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The video reviews the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch, focusing on its extended battery life, stylish design, and integration of Amazon Alexa. Addressing the issue of limited battery life in traditional smartwatches, the hybrid model boasts a two-week battery life and combines a classic analog appearance with modern tech features. The watch includes useful functionalities such as heart rate and blood oxygen sensors, customizable watch faces through the Fossil app, and fitness tracking with GPS. It utilizes an e-ink display, enhancing visibility in bright daylight but with a slower refresh rate. Users can navigate through functions using three side buttons, with the analog hands assisting in menu selections. Important features highlighted include music control, wellness tracking, and smart features like setting timers and checking weather via Alexa. The device, while praised for its battery life and stylish design, faces minor connectivity issues and could benefit from being slightly lighter and smaller.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses a common issue with smartwatches: their limited battery life, typically lasting one to three days. This often leaves users with a black screen when the battery dies, which is unappealing. Hybrid smartwatches emerged as a solution for those seeking longer battery life and a more stylish, less tech-centric appearance. However, these devices traditionally lacked advanced input options and features.
The video introduces the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch, highlighting its significant improvement by integrating Alexa, enhancing the watch’s capabilities such as setting timers, checking the weather, and more. The speaker, Mike, also emphasizes the watch’s physical design, noting its classy appearance with options in different styles and colors. The discussed model features a brown, e-ink display with a leather and silicone strap combination for durability. The watch includes three buttons, with the middle resembling a crown but not rotating. Further details on their functionality will be provided later in the video.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the key features and functionalities of a smartwatch. They describe how you can use single or long presses on the buttons to navigate, and highlight the presence of a microphone for Amazon Alexa on the left side. The back of the watch features 24-millimeter straps, a heart rate sensor, and a blood oxygen sensor. The display is an e-ink type, comparable to an old Kindle, which performs well in bright daylight but has a slower refresh rate. The unique aspect is the analog hands that point to menu selections, aiding navigation. Notifications can be viewed but lack a quick reply option, and the watch uses vibrations for alerts since it lacks a speaker. Additionally, the watch face can be customized through the Fossil app, offering various options and requiring minimal energy due to the e-ink display. The user interface allows easy access to notifications and other features, although response functions are limited.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter explains various functionalities of a smart hybrid watch integrated with Amazon Alexa. They highlight how to control music playlists, adjust volume, and skip tracks using the watch buttons. The watch offers additional apps like “Find My Phone” and “Weather”, providing detailed weather forecasts. Under settings, users can track wellness metrics such as heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and daily activity summaries.
The watch allows starting different types of workouts, using the phone’s GPS for tracking, and features a built-in heart rate sensor and pedometer. It includes a stopwatch and timer, which can be set via voice commands to Alexa. The presenter demonstrates using Alexa for tasks such as setting timers, answering queries, and controlling smart features. Despite a few minor limitations, the integration offers extensive functionality. A notable feature includes flicking the wrist to clear obstructive watch hands for better visibility of information.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer discusses features and performance of the Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Smartwatch. Key actions include demonstrating how the watch cycles its hands to display information and manages settings like do not disturb mode. An accuracy test for the heart rate sensor is conducted by comparing it with the Polar H10 strap, showing minor differences in average and max heart rates, but noting the lack of detailed analytics. A drawback highlighted is connectivity issues when the phone is left behind, requiring the Fossil app to refresh. The app’s customization features are showcased, including personalizing watch faces with images and icons. The reviewer appreciates the watch’s two-week battery life, design, and added functionality with Amazon Alexa, though finds it slightly heavy and wishes it were smaller.