Asus ZenWatch

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The Asus ZenWatch was an Android Wear-based smartwatch announced on September 3, 2014 at IFA and released by Asus on November 9, 2014. It used Android Wear, a modified version of Android designed specifically for smartwatches and other wearables.[1] ASUS has also provided a custom app manager for this watch called the ZenWatch manager.

Also known asWI500Q
DeveloperAsus
Released9 November 2014; 11 years ago (2014-11-09)
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Asus ZenWatch
Also known asWI500Q
DeveloperAsus
TypeSmartwatch
Released9 November 2014; 11 years ago (2014-11-09)
Discontinuedyes
Operating systemOriginal: Android 4.4W.2
Current: Android Wear 6.0.1
System on a chipQualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz
Memory512 MB
Storage4 GB
Display1.63 in (41 mm) Super AMOLED 320x320 pixels, 278 ppi
ConnectivityBluetooth LE
Power369mAh
Online servicesGoogle Play, Google Now
Dimensions51 x 39.9 x 7.9 mm (LxWxH)
Weight75 g (2.6 oz)
SuccessorAsus ZenWatch 2
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Applications

For health tracking, people could use the ASUS ZenFit app as well as other health apps including Google Fit. It was compatible with all smartphones running Android 4.3 or higher that support Bluetooth LE. Android Wear features a notification system based on Google Now technology that enables it to receive spoken commands from the user.[2]

Certification

The ZenWatch had IP55 certification for resistance to water jets. It had a user-replaceable buckle-based strap. The watch had a small power key but an always-on display.[citation needed]

The original ZenWatch was succeeded by the ZenWatch 2; both were square-shaped. On November 11, 2016, ASUS released the ZenWatch 3 that has a round face.

Reception

The Verge praised the design, bright display and the comfort on the wrist, but disliked the inaccurate pedometer and short battery life, and said Android Wear's interface still needed work.[3]

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