Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch Youth Watch

Smart watches today will not surprise anyone, but interest in this device does not fade. Below is an overview of the Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch, relatively inexpensive, but well worth the attention of buyers. First of all, the model is interesting for its protection from moisture and dust, which at the time of release was not for every device. Another point that deserves attention is the unusual design of smart watches.

general information

Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch watches appeared on the market of wearable devices in 2015.

• processor - ARM Cortex M4, there is no information about the built-in and RAM;
• screen - IPS 1.22 inches;
• resolution - 240 * 240 pixels;
• protection class - IP67;
• battery capacity - 225 mAh;
• weight - 55 grams;
• the sizes (v * sh * g) - 55,5 * 49,2 * 13,6 mm.

Assembly - China. Android OS support from version 4.3, iOS - from version 7 and higher.

With the release of this model, Alcatel did not reinvent the wheel and try to come up with unusual new features for the model. Its main feature is a non-standard design for that time, which significantly distinguished these smart watches from many others. Another important nuance model Alcatel OneTouch Go Watch - affordable price for secured watches, at the start of sales it was possible to buy them for 10 thousand Russian rubles.

Appearance

The design of the first Alcatel Go Watch was taken famous casio g-shock watches. The case is rather large, not too elegant and without soft lines. Moreover, there are many protruding faces that make the model look aggressive. The model has a round display.

A nice bonus is dust and dirt protection, but this is not the only model on the market with similar protection. IP67 standard implies the ability to swim with them in the shower or walk in the rain, as well as take them to the beach, because the sand does not penetrate into the body. The model has a fixed belt, that is, it implies a one size strap - a single size.

Located on the back side heart rate sensor and micro USB connector for connecting to a PC or for charging. To protect against moisture and dirt, it is closed with a thick plastic cap.

On a note! In this case, the developers took into account past errors and moved the connector.On previous models of the Alcatel Watch, the plug was mounted directly into the strap, that is, when it broke, the watch was sent to the trash.

On the device is located two buttons.

1. The first performs the function of inclusion - located on the right side. This button is made of metal, it is the second metal element after the fastener. Everything else is made of plastic.
2. The second button is plastic, located under the display and it is called GO. The function of this button in the Alcatel smart watch is to return to the main menu.

In general, the body is rather awkward, and only lovers of this design will like it. If the device is made in white color, against its background, a black (in inactive state) display stands out strongly, which to everything else is not completely round, but cut off from below. In the dark version, the model looks nicer. In fairness, it should be noted that in the active state, the cropped display looks natural and does not hurt the eyes.

The display has a resolution of 258 ppi, which is quite good, but not a record. Covered with scratch resistant material. Himself the display is made by technology IPS, that is sufficiently resistant to sunlight (does not glare),It has good viewing angles and good natural color reproduction.

Important! Also here is an oleophobic coating. Fingerprints appear slower, and rub off much faster and easier than conventional displays without this coating.

Control

As mentioned above, Alcatel Go Watch is equipped with two buttons - the power button and the back button to the main menu. In the locked mode, the device displays a clock that has flexible settings, but more on that below. Clicking on the screen opens a menu of applications that scroll to the right and left. A separate settings menu in the clock is not provided, everything is configured through the main menu. There are 3 modes of brightness, the mode "in the plane", the shutdown of vibration. At this, the settings of the device itself are exhausted.

Software stuffing

To connect the device with a smartphone you will need to download Onetouch Fit app. Pairing is done only through it, and entering the Bluetooth menu of the phone itself will not give anything useful. After pairing, the user's activity for the day is displayed on the main desktop. Through this application, you can set goals for yourself in terms of physical activity and adjust the clock.

Regarding the clock settings most. By default, one of 6 themes can be selected directly from the device, and you can select any picture from the smartphone for the background. Through the application opens access to even more “skins”. In general, the software of the device looks very uncomplicated. When entering the main menu, the tiles display all functions and applications. There are no additional screens here.

Important! The clock works via Bluetooth from version 4.3 and higher. There is support for NFC.

Functionality

The device from Alcatel did not get a very broad functionality. Here you can find:

• clock + alarm clock;
• notifications about messages, calls, SMS;
• monitor pulse, sleep, steps (understands running and walking);
• player control;
• camera shutter control (does not work with every smartphone);
• weather;
• compass;
• function "find phone" if it is lost in the room.

Another nuance is the function of measuring heartbeat and the ability to send the result to Facebook. In fact, no good, but you can play. The device receives all data from the phone, as it uses its Internet connection. During an incoming call, the number and name of the caller is displayed on the screen. Options - answer a call or mute.When receiving notifications, you need to lower the curtain down to see its content. On the smartphone, you can configure from which applications notifications will be displayed on the clock, and from which not.

Important! Charging the device takes no more than 45 minutes to 100%, the specific operating time is not indicated, but according to user feedback, with the most active use, the clock works for at least 2 days. Maximum work time up to 5 days.

Advantages and disadvantages

Alcatel Go Watch is an ambiguous device. During the announcement, it looked quite interesting, but by the time it was released, many competitors had time to release their models with a similar design, close price and similar functionality.

Summarizing, we can say that the model turned out to be average. There are no distinct advantages, as well as specific disadvantages. The device is aimed at young people, and as demand has shown, it is among people aged 16 to 30 that the device has become especially popular. For its money, the model looks much more interesting than many competitors with a similar price and offers the user decent functionality.

On a note! Due to the fact that the device is not new, to buy it is quite difficult. You can track in various online stores. The average price tag is currently about 8 thousand rubles.