Apps & Software

This is the software that runs your smartwatch — kind of like Android or iOS on a phone. Popular smartwatch systems include watchOS (Apple), Wear OS (Google), and Fitbit OS.

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It’s like the brain of the watch — the system that makes everything work

Smartwatches get updates that fix bugs, add new features, or improve battery life. You can usually install them from your phone.

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Like when your phone asks for a software update — your watch does the same thing.

This means whether the smartwatch works with your phone. Some watches only work with iPhones or Android, while others work with both.

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It’s like checking if a charger fits your phone — not all devices work together unless they’re compatible.

A special app on your phone that connects with your watch. It helps you sync data, change settings, or see detailed reports like sleep, heart rate, or steps.

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Like the control panel for your watch — but on your phone.

This is the main screen you see when you look at your watch. You can often customize it to show the time, date, steps, heart rate, or fun designs.

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Like changing your phone’s wallpaper — but with useful info added.

Widgets are small boxes or shortcuts on your watch that show quick info — like weather, calendar, or activity rings — without opening a full app.

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Like sticky notes for your wrist — glanceable info at a glance.

This app tracks how long and how well you sleep. It can show how much time you spend in light, deep, or REM sleep.

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Like a digital sleep diary — but you don’t have to write anything down.

This app collects all your health info — like heart rate, stress, sleep, and SpO₂ — and puts it into easy-to-read charts or logs.

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Like your smartwatch’s version of a wellness notebook.