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Why don't smart watches use USB-C to recharge? (shkspr.mobi)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (5 children)

And yet, I literally have one on my wrist now. It's not noticeably bigger than the Pixel 3 watch.

Here's a video of it in action - https://tube.tchncs.de/w/vYTnG6eKghnicdNj5nkhVx

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  • [+] 31 points 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)
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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    I'm not discounting the negatives - I'm saying it is possible and feasible.

    As I point out in the article, the Pixel watch is now on its third charging format. None of which seem to be compatible with Apple or Samsung.

    There are also compromises with the pogo-pin connector. You can't charge while wearing it. You have to bring along another cable. Bits of metal can be attracted to the magnets and cause mechanical or electrical damage.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Liking that! Pros and cons? I'm pretty damned rough on my gear, why I almost exclusively wear Casio. Water is a serious concern for me.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Pros? It is cheap, it uses USB-C, step counter and heart monitor work, bluetooth calls work.

    Cons? App is a bit crap, but works with GadgetBridge. UI is a bit slow and janky. Lots of watch faces but you can't design your own.

    Full review on my blog later today.

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