5 Useful Tips To Consider When Buying Your First Smart Watch

In the last few years, smart watches have increasingly started to become a part of our daily lives, and with good reason. They combine the traditional purpose of telling time with nifty features to stay connected on-the-go, be it staying updated with work, finding the location of a restaurant, or tracking your daily steps. Here are 5 useful tips to consider when shopping for your first smart watch in Malaysia.

1. Consider what you need a smart watch for.

The most important question you must consider is what you plan to use your new smart watch for. Smart watches in Malaysia come in a wide range of functions, aesthetics, and purposes. They range from being an elegant fashion statement with nifty features, to improving work productivity on-the-go through notifications and various applications.

If your plan is to integrate your smart watch into your exercise and daily activities , a fitness or step tracker from brands such as Fibit and Garmin would be an ideal fit. They feature more rugged builds to withstand external elements, and also contain exercise-specific features such as heart rate monitors and GPS trackers to help measure your performance.

2. Choose a watch with a familiar operating system.

The majority of Malaysians either use either an Apple or Android smartphone, and are accustomed to their features and daily operations. Hence, it is important to choose a smart watch that is easy for you to adapt to. iPhone users will gravitate towards an Apple Watch with its intuitive features and settings as well as being able to send and receive calls when paired with an iPhone.

Android smartphone users have more diverse options, with brands such as Huawei and Samsung also manufacturing smart watches in Malaysia. Android smartphone users will likely find themselves easily adapting to their smart watches, as most Android based smart watches use a similar system. Other popular Android smart watch manufacturers such as Fossil combine style with substance in attractive watch designs.

3. Check the list of apps available.

Just like smartphones, smart watches also feature a range of applications to enhance their productivity and utility. As mentioned above, smart watches are tied to a particular operating system, which means that the applications they feature are linked to either the Apple Store or Google Play. Many of these applications can be directly synchronised with your smartphone, allowing you to immediately access your data from your smart watch.

4. Decide if you require call capabilities.

Some people may find it a hassle to bring their smartphone out with them, particularly if they have no pockets or carrying space. Higher-end models of smart watches in Malaysia solve this problem by having SIM card support and 4G integration, allowing you to stay connected and contact people while outdoors. Some models that incorporate this feature are the Apple Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch series.

5. Check the watch’s battery life.

Nobody likes to run out of power for their devices, and a smart watch is no different. A long battery life is key to keeping your watch functioning for a longer duration, particularly if you find yourself constantly out and about without convenient access to a charging point at home or the office. Generally, models made by Garmin and Fitbit offer superior battery life, which suits their outdoors design as well.

For Malaysian smart watch owners desiring greater protection, look no further than Harvey Norman’s Product Care. It comprehensively covers all parts, labour and fees for UNLIMITED repairs, as well as only using authorised repairers to ensure your smart watches are properly maintained and functioning at tip-top condition.

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