Fossil - Gen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Smoke with Blue Silicone Band

Name: Fossil - Gen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel - Smoke with Blue Silicone Band
Brand: Fossil
SKU: 6396405
Rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)

Model: FTW4042

SKU: 6396405

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Key Specs
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Wear OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 36 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Resting heart rate, Steps taken
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 98 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
- Band Material: Silicone
General
- Product Name: Gen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel
- Brand: Fossil
- Product Type: Smartwatch
- Form Factor: Wristwatch (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Model Family: Fossil Gen 5
- Model Number: FTW4042
- Year of Release: 2019
- Color: Smoke with Blue Silicone Band
Design
- Case Size: 46mm (The diameter or longest measurement of the case.)
- Case Shape: Round
- Band Type: Strap
- Band Color: Blue
- Clasp Type: Buckle
Dimensions
- Case Thickness: 0.47 inches
- Band Width: 22 millimeters
Display
- Display Screen: true
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Color Display: true
- Clock Display: true
- Backlit Display: false (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the display in low-light conditions.)
- Customizable Watch Faces: true
Compatibility
- Operating System Compatibility: Android, Apple iOS
- Operating System: Wear OS (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: N (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
Features
- Built-in Storage: 8 gigabytes
- GPS Enabled: true
- Global Positioning: GPS (A system of satellites which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location based on signals received from satellites such as the US Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo), or the Japanese Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).)
- Usage Time: 36 hours (All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings.)
- Mobile Notifications: true
- Alert Type: Vibration
- Mobile Payment Service Supported: Google Pay
- Music Player: true
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Voice Activated: true (Able to interpret dictation and/or respond to simple voice commands.)
Activity
- Metrics Measured: Activity vs. inactivity, Calories burned, Distance traveled, Resting heart rate, Steps taken
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Altimeter, Ambient light sensor, Gyro sensor (Detects stimuli such as heat, light, sound, motion, or pressure and responds accordingly by operating a control or initiating a function of the device.)
Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 98 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
Processor
- Central Processing Unit: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Strength Indicator: true
- Charging Interface(s): Wireless (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Material
- Band Material: Silicone
- Case Material: Stainless steel
Other
- UPC: 796483483668

Keep time with this blue Fossil Garrett HR smartwatch. The silicone strap offers comfort for all-day use, while the swim-proof design provides protection in water. This 46mm Fossil Garrett HR smartwatch has a stainless steel construction for durability and style, and Bluetooth connectivity lets you play music wirelessly from your phone.

Compatible with Android phones and iPhone: Including models with Android 4.4 or later (excluding Go edition) and iOS 9.3 or later operating systems for wide-ranging use.
Calendar, SMS, e-mail, and social apps notifications: Keep you updated on day-to-day happenings.
Touch-sensitive AMOLED screen: Control your smartwatch straight from the display.
Stainless steel case: Along with a 22mm blue silicone band, it ensures durability and an elegant look.
Water-resistant design: Defends your smartwatch against submersion in up to 98' of water.
Wireless connection to your device: Bluetooth connectivity and NFC technology enable simple one-touch pairing.
Comprehensive monitoring: Tracks activity vs. inactivity, calories burned, distance traveled, heart rate, steps taken and more.
Microphone: Speak into the smartwatch to use apps that require sound.
Rechargeable battery: Provides extended battery life. Charge easily using the included USB magnetic charger.

Whats Included

Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel
USB magnetic charger
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Warranty Manual

Q: Bought this item and after 3 days it stopped working. Is this a common problem for this model?

A: undefined

Q: Does this watch support cellular data or do you have to have the phone near by? Can you delete emails and text from the watch?

A: Yes, this watch supports cellular data.

Q: Do you all have any smart watches that will connect to the LG stylo 5 phones to where you can read and reply to text messages at all if so it would be much appreciated to know if you all have any at all thanks in advance

A: Yes. since it is a google Wear OS watch it will connect to almost any Android device that I know of. I have owned two Fossil watches and most of my phones have been LG... My watches have been connected to the Stylo 5 , the LG g4,and h8 as well as the LG v30 and 60.

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the design of the Gen 5 Smartwatch 46mm Stainless Steel, praising its look and feel. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life, finding it to be just average.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Entry level smart watch, good features for price
In general, this is a very decent watch as an entry into the smartwatch world. The price was not nearly as much as other brands, but it has a lot of good features and a very intuitive operating system that is easy to learn and navigate. The looks are great and the durability is pretty good, only a few scratches after daily wear for months and through some intense activities and workouts such as rock climbing. I really like the sleep tracking feature, although I was initially unsure about wearing a watch overnight. My main complaint(s) with this watch are the battery life is not what I would like, but I get by with charging it while I am in the shower, and usually at one other time in the evening while I'm not doing much, like sitting on the couch watching TV or doing dishes/making dinner. I generally use my custom power setting over the pre-programmed power plans to get the best balance of features I want and the battery life I can accept. I still need to play around with the options to get this to survive an entire 18-hole round of golf without dying, but other than that the battery life is acceptable. Another complaint I have is with the GPS tracking accuracy during activities. I've found through some experimentation and message boards that the phone GPS seems to be conflicting with the watch's internal GPS and causing huge discrepancies. When tracking an activity such as a bike ride, run, or golf using GPS, if the watch is connected to my phone, I get a much noisier signal that bounces around a lot, sometimes adding several miles to my actual distance traveled (and making my top speed, ON FOOT, 57MPH on one occasion). At other times, entire sections of my bike ride have been completely missing and only about 1/3 of my total ride are captured. This can be improved greatly by turning bluetooth off after starting the activity and the watch has obtained my start location, however this kind of defeats the purpose of a smartwatch that can give me notifications at a glance without reaching into my pocket every time my phone goes off. Overall, I am satisfied that it meets my immediate needs at a reasonable price, but in the future I plan to upgrade to a more expensive brand/model with more features and better battery life, now that I know I like having a smart watch. As an entry level smart watch, I would recommend this if you are not 100% convinced that you will like the smart watch life and don't want to spend $700+ on the more expensive and feature-packed watches. I know several people who have had Fossil smart watches multiple times in a row, so there's something to be said about customer loyalty and repeat business there. This is a watch that will meet many people's needs, but in my personal use case it leaves a little bit to be desired. I definitely don't regret my decision to purchase this watch over others, and I will be using this one for at least a year or maybe longer before upgrading to a different brand, because this watch does not work particularly well for the golf course to get yardages and keep score, which is a primary reason why I got into the smart watch market to begin with.
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Posted 4 years ago by Swampfox0077
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Wear OS Watch
If you want google assistant strapped to your wrist Fossil does the best job hands down and this is the best smart watch for wear os on the market. This actually looks like a real watch and be prepared to get compliments on it. Fossil does great job on faces and watch just feels and looks like a great quality time piece. The charger also is a fast charger so great to not have to wait forever to charge the watch. Only downside is like all Wear OS and apple watch its plagued by battery life or lack of. Other than that this is the best that wear os has to offer so go pick it up you will be very happy with this one
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Posted 5 years ago by Adamelitemember
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice, but....
So I love the look of this watch as far as style go, but there are a couple things I don't care for. 1) If you want to use Google Pay, you have to setup a passcode. That's understandable, but if you aren't using the always on display (so that you can save battery life) you have to enter that code each moment you want to look at the time. 2) Battery life is abysmal. If you use the always on display, you'll barely get 9 hours out of this watch. And I guess there's a 3....if you don't use a watch face that has a black background, you'll be forced to look at a black bezel around the entire screen. If you can deal with these things, then you're probably looking at the best Wear OS watch on the market. Google has a long way to go to catch Samsung and Apple.
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Posted 5 years ago by MrMobile4Life