1. Parameter measures |
Deals with overall functionality, availability and relative accuracy |
Includes steps, sleep, elevation, intensity, activity recognition, heart rate, oxygen level, and GPS |
2. Motivational features |
Deals with availability of motivational features to encourage usage |
Includes vibration, sounds or app notifications to encourage meeting goals, such as step count or sleep duration |
3. Notifications |
Deals with availability of notification support |
Includes mobile notifications to wearable device and do not disturb mode |
4. Clock |
Deals with availability of clock function on wearable device |
Includes glanceable vs. manually initiated (e.g., button press), and analog vs. digital |
5. Availability of personal data inputs/reminders |
Deals with availability of adding personal data inputs and setting reminders |
Includes if reminder can be set on wearable and/or mobile device |
6. Connectivity to other apps |
Deals with option to pair device or app with other 3rd party applications |
Includes popular fitness apps and social media |