Hello! Im looking to get some perspectives on the best watch to get for a combo of different sports - primarily cycling, skiing, hiking, and lifting (bonus points for swimming but not necessary). I’ve done some googling but hard to tell what’s the best for multiple different disciplines that aren’t super similar. Thank you!!

Also not looking for any Apple Watch recs :)

I want to get my husband a watch for his birthday. He loves to run so I was looking into garmin watches. The issue is he is an EMT so he needs an analog face to watch the second hand. I also want it to look pretty professional and not just sports watch. My budget is $300ish. I’d love some recommendations!

Got a good deal to pre-order the new Cosmo JrTrack Pro watch and besides being thinner & larger screen, what sold me was the longer lasting battery.

If you already have a Cosmo watch and have pre-paid for year / whatever, skip the normal set up process. I emailed Cosmo (after getting a little frustrated) and got this info of what to do instead.

• Log into the Parent Portal at parent.cosmotogether.com.
• Locate your device and select Transfer Plan.
• Have your new watch’s IMEI number ready.

NOTE: From my experience, the old phone was disconnected (stopped working) fairly quickly, the new phone took about 10 hours before I got an e-mail saying the number / plan (aka "Cosmo Membership") had completed the transfer.

(The website had a banner notification saying transfers were taking up to 12 hours, which I appreciate the info.)

I had reset the new watch as well as download a new Cosmo ("Family Connection") app from the iTunes store. (The old app I have on my iPhone doesn't work w/ the new watch).

It also looks like the two apps can't talk to each other so I now have to manually enter every contact into the new app.

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tl;dr: If you have a Cosmo watch and transferring to a new watch, skip the normal set up process, set up through a browser, plan for 12-24 hours for watch number to transfer and block out time to manually set up the new watch.

Does anybody know how to get the weather to work on the watch.help is appreciated.

I’ve been eyeing the Garmin viviosmart 5 but I keep seeing mixed reviews on it. I’ve had an Apple Watch before but the battery life was garbage. I’ve also heard that Fitbits are good but I do not want to pay for a subscription. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Hi, I want to get a smartwatch that looks like a normal watch. I don’t want it to do anything too fancy like messages, calls, pay for things. I don’t need it to even have a screen to show steps - I’d actually prefer it didn’t have any screen like that and it just connect to my phone and I can look there.

I want it to look as normal as possible. If anyone could recommend something with a smaller watch face because I like vintage style watches the most, that would be great. But it doesn’t have to be just as long as it looks like a normal watch.
Btw I am a woman and want something more “feminine” I guess but it doesn’t have too. Especially if it has a more vintage look I dont care if it’s a “man’s” watch.

If anyone has any recommendations I’d be grateful!

I was looking at amaz fit watches and I am stuck on what one to get

The thing is that I really like how the balance 2 looks but I also need good durability like the t rex 3 though I don't think it looks as nice as the balance 2

If any one has any recommendations on watches that have like durability of a t rex 3 but the look of a balance 2 I would be thankful.

Hi,

I was thinking of buying a Huawei Watch D for my dad, but I live in Pakistan where officially some of the health features, like blood pressure monitoring, aren't available. So I did some research and found that you can change the region when creating an account and you get access to everything that is available in that country. Is this true? Because he has a Samsung Galaxy Watch and that isn't true for that, though.

I knew this would happening at some point. We are already paying hundreds of $ for our watches, why do we have to pay a subscription on top of the already high device prices?

So I'm buying a smartwatch and I'm between the Watch Fit 4 Pro,Watch Fit 5 and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6. Which one is more worth it in your opinion? I need accurate health measures, a good battery life and NFC

My Apple Watch has unfortunately died, and now I’m struggling to decide whether to get a new Apple Watch or switch to a Garmin or an Oura Ring.
I don’t work out that much, but I enjoy walking and like keeping track of my steps. I’d also love to track my sleep and get more insights into my overall health. Battery life is quite important to me, as I don’t want to have to charge my device every day, especially if I want to track my sleep as well.
I have an iPhone, so an Apple Watch would make sense, but I’m also really interested in Garmin and Oura. I’m looking for something that will last me a long time and is reliable for tracking steps and sleep.
What would you recommend for someone like me? I’d love to hear your experiences with any of these devices!

Good evening. I have an Amazfit GTR 3 Pro, but unfortunately, its battery has failed. I’m considering buying a Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 Lite—what are your thoughts?

My daughter did her first walk home alone last month. Google Maps showed her in the same spot for 8 minutes while she was clearly walking. I stood in the kitchen refreshing it like an idiot.
So now I'm stuck. Half the parents in her grade did a watch at 8 or 9. Calls, location, no apps. The other half say the watch lasts until the kid wants to be like everyone else and then it sits in a drawer. She's 10. She wants a phone. I want the watch.
A mom at pickup has Findmykids for both her kids, one on a GPS watch and one on a first smartphone, same app, and she said the watch kid just switched to the phone later. So it's not a forever decision, which helps. Her daughter also likes that she can see where her mom is. Mine would use that against me.

Still don't know. Watch now and phone later, or just phone? What did you do?

My GT 6 is fine. Still does the two week thing. Tried the 7 at El Corte Inglés in Madrid and stood there like an idiot. Same sizes, 41 and 46.

What they actually changed is the strap. Loose end tucks under now, so it stops catching on a cuff. Battery on a normal week is the same. The difference shows up on a long trail day or a long ride, where the 6 used to die before I was done. Mornings have a readiness score too. Basically "are you wrecked or not" without opening three apps.

The bit I did not expect was ski. Indoor as well as outdoor, maps for 3000 resorts with the runs colored by level and the lifts marked, plus it reads the turn and the G-force. I do not ski enough for that to be the reason.

So no, they are not that different. Buying the 7 anyway. It looks better and it is my money, leave me alone.

I’m looking to buy my first proper running watch and I’m having a hard time deciding between the Garmin Forerunner 165 and the Amazfit Active 3.
These are the prices I can currently get in Italy:
Garmin Forerunner 165: €179
Amazfit Active 3: €135
I’m still relatively new to running, but I’m taking it more seriously and trying to improve my pace, endurance, and overall fitness. I also go to the gym regularly.
My main priorities are:
Accurate GPS and heart rate tracking
Useful running metrics and training features
Tracking my progress over time
Good battery life
A reliable app and ecosystem
I know Garmin has a strong reputation among runners, but I’m wondering whether it’s actually worth paying €44 more, especially considering what Amazfit offers for the price.
I’m also open to other recommendations under €200.
If you were in my position, which watch would you buy and why?
I’d especially appreciate opinions from people who have used either watch. Thanks!