[Gadgets] Why it is not a good idea to use your smartwatch or smartband in a sauna

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Smartwatches and smartbands have become an essential gadget for millions of users . Whether because you want to monitor any physical activity, better control your health or simply receive notifications comfortably, this type of wearables are an increasingly practical option.In addition, and as it could not be otherwise, the vast majority of products available on the market, whether smart watches or activity bracelets, all of these models have water resistance.

 

With this, if the wearable gets splashed, you put it in the pool or you don't take it off while you shower, you won't have any problem. But be careful if you want to use it in a sauna, or a whirlpool bath. The joke can cost you dearly.

 

Saunas are the worst enemy of any device

 Using a smartwatch or smartband in a sauna is not recommended for several reasons. For starters, most electronic devices, including smartwatches and smartbands, are designed to operate within a specific range of temperatures. Saunas can reach very high temperatures that exceed this range, which can damage the internal components of the device.

 

So, unless your smartwatch has military-grade resistance, we already have a very serious problem for your wearable. In addition, we have another problem: humidity. Although many saunas are dry, some saunas, such as steam saunas, produce high humidity. Moisture can infiltrate the device, even if it is waterproof, and cause damage.And there is another very important detail: resistance to water is not the same as resistance to steam. Although many smartwatches and fitness trackers are water resistant, this does not mean they are designed to withstand hot water vapor. Steam can enter small openings that liquid water cannot, potentially damaging the device.

 

Not to mention the damage to materials that extreme heat can cause. Doesn't that seem enough to you? Well, you should know that using your smart watch or smartband in a sauna can damage the battery of your wearable.

 

As you well know, lithium batteries are currently used. And this component is greatly affected by excessive heat, which can result in a loss of battery life, or even swelling or explosion.So, it is clear that even if your watch or smartband is waterproof, it is better not to use it in a sauna because it could become an expensive paperweight...

 

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