Review of smart watches Xiaomi Watch Color with its functions

At the moment when smartphones entered people's lives, wristwatches lost their popularity and appeal. The useful device was stowed away in boxes and drawers of dressers for several years, until the manufacturers of fashionable devices developed a combined accessory: Smart Watch or "smart watches". A mini-computer on your hand, controlled by a mobile OS, with built-in applications and a media player, is called a smartwatch. The task of a smart watch is to manage time, monitor health, receive phone calls, send messages, etc. The functionality of the gadget is diverse: the device can work independently or in tandem with a smartphone as an additional screen with event notifications. In our article, we will look at the main characteristics and functions of the Xiaomi Watch Color. The model will be presented and hit the market in late January - early February 2020. Let's analyze the features, advantages and disadvantages of a smart device, and determine the quality characteristics.

New from Xiaomi

The Chinese company Xiaomi is constantly introducing the latest developments, technologies in a price-quality ratio. The company's motto is availability and quality to every home. With such functions, a new Xiaomi Watch Color gadget was made, which will be presented to the buyer with the following characteristics:

Design and appearance

The dimensions of the case are 53.3 mm - height, 46.2 mm - width, 1.4 mm - thickness. The body is made of plastic with a frame. The round stainless steel dial has nothing superfluous about it. The frame is polished and shiny, the back is matte, it has heart rate sensors and sleep activity measurements. There are also contacts for charging. On the right are two control buttons. The top button brings up the main menu. On the bottom key, you can set a command at the discretion and convenience of the user. In the manufacturer's settings, this button calls up sports modes (by default). Commands are executed by touching the touch screen. The main property of the case is water resistance. The depth of being under water is 5 atmospheres. If translated into metric language, with the watch you can dive to a depth of 50 meters.

The strap on which the gadget is held is silicone, standard, 22 mm wide, adjustable to fit the wrist. It comes off easily and quickly. This means that instead of it, if necessary, you can use a strap from a watch of another brand, model, from a fitness bracelet. Today the choice of belts in standard size is sufficient.The comfort of the belt lies in the tight fit to the skin, the hand does not sweat from it, it does not itch, and there is no irritation. The instructions indicate the operation of the device in the range from -10 to +45 degrees. It is known from the colors that there will be two main options: Black and Silver.

Screen and functionality

The display in the watch is similar to the display of a smartphone: capacitive, touch-sensitive, color, supports 16 million colors. Information is displayed electronically. The AMOLED active matrix responds to the touch of your fingers instantly. The response time passes in hundredths of a second. Inside the display are LED elements that reflect light with minimal energy consumption. Such types of matrices give out perfect black without overexposure, the colors on the screen are bright and contrasting, very rich and natural. When tilting and changing the angle, the color is not distorted, it is highlighted in the same tone. In sunny weather, the picture is clearly visible. Letter, digital images look accurate, bright, large, pleasing to the eye. For such a display, the manufacturer made 150 dial options. Changing daily, the variety of dials without repetitions will last for six months. You can study them in detail in the store or on the pages of video review sites.

The screen is round, in a 1: 1 ratio, with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The diagonal of the screen is 1.39 inches, the useful visible area is 6.2 sq. Cm. The pixel density is 462 pixels per inch. If we consider the display in relation to the body of the device, a proportion of 25.3% is displayed. The watch display is protected by shock-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3rd generation. The glass is not the latest version, but it is strong enough to protect the screen from scratches and mechanical damage better than the latest versions. The watch can be adjusted to five basic brightness levels. Allowed default setting: brightness will be determined automatically depending on the time of day. The screen displays information depending on the selected topic. Date, weather and time are reflected in most screensavers. For convenience, the Always-On-Displey mode is set.

When you turn the pages of the menu to the left - to the right, information about the activity is visible: heart rate, steps taken and sleep analysis. One of the pages contains the Alipay function: it will be useful for Chinese users, but not for Russian buyers. Swipe up opens a quick access menu, go to advanced settings, flashlight, do not disturb mode, brightness settings, lock. There are 10 sports modes in the menu: running, running in the mountains, running on a treadmill, cycling, exercising in the gym, hiking, walking. There is no swimming mode, despite the waterproof properties of the case. Why is the operating system needed in the model? There is no speaker and microphone, so you cannot listen to the voice message and reply to it. You cannot download new applications due to the lack of a memory card. Unable to install add-ons, extensions, there is no wireless Wi-Fi module and eSIM.

Network and wireless connections

The network technology is not used in the accessory. There is no slot for installing a SIM card and memory card. The function refers to standalone gadgets when it is inconvenient to use a mobile phone. Xiaomi Watch Color is a dependent device, it uses GPS and GLONASS navigation systems. Navigation support allows you to determine the exact location of the position. For convenience, a solid NFC chip is installed to pay for goods without using bank cards. The application has a specific menu through which you can link a bank card. The function works well in large shopping malls with underground parking. You won't have to run from the store to the car parked on the lower floor if NFC is working. The following parameters are considered the advantages of wireless technology: the main load is on the smartphone processor; the watch displays all available call notifications, etc.; the clock is updated in parallel with the application update on the smartphone.Synchronization with a smartphone occurs via Bluetooth 5.0, stable communication is achieved within a radius of 10 - 15 meters. Compatibility with OS Android 4.4 and higher versions is noted.

Features:

In addition to the basic functions, additional ones work. The heart rate sensor monitors around the clock, gives data on the level of stress. Based on the result of the analysis, it highlights recommendations for the quality of sleep and activity in general. There is information on the use of calories during the day, the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle, the number of steps are noted. Among the small additions are a timer, a stopwatch, an alarm clock, a flashlight, the level of environmental cleanliness in a particular place, and a weather forecast. With the installed XiaoAl assistant, you can perform voice control of commands in Chinese. When the model appears in Russia, it is possible that firmware in other languages ​​will appear in it.

Equipment, battery, cost

In a white box with a picture of a watch, the manufacturer has packed the gadget itself, a charger with wires that holds the watch with a rather strong magnet, an instruction manual, and a warranty card. The watch has a non-removable lithium-ion Li-Ion battery with a size of 420 mA * h. The capacity allows you to keep the battery in standby mode up to 336 hours (about two weeks). Charging the device from zero to 100% takes 120 minutes. The price of the novelty is set at 100 euros.

• recommended during sports walks and loads instead of a smartphone;
• monitors the level of stress, helps to monitor the general state of the body;
• hermetic properties - water does not penetrate with a pressure of 5 atmospheres, can be used at a depth of 50 m;
• Beautiful design;
• the ability to replace belts;
• charging with a powerful magnet, holds the watch firmly;
• glass leaves no visible fingerprints;
• convenient menu;
• basic functions and modes work;
• there is an NFC chip for payment;
• navigation works;
• a proprietary operating system is installed;
• excellent autonomy;
• powerful battery;
• affordable cost.

• the dependent gadget must be located at a maximum of 50 meters from the smartphone so that the connection does not break off and is not lost;
• inability to receive calls and answer voice messages;
• there is no camera, radio, speaker and microphone;
• you cannot download applications, extensions;
• there is no swimming mode;
• small functionality;
• menu and assistant in Chinese.

Conclusion

Smart watches are a modern fashionable accessory that replaces a smartphone during physical activity, fitness, and walking. Observe the body's activity, tie cards, change screens - these are the main functions of the device. The Xiaomi Watch Color is considered a true competitor to the Apple Watch. The only drawback at the moment is that there is no suitable application in the App Store for synchronizing the model with the i-Phone. Apple manufacturers say it is in development and will delight users in the near future. Well, it remains to wait a bit. In the meantime, we are content with an inexpensive, good-quality novelty with the necessary modes.