The smartwatch market is rich and complex and Android (unlike the smartphone market) has not been massively consolidated. Google shares the market not only with the famous Apple Watch but also with solutions from Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi.
In this article we will focus on the best applications for smart watches with Android Wear OS.
The best applications for smart watches with Android Wear operating system
Here's our list of the best free apps to have on a Google Wear OS smartwatch.
There are some very popular applications that would obviously have a guaranteed place on any list and that we decided not to go into detail but quickly mention, namely: Google Maps, Google Fit, Spotify and the ubiquitous WhatsApp.
Below are other apps that can enhance the experience of using a wrist-worn smart device.
Telegram
The well-known messaging application. to which we have already dedicated an appreciated guide (see Telegram guide) has an excellent version for smart watches. Compared to WhatsApp, it is a complete standalone client. Thanks to the application it is possible not only to exchange messages, both text and voice, but also to do much more. The Wear OS version of Telegram can also be easily downloaded from the Google store.
google Keep
Google notes service is very convenient: Just one touch is enough to insert a note and find it synchronized on each device (smartwatch, phone and PC). Compared to competing solutions, all features are accessible for free and synchronization is seamless. You can download the app directly from the Play Store.
Citymapper
In supported cities, having a smartwatch with the Citymapper app makes you feel like an urban superhero. In fact, through its pleasant interface, the app fills us with useful information ranging from the public service lines that pass through our location to the arrival time of the next bus. Citymapper is a valuable alternative to the usual Google Maps. The app is available for free on the Play Store.
Shazam
The song recognition app is incredibly comfortable on a smartphone, but even more so on the wrist. It happens that we hear a song that catches us and we want to know the title at the most disparate moments; With the app on your wrist it will be easy not to miss any of them. The Android Wear app works very well and can be downloaded at this address, also in the Play Store.
SofaScore live scores
For all sports fans, always having the results of not only your favorite team but also the smaller teams on your wrist is priceless. That is why the well-known live sports results application has created a convenient version for the Android Wear operating system, independent of the one that runs on smartphones. The app is well made, works properly, and offers a nice, streamlined interface. You can download it directly from Play Store.
Sleep like Android Sleep cycles, Alarm clock
If you are looking for an excellent solution to monitor sleep, you cannot miss this solution that we include in this ranking of the best free apps. Sleep as Android is a great app that is already available on a smartphone and becomes even more useful with a smartwatch on your wrist. The Wear OS version of the alarm clock allows you to effectively monitor how we rest, to have a smart and very loud alarm. If you want to try it, you can download it for free from the Play Store.
Camera remote control (wrist camera)
This is a very useful application as it allows you to take photos remotely.. It's useful when you want to take a group photo without excluding anyone, or if you want to take a long exposure photo while avoiding moving the smartphone lens. The application works very simply, sending the image of the shot. Understandably, the app is very popular and available for free on the Play Store.
UV index now
With the arrival of beautiful days, it is increasingly likely to stay in the sun and run the risk of suffering serious sunburn. UV rays. Thanks to this convenient application, it is easy to defend ourselves from the most dangerous component of the sun's rays and thus protect the health of our skin. UV Index Now offers an interface optimized for smart watches that allows us to always be aware of the weather forecast. If you want to download the app, you can always find it on the Play Store.
ByssWeather for Wear OS
This is one of the applications with watchface. (watch faces) best known and appreciated for time and weather forecasts on smart watches because it offers a lot. With the dedicated dials it is possible to consult radar maps, hourly forecasts, wind forecasts and much other useful information. For those who can't live without weather forecasts, having them always at a glance can be priceless. ByssWeather for Wear OS can be downloaded for free from the Google Store.
Carry audio recorder
It's hard to think of anything more convenient than having a voice recorder on your wrist at all times. Whether you want to record a lesson, a conversation or just a voice note. Use Audio Recorder with its essential but nice and well-optimized interface will always be there when you need it. The app is available for free directly from the Play Store.
Strava Wear operating system
The well-known app for monitoring your routes can now also be run independently on the smartwatch, as long as it is equipped with LTE and GPS. The app offers a good streamlined interface and many features and it doesn't take much to get familiar with it. You can download Strava for Wear OS directly from the Play Store.
use plasters
If you like podcastsThen this app cannot be missing from your wrist since it offers access to a good amount of content and works independently of your smartphone. Simply connect your Bluetooth headphones to your smartwatch to start listening. The application is available at this address in the Android application store.
Other useful applications on your smart watch
- Battery and charging monitor for Wear OS, it is a simple utility that allows us to monitor the battery of our device to help conserve the battery.
- Calendar for Wear OS, another convenient and small app, allows us to have our agenda on our wrist.
- Find my phone, is a simple solution that allows you to find your phone connected to the smartwatch by ringing it or even activating the flash.
- Make Watch Faces It is the ideal application for those who love to change and personalize the face of their watch, being able to choose from a huge catalog.
- Free browser for Wear OSIf you are looking for a program to browse the web from your wrist, this is definitely the best. It is complete, light and effective.
- Calculator for Wear OS, a calculator seems trivial but it is convenient to always have it with you and this one is well made and free.
- Battery and charging monitor for Wear OSSmartwatches are beautiful and attractive, but autonomy is certainly not their strong point. With this utility you will be able to better monitor its use and charging conditions.
