Withings Introduces Scanwatch Smartwatch With Many Features

The Withings brand separated from Nokia two years ago, and recently it presented a smart watch that rightfully

can be called the most advanced andfunctional watches in the world. The design of the device resembles a classic wristwatch, and the operating time without recharging is no less than that of a classic watch, but inside it is much more functional. The smartwatch has received many smart features, including an electrocardiograph, an apnea detection system, and a 24-hour heart rate sensor.

Withings Scanwatch is positioned by the manufacturer as the most advanced wearable health gadget in the world. With the number of functions the device has a really complete order:

  1. Scanning the work of the heart around the clock.
  2. Identify irregular heartbeats.
  3. Electrocardiogram.
  4. Identify signs of apnea.
  5. Monitoring oxygen consumption.
  6. Monitoring blood oxygen saturation.
  7. Monitoring sports activity.
  8. Notifications from a smartphone.

There are two variants of the dial - black and whiteclassic. There is also an additional round display for displaying notifications from a smartphone, health data, physical activity parameters.

Sensors

At the bottom of the watch there are manysensors, including for heart rate, oxygen saturation of the blood, there are three electrodes, an altimeter, and all this works in combination, transmitting data to each other so that there is more information for the user. The electrocardiogram through the electrodes can be removed in just half a minute. This will allow you to study the work of your heart in more detail. If something is wrong, you can always use this data to consult a doctor. The function of detecting irregular heart rhythms in general can save the user’s life if you notice them in time. Atrial fibrillation is a very dangerous symptom.

A watch uses a sensor to detect apneamonitoring oxygen saturation. The device monitors the condition throughout the night and collects statistics. Such a sensor is also available in devices of other manufacturers, however, Withings Scanwatch has a unique organization for detecting apnea on the readings of this sensor. The user can see the full report in the application, which will contain information on all episodes of apnea, if they happened.

Standard features

Of course, the watch also offers standard hybridfeatures that many smart watches have. There is a function for tracking many parameters of sports activity, such as the number of steps, sleep monitoring, swimming functions and so on. The watch supports pairing with Android smartphones and devices from Apple. Notifications are accepted from both mobile platforms.

Not Everyone Withings Classic Scanwatch Designit may be to your taste, some people don’t like a too small PMOLED screen, on which full messages are not visible, almost every word has to be scrolled, and this takes time. But the watch has a premium look, sapphire crystal is installed, which is not easy to scratch, the head, which plays the role and buttons, is made in jewelry style. The watch has two size options - 42 millimeters in diameter and 38. The price starts at $ 250 for a 38-millimeter watch, and $ 300 for a 42-millimeter watch.