waking the wife and kids.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 15:29:30
I was thinking about the Garmin 35. I get on well with the owner of  a local running shop and he recommended it. Don't think its got the most amazing notification connectivity but seems to be a good all-round watch.  

I've got a Fenix 3 watch, notifications and music controls are limited by smartwatch standards. But I use it for running and as an every day watch.

Then I got a Huawei phone. Now I can't pair it.

On the plus side, the battery lasts about 1.5-2 weeks, depending on how much I run with GPS. And I can upload via wifi/PC


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 15:36:23
 I used to have a watch, which was quite smart, because it could tell you the time. I got rid. I'd rather time was understood by being in touch with the rhythms of the days and seasons.  It works quite well, as it has done for most of human history on this planet. 

 I like how we've got a couple of weeks now of rapid loss of daylight as we head towards the winter solstice....


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Batch on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 16:22:42
how very Reg


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: 4D on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 16:37:48
Can't you sellotape your phone to your arm? Save your money for something useful.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Panda Paws on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 16:41:24
Google Assistant on the watch is useful to control my Hue lights when I'm not in earshot of my Echo.

Can someone translate for me please?


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Bewster on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 17:19:37
I think it means than Sam has some fancy lights which he can either dim, change colour or turn off using the power of the spoke word.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 17:37:47
 I'd guess smart watch fans might have an interest in things like Alexa  :hmmm:

 Whether that might lead to warming up the old sex robot who knows....

http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/23/man-sleeps-with-his-sex-robot-four-times-a-week-and-says-his-wife-doesnt-mind-7103460/

 Me, I'll stick with the traditional methods.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: horlock07 on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 18:03:24
I'd guess smart watch fans might have an interest in things like Alexa  :hmmm:

 Whether that might lead to warming up the old sex robot who knows....

http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/23/man-sleeps-with-his-sex-robot-four-times-a-week-and-says-his-wife-doesnt-mind-7103460/

 Me, I'll stick with the traditional methods.

What pealing one off?  :hmmm:


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: LucienSanchez on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 18:05:01
How?! My 360 v2 lasts less than a day!

Mine is v2 too, I've always been impressed with the battery! I had assumed it would last less than 48 hours


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: pauld on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 22:40:28
I'd guess smart watch fans might have an interest in things like Alexa  :hmmm:

 Whether that might lead to warming up the old sex robot who knows....
Yeah smart watches are a gateway drug to slinging one up a robot. Definitely.

Me, I'll stick with the traditional methods.
Only so many times that puncture repair kit can sort out those split seams though
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Blow


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Bewster on Thursday, December 7, 2017, 09:24:48
Not sure how we went from Smart Watches to Sex Dolls but thanks for everyone's input.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Flashheart on Thursday, December 7, 2017, 09:45:15
Makes an improvement on shagging one's Timex.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: 4D on Thursday, December 7, 2017, 10:33:30
Off the wrist remark  :)


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Saxondale on Friday, December 8, 2017, 23:48:00
Has anyone risked saying applewatch yet?


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Sippo on Saturday, December 9, 2017, 14:17:45
Fitbit surge for me. Brilliant watch, but poorly made. Had to replace after 18 months with a faulty strap. The replacement is now showing effects of a faulty strap in a different place 8 months after receiving the replacement. Shame really.

Not sure what the new Fitbit is like.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: SuggWillSugg MBE on Saturday, December 9, 2017, 15:33:53
Fitbit surge for me. Brilliant watch, but poorly made. Had to replace after 18 months with a faulty strap. The replacement is now showing effects of a faulty strap in a different place 8 months after receiving the replacement. Shame really.

Not sure what the new Fitbit is like.

I had this with two different fitbits three times. Their customer service was pretty good sent me out a replacement straight away all three times it happened, it obviously happens a lot. Must be cheaper to keep replacing shitty straps than invest in better materials from the get go!

I now have an Apple Watch.  :toocool:


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: The Grim Reaper on Saturday, December 9, 2017, 18:03:04
I have an Apple Watch. Does everything it claims and does it well too. Lovely user interface and when paired with an iPhone you can access lots of your iPhone apps through the watch.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 10:54:03
Looking at getting a new smart watch as my Fitbit Blaze is getting old and needs charging every day now.
Looked at the Apple Watch, but with an 18 hour battery life, that puts me right off.

Anyone got a Garmin VivoActive 4?


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Jimmy HaveHave on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 11:08:43
Not sure how we went from Smart Watches to Sex Dolls but thanks for everyone's input.

Probably alternating between screens and posted on the wrong site😁


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 12:04:39
I have a Garmin forerunner 245. Battery lasts up to a week. Does everything I require from an exercise perspective.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: pauld on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 16:12:48
Looking at getting a new smart watch as my Fitbit Blaze is getting old and needs charging every day now.
Looked at the Apple Watch, but with an 18 hour battery life, that puts me right off.

Anyone got a Garmin VivoActive 4?
FWIW I have a Polar Ignite, really good running/fitness watch. GPS/HRM/Sleep tracking,waterproof, 5 day battery life in normal use, 17 hours exercise tracking. Also does some notifications from the phone as well, although it's not a full smart watch. Retails around £160 although Amazon seem to be doing them for £130 atm


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: mystical_goat on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 16:14:36
Considering an Apple Watch for Christmas. Anyone got one? I have an iPhone so the tie-ins would be maximised.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 16:28:19
FWIW I have a Polar Ignite, really good running/fitness watch. GPS/HRM/Sleep tracking,waterproof, 5 day battery life in normal use, 17 hours exercise tracking. Also does some notifications from the phone as well, although it's not a full smart watch. Retails around £160 although Amazon seem to be doing them for £130 atm

Cheers, that’s pretty much all I’m looking for, so will take a look.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 16:29:58
I've got a Garmin Vivosport and it's the fucking nuts. Battery lasts about a week and was only £60 or so I think


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Samdy Gray on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 17:02:21
Worth bearing in mind it's Black Friday in a couple of weeks so there'll probably be some good deals about.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 17:03:04
What’s the GPS like? From what I’ve read it can take ages for the GPS to work and the strap is non replaceable.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Ginginho on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 17:04:19
Worth bearing in mind it's Black Friday in a couple of weeks so there'll probably be some good deals about.

Oh yeah, I’m waiting until then. I want to get a few shortlisted as there are tonnes out there.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: JBZ on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 17:05:01
I've got a Garmin Vivosport and it's the fucking nuts. Battery lasts about a week and was only £60 or so I think

I had a vivosport.  Very good device for the money.  


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Chunkyhair on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 19:23:31
I bought a Samsung Smart Watch (S2/S3??) a couple of years ago, bit of a steal on Amazon that day.  Got bored of it within two weeks tbh. Was basically gimicky for two weeks (saying to the wife "look, I got an email, look my heartbeat is such and such, look, I gotta text). Given you need to be close to your phone to get the full funcationality I found it was easier just to use the phone.  Much prefer to spend the money on a decent watch personally (I love Casio G-Shock and Edifice).

Have lost the charger but given they are only £8 on ebay might just sell the thing...

...anyone interested?


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: 4D on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 22:12:03
So what do they do that your phone can't?  :)
Save your cash.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Panda Paws on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 22:22:39
So what do they do that your phone can't?  :)
Save your cash.

I've got a vivomove - Two things; accurate pedometer and heart rate for exercise.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Monday, November 16, 2020, 08:00:08
What’s the GPS like? From what I’ve read it can take ages for the GPS to work and the strap is non replaceable.

I've upgraded from a years old TomTom, the GPS does take a while but I'm usually stretching out and it'll be done by the time I'm warmed up. Yes the strap is intergral to the watch and doesn't look replacable.


Title: Re: Smart Watches
Post by: Ginginho on Friday, November 27, 2020, 05:28:58
I've gone with a Fitbit Versa 3 in the end. £180 from Currys plus 30% cashback from TopCashback.