Can you use a fitness tracker without a phone? The answer is yes, you can! There are hundreds, if not thousands, of fitness trackers out there that enable users to track their fitness activities without having to rely on their phone.
In this article, we will share with you a list of top four fitness trackers that you can use without a smartphone. We hope the list will help you choose the best one for your needs. We’ll also answer some of the frequently asked questions about using a fitness tracker without a smartphone.
1. Apple Watch Series 5
Sure, like its predecessors, the Series 5 isn’t ready to replace your phone just yet, but this tracker doesn’t need you to have your iPhone in range for it to monitor your fitness activities.
The series can monitor and record your heart rate, sleep, burned calories, weight, breathing, and more. Simply put, the Series 5 can track all your fitness activities and goals without being connected to a phone.
What’s more, the Series 5 comes with an inbuilt GPS that allows you to track your outdoor activities more accurately without pairing it to your phone.
If your Series 5 is connected to a WIFI network or has an e-sim card (which means it’s cellular-enabled), it can stream music, make calls, receive and send texts, use Siri and upload your fitness data to the cloud — without the need to connect it to your phone. Be warned, however, that this apple watch is a bit costly compared to other premium watches.
Design
The Apple Series 5’s design hasn’t received much love. It still looks like Series 4; you can hardly tell the difference. The design is still a killer. If we had to use two words to describe the design, the terms premium and gorgeous would be our pick.
The display is also great. It’s innovative as usual and has high resolution that makes it easy to use the device even in direct sunlight. But the Series 5’s display has something else up its sleeve: It’s designed to stay on at all times.
Battery
The battery is not as impressive as in other premium smartwatches, but it’ll get the job done. Our battery lasted for 24 hours. That’s not bad, is it?
Pros
- Can do lots of things without a phone
- Advanced fitness tracking capabilities
- Has a killer design
Cons
- Expensive
- The battery is not good enough
2. Samsung Galaxy Watch
The Samsung Galaxy Watch is another premium smartwatch that can work entirely away from your phone. The unit can track fitness indicators even if your phone is not in the range: It can do everything from step counting, HR monitoring, cycling monitoring, etc.
Can it do more than this? Of course, it can. If the unit is connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi, it can receive calls, texts, and back up your fitness data. The only thing that we don’t like about this smartwatch is that it does not sync with some third-party apps.
Design
The design makes it look like a real watch compared to other smartwatches, such as the Series 5 and Fitbits. The smartwatch is also made using high-quality materials, so you can be sure that it’ll serve you for a very long time.
What about the display? Samsung is known for its innovative displays, and it does not disappoint with this one. The Samsung Galaxy Watch has a sharp, bright display, which means it’s easily legible even in extremely bright conditions.
Battery
This unit’s battery ranks among the most impressive smartwatch batteries that we have ever tested. Our Samsung Galaxy Watch lasted for four days.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Gorgeous, unique design
- Great core software
- Activity tracking: monitor and record daily walk, speed per hour, distance traveled, and blood oxygen levels.
Con
- Not compatible with some third-party apps
3. Fitbit Versa
Can a Fitbit be used without a phone? Yes, it can. Which Fitbit does not require a smartphone? Well, Fitbit Versa is one of the Fitbits that can track your fitness regime even if your phone is not at the range.
That said, you should always remember to connect your Fitbit to your phone a least once a day to sync your data from the Fitbit app.
Design
The design is simple, yet handsome. The material used to make it is lightweight but very durable. The display is also good. You’ll be able to see the watch outdoors (regardless of the light conditions).
Battery
Compared to the other smartwatches on this list, the battery life is not that great. The battery can store a charge that can last for four days.
Pros
- It’s lightweight and has a durable build
- Relatively low price
Con
- The battery life can be better
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4. Ticwatch Pro
Do you want a smartwatch that somehow looks like the Samsung Galaxy Watch and can work without a smartwatch? Ticwatch Pro can be a great option.
This unit will monitor all your workouts without the need to connect it to your phone. It also comes with cellular, 4G capabilities, which means you can receive notifications, makes calls, and even connect it to the internet.
When testing this unit, we thought we would notice issues with the HR monitoring like we did when testing the E, Ticwatch Pro’s predecessor. But there were no issues.
The HR sensors worked perfectly. However, we did not like the fact that this unit has fewer fitness tracking options compared to smartwatches in the same category.
Design
For the untrained eye, the Ticwatch Pro looks like the Samsung Galaxy Watch in every way. But that’s not entirely true. You could argue that Ticwatch Pro’s is not as sophisticated as the Galaxy’s, but Ticwatch Pro also looks luxurious and futuristic. The display is bright and stable.
Battery
The battery has enough capacity to store a charge that can be used for up to three days (in smartwatch mode) or four days (in Essential Mode). However, when you have a look at it, you can’t deny that the battery life in this unit is awe-inspiring.
Pros
- Reasonably priced
- Great design
Con
- Limit fitness options
Are there Any fitness Trackers Without Bluetooth in This List?
No. All the trackers listed here have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Do All Fitness Trackers Need a Smartphone?
Yes, they do. Phones help fitness trackers backup and analyze data in a more sophisticated manner, and this ensures the data is not only accurate but also helpful. With that said, there are smart watches (such as the ones listed above) that don’t need a phone to perform specific tasks.
There you have it; a list of the best fitness trackers that you can use without a phone. Note that all the fitness trackers that we have listed above are from reputable brands that are well-known for high-quality products and innovative techs. The trackers are also easy to use and set up. They are also reasonably priced, which means investing in any one of them won’t stretch your budget. Go ahead and buy the one that you think fits your needs and budget, and you won’t be disappointed.
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