Smart Watch features you use most or very little

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The newer smart watches have many features, some can be confusing.
Got my first one back in 2019 after my heart attack.
Now on my third one and really enjoy most of the features.

For me, it's an easier way to control my hearing aids without pulling the phone out of my pocket.
Lazy I know, but some habits are hard to break.

Features I use a lot are the ECG monitor (FDA approved one) and music/audio control.
Wife thinks I listening to her, but I'm really playing my music though the hearing aids.
I smile a lot and nod my head...

Has a GPS feature, but until it can tell me WHY I'm standing in kitchen, I can find my way.
 

These are all things that are accessed by Complications on my watch face.

My watch is used umpteen times a day to check the weather app, and text messages or emails if I see a notification.

I check my Activity several times a day for steps taken. (Edit - I have to push the crown to reach this.)

If I’m shopping, I look at my shopping list under reminders.

Occasionally, I actually check the time and day/date.

Less often used are the heart beats monitor and a recording app.

If my phone rings and I’m not nearby, I answer from the watch face.

At the end of the night when the alarm goes to remind me to take some meds, I turn it off from my watch.

These are all things I do directly from the watch face. I can choose to go further into setting and look at other such as an ECG or calculator or … the list goes on.

Adding: this is what the face of my watch looks like.
 

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Recently I purchased a Samsung 6 watch to use the fall detection feature. After spending an hour trying to connect it to Samsung Health app I chose to return it. Thinking now about investing in the Kanega watch. My only real reason for purchasing would be the fall detection feature. The other fancy features don't interest me. Anyone use a Kanega watch? Or other watches that have a really good and reliable fall detection feature which does not rely on a base which must be in a certain range to function? The Kanega may be used anywhere unlike most fall detection watches.
 

Most fall detection watches have their own phone SIM card, and basically are a combination of fall detection/watch and phone. If you go on buying one with a SIM card, check the requirements of the watch and what is offered in your area by your phone service provider (G[number] of the phone network vs. what the watch needs).
 
Saphira said:
Most fall detection watches have their own phone SIM card, and basically are a combination of fall detection/watch and phone. If you go on buying one with a SIM card, check the requirements of the watch and what is offered in your area by your phone service provider (G[number] of the phone network vs. what the watch needs).
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If I do get a fall detection watch I would not get one which is limited in function by the distance of the watch to it's base. My chances of falling are equal to or greater than being within a radius limited by the strength of the receiver. This kind of device gives a false sense of security to those who are able to leave their homes. I believe the Kanega is the only device which detects a fall ANYWHERE and notifies the programmed numbers. Anyway, thanks for your response and input. I may just end up using an SIM type, as the service fee for the Kanega is rather steep.
 
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If I do get a fall detection watch I would not get one which is limited in function by the distance of the watch to it's base. My chances of falling are equal to or greater than being within a radius limited by the strength of the receiver. This kind of device gives a false sense of security to those who are able to leave their homes. I believe the Kanega is the only device which detects a fall ANYWHERE and notifies the programmed numbers. Anyway, thanks for your response and input. I may just end up using an SIM type, as the service fee for the Kanega is rather steep.
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I hadn't heard of Kanega so I Googled it and I'm glad you posted about it. I was thinking seriously about buying an Apple watch but kept hesitating because I didn't want all those features that I'd never use. I was only interested in the fall detection feature because I'm a klutz and I've taken many falls in my life and now that I'm alone and have many stairs in my house, I thought I might want to invest in a device. I think I'll have to research the Kanega more :)
 
what Jules said plus i use the timer function a lot. and i LOVE being able to use Apple Pay at the cash register via my watch, don’t even have to reach for a credit card/cash.

i got my Apple watch specifically for the fall detection feature & then to my surprise became enamored of many of the additional features offered. i’m at the point now that i can’t imagine not having an iwatch & will immediately replace mine when it eventually conks out.
 
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Just like @Lizzie00, I got my Apple Watch for a few features and use so many. I wouldn’t be without it.

I did forget to mention fall detection which was one of the key things I wanted. It has come on when I’ve fallen (actually I was run over by a bike) and it works. DH was there and I didn’t need to use it.

I can answer my phone from anywhere in the house. No more racing around to find my phone.
 
There is an Apple Watch for seniors book free on Amazon today. It references and older version, Series 7 Apple Watch, however, I think that most of the information would still pertain to other versions of Apple Watch, either older or newer, except for any special features a different watch might or might not have. Anyway, it is free, so I got it and will read it and see . Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN5B3B5B
 
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