Is it safe to wear a smartwatch 24-7?
The simple answer is Yes. It is safe to wear a smartwatch all the time, but do keep note to take it off for a few hours to let your skin breathe and also to not let bacteria collect on your skin, below the watch. This obsession is one way a smartwatch effect on health may actually be negative. If you’re wearing it to bed and notifications buzz late at night, your rest can suffer. In fact, some people have reported insomnia linked to smartwatch overuse.
Can I install apps in a smartwatch?
You can download a variety of apps from the Google Play Store on your watch. Some apps work with a matching app on the phone that’s connected to your watch. On your phone or computer, open android. Sign in to the Google Account you use on your watch. If more than one device appears, choose your watch at the top of the screen.
Can a smartwatch replace a phone?
In theory it’s possible. You’ll need a cellular-enabled watch. You will still need a smartphone to pair the watch with (and many carriers have plans which essentially share a number between both watch and phone, so you can’t 100% get rid of your phone—but you can just put it in a drawer and not use it). You can use the smartwatch without a data plan, but you may not want to because it may have some limitations. Without a data plan, you’ll still be able to use the GPS and other non-cellular features on your Apple Watch. However, you’ll miss out on the full potential of this impressive gadget.