Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Tom Pritchard

I stopped using my smartwatch almost 4 months ago — and I don't miss it at all

A photo of the Google Pixel Watch 3.

I've made no secret of the fact that I have a very weird relationship with the best smartwatches since they first hit the market. I know there are times when having a miniature screen on your wrist can prove convenient, but I've never found them particularly interesting or useful. Certainly not in the same way as a smartphone.

I genuinely gave using a smartwatch a real shot, having purchased a Pixel Watch 3 back in late 2024. But by the time it came to the first anniversary of that purchase, I'd already stopped using it. Having a baby meant my routine was messed up for weeks after, and I eventually just took the watch off during one mid-day nap and never put it back on.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.