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   micky, 2025-10-22 20:32:   
      
   > The descriptions of smartwatches keep referring to them working with   
   > Android phones.  I usually turn my phone off when I'm home**  Does that   
   > mean the smartwatch won't make phone calls when the phone is off?   
      
   Yes - but there are smartwatches which have an eSIM and can be used for   
   phone calls and internet access without a phone. This requires an   
   additional data plan or a second eSIM for you existing contract.   
      
   > Or are there phpones like that, and wifi smartwatches that only need the   
   > home wifi signal?   
      
   Usually smartwatches use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and not WiFi.   
   However some models can use WiFi als fall back if there is no Bluetooth   
   connection available   
      
   > And off topic but do you kjnow of any low to medium priced smartwatch   
   > which also has a fall detector?   
      
   I did never look for a fall detector in a smartwatch, therefore I don't   
   know that.   
      
   >   And do you know if the time shows all the time or you have to touch   
   > something. I'm still using a Casio and I'm happy with it except I fell   
   > and was stuck.   
      
   So - you need a smartwatch which can help you in an emergency situation?   
   Or what exactly do you mean with "I fell and was stuck"?   
      
   JFTR: Casio also has watches which connect via Bluetooth to syncronize   
   the time like the ABL100. And with "Oleewatch" you can even modify cheap   
   Casio watches to support Bluetooth and a simple heart rate monitoring.   
      
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