Wearables Still Slow To Catch On in the United States

[DEAD7]

The use of wearable technology devices -- like watches, glasses and fitness tracking bracelets -- will grow 11.9 percent next year, eMarketer predicts, with the growth rate continuing to slow compared to previous years. Smartwatches will drive the bulk of wearables growth, but the number of people who use wearable technology will still be less than 20 percent of the population. Experts suggest wearable adoption will slow due to cost and unmet user expectations. Still, others, like analyst firm IDC, predict that U.S. wearable use will continue to climb, doubling in size by devices shipped 2021, just at a slower pace.

Wearables still slow to catch on in the U.S.

 

[Geek Nasty]

I got a Fenix 5. shyt is piff. Step tracker, activity tracker, GPS, phone notifications, calendar notifications, even track your weight lifting workouts. They're expensive though

 

[Black Panther]

Asus ZenWatch 2 :bpbanderas:

Bout to get a ZenWatch 3 :blackpblessed:

 

[Nikki_04]

People don't really need them. I know many people who bought them and used them for a short time and then lost interest shortly thereafter.

 

[jerniebert]

I have a VivoActive HR. I got it last year. Just like every fitness tracker it has it's issues, but it keeps me honest and I use it as a guage. All fitness trackers have their flaws. Most of the ones that do everything can't handle my level of physical activity and they break on me. The VivoActive is the only one that has been able to withstand the beatings I put it through. What I really want is the WHOOP Strap, but they're like $500.

 

[Ill Lou Malnati]

Impractical gimmicks and toys, IMO. I can understand the fitness trackers, but my phone can do everything a smart watch and smart glasses do, plus more. Having your phone on you completely negates those two, and who doesn't always have their phone on them or nearby? I just can't imagine a situation where either is necessary.

 

[Geek Nasty]

Impractical gimmicks and toys, IMO. I can understand the fitness trackers, but my phone can do everything a smart watch and smart glasses do, plus more. Having your phone on you completely negates those two, and who doesn't always have their phone on them or nearby? I just can't imagine a situation where either is necessary.

A phone is unnecessary too by that logic. You can always got to a landline to dial in for messages and make calls when you need to right? A smart watch is always on you and at the ready, unlike a phone. Being able to see notifications and incoming calls on wrist is a big deal for me. Flipping your wrist during an exercise or while on the move or driving is a lot easier than whipping out a phone and pulling up the right app. Especially nice when you're exercising.

It's only a gimmick if you're not serious about the features. I'm a big watch guy and after I got a smart watch I never even touched other watches. Mine even has a music player widget, so when I'm out fishing I can play around with bluetooth speaker settings. So, I can leave my phone in a water proof case while on a boat. I ride a motorcycle too try checking your phone while you're riding. Just flip your wrist to see if the call is that important that you need to stop.

 

[Black Panther]

Impractical gimmicks and toys, IMO. I can understand the fitness trackers, but my phone can do everything a smart watch and smart glasses do, plus more. Having your phone on you completely negates those two, and who doesn't always have their phone on them or nearby? I just can't imagine a situation where either is necessary.

I thought the same thing until I was gifted my smartwatch.

You'd be surprised how useful it is to prioritize notifications--without pulling out your phone every time it buzzes.

 

[jerniebert]

People don't really need them. I know many people who bought them and used them for a short time and then lost interest shortly thereafter.

Most people aren't active like that. That's why they lose interest. They think by wearing a watch they are going to lose weight. That's not how it works. You still have to put in the work. I track my workouts and progress. I have seen the most progress in what I do cause I challenge myself to maintain a certain number of steps, miles, heart rate, etc. Most people will do something then track their progress for a week or two then they'll realize that if you're not working out then it's not worth it and it actually discourages you. Most people I know who own them and are active love them. It's like anything. If you're not using it then it will lose its value to you.

 

[ORDER_66]

It's nice and all but the whole watch thing is overrated... now the glasses?!?! if they worked like stark's HUD tech in iron man we'd be in fukking business!!!

@Ironman

 

[Serious]

People don't really need them. I know many people who bought them and used them for a short time and then lost interest shortly thereafter.

Got my driod set watch a few months back


I dont really care for it but a lot of women love commenting on it.

 

[Serious]

I thought the same thing until I was gifted my smartwatch.

You'd be surprised how useful it is to prioritize notifications--without pulling out your phone every time it buzzes.

True, I'll find myself reading alerts from the LA times more frequently off my watch. Definitively easier to excepf calls and see messages.....

 

[ExodusNirvana]

Been using Fitbit for like 3 years now...it helps with gauging progress and what not if you're active

And it's not 100% accurate but it helps