It’s unfortunate to think that some people look at their smartwatches every day without fully utilizing all the features available to them. Smartwatches enhance the features already available on your device, transforming it into a wearable smartphone. They’re also quite useful for keeping your life organized, whether you’re exercising, running errands, or taking photos on a solo vacation. Discovering the hidden features in your smartwatch is the first step to getting the most out of it. The second step is to learn the best way to incorporate those specific features into your life, making things simpler for you.

Whether you have an Apple or Android device, a few of your questions may have already been answered on community forums and social media platforms. However, it’s possible that you may have missed some or found them useless. As we embark on the journey to uncover the secrets to maximizing the utilities of your smartwatch, we’ll explore a range of strategies and insights such as preserving battery life while maintaining functionality, and integrating your wearable with other smart devices in the home to make everything more seamless. 

Making Your Wearable Work for You

The smartwatch is a powerhouse of functionality and convenience. From functions like tracking your heart rate and monitoring steps to sending message notifications and allowing you to manage your schedule. In addition to the features that are essential in any wearable device, the specific features that come with the latest WearOS and WatchOS devices allow you to optimize the way you interact with technology as a whole.

Apple

WatchOS devices come with the app pre-installed, making it much easier to take advantage of your camera’s full potential. The hardest part of this process would be setting your iPhone up perfectly because, from that point, it’s all systems go. The built-in app allows you to see the frame before taking the picture, plus you can also adjust the focus and flash setting right there on your wrist. After taking a picture or two, you have the ability to scroll through the camera roll to analyze each shot before calling the mission a success. 

Android

The setup process is slightly different if you have an Android smartwatch and phone. The first step is to download the Camera Controller app from the Google Play Store and ensure that it’s properly installed on both devices. After agreeing to the permissions, your Android smartwatch will let you take pictures or videos quite easily through the app. 

Respond to Text Messages

While the smartwatch may allow you to quickly and conveniently read text messages from various apps, responding to the texts is a completely different story. You can preset responses to messages and conveniently access them when a text comes through. Alternatively, you can utilize the voice-activated keyboard to say exactly what you need to say in a message without having to pick up your phone

Preserving Your Smartwatch 

Having an entire host of features is completely useless if your smartwatch is dead or damaged. To preserve battery life and protect your wearable from scratches and permanent screen damage, here are a few tips suggested by other smartwatch users you can follow.

Automated Bedtime Mode

Most smartwatches have the option to turn the screen on when the wrist is lifted, which can be useful for conveniently checking the time and incoming calls or messages. However convenient this may be, it can be a bother if you sleep with the watch on and have to deal with the blaring light every time you turn. While you do have the option of turning the feature off completely to preserve battery life throughout the day, you can also set the smartwatch to switch to bedtime mode during specific periods to minimize interaction and extend battery life further. 

Disable Frequent Step Monitoring 

Step and heart rate monitoring are two of the most important features that propelled smartwatches to household items. As useful as these features are, they can be responsible for a huge amount of battery consumption. To mitigate the risk of your wearable device running out of juice quicker than you’d prefer, you can disable the frequent step sync. This doesn’t disable your device’s step tracking completely, but it doesn’t update the steps frequently enough to drain the battery.

Your smartwatch is more than a mere timekeeper, it’s your companion on the journey to a more streamlined connection to the technology of the future. By harnessing the camera tricks, integrating them into your smart home, and simplifying the way you communicate, you can begin to enjoy the full benefits of your wearable tech