Huawei Technologies is one of the largest companies in the world in the production of high-tech devices and telecommunications equipment. In addition to the production of smartphones, tablets and various devices for networks, it also produces other modern devices, including smart glasses and watches. Of the entire range of smartwatches released under the Huawei brand, the popular Honor Watch S1 model deserves attention.
What is a smart watch for?
The first such devices appeared in the 70s of the 20th century. Then they were not as versatile as they are now. Modern gadgets of this type can do a lot. They can be used as a means of communication (write and read messages, make calls). With the help of them, you can connect to a smartphone and use all its functionality and all installed and built-in applications (audio player, calculator, browser, navigator, notebook, alarm clock and others).
These modern devices are useful when traveling and playing sports. After all, they can calculate and show on the display the pulse, the speed of movement of a person, the number of steps, the distance traveled, the air temperature, the cardinal points and much more.
Features Huawei Honor Watch S1
Each watch has specific functions. Their purpose depends on this. The Watch S1 is a fitness bracelet. It monitors and controls heart rate, calories, physical activity and sleep phases. The case is made of metal in 3 colors: silver, gold and classic black. Adjustable silicone strap in black, blue or orange included. If desired, you can replace it with any other.
The display of the sports smartwatch is protected by durable glass that is resistant to minor scratches and damage. The case is waterproof with a degree of protection IP 68 and a class of water resistance WR50. You can safely take a shower and swim in them without fear that they will fail. The watch is small and weighs only 35 grams. The display is 1, 4 touch-sensitive and monochrome, which significantly saves battery power. The screen resolution is 208 by 208 pixels. This model has Bluetooth, with the help of which the gadget is synchronized with smartphones running on Android 4.4 or iOS 8 platforms.
The battery in the smartwatch uses a non-removable 80 mAh capacity, which is fully charged in 2 hours. Charging is carried out using a removable cradle. The manufacturer claims that in standby mode, the smart watch will be able to work for more than 6 days. To perform its main functions of a sports bracelet and other tasks, sensors are built into the device: heart rate monitor, gyroscope, accelerometer, light sensor. With the help of the built-in smart alarm clock, the “sedentary reminder” option is possible. Also, with this smart bracelet, you can pay for purchases, thanks to the support of Allpay mobile payment technology.
Cost and reviews
Despite the fact that the watch honor watch s1 was announced more than 2 years ago, in October 2016, you can still buy it. There are enough offers in online stores. The price varies from 7 to 8, 5 thousand rubles. You can buy them cheaper on the Chinese trading platform Aliexpress. There they are sold for 5-6 thousand rubles. The owners of the gadget generally speak well of it. They note a stylish appearance, compactness, lightness, non-scratch glass, non-reflective display, long battery life (about three days).
Among the shortcomings, they describe the delay in notifications from the phone, the absence of GPS, a stopwatch, and small print on the display. Mostly they complain about insufficient functionality, but devices with a large number of functions cost 2 times more. Therefore, this model is suitable for those who do not need special "bells and whistles", but need to control physical activity and health. Huawei smart watches have established themselves as a high-quality modern electronic device at an affordable price.
