I want to get my girlfriend a smartwatch since she has started running again. I think it will help her track her runs better. I’m not familiar with how these watches connect to smartphones and what functions they can do on their own.
I’m hoping to get a watch that can track a Strava run (route, heart rate, pace, elevation) without her needing her phone. Do most smartwatches offer this? Also, being able to download music or podcasts and connect to Bluetooth headphones would be great.
I don’t want to spend too much if cheaper models can handle these tasks. It’d be nice if she could also check messages when her phone is nearby.
Sorry if this is a common question. Thanks for your help!