Friends, I wanted to start a discussion about smartwatches. Some say they're useful because you don't have to constantly look at your phone, while others argue they're just an unnecessary source of light. What do you guys think? Do you find them useful and use them, or is your phone enough? I personally use mine for fitness tracking, but some friends say that's overkill too. Do you think smartwatches make our lives easier or are they just a fashion statement?
Are smartwatches useful or unnecessary?
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I’m also using an Apple Watch to track my fitness, bro, and it’s really helped me a lot. I used to keep my phone in my pocket, constantly checking every step and calorie. But now, thanks to this watch, I don’t have to chase after a screen all the time—everything’s on my wrist. It tracks my steps, heart rate, even analyzes my sleep, and I think calling something this practical “overkill” would be unfair. Sure, it’s got a style factor too, which isn’t bad, but when you look at its main function, I can say it even replaces the phone in my pocket.
I thought the guy was just giving advice about smartwatches in the thread, but you keep forgetting even that phone in your pocket that's as handy as a baseball bat 😂 You say you use it for fitness, and at least that thermos‑shaped gadget measures your heart rate, but we can’t even read my heart rate from the phone.
When I compare smartwatches to the phone in my pocket, I can actually say they complement each other really well. The phone can do everything—yes, I read messages, listen to music, get navigation from maps—but when I have to pull it out of my pocket constantly (like while working out or when my hands are busy), the smartwatch steps in. As for fitness tracking, I can’t constantly check my pace on the phone, but I can see everything instantly on the watch: heart rate, step count, even the quality of my sleep.
Of course, people who say it’s overhyped have a point, because if you’re only using it to see the time and notifications, it feels a bit luxurious. I initially got it just for notifications, but once I discovered the fitness features I realized its value. So it really depends on your needs, buddy. If you work out heavily or your hands are always occupied, the watch becomes a lot more useful. But if you just want to track the time and notifications, your phone in your pocket is more than enough.
Man, I was in the same boat once—just got a smartwatch so it could “track my physical activities,” you know? I slapped on a Xiaomi Band 7, initially used it for fitness tracking—heart rate, sleep analysis, all that stuff was pretty cool. Then one morning I woke up and the watch told me I had “3 hours of deep sleep.” I was like, “Dude, I never even got into deep sleep, how is that possible?” So I did some digging, talked to a friend who wears an Apple Watch, and found out they were getting the same numbers. In the end, everyone’s data comes out different—whether you’ve been stressed, tired, all that influences it. So you really shouldn’t overhype it.
The part that actually helped me in my life was the notifications. I can read messages, answer calls, even control music without ever pulling out my phone. Especially when I’m working or working out, the phone stays in my pocket and I’m fine just with the watch’s notifications. Otherwise, I think a simple fitness band would have been enough for tracking workouts. But in my opinion, if you need it, it’s useful; if not, you can easily get by with the phone in your pocket. My advice: try it first, then decide.
I also see the benefits of using a smartwatch for fitness tracking, bro. For example, mine constantly measures my heart rate and helps me perform at my best during workouts. The other day, it really helped me adjust my running pace. Sure, I could get the same data on my phone, but even those 10 seconds it takes to pull it out of my pocket can mess up my workout flow. I don’t know if I’m overstating it, but at least in terms of convenience, I think the watch makes things easier.
I also find it useful beyond fitness—like easily checking notifications, answering calls, or quickly replying to messages. I don’t really care about the fashion aspect; some people make their choices based on that anyway. But if you're into fitness like you, I’d say it’s worth a try—especially if you want to access your data without pulling your phone out every time.
I think smartwatches should be seen as a direct extension of your phone, bro. Instead of constantly pulling my phone out of my pocket to check notifications, having them vibrate on my wrist instantly keeps me motivated by showing my fitness data right away. For example, when I go for a night run, I can track my heart rate and distance, which would slow me down and kill my motivation if I had to check my phone for that info.
On the other hand, even for fitness, you shouldn’t get too caught up in the screen—you’ve got to focus on the actual use. Like, when I need to concentrate, I turn off notifications because they can be distracting. So yeah, if you overdo it, you’re overdoing it, but if the smartwatch is simplified and really focuses on the features you need, it’s useful. I’m not saying a phone isn’t enough, but honestly, the watch can be plenty on its own.