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Taking smartwatches to a whole new level
Want to see what your smartwatch can do for you? Our guide will take you through all the tips and tricks to get the most out of your gadget.
Smartwatches might have started out as a fun little extra, but they’ve become really handy helpers. We’ll show you what else they can do and how their tech can make life easier. Not every smartwatch will have every feature, so shop around to find the right one for you.
The everyday essentials
The usual features still do a great job. Quick notifications, gentle reminders to move and fitness tracking all help keep things ticking along without constantly reaching for your phone. But there are plenty of smaller features that can make life feel a bit smoother once you start exploring them.
The quietly clever stuff
Many newer smartwatches can track blood oxygen levels, which gives you a better sense of how your body’s doing during exercise or sleep. Stress tracking is another nifty one, looking at your heart rate patterns to spot when you might be feeling tense, even if you haven’t noticed it yourself.
Sleep tracking keeps getting better and better as well. You’ll get a breakdown of your light, deep, and REM sleep, which can help you understand your habits and maybe tweak things if you want to feel a bit more rested.
Some watches can even flag irregular heart rhythms or let you adjust your smart home settings from your wrist. Nothing dramatic, just small additions that can make a big difference.
A more personal touch
What makes a smartwatch genuinely helpful is how it can be tailored specifically to you. Think of it as a mini personal trainer. Instead of just collecting numbers, it’ll offer small suggestions, keep tabs on your workout stats, or nudge you towards an early night if you need it.
If your smartwatch has been doing the same few jobs for a while, it might be time to see what else it can help with, while an Oura Ring is the perfect addition to help keep tabs on your health. With lots of tech tucked away, you’ll have everything you need to take each day in your stride.
