📶 Connectivity & Sensors (How Your Watch Talks & Tracks)
Ever wonder how your watch knows where you are or connects to your phone? This section covers the invisible tech that makes everything work together.
📍 GPS (Global Positioning System)
Tracks your location and the route you take during walks, runs, or bike rides — using satellite signals.
Everyday Example:
Like a tiny map in your watch that knows where you’ve been and how far you’ve gone.
📲 Wi-Fi Syncing
Your watch can connect to Wi-Fi to sync apps, download updates, or get notifications even if Bluetooth is off.
Everyday Example:
Like when your phone connects to home Wi-Fi — your watch can too.
💳 NFC Payments (Tap to Pay)
NFC lets you pay by tapping your watch on a checkout terminal — works with services like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Everyday Example:
Like swiping a debit card — but all you do is wave your wrist.
🧭 Accelerometer
A sensor that tracks movement and direction — it knows when you're walking, standing, or raising your wrist.
Everyday Example:
Like a motion detector that counts your steps and gestures.
📶 LTE / Cellular Smartwatches
Lets your smartwatch make calls, send texts, and stream apps without your phone nearby — if it has its own data plan.
Everyday Example:
Like turning your watch into a mini phone that works on its own.
🔄 Gyroscope
Works with the accelerometer to track how your body tilts, turns, or rotates — helpful in tracking precise motion (especially in workouts or navigation).
Like a game controller that senses tilt — your watch knows if you turn your wrist or raise your arm.