The apple Watch makes me a better person. The first smartwatch that I loved
In my job, I have to try many different devices to share my impressions in reviews afterwards. In recent years, I have had a rather mediocre view of smartwatch gadgets, seeing them as an extension of the mobile phone with physical activity sensors. After using the apple Watch Series 6 for a month, I had to change my mind, and here's why.
I love wristwatches and have long favored automatic mechanical watches, but I also own a G-Shock and a quartz Diesel. All the smartwatches I've tried have left a certain incomplete aftertaste. This is a feeling that occurs when in of construction and design there is nothing to complain about, but while using this or that gadget you wonder what I need it for. The apple Watch has been different from day one.
A bite into the heart of it.
There is a separate Spotify app for watchOS. Most of the time I listen to music on that platform, switching to Apple Music in situations where I want to hear a particular release in Dolby Atmos.
In smartwatches from other manufacturers, such as Huawei, I missed full control of the service. Secondary functionality aside, I wanted to be able to enjoy a music track without taking my mobile phone out of my pocket. In my case, this feature saves me a lot of time on unnecessary actions, since I mainly listen to algorithmic playlists and editorial selections. In this scenario, I often need to add a new song to my favorites to get to know the artist and his discography better.
The apple Watch has solved this problem. In addition to the likes, the full Spotify app lets you browse your media library, control playback, and songs for offline listening right on the watch.
Self-organization and discipline
The apple Watch allows you to organize yourself and put your schedule in order. After two weeks of using the apple Watch, I have finally managed to achieve my desired routines for getting up and going to bed.
The health app and sleep section are very helpful. It collects all the readings I need and the "Schedule" option allows me to build the routine I want. For example, during the week I follow the following schedule: I go to sleep at 11:00 and wake up at 8:00. During the weekend, this schedule is canceled and I allow myself to sleep "until it melts". Sleep is one of the most important indicators of a healthy lifestyle.
30 minutes before I go to bed, the apple Watch reminds me to turn off all devices and go to bed. On my iPhone, Mac, and iPad, sleep mode will be on by default, which means I won't be bothered by notifications.
I started sleeping with the apple watch on my arm and at first it felt like a game, but now I can't do it any other way. The watch wakes you up with a gentle vibration on your wrist: it's very pleasant, in contrast to the alarm clock or mobile phone that rings and you have to run out of bed to turn it off.
achievements and activities
The main revelation was how the activity rings made me move more. I don't know about you, but gamification has worked very well for me. Every day I try to close the three precious rings: “mobility”, “exercise” and “warm-up”. If I'm too busy working, Apple Watch is sure to remind me that achievements don't earn themselves and motivate me to keep up the pace.
In the Activity app, you can add friends. With this feature, it can further motivate you to get going by casually letting you know that your friend has already closed all three rings. By the way, you have an exclusive achievement for RF "PE Day" - let me know in the comments.
Pay and Unlock
Any gadget, application or service is useful to me by default if it saves my time in various activities. The Apple Watch can be used to pay for purchases, providing yet another option to keep your mobile phone out of your pocket.
Another trick that has found daily use in my everyday life is unlocking other devices. The apple Watch knows how to unlock the screen when you have a mask on your face. This function would be useful, for example, in the subway to reply to an important message.
Conclusion.
The photo shows the strap and the dial with the flag of the Russian Federation
Apart from all the advantages mentioned above for me, I would also like to mention the elegant design. This is quite a subjective notion, but the appearance of the apple Watch is quite nice. Interchangeable straps help it fit into a different wardrobe, whether it's street style or a strict silhouette for business meetings.
In summary, I would like to highlight the main qualities that have made the apple Watch part of my daily life: convenience, ergonomics, comfort and functionality.