Smartwatches, fitness trackers and health monitors – oh my!
We take a dive into the world of wearables to highlight some of the very best smartwatches and fitness trackers available for the whole family
Wearable technology is growing in use, with many customers investing in smartwatches, fitness trackers and health monitors to record movement, answer calls and stay connected. The UK wearables market is estimated to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 39.5% between 2020 and 2025, with the major driving factors including improved communication and integration with existing devices, as well as the miniaturisation of the technology for more stylish devices.
FINESSING FITNESS
Products designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life and help wearers achieve their health and fitness goals, Fitbit is one of the leading wearables brands globally. The Fitbit Sense (SRP: £299.99) combines a fashionable design with fitness and health tracking functionality, while the Versa 3 (SRP: £199.99) offers personalisation and activity motivation and the Charge 4 (SRP: £129.99) is packed with features to push activity goals further. All three are packed with a range of functionalities to enable health and wellbeing.
Fitbit smartwatches also offer 6+ days of charge, so no need to worry about low battery during an energy-fuelled workout or enjoying some relaxing guided breathing. Over 20 goal-based exercise modes recording activity in real-time, while steps, distance and floors climbed are tracked all day. All three of these Fitbit smartwatches enable phone message notifications, as well as offering Fitbit pay for contactless payments on-the-go.
The UK wearables market is estimated to achieve a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 39.5% between 2020 and 2025
The Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 and Charge 4 – as well as all of the brand’s other smartwatches and fitness trackers – are compatible with both Apple (iOS 12.2 or higher) and Android (OS 7.0 or higher) smartphones and tablets, with the great Fitbit OS features accessible via the Fitbit App.
KIT FOR KIDS
The new Spacetalk Adventurer (£189) smartwatch and fitness tracker marries independence for kids with parental peace of mind. The Adventurer offers enhanced messaging and calling capabilities over reliable 4G, though for online safety, there is no open internet or social media access. Connected with the Spacetalk App, parents have control over accessible features, while also tracking the whereabouts of the watch and wearer – great for keeping track of the kids while they’re playing outside. With a built-in 5 mega-pixel camera, kids can capture memories and share with friends and family. School Mode promises for distraction free learning, allowing parents to limit functionality during school hours and homework time.
Designed to give kids independence and the ability to safely communicate with friends and loved ones, the Vodafone Neo enables calls and messages with an inbuilt SIM card, while parental controls allow parents and carers to set a circle of pre-determined contacts. The Neo encourages kids to get up and exercise, equipped with fitness tracking such as step counter and one-hour activity goal each day. For peace of mind while little ones are out exploring, the Neo connects to Vodafone’s global network for reliable GPS tracking. Featuring content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel, kids can pick their favourite character to take along with them, from Buzz Lightyear to Baby Yoda. Both the Spacetalk Adventurer and Vodafone Neo are equipped with water and dust resistance.
As we move into spring, why not offer your customers a way to stay connected and record their fitness, without needing to keep their phones in their hands? Contact Exertis today to learn more about stocking these and more great wearable tech.