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Waterproof Smart Watches

As you go about your day, you’re bound to come across and be faced with water. Whether you’re taking a shower, going for a swim, or getting caught in a rainstorm, you’re sure to want the items you wear to be protected from these wet conditions. This includes wearable technology, like smartwatches! Shop Kohl’s for all kinds of waterproof and water-resistant smart watches that offer all the features you need to stay connected throughout the day, no matter what conditions you encounter!

When looking for electronics, be sure to check out the assortment at Kohl’s, finding all kinds of items for your home, your personal wear, and all other kinds of situations!

What’s the Difference Between Waterproof & Water-Resistant?

Knowing the difference between waterproof and water-resistant can give you the total picture needed before you jump in and make an investment on a new smartwatch.

First off, know that no watch - smart or otherwise - is not 100% waterproof! When specifically looking at smartwatches, any “waterproof” indication means that the item is water-resistant as specified by the manufacturer under certain conditions. For example, a smartwatch may be labeled as "waterproof to 50 meters", meaning that the watch will likely stay functional and protected in water until a depth of 50 meters would be achieved. At that point, the watch is no longer guaranteed to work properly and keep water out of the internal workings.

Also be sure to understand that water resistance is not permanent and can lose its effectiveness over time and under certain situations. For example, dropping your watch can affect its ability to repel water over time. The same goes for exposing your watch to substances like soap, solvents, sunscreen, hand lotions, and other liquids and formulas.

No matter what, when searching for a smartwatch, check the manufacturer’s description and details provided in the product’s manual or on the manufacturer’s website to ensure you’re fully informed on the water repellent properties of the smartwatch you’re perusing!

Tips for What To Do if Your Smartwatch Gets Wet

No matter what option you choose, accidents can happen and your water-resistant smartwatch could get submerged in water to a point that it causes it to malfunction. Here are some tips to help keep your smartwatch in working condition after one of these situations.

However, be sure to consult your smartwatch’s manual or manufacturer’s website to ensure the steps you take won’t harm the watch, either.

First off, don’t try using the device while it’s wet, as this could potentially harm the internal workings of the watch even more.

One tip for drying out a smartwatch is to place the turned-off device in a bowl of dry rice for 24 hours. This may sound familiar, as this is also a common tip for trying to dry out a smartphone that fell into water, too!

One thing NOT to do when your smartwatch gets wet? Do not introduce heat to the smartwatch in an attempt to dry it out. Again, just like trying to use a smartwatch while wet, heating up the watch could cause more damage to the components of the watch. So don’t throw your watch in a dryer, don’t place the watch on a radiator or heater, and don’t use a blow dryer on the watch in an attempt to remove water from inside the watch.

If your watch still does not work after trying any safe at-home methods, contact the manufacturer to see what the next steps would be to repair your product.

If you’re in the market for a long-lasting, water-resistant smartwatch, shop Kohl’s and find the high-tech gadget you need to stay at the forefront of technology!