Smart SmartWatch DZ09: reviews and features

In the world of modern gadgets and mobile devices over the past five years, many new things have appeared. But still no novelty attracted such attention as a smart watch. Developers managed to create a buzz around the gadget, which has still not lost relevance. What are they so attracting an ordinary user? I remember, once such a level of excitement reached only a wireless headset. By the way, this function is also in the smart clock. Let's try to consider one non-branded instance, called SmartWatch DZ09. Feedback about this watch is mostly positive. But are they so good? This we will check. And first a little history.

The history of smart hours

This device was patented by Apple in its time. Her engineers struggled for a long time to create a gadget that could interface with a smartphone and display information about a call, a playable song or something else. There were some boldest ideas. We even planned to design such a device in the form of a ring. But we stopped at the clock. And did not lose. The first iWatch combined the functions of a fitness tracker, an additional screen for a smartphone and a clock. The gadget was equipped with a touch screen, GPS-sensor, Bluetooth-adapter and waterproof housing. But this device had one fat minus (common for all devices from Apple) - an unrealistically high price.

Soon Samsung pulled up. The Korean giant released something similar to the offspring of the "Yabloko", but with its own brand identity and at a more adequate price. A lot of time has passed since that moment. Smart clocks have become increasingly new functions and have become a universal gadget. Now the appointment of smart watches is very versatile. They know a lot and are perfectly matched not only with the smartphone. However, let's take a closer look at the cheap sample from China - smart watches SmartWatch DZ09. An overview of this device is best to start with its price. The cost of the watch on AliExpress (for example) does not exceed twenty dollars. Already not bad.

Packing and equipment

So, let's start reviewing the smart watch Smart Watch DZ09. The first thing you should pay attention to is packing. The watch comes to the consumer in a box of quality recycled cardboard. The cover of the package shows schematically what is inside (hours). After removing the lid, you can see the acquisition itself, which is drowned in a gasket of dense foam. However, that's not all. Under the clock and a layer of foam there are several more elements: the user's instruction (of course, in Chinese), the adapter to the European plug and the USB cable to connect to the computer. A pretty good package for a Chinese copy.

Some suppliers (it still depends on them) add to the watch a protective film on the screen. This is quite reasonable, considering that the gadget is very cheap, and there is no question of any protective glass like Gorilla or Asahi Glass. So the clock will live much longer. This is also very good from the position that it is not possible to find a protective film on such a device in our Palestine. If you do not put a film in the kit, there is only one way out: to buy a full-size one and cut it yourself. We do not have special accessories for SmartWatch DZ09. The owners' reviews, however, show that most suppliers are not trying to save on film. So it's not time to despair.

Appearance and materials

Since this product comes from the Middle Kingdom, there is no point in wondering that the clock painfully resembles the same gadget from Samsung. Only the Korean giant has better performance and better materials. But you can not call this artifice an outright consumer goods. The body of the gadget is made of textured metal. But only its upper part. Then everything is made of plastic. This is practical, but it looks unaesthetic. But for the rubber strap - a special thank you. It perfectly fits any hand. You can, of course, replace it with any metal, but the view will be not the same.

On the front of the gadget is a screen that takes up almost all the free space. Above the screen there is a camera. That's just the sense of it a little. And under the screen - the button "Home". There is nothing more interesting in the appearance of SmartWatch DZ09. The review can be continued. It's time to move on to the technical characteristics of the product. This question occupies many. What can you get for such a price?

Execution colors

There is not much variety here. Only three colors: black, white and bronze. But that's a lot, if you remember where the device comes from. What color to choose? If guided by considerations of practicality, then choose black is better: it will be less dirty, and scratches are less noticeable. But the coolest thing looks like a white gadget. Immediately, there are associations with "apple" devices. This somewhat raises the status of the owner in the public eye. True, not for long. Until the first bell.

The model in bronze color looks somehow not very good. Probably, the fault is somewhat clumsy execution of the case. Therefore, in the bronze color, it is not recommended to order a watch. Black and white look much better. And the visual side also sometimes matters. It does not matter how many functions and what power. People first of all evaluate the appearance. Especially such an image gadget as a clock.

Processor, "RAM" and memory

What about smart watches "under the hood"? The answer to this question is not able to surprise anyone. What we pay, we get. Nevertheless, the smart watch SmartWatch DZ09, reviewed about a bit lower, has onboard the processor from MTK with a clock frequency of 533 MHz. For the main tasks this is enough. Nevertheless, some brakes and jams may be noticeable. But these are the features of the firmware and RAM.

By the way, about the RAM. The device has 128 megabytes of RAM. For a smartphone, this would not be enough. But for hours - even a lot. This amount of RAM helps the gadget work relatively well. It's not good that memory is not particularly energy efficient. It greatly affects the battery of the device. Therefore, at least somehow to extend the battery life will not work. Alas.

The memory available to the user in the device as much as 64 megabytes. Just an attraction of unprecedented generosity! But do not rush to invoke curses on the head of the manufacturer. Just open the back cover of the gadget and remove the battery, as you can see the slot under the microSD memory card. The device supports cards up to 32 gigabytes inclusive. This is serious.

Screen

SmartWatch DZ09, whose review we continue, is equipped with a quality IPS-screen. Its diagonal is 1.56 inches. But the density is very low, so the pixels are perfectly visible and without a magnifying glass. The screen resolution is 240 by 240 pixels. Not enough, of course. What did you want for that kind of money? Nevertheless, on this display it is quite possible to comfortably consider all the notifications that are sent by the phone. In the firmware there is even an option of the on-screen keyboard. True, it is unclear who will be convenient to poke a finger in the microscopic keys. And on the smartphone, you do not always get where you need it. Nevertheless, this option is available.

In general, the screen is not the strongest characteristic of smart watches Smart Watch DZ09. Photo of that proof. Nevertheless, it is he who is the main component of the smart watch. Without it everything would be much worse. To complain that the display is not very good, it's also not worth it. Say thank you that IPS, not TFT. For such and such money. And in general, to look for disadvantages in such a cheap, but fashionable gadget wildly.

Other "stuffing"

Now it's time to move on to the other features of the "hardware" that SmartWatch DZ09 is equipped with. The review continues. Inside the watch there is also Bluetooth version 3.0, a slot for a micro-sim card, a camera with 0.3 megapixels, a microphone and a speaker. Thus, a smart clock can be used as a full-fledged means of communication. Without pairing with a smartphone. But in this case, the functions of the smart clock will be severely limited. Better still use them in tandem with the phone. There will be much more opportunities.

Relatively recently, an updated version of smart watches SmartWatch DZ09. She received the U8 identifier. In this version of the gadget there are chips like GPS and a full heartbeat sensor. In addition, the novelty features an updated processor from Qualcomm and a waterproof enclosure. Needless to say, this version of the device is much more expensive than the standard clock.

Firmware

But this is a very interesting topic. Especially in the case of SmartWatch DZ09. Overview, the characteristics of iron - this, of course, is good, but in this case, the operating system is important. If anyone was hoping for something "android-like", it is better to immediately dump these stupid fantasies. The gadget is equipped with some self-made firmware from the manufacturer. "Android" here and does not smell. But the shell performs its functions. Receiving and transmitting messages, answering calls, controlling the camera of the smartphone and the player, monitoring the state of the heart rate (with the corresponding application on the smartphone) and tracking the location. All this is a shell. But the translation is lame. No, the Russian language itself is quite adequate, but the fonts are very crooked. However, for this price you can endure it.

By the way, folk craftsmen have already managed to modify the firmware for these watches, stuff it with all sorts of "goodies" and add alternative dials. Very good. But there is one problem: gadgets based on the ITC are very tightly sewn. And often flies IMEI after flashing. It's good that this is a reparable matter. However, in the case of this product there are no problems with the flashing process. These are the smart watches SmartWatch DZ09. The new version of U8 is generally sewn without problems. So, in terms of modification, this is a very good gadget.

Battery life

The gadget has a small lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 380 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it is able to ensure continuous operation of the device for 180 hours in standby mode. In the talk mode, of course, he will not live that much. The stated time is 3 hours. In standby mode with Bluetooth on - 150 hours. True, it is unclear how the calculations were made.

How much do these figures differ from the real ones? It was very difficult to measure. But in the medium-load mode, that is, the usual daily use, the smart clock lasted two days. A pretty good result for a gadget with such a small battery. It was also taken into account that the device was permanently connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth.

Clock Functions

They are very extensive. But only if you are connected to a smartphone. If there is no connection, their functions are as follows:

• Reception and transmission of SMS messages;
• Answers to calls;
• Listening to music, viewing photos;
• Informing about time.

But you should connect a smartphone to them using Bluetooth, as the functionality of the clock increases dramatically. This is understandable. The fact is that the smartphone installed additional applications for smart watches. They allow you to work with the gadget using a Bluetooth connection. I just want the battery of the device to be somewhat more powerful. For the modern "Blutuz" consumes a lot of energy. So what functions will the gadget have after connecting to the smartphone? In addition to those already listed, there are still such chasms:

• Management of the smartphone player;
• Display on the screen of hours of incoming notifications and calls;
• Display location;
• Monitoring heart rate (using a gadget in fitness tracker mode);
• Mobile Search function - search for a smartphone if you forgot where it was left;
• pedometer;
• Dictaphone;
• Sleep monitor;
• Smartphone camera control;
• "Anti-lost" function - beeps if you move away from the unit.

As you can see, the functionality of the clock significantly expands when interacting with a smartphone. It is also worth mentioning the watch DZ09 SmartWatch function (reviewed below), with which you can use this option not only for time display. But this is better to understand yourself. In general, the clock can be used almost without any phone. But with him in the pair all the same it is better.

Product Reviews

So we got to the most interesting information about SmartWatch DZ09. Reviews are very important, because they help to get full information about the device that you plan to buy. Unfortunately, there are also paid reviews, which are capable of confusing people. But there are very few of them, and they can be easily calculated. However, in our case all the testimonies are true. The manufacturer does not make sense to spend on custom comments. They would at least save money for production.

So, many new owners of these smart watches signal that the interface of the shell is incomprehensible. Comrades owners, explain how you can get lost in the three Russified pines? There everything is very clear. Some complain about the clumsy execution of the case: they say, gaps, loopholes, the creaking of a single button. But such a little. And from this conclusion: they just got an unsuccessful copy. Other users have no such problems. Watch SmartWatch DZ09, reviews we are currently studying, are very cheap. And to pick one's teeth in a near-gifted horse is a mauvais.

But most of the reviews are positive. The owners note the rapid response of the interface, a stable connection with the smartphone, the strength of the case and much more. These comments deserve attention, as users write about their personal experience of communicating with these smart watches. Also note the presence of very convenient search functions of the device, signaling about the remaining charge on the smartphone. Not all, however, figured out so far with the pedometer. But this is not so important. The main thing is that all other functions work as it should.

So, based on the information received, what can I say about SmartWatch DZ09. Feedback draws us through a positive picture. There are, of course, some unpleasant little things, but for such money this is quite normal. If you look at the proposals of other manufacturers, you will realize that this device still looks decent and is quality assembled. The rest of the companies from China do not show such zeal to make a quality product. In the photo, of course, you will not see anything. It is necessary to compare real prototypes. Proceeding from this, we can say that, against the background of competitors, the smart choice is smart watches SmartWatch DZ09. Instruction is in Chinese only. But it's not scary. Everything is intuitively clear.

Some focus on feedback as a universal quality measure. But this is a big mistake. You need to be guided by your impressions of the device. To do this, it is very useful to hold a "live" gadget in your own hands. If you have such a watch from your friend, ask for a day to reproach. Then you can decide exactly whether you need this device or not.

Connect to smartphone and PC

The clock is very easy to connect to the phone. It is enough to go into the settings of the device and select the Bluetooth tab. Before that, you need to remember to turn on the transmitter on the clock. In the settings of the smartphone we find the clock. Named they can be anything, but you definitely will not go wrong. Look for something like "smart watch SmartWatch DZ09", "Overview", "Connection". Then you have to enter the password for pairing. After that, the connection will be established. Now you can fully enjoy your watch. Just do not forget to install all the required applications on your smartphone for all functions. You can find them in the store "Android."

But to connect a clock to a computer is problematic. And why is this necessary? All that is required, you can throw off immediately on the memory card. Connect the gadget to the PC will only need to be flashed. In other cases, a connection to a computer or laptop is not required at all. Some may want to use smart watches in tandem with the laptop. I'll have to frustrate such users. The gadget is intended only for working with the operating system "Android". You can not connect to devices on another platform. By the way, a standard cable that comes with a gadget is sufficient for flashing. Now consider some of the features of using smart watches from China.

Rules of operation

Since this product comes from China, do not try to check the SmartWatch DZ09 smart watch for strength. The reviews convincingly prove that they will not survive such treatment. Do not drop them or hold them jambs. Do not check the glass for scratch resistance. Particularly curious warn that checking their ability to repel water is also not worth it. They are not waterproof. It is also not recommended to subject the watch to overheating or to allow long exposure to direct sunlight.

A little more on how not to spoil the smart watch SmartWatch DZ09. Reviews convincingly show that you can not use a gadget in a very dusty room. Fine dust clogs the ventilation holes, covers a thick layer of the chip, and as a result we have overheating and failure. Do not experiment with this. If you follow all the rules described above, your watch will live happily ever after.

Conclusion

Let's sum up our research. On the one hand, smart watches are a very useful gadget that can make life easier. But on the other - embarrassed the need to constantly charge the device. And how without it? Nevertheless, this device can become a full-fledged and irreplaceable assistant. As for the specific model, SmartWatch DZ09, there is no certainty here. It seems like a cheap gadget, and copes with its functions. But some aesthetes can scare away the appearance (although it is very much nothing) and the quality of the materials. Such people usually choose devices more expensive. But most users will be delighted with this device. This device can be a great gift at a low price.