Tencent Digital (Compile: Bear) What if you can't afford to put your own Rolex aside but want to experience the functions of a smart watch? Maybe this Chronos will satisfy the desire. Chronos is a device that can be attached to a smart watch, allowing us to experience the features of a smart watch while wearing a normal watch.
Chronos can connect to the iOS system smartphone via Bluetooth (support for Android system will be introduced soon), track the user's movement data through the built-in accelerometer, and use the LED lights and vibration function to realize incoming call alerts, email alerts, and message notifications Reminders and other functions.
At the same time, Chronos also supports some other features, such as music control and smartphone location tracking. These functions require the user to achieve gesture control, such as waving and flipping wrists. Chronos can achieve the operation of the corresponding function through precise motion tracking.
When there is a new message, Chronos offers more than 56 different combinations with customizable color LEDs and different vibration modes. The combination of the two methods enables notification of different types and different application notifications.
In addition, Chronos also has IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating, able to withstand the liquid splash, of course, the premise is that your watch must have a waterproof function.
The Chronos is charged via USB and it is not necessary to remove Chronos from the watch when charging. According to the company's introduction, Chronos's life time can reach an average of about 2 days.
As for how Chronos connects with the watch, it is actually very simple. Only a simple vacuum adsorption pad is needed for easy installation or removal.
In addition to no screen, basically Chronos and the ordinary watch can be used instead of Apple Watch or other types of smart watches. As long as you don't have high requirements for smart features, Chronos will definitely not let you experience smart features. The mechanical watch in the hand is still on the side.
At present, Chronos has completed the crowdfunding goal and will be officially shipped in November this year, the first booking price is 99.99 US dollars (about 673 yuan).
Source: techradar