Smart Watch Smart Watch GT08

Only wealthy citizens can afford to buy expensive wrist smart gadgets from Apple or Samsung. However, in the niche of affordable analogs there are replicas of branded watch-phones that are of good quality. The description of such a device - GT08 smart watch - is brought to the attention of interested readers.

Appearance and characteristics

Smart watches Smart Watch GT08 are made in China. Chinese masters of high quality copied the design of the device of a famous brand. The use in the production of high-quality materials, sufficiently productive hardware, as well as flawless assembly - the baggage that allowed an inexpensive device to compete confidently in its market niche and gain positive feedback from the owners. The device is pleasantly surprised by the design with the absence of gaps, squeaks and other troubles, and also looks presentable on the wrist.

The watch case is made stainless steel. The strap is made in combination of two materials: silicone + rubber. It is possible to adjust the strap along the length. The front part of the wrist device - touch screen, protected from external influences by high-strength 2.5D curved glass. At the top of the screen is a camera lens.

On the right side there is a mechanical original stylized as an “apple” original. multifunction wheel button. With its help, the smart gadget turns on and off, locks and removes the screen from the lock. On the left side under the plug is hidden micro USB port. Holes are barely visible here. built-in voice recorder and microphone. The case back is plastic. Under it is the internal content of the device, including the battery and micro SIM card slots and microSD memory.

Most sellers on AliExpress deliver the goods packaged in a simple box. Inside the watch itself on the strap, USB cable and manual.

Important! Unfortunately, it is not always in the delivery package you can find instructions in Russian. This fact is often mentioned in reviews of smart watches as negative.

Hardware part of the model

Smart Watch GT08 is based on the following hardware platform.

1. Processor: MTK6260A, 533 MHz.
2. Memory: 128/64 MB (RAM / ROM), support for additional microSD cards up to 16 GB.
3. Display: TFT 1.5-inch, touch, resolution 128 * 128 pixels.
4. Battery: 350 mAh.
5. Camera: 1.3 MP (photo 640x480 and video 320x240).
6. Slots: for memory cards and sim cards.
7. Communication: GSM module with support for 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, Bluetooth 4.1 adapter.
8. Sensors: accelerometer, sleep monitoring, calorie counting.
9. Sound: activate the speakerphone, voice recorder, microphone.
10. Ports and connectors: USB.

Smart Device Functionality

The manufacturer has provided Smart Watch GT08 smart watches with ample opportunities, and already the owners decide for themselves which of the functions are useful and which ones can safely be dispensed with.

1. Time display - the main function of the device. In the arsenal of the gadget three options for the dial.
2. Sound vibration alarm. You can set several values ​​of signals in time.
3. Built-in calendar with note taking function.
4. Built-in calculator.
5. Outgoing and incoming calls, SMS messages via GSM communication (if you have a SIM card of the selected operator) or via Bluetooth.
   
6. Display missed call notifications on smartphone and other events.
7. Camera with an interesting function of broadcasting images to a smartphone with the help of a special BTNotification application.
8. There is built-in player to listen to the music content stored in the memory of the device itself. It is also possible to control a smartphone player via Bluetooth from a watch.
9. Built-in radio.
10. Health and fitness function: using a pedometer, calorie counter, sleep monitoring through special applications.

Important! If the branded Apple device works only with iOS devices, the hero of the current review is synchronized with devices on iOS, Android and Windows Phone systems.

Preparation for autonomous work

In order to fully exploit the main potential of the watch autonomously from a smartphone, you must purchase a card of the selected micro SIM operator. If desired, you can purchase an additional memory card of the appropriate size (up to 16 GB). Next in order.

1. Open the back cover, remove the battery and insert the SIM card and / or SD card into the corresponding slots as shown in the figure.
    

2. Replace the battery and the cover of the device.
3. Turn on the watch by holding the button on the right side of the watch case.

These manipulations are enough to use the smartwatch in a standalone version: set the dial to view the time, create alarms and notes on the calendar, listen to music, make and receive calls, use the fitness functions.

Setting up synchronization with a smartphone

The smart model GT08 has an Android-based firmware installed, so the clock is better compatible with smartphones running Android OS. With iPhones and windows backgrounds, the device is synchronized and works as a headset for making and receiving calls. In the instructions for the gadget, this fact is reflected.

Step-by-step synchronization algorithm following.

1. Enter Bluetooth mode on your watch and smartphone.
2. When the devices detect each other, initiate the connection.
3. In order to fully utilize all the potential possibilities of the wrist accessory, it is recommended to install a special application on the smartphone using the QR code of the watch.

Visually, the procedure for synchronization with Android-smartphone see in the video.

GSM network support allows configure the internet in the device. To set up mobile Internet, go through the following items one by one: Settings (gear icon) → Connection options → Account → Add account. You will need to fill in the form fields with information corresponding to the selected operator. For example:

• record name (user comes up with his own);
• access point (user) name - MTS;
• password mts.

Next, in the advanced settings, select the HTTP connection method from the directory, enter the google.com homepage. You must save the entered data, and you can use the browser.

Important! Internet pages on the clock load slowly, and many owners, judging by the reviews, do not use this feature.

It is possible to buy the Smart Watch GT08 model through the AllExspress site or in another online store. Purchase will cost in the range of 800 - 1000 rubles or more.