Asus ZenWatch

The Asus ZenWatch is an Android Wear-based smartwatch announced on September 3, 2014 at IFA and released by Asus on November 9, 2014. It uses Android Wear, a modified version of Android designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables.[1] ASUS also provides a custom app manager for this watch called the ZenWatch manager.

Asus ZenWatch
Also known asWI500Q
DeveloperAsus
TypeSmartwatch
Release date9 November 2014 (2014-11-09)
Discontinuedyes
Operating systemOriginal: Android 4.4W.2
Current: Android Wear 6.0.1
System on a chipQualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz
Memory512 MB
Storage4 GB
Display1.63 in (41 mm) Super AMOLED 320x320 pixels, 278 ppi
ConnectivityBluetooth LE
Power369mAh
Online servicesGoogle Play, Google Now
Dimensions51 x 39.9 x 7.9 mm (LxWxH)
Mass75 g (2.6 oz)
SuccessorAsus ZenWatch 2
WebsiteASUS ZenWatch

For health tracking, people can use the ASUS ZenFit app as well as other health apps including Google Fit. It is compatible with all smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher that support Bluetooth LE. Android Wear features a notification system based on Google Now technology that enables it to receive spoken commands from the user.[2]

Certification

The ZenWatch has IP55 certification for resistance to water jets. It has a user-replaceable buckle-based strap. The watch has a small power key but an always-on display.

The original ZenWatch was succeeded by the ZenWatch 2; both are square-shaped. On November 11, 2016, ASUS released the ZenWatch 3 that has a round face. One feature that distinguishes the ZenWatch 3 from many smartwatches is that you can charge it to 60% charge in only 15 minutes.

Reception

The Verge praised the design, bright display and the comfort on the wrist, but disliked the inaccurate pedometer and short battery life, and said Android Wear's interface still needs work.[3]

References
  1. "Android Wear Platform fully unveiled at I/O 2014". Archived from the original on 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
  2. Google Android Wear: what you need to know
  3. Asus ZenWatch Review. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
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