smartwatches
Digital timepiece gadgets
Smartwatches are wristwatches with computing capabilities beyond timekeeping—tracking fitness metrics, displaying notifications, running apps, and connecting to smartphones.
The category emerged in the 2010s as an extension of the smartphone into wearable technology: My smartwatch tracks my sleep patterns.
Most require pairing with a phone for full functionality.
Warning notifications
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- remindersAids against forgetting
- glanceableEasily seen briefly
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
Group playing music together
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- AMOLEDOrganic LED screen type
- touchscreenInput-sensitive display panel
crown · customization · rectangular · compact · lightweight · water-resistance · titanium
Short-range wireless protocol
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
- LTEWireless broadband standard
sync · pairing · cellular · 5G · 4G · wireless · tethering · standalone
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
Duration-tracking mechanism
- stopwatchInterval timing device
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
- weatherAtmospheric state outdoors
calendar · calculator · flashlight · widgets · complications
alerts
Warning notifications
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- remindersAids against forgetting
- glanceableEasily seen briefly
band
Group playing music together
touchscreen · crown · customization · rectangular · compact · lightweight · water-resistance · titanium
Bluetooth
Short-range wireless protocol
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
- NFCClose-proximity communication protocol
LTE · sync · pairing · cellular · 5G · 4G · wireless · tethering · standalone · eSIM
SpO2
Peripheral oxygen saturation level
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
timer
Duration-tracking mechanism
- stopwatchInterval timing device
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- altimeterInstrument measuring elevation
weather · calendar · calculator · flashlight · widgets · complications
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- health techwearables, wearable devices, health sensors, fitness trackers, health monitoring
- modern technologysmartphones, internet, computers, Wi-Fi, laptops
- gadgetsgadget, gizmos, widget, tablet, gizmo
- Samsung productssmartphones, TVs, televisions, monitors, tablets
smartwatchesanalog watches
Timepieces with dial faces
mechanical watches · pocket watches · sundials · hourglasses · grandfather clocks
- smartwatch bandWearable tech wrist strap