Nuances of the acquisition and operation of smart watches with a camera

The market of smart watches is developing rapidly. Manufacturers provide multifunctional wrist electronics with many hardware and software capabilities that are traditional for smartphones. In the assortment of companies appeared models of smart watches with a camera and a SIM card, allowing video calls in 3G networks. A detailed review of modern smart watches with a camera and the nuances associated with their purchase and operation, is offered in the material below.

Applications of the camera hand-held device

Depending on the equipment, the camera model can be used for:

• receiving / making video calls;
• performing (in the absence of a smartphone) a photo or video of the landscapes you like while jogging or on vacation;
• for remote control of the child.

Also camera models used as a normal smart watch to track time, get useful reference data about the weather, exchange rates, traffic jams, etc., notifications and SMS received on a paired smartphone. Gadgets are endowed with standard functionality, such as an alarm clock, timer, calculator, calendar of events, fitness functions.

Smart watch with front camera: features and capabilities

A common feature of smart watches with a camera is the inability to change the bracelet / strap. Often, the camera and voice recorder are built in the upper part of the case close enough to the base of the bracelet or in it.

Depending on the manufacturer of the models, the case of the device can be made of stainless metal with shock-resistant coating, impact-resistant plastic. The device is fastened to the wrist most often from silicone, expensive branded models have genuine leather straps, while popular brand replicas usually come with stainless steel bracelets or leatherette straps.

Concerning control wrist device with a camera, it practically does not differ from ordinary smart analogs: swipe on the touch screen, commands with gestures and voice depending on the functions provided by the manufacturer. To adjust the parameters of the camera, a watch is usually equipped with a special side wheel or a button - remontar. With the help of scrolling, the user can set certain parameters of the camera, take pictures.

Important! To use the camera wrist accessory device must be recharged. If the battery charge is insufficient, the shooting function will not work.

To complete the shooting process, you must:

• put the device camera into standby mode using the corresponding button (on / off) - the power indicator should light up;
• The photo is initiated by briefly pressing the mode button.

Precautions when buying: what to look for

When buying a wrist device with a camera, it is important that the device is certified for the Russian market. Otherwise, the gadget falls under the current law on the illicit trafficking of special technical equipment in Russia for secretly obtaining information, and can be interpreted as spyware.There are precedents for the criminal prosecution of Russians who unknowingly ordered non-licensed models of smart watches with a camera in Chinese online stores.

This moment should be taken into account and remember that non-certified models of smart watches, as well as deliberate action on covert shooting in Russia is prohibited. Therefore, it is not recommended to order fancy wrist gadgets, for example, with a camera of 8 megapixels, through online platforms aliexpress and from other foreign retailers. Russian customs checks parcels with electronic devices for permitted use. Smart watches with a video camera, different from the familiar and well-known certified models, are being studied, so that problems are possible.

Important! An action that is innocent at first glance may turn into a fine of up to 200 thousand rubles and / or a prison term of up to 4 years. Make such purchases from proven Russian sellers who sell products with the appropriate certificates.

A selection of popular certified models

Below we present models of smart watches with a camera, officially sold in Russia.Their use will not cause problems with the law, except for the situation with hidden video surveillance without warning.

Samsung Gear 2

In 2017, the well-known South Korean brand introduced the second generation of smart watches with Samsung Gear 2 functions on the world market. This model is certified in the Russian market. In the Svyaznoy retail chain you can purchase from 10,500 rubles.

The device features a fast platform with a 2-core 1 GHz CPU and 512 MB RAM, a high-quality Super AMOLED display and IP67 protection level. Capability of shooting provides 2.0 megapixel camera with backlit BSI-sensor. The autonomy of the smart watch is provided by a 300 mAh battery. For custom needs, the manufacturer offered 4 MB of internal memory. The gadget is equipped with a heart rate sensor, syncs with Samsung smartphones via Bluetooth, runs on Tizen OS.

Samsung Gear 2 Watch

Jet kid sport

it Children's watch phone with a wide range of functions: There is a flashlight, camera, GPS tracker, alarm clock and voice support. The gadget is made in a plastic shockproof case with a strap of hypoallergenic silicone.The following colors are possible: camouflage, blue, purple, black. Available in the Svyaznoy network from 3,500 rubles.

Jet kid sport

Smart Watch Smart Q18

Interesting in terms of design with curved display model at an affordable price. Also, the device has decent technical characteristics and declared compatibility with smartphones Android and iOS systems. Smart Watch Smart Q18 with 1.3 MP camera can be found in Russian online stores. The gadget is equipped with a Russified interface. The price is about 3,500 rubles.

Smart Watch Smart Q18

Smartwatch V8

Product completed in a pronounced sports design. The choice of the buyer offers several colors as the body of stainless steel and flexible polymer bracelet. The most sought after classic black version.

In addition to its own 0.3 megapixel camera, the gadget supports other media devices and applications: microphone, speaker, playback of audio and video content, FM radio. For the sports component are responsible heart rate monitor, accelerometer, pedometer, activity sensor and monitoring functions as calorie counting, sleep phase tracking.

Important! Smart watches perform standard functionality in conjunction with a smartphone and can be connected offline when the card is installedcarrier. The corresponding slot is provided.

In the Russian online stores the device is offered at a price of 2200 rubles.

Smartwatch V8

Zeblaze THOR S Smartwatch

The model is comparable in quality and breadth of functionality with branded devices recognized leaders in the market of wearable devices. In Russian online stores can be purchased from 9000 rubles.

The device is equipped high quality display with a resolution of 400 * 400 pixels, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The watch also has excellent performance thanks to MTK6580 1.3GHz Quad Core CPU and 1 GB RAM + 16 GB ROM. The clock has a front camera with a high resolution of 5 megapixels.

Zeblaze THOR S Smartwatch