What is a smartwatch and what can it do?

A smartwatch is a tiny computer you wear on your wrist that connects to your phone. It shows you notifications, lets you answer calls and messages without pulling out your phone, tracks your activity, and runs apps—all on your wrist.

A smartwatch is a small computer that pairs with your phone and delivers notifications from calls, texts, and apps to your wrist. You can reply to messages and answer calls directly from your watch. It tracks your steps, heart rate, calories, and sleep throughout the day. Many smartwatches run apps so you can check the weather, make payments, or control smart home devices from your wrist.