Best tech gift ideas 2024: Smartwatches

Why smartwatches make a great holiday gift.

If you’re looking for a great holiday gift for a tech-forward friend, a fitness-buff spouse, and beyond, a smartwatch is one of the best holiday gifts you can give this season. From impressive new fitness features found in the latest Apple Watch models to Android-integrated smartwatches and beyond, here are some of the best smartwatches for health-minded friends and family (and everyone in between).

Deals on Apple Watch for men or women, and more.

Apple has an impressive lineup of smartwatches for men, women, fitness enthusiasts, and even the adventure-seekers in your life (thanks to Apple Watch Ultra). Apple’s latest smartwatches, like the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, include impressive health and safety functions such as: 

• Take an ECG anytime.¹ 

• Get notifications if you have high or low heart rate or an irregular heart rhythm.² 

• Understand your menstrual cycle and get retrospective ovulation estimates.³ 

• See overnight health metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and more with the Vitals app.⁴

… and much, much more! Plus, Apple Watch pairs seamlessly with your iPhone or Apple AirPods, making it a great choice for any Apple user looking to stay connected on the go. 

What’s more, you can switch out your Apple Watch bands depending on your mood, your outfit, or your setting– shop Apple Watch bands available at Verizon.

Smartwatches for Android users.

If you’re looking for a smartwatch that integrates seamlessly with your loved one’s Android smartphone, you may want to check out the line of Samsung watches, Google watches, and more now available at Verizon.

The latest Samsung Galaxy Watch series comes with features like:

• Run or bike at your best each day using tracking with Galaxy AI that compares your current performance to your last one.⁵

• Know how ready you are to take on the day using your personalized Energy Score with Galaxy AI.⁶

• Get the most out of your workouts using improved Heart Rate Tracking⁷ with Galaxy AI that filters out your body's movements for a more accurate reading.

… and more! Plus, Samsung smartwatches integrate with Android accessories like Samsung Galaxy Buds, too, keeping your loved one connected to their smartphone ecosystem wherever they roam. 

Google also has a smartwatch in their lineup, and includes features like:

• Readiness uses sleep, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability to show when you're ready to take on a workout or prioritize recovery.^{8, 9}

• Receive a daily target based on your cardio load and readiness levels that's designed to balance recovery with performance.⁹

Smartwatches for kids.

If your child wants a smartwatch this holiday season, there are a variety of kid-friendly smartwatches on the market. The Verizon GizmoWatch 3, for example, comes with kid-friendly features such as:

• Animated characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars™, creating an interactive user experience. Characters react in lively ways on the home screen when checking the weather and when notifications come in. 

• Active lifestyle apps that make movement fun with activity-tracking that has characters to motivate and reward children for keeping active. 

• Kids learn how to manage tasks with helpful features like alarms and reminders. 

• An SOS button and Auto Answer to keep you and up to 10 trusted contacts easily in touch with your child. 

• Real-time location tracking and boundary notifications can give parents peace of mind right on their smart devices. 

Your kids can stay in touch, remain connected to trusted contacts, and have fun all in one watch.

If your child wants an Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation) is a great choice. With this model, both kids and senior users can benefit from Family Setup¹², which allows users to manage Apple Watch for family members who don't have an iPhone. It’s all the connectivity, wellness, and safety features you love, for everyone you love.

How to save on a smartwatch.

Looking for more savings this holiday season? At Verizon, you can shop our device deals happening all season long in store or online. Or, you can browse our selection of certified pre-owned smartwatches, which are rigorously tested for quality assurance and can help you save some cash when purchasing a smartwatch.  

Looking for a purely health-focused fitness tracker? We also sell a variety of fitness trackers.

No matter which smartwatch you choose, you can find a wide variety of smartwatches available all season long at Verizon. And, you can now pair your smartwatch with a Verizon connected device plan, to get more out of the network America relies on.

_{1. The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding Apple Watch SE) and can generate an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram. Intended for use by people 22 years old and over.}

_{2. Irregular rhythm notification requires the latest versions of watchOS and iOS. It is not intended for use by people under 22 years old or those who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib).}

_{3. The Cycle Tracking app should not be used for birth control or to diagnose a health condition.}

_{4. The Vitals app is for wellness purposes only and not for medical use.}

_{5. Available for outdoor running and cycling only. Must follow the same starting point and path as a workout selected from up to 14 days prior.}

_{6. Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung Account.}

_{7. The heart rate software functions are not intended for medical use.}

_{8. Some features require Fitbit mobile app. Performance of heart rate tracking may be affected by physiology, location of device and your movements and activity.}

_{9. Like all heart rate tracking technologies, accuracy is affected by physiology, location of device, and your movements and activity.}