What makes a wearable device great?

There is a massive growth in the use of and interest in wearables. They help lessen trips to healthcare facilities since people can use them to monitor their health at the comforts of their own home. Millennials are now becoming fitness conscious, and they enjoy the convenience of monitoring their progress using a device on their wrists. With that being said, buyers would want to source wearables that pack the most features, which in turn can attract consumers the most.

Fitness tracking – Smart watches, smart bracelets and fitness trackers generally must be able to accurately measure a user's heart rate, calories to burn and burned, steps and distance travelled. Moreover, lots of smart watches from Verified Suppliers on Global Sources have multi-sports features. By choosing a certain sport mode like swimming, running, biking or hiking, the wearable device can provide more accurate data results since different exercises can result to varying information. Lastly, having a wearable that has GPS positioning is a great advantage since it can track one's outdoor activities on a map. These are the basic must-haves of a wearable device to ensure that the user maximizes its fitness features.

Health monitoring – Aside from being fitness devices, good wearables must provide health information such as the user's blood pressure, blood oxygen, heart rate, hours slept and sleep quality. These functions give users real time information on what's going on in their bodies. More advanced wearables from manufacturers in Asia can track a person's ECG and PPG, which was once only done in a doctor's clinic.

Connectivity – The latest wearables are 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning they can connect to smartphone apps. These devices show call, message and social media notifications to users and even allow them to send and receive messages, audio and video calls. This set up promotes ease since users won't have to pick up their smartphones from their bags.

Reminders – Wearables can serve as personal reminders to seniors and even to forgetful users since these devices can remind people when it's time to take their medication, time to hydrate or time to exercise. Some units also allow for setting exercise goals. Users will be reminded on when it's time to get out of their sedentary position and take a walk.

Safety features – Choose devices that also adopt safety features like fall detection, emergency SOS button and Find my Phone. For instance, when an elderly person using a smart watch falls, relatives will be notified immediately and can track the latter. The emergency SOS button is ideal for kids who may be lost. Parents will be notified immediately. Lastly, losing one's phone can be avoided since some wearables can track a misplaced phone.

Miscellaneous features – It’s also a great advantage to source a wearable that is either IP67- or IP68-rated. This rating ensures users that their device is water-resistant. Some smart watches can function as a remote control for a smart phone's camera and some smart watches with built-in speakers can even function as music players and alarm clocks.

All of the features above are found in the available wearables on Global Sources. Check out these devices and other related products:

All day heart rate detection

Company: Shenzhen Neoon Industrial Co. Ltd

The model IT116-14 smart watch adopts a 2.5D curved glass, integrates multi-sports mode and sends SMS notifications from phone.

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With Call, SMS alert functions

Company: Wo-smart Technologies (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd

This health monitoring wristband, the V18-71002-0777model monitors users’ sleep quality and is equipped with PPG optical detection.

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Sweat-resistant, flexible

Company: Shenzhen Lonfine Innovation Technology Co. Ltd

The model P30 bone conduction headset is Bluetooth 5.0-enabled and delivers music through users’ cheekbones. Playtime is six hours.

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Kills bacteria

Company: Exceed Electronic Co. Ltd

The YGL-SQ3GUUV-C model is a UV lamp that adopts a COB chip for sterilization.

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Heated vest for adults

Company: Dongguan Knana Sporting Goods Factory

Made of neoprene, the model KNN-541 electric heated jacket can be silkscreened and embroider.

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Water-resistant up to 10m

Company: Shenzhen WDO Video Development Ltd

The W-33FT model is an action camera that supports Wi-Fi.

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Supports video calls

Company: Shenzhen Indell Industrial Co. Ltd

The model A80 Bluetooth fashion watches allows for video calls and two-way communication. The unit adopts a 700mAh battery.

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With TF card, FM radio support

Company: E-Livi (Shenzhen) Electronics Co. Ltd

The model B05 Bluetooth headphones adopt control buttons on the side. Black, white, red, green, orange and silver colors are available.

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DIY smart watch

Company: Shenzhen Times Smart Technology Co. Ltd

The dial and strap of this smart watch, the Smart Watch 7-1 model can be changed. The device is IP67-rated and can be used as a mobile camera remote control.

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