Smart bracelets have become an increasingly popular accessory in the technological world. Who more and who less has a smart watch or a smartband that they use to play sports, to replicate mobile notifications or to measure sleep, among other things.
However, as with any technology, smartwatches and wristbands have their flaws. And we are not talking about configuration problems, or some hardware error. We are talking about problems that these wearable devices present even if we have everything configured correctly.
Desperate failures of wearables
If we put together the criticisms of the users with our own experiences, it is easy to find what are the main failures of these devices, which on more than one occasion can make us despair.
Failures in the accuracy of the tracking data
One of the main features of smart bracelets is their ability to track physical activity and monitor health. However, the accuracy of these data can be questionable on many occasions.
For example, the bracelet can count steps even when the user is sitting down , which makes the physical activity data inaccurate. In addition, the heart rate measurement can also be inaccurate, which can be especially worrying for those who rely on the bracelet to monitor their health.
connectivity issues
Smart bracelets connect via Bluetooth to our mobile, without much difficulty. The problem aside when sometimes the connection can be unstable , resulting in an interruption of notifications and tracking data.
This is especially frustrating when we depend on, and trust, the bracelet to receive important notifications when, for example, our smartphone is silent.
Battery duration
The battery life of smartwatches and smartbands can be an issue for some users. While most smartbands have a battery life of several days, this can decrease with continued use and additional features. To this we add that, sometimes, the percentage of autonomy can go from 20 to 0 without us doing anything in just a few minutes.
Also, some smart bracelets require specific chargers, which can be inconvenient if the user needs to charge the bracelet while away from home.
sometimes they are uncomfortable
Another major complaint surrounding these devices is that some bracelets and some watches can be bulky and heavy , which can make the wearer uncomfortable throughout the day.
All this without taking into account, in addition, that some of the straps of our wearable devices can cause skin irritation, especially if they are used for long periods of time. Even if you have hair in the wrist area, sometimes you can get a little tug, depending on the strap you use.
Modes that are activated by magic
On many occasions you will find that, without touching anything, a certain function of your bracelet or watch has been enabled , such as the measurement of sports activity, the alarm, or the Do Not Disturb mode.
Sometimes this happens because we inadvertently press one of the wearable options, but the truth is that sometimes they are also activated without the user touching anything. Neither on purpose nor by accident.
