Which type suits you?
| Watch | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|
| Activity tracker | Simple daily fitness tracking in a light, slim band. | It covers steps, heart rate and sleep, and little else. |
| Smart watch | Seeing calls, texts and social alerts without picking up your phone. | A colour touch screen, plus the health tracking. |
| Smart calling watch | Hands-free calls when you're busy or out and about. | Your phone needs to be close by. |
| AMOLED smart watch | The sharpest screen and simplest menus. | An always-on display and a rotating crown for scrolling. |
Choosing a Reflex Active watch
What do you want on your wrist?
If you only want the basics, an activity tracker keeps things simple. A smart watch, such as Corrus, brings a colour touch screen and alerts from your phone, and calling watches such as Nexus and Spectra let you answer calls from your wrist.
Round or rectangular
A round face looks closer to a traditional watch. A rectangular screen fits more text on at once. Spectra models use AMOLED displays, and the Spectra XL has the biggest screen in the range, which is easiest to glance at. Compare the screen size on the product page with your wrist.
Colour
Most watches come in a few colours, with straps in shades such as berry, blue, pink, nude and black. Buying as a gift? Black or nude is the safer bet.
Health and activity tracking
Reflex Active watches generally count steps and measure heart rate. Most record sleep too, and some add blood oxygen, calories burned and cycle tracking. Reminders nudge you to get up, drink water or take a break. The figures are best used to spot trends in your habits: these are lifestyle products rather than medical equipment, so talk to a doctor about any health worries.
Calls and notifications
Calling watches have a microphone and speaker built in. They link to your phone by Bluetooth, so calls still run through the phone and its contract, and the phone has to be nearby. Alerts work the same way, appearing on the watch as they land on your phone.
The app
Each watch pairs with a free Reflex Active app. Use it to choose which alerts appear, change the watch face and look back at your health data across days and weeks. Supported phones are listed on each product page.
Screens and battery
On an AMOLED screen every pixel produces its own light, which gives deep blacks, strong colour and good visibility outdoors. An always-on display shows the time without a flick of the wrist, but it uses more battery, and so do calls. If battery life matters most, a simpler watch will go longer between charges.
Before you buy
- Check phone support. Make sure the watch and the app work with your phone.
- Decide about calls. If you just want tracking and alerts, skip calling and keep things light.
- Check the water resistance. The product page says whether it's fine in the shower or the pool.
- Check the fit. Compare the strap length and screen size with your wrist.
Browse trackers, smart scales and more on our health and fitness page.
Seeing the watches in Rochester
If you'd like to look before you buy, ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll check what's on display at our showroom.
Buying Reflex Active from KDH Electrical
Every watch has the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free once your order goes over £600, normally within 3–7 working days.
Seen it cheaper at another UK retailer? Our price match applies, or call 01622 541312 for help.
Reflex Active: your questions answered
Can I take calls on a Reflex Active watch?
On the calling models, yes. They have a microphone and speaker and connect to your phone by Bluetooth, so the phone needs to be within range.
Will it work with my phone?
Each watch pairs with the free Reflex Active app. Check the product page for the phones it supports.
Activity tracker or smart watch?
A tracker covers the essentials: sleep, steps and heart rate. Smart watches add a larger colour screen and alerts, and calling models handle calls too.
Which models can make calls?
Calling watches, such as Nexus and Spectra; the product page says whether a model handles calls or just shows alerts.
What's special about AMOLED?
Every pixel makes its own light, so blacks look deep and colours bright. It stays readable in sunshine and can be left on permanently.
Are the health readings accurate?
They're a good guide to trends over time. They aren't medical devices, though, so see a doctor about any health concerns.
Can I swim wearing one?
It depends on the watch. The product page gives its water resistance.
