The History of Smart Watch

The smart watch was designed to record the movement status of users. In order to cultivate good sports habits for users. With the development of technology, smart watches have produced other continuous monitoring functions. Such as exercise feedback, sleep monitoring and other functions.

In 1982, the first smart watch was born in Japan. The users of this product are different from the users of current smart watch. Many people do not count this product in the category of smart watch. But it did usher in the era of smart watches.

In 2011, the first generation of Jawbone UP was launched. It is an epoch-making product. It defines the basic functions and development direction of smart watch. The first generation of products have acquired the ability of sports records. It has sleep monitoring function. This product did not succeed due to product defects. After a short period of time on the market, all the products were recalled.

Fibit released Fibit Flex in 2013 with similar features. It took over the market with its pedometer and low price.Fibit pioneered the data sharing function. This sets the stage for the new function of social circles. Fibit recalled all its products due to defective products. They want redevelop and optimize the product.

Jawbone UP and Fibit Flex were recalled due to product quality problems. However, in the development history of smart watches, they are era-creating products.

In June of that year, NIKE released the FuelBand. It continues functions of the above two products.

The following is a period of rapid development. In 2014, many technological enterprises in the world rushed to release smart watches. Smart watches have entered an outbreak period. HUAWEI Talk Band b1, Jawbone UP24 and other products have appeared in the user’s eyes one after another. These products have changed the sports habits of people. Smart watch has officially become a well-known product.

In 2014, although the smart watch ushered in the outbreak period with many types and brands. But there wasn’t much innovation of functionality. Manufacturers have changed the most important core element from the inside to the outside. They hope to attract customers by better appearance. During this period, smart watches began to function as ornaments. Many people choose to adorn their wrists with smart watches.

Up to now, the development of smart watch has refined the market. Some smart watches focus on the health and safety of the elderly. Some focus on female cycle management. Some focus on life service functions. Some focus on functions of sports services. Manufacturers have a common goal. They hope they can divide their unique part in the market. The latest HUAWEI band 5 just released by HUAWEI has comprehensive functions. It can meet the needs of almost all users.