From: theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk   
      
   micky  wrote:   
   > 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?   
   >   
   > Or are there phpones like that, and wifi smartwatches that only need the   
   > home wifi signal?   
      
   I think the solution here is not to turn your phone off when you are at   
   home.  Put it on silent or vibrate if you don't want it disturbing you, and   
   plug it into the charger.  Then get a smartwatch which will make and receive   
   calls via the phone.  That widens the pool of options considerably and   
   avoids the need for an additional SIM plan.   
      
   > And off topic but do you kjnow of any low to medium priced smartwatch   
   > which also has a fall detector?   
      
   It looks like some Samsung, Pixel, Huawei and Garmin watches have it.   
   Perhaps look for an older model on ebay or similar?  Some listed here, but   
   note not all of them make phone calls, some only send messages:   
      
   https://www.makeuseof.com/which-smartwatches-fitness-trackers-ha   
   e-fall-detection/   
      
   Some of the Garmins have more basic displays which are always on, and tend   
   to have better battery life than Samsungs or Pixels.   
      
   Theo   
      
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