Withings launches water-resistant smartwatch Steel HR at IFA 2016

NEW DELHI: Finnish consumer electronics manufacturer Withings has launched its Steel HR smartwatch at IFA 2016 in Berlin. The Withings Steel HR smartwatch features an analogue dial, similar to the earlier-launched activity tracker Withings Active. Along with the daily goal dial, the device also has a new digital dial which shows various information like calls, steps taken, and even heart rate. The heart rate sensor of the watch automatically gets activated whenever a user is running.

The smartwatch will also keep a track of the distance covered, steps taken, calories burnt apart from monitoring the sleep pattern. The Steel HR connects to its companion mobile application via Bluetooth and transfers the monitored data. Apart from providing notifications for calls, emails etc it also has a vibrating alarm to remind the users of their important meetings.

The company claims that the Steel HR delivers 25 days of battery backup on a single charge. It is water resistant up to 50 meter. Priced at $179.95 (36mm model) and $199.95 (40mm model), the smartwatch is likely to go on sale from next month.


Recently, Withings has launched its latest activity tracker -- Pulse O2, in India. Coming with its companion Health Mate app, the device is exclusively available on Amazon and is said to be the upgraded version of the original Pulse.

Withings Pulse O2 includes the ability to measure blood oxygen level and heart rate. The device tracks the oxygen level in the blood via an optical lens and light on its back. It also tracks the steps count and sleep activity.

Along with the tracker, Withings has also released an updated version of its Health Mate app. The updated app provides real-time coaching towards users' health objectives. Its Smart Insights help point out users' progress and Healthy Reminders help them adopt right habits. Virtual Badges provide rewards and Leaderboards add a competitive element to staying fit. All items appear in real-time on a new Timeline view, designed to keep users motivated on a daily basis.