I have never been a big watch enthusiast or a fan of jewelry. The Apple Watch and my commitment band are the major exceptions. I have owned almost every other series of the Apple Watch. I owned a series one, three, five, and now I currently rock the series six (Product) Red version.
Convince And Communication
There is a lot of reason I use an Apple Watch. First of all, I’m in an all Apple household. The Apple bubble surrounds our technological lives. I use the GPS and cellular model to stay connected with my family and friends. I can make calls or send a text from my wrist, but I’m also able to contact notifications in a polite way when I’m in meetings. Most of the time, I keep my watch in do not disturb mode during a meeting.
The interchangeable watch bands are amazing. I wear the bands then, depending on where or what I’m doing. I have an everyday band, currently the braided solo loop in (Product) Red, a fitness band that I use at the gym, and a meeting band for when I’m in a suit.
Siri is my personal assistant. I use Siri everywhere she is on my desk via the HomePod, on my MacBook Pro, my iPad Pro, my iPhone, and lastly, on my wrist. Thanks for the Apple Watch. I have a custom script that I have created to dictate messages, notes, or e-mails from the Apple Watch. I have her read messages or give me reminders for meetings. She is like having a personal assistant.
The Apple Watch is my go-to device for Apple Pay. There’s nothing more magical than tapping your watch to a card reader and ding and done a secure payment is made. Especially in the time of COVID-19, keeping from touching a terminal that everyone else connects is a win for hygiene.
Health Reasons
The Apple Watch has quite a few health sensors that provide statistics and data that are beneficial for my healthcare team. I have a custom Montgomery T-tube tracheal stent that keeps my airway open. Unfortunately, it’s like breathing through a straw that frequently gets blocked since my body repeatedly attacks the t-tube. I use the Blood Oxygen app and sensor to monitor to keep track of my blood oxygen level, which coincides with blockage of the t-tube.
The ECG and heart rate rhythm notifications are both constantly on my radar. My parents both suffer from heart disease. I watch my heart rate for the early warning signs that I might be suffering from irregular heart rate. I also find that the high heart rate notification that I get when I’m suffering from a PTSD episode or am just really stressed warns me that it’s time to do my breathing exercises.
I’m overweight, and I have been working on it for years now with significant success. The watch is my key to success. The Apple Watch is a motivator. With a tap on the wrist to remind me to stand or get active. I compete with several friends to see who can close our fitness rings faster or at a higher goal level.
In Conclusion
The Apple Watch is one of my must-have devices. Without the watch on my wrist, I feel naked and lost. The watch gives me all the above benefits and yet can get out the way and just be a watch. Do you use a smartwatch? What do you like about it, or why have you chosen not to take the plunge? I would love to read your thoughts and comments below.