Wtf is the point of a smart watch?

[FelixTheCat1919]

What's 1 thing a smart watch can do that a smart phone cannot do? Seems like they're closer to a fashion statement like normal watches in modern times thanks to phones than people want to admit.

[DeputyDong5]

agreed.

Will probably never have one. The only time I really wanted one is when my phone became a burden to bring with me on long runs.

[7empest]

i think they can be cool if you have bluetooth headphones and you can load some tunes on your watch and it's easy/no phone to carry etc

but also i thought of 'Smart' the TV show i watched as a kid, sad that presented died, remember that show?

[Akd123]

cant check your vitals with a smart phone that i know of

[fate0311]

I use a Garmin Tactix 7 Pro for hiking/running (GPS). Aside from that I am able to keep my phone away during the day as I get call and text notifications on the watch. Keeps me off my phone.

[FelixTheCat1919]

cant check your vitals with a smart phone that i know of

I'm not unhealthy enough to feel like I need 24/7/365 access to checking my vitals. Even if someone looks at that often, how accurate are vitals readings from a smart watch, and how practical is it really? Seems like more a bullchit excuse to get one than anything, but I suppose it could be quite useful to some people.

I use a Garmin Tactix 7 Pro for hiking/running (GPS). Aside from that I am able to keep my phone away during the day as I get call and text notifications on the watch. Keeps me off my phone.

So what good are they if you aren't into long distance running and have enough disipline to stay off your phone without physically leaving it behind at home?

[GatorBoy92]

I think its best for checking vitals if you workout/cardio, and helpful at the gym/exercise class when you don't want to carry or constantly check a phone. Sometimes I'll get a text that requires a quick response, or a work email/text that requires me to leave the gym immediately.

Otherwise I don't think there is any other point outside of telling time.

They aren't exactly fashion statements because they are not particularly elegant, and they are definitely not Status Statements either cause everyone has one.

[Muzzfppress]

It's good to save pics of Muzzlrpress's butthole on

[fate0311]

So what good are they if you aren't into long distance running and have enough disipline to stay off your phone without physically leaving it behind at home?

I think if someone has that level of a lack of self control they have bigger issues to worry about then whether or not they should purchase a watch.

[Akd123]

I'm not unhealthy enough to feel like I need 24/7/365 access to checking my vitals. Even if someone looks at that often, how accurate are vitals readings from a smart watch, and how practical is it really? Seems like more a bullchit excuse to get one than anything, but I suppose it could be quite useful to some people.





So what good are they if you aren't into long distance running and have enough disipline to stay off your phone without physically leaving it behind at home?

just because you dont need it doesnt mean other people dont.And ive compared them with medical grade sensors and they are surprisingly accurate. Your just looking for any excuse to chit on smart watches.WtF do you care if someone wants to wear one? you dont like it dont wear one. I have 2 and they are good for what i use them for. Ive also got a nice Swiss Army watch and a Seiko Samurai.

[jimbob007]

cant check your vitals with a smart phone that i know of

Just steal a 24 hour monitor from your local hospital cardiac unit.

[mrdot]

it's like a smart tv but for a watch

[FelixTheCat1919]

just because you dont need it doesnt mean other people dont.And ive compared them with medical grade sensors and they are surprisingly accurate. Your just looking for any excuse to chit on smart watches.WtF do you care if someone wants to wear one? you dont like it dont wear one. I have 2 and they are good for what i use them for. Ive also got a nice Swiss Army watch and a Seiko Samurai.

Why are you getting so defensive over a watch? You're acting like I badmouthed your mother. It's not that big of a deal, m8

[baldbrah]

If you are in any sort of accident or entrapment like say pinned inside a wrecked vehicle or fall off a cliff you can easily call 911 for help. Especially on a motorcycle where you have your phone strapped to the bike and you get your legs cut off on a guard rail or something.

[eatyourspinach]

who has time to take their phone out of their pocket, unlock it and open an app?

[baldbrah]

who has time to take their phone out of their pocket, unlock it and open an app?

What if you need your hands for something else but still need to communicate?

I suppose you could walk around with your beats headphones on all day and look like a retard but most guys would rather just wear a watch.

[ispy]

it allows you to keep your phone in your pocket while you use a watch instead. texting, calling, use things remotely (ex: smart stuff, cars, etc.).

[PhiloSquid]

because they are addicted to the dopamine if the 1000 notifications, emails, push alerts, and commercials they get on their phone during the day but hate pulling their phone out

[x-trainer ben]

see who is calling, read texts when away from phone, know heart rates, know steps or to move more, alarm, the list is endless.
if the phone is charging, then you have options

[naich]

It allows tech companies to harvest your biological data and overlap it with their recording of you so they can determine how you react physiologically to certain stressors and then use that data to market to you better and or sell that data to governments so they can control you better during mass psy-ops, war and election/propaganda cycles.

But yeah, i learned muh heart rate increases when I run, so I bought 2!

[eddiehaskell]

just another thing to spend money on that people "have to have".

[basedcap]

I had one and gave it away to my little cousin cause it was annoying af

My wrist was constantly vibrating.. I like being away from phone as much as possible. I keep it in another room when working. It's also hard to use cause the screen is very small. Some people use it for health reasons but I personally don't care about heart rate or steps. I only care about weight, bf%, how much I lift.

[GnomeSaiyanBruh]

It comes down to convenience for me. It’s nice to be able to do things without having to have my phone. I can read/respond to texts, make calls, listen to music etc.

[OptimusTrajan]

I'll probably get one for my parents when they get old enough to need a life alert type thing.

Other than old people, I don't see the point.

[Muzzlrpress]

Was gifted one and use it maybe once a month.

[LuigiMiami631]

It's so I can check my gains while wearing my sunglasses at night.

[Postmort3m]

Take money from dumb people

[baldbrah]

I'll probably get one for my parents when they get old enough to need a life alert type thing.

Other than old people, I don't see the point.

Active people. You aren't pulling your cell out mountain climbing or mountain biking.

[eddiehaskell]

Active people. You aren't pulling your cell out mountain climbing or mountain biking.

imagine a day when people enjoyed their bike ride and didn't have a phone or smart watch

[baldbrah]

imagine a day when people enjoyed their bike ride and didn't have a phone or smart watch

Yes fall off a mountain and break your back and have no way to contact anyone and slowly get eaten by fire ants.