Thank you for attending today’s class on smartwatches! We explored how these powerful little devices can help you stay connected, active, and even safe. Whether you're looking for a basic fitness tracker or a smartwatch that does it all, there's a model out there to meet your needs.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Smartwatches Offer Many Useful Features

Smartwatches can track your fitness, monitor vital signs (like heart rate and blood oxygen), help you manage calls and messages, listen to music or audiobooks, remind you to take medications, and even detect falls. Many are also water-resistant and offer sleep tracking.

Choosing Between Cellular and Non-Cellular

Cellular models let you use your watch without your phone nearby but cost more and require an added line to your phone plan. Non-cellular models are more affordable but need your phone close (within 30–60 feet) for full use.

Be Sure Your Watch Matches Your Phone

Always make sure the smartwatch you choose is compatible with your type of mobile phone. If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch is a good fit—but many affordable smartwatches also work with iPhones. Just double-check before purchasing.

Think About What You Really Need

Whether or not to buy a smartwatch is a personal decision. Think about how you’d use it—do you want help staying organized, improving your fitness, or increasing safety? If you’re mostly focused on activity tracking, a Fitbit or similar fitness watch might be more affordable and still very effective.

Shop Smart and Save

You don’t have to buy brand-new. Reconditioned watches (often found on Amazon) or “open box” watches from Best Buy can save you money and still come with a warranty. If you're looking for fall detection, remember that this feature is only available on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models.

Helpful Resources from Class:

And remember: Always consult with your healthcare provider before relying on any health monitoring or emergency features included in a smartwatch.