TL;DR
Motorola introduced the Moto Watch at CES, billing it as the company’s first smartwatch with up to 13 days of battery life and Polar-powered dual-frequency GPS. The 47mm device runs undisclosed open-source software, offers an always-on OLED, an IP68 rating, and will be available January 22; pricing has not been shared.
What happened
At CES, Motorola revealed the Moto Watch, its first dedicated smartwatch. The company says the 47mm device can last up to 13 days on a single charge, or roughly seven days with the always-on OLED display enabled. Motorola highlighted a partnership with Polar for health and fitness features, including dual-frequency GPS intended to improve outdoor location and distance tracking. The wearable covers standard tracking—steps, distance, continuous heart rate and sleep—and layers on contextual metrics such as Nightly Recharge, an Activity Score, Smart Calories, and reminders for hydration and medication. Motorola also emphasized durability, giving the watch an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, and included essentials like a built-in microphone and speaker, Bluetooth notifications, and offline music storage. The Moto Watch ships January 22; Motorola has not disclosed pricing and has provided limited detail about its open-source software experience.
Why it matters
- If Motorola’s battery estimates hold up, the device would outlast many mainstream smartwatches on a single charge, changing expectations for multi-day wearable use.
- Polar-powered dual-frequency GPS could improve accuracy for outdoor workouts, a feature more common on sport-focused devices than general smartwatches.
- The choice of open-source software instead of Wear OS signals a different software approach that could affect app support, updates and integrations.
- An IP68 rating and built-in speaker/mic position the watch for everyday wear and outdoor use without extra accessories.
Key facts
- Product name: Moto Watch — Motorola’s first smartwatch.
- Availability: Set to arrive on January 22.
- Battery: Up to 13 days on a single charge; about seven days with the always-on OLED enabled (manufacturer claim).
- Display and size: 47mm case with an always-on OLED display.
- Health and fitness: Partnership with Polar; tracks steps, distance, continuous heart rate, and sleep while adding contextual metrics (Nightly Recharge, Activity Score, Smart Calories).
- GPS: Dual-frequency GPS provided through Polar collaboration for improved outdoor tracking.
- Software: Runs open-source software rather than Wear OS; Motorola has not detailed the software experience.
- Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance rating.
- Connectivity and features: Built-in microphone and speaker for calls, Bluetooth notifications, and offline music storage.
- Pricing: Motorola has not shared pricing information.
What to watch next
- Independent battery tests to verify Motorola’s up-to-13-day claim — not confirmed in the source.
- Further details on the open-source operating system, app ecosystem and update policy — not confirmed in the source.
- Official pricing, regional availability and any model variants or strap options — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world GPS accuracy comparisons between the Moto Watch, sport watches and other mainstream wearables — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Dual-frequency GPS: A positioning system that uses two satellite signal frequencies to reduce errors from atmospheric interference and improve location accuracy.
- OLED: A display technology where each pixel emits its own light, enabling deep blacks, high contrast and often lower power use for certain content.
- IP68: An ingress protection rating indicating the device is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in water under specified conditions.
- Open-source software: Software whose source code is made available for use, modification and distribution by anyone under its license terms.
- Heart rate monitor: A sensor that measures the wearer’s pulse, commonly used in wearables to track fitness and health metrics.
Reader FAQ
When will the Moto Watch be available?
The device is scheduled to arrive on January 22.
How long does the battery last?
Motorola claims up to 13 days on a single charge, or about seven days with the always-on OLED enabled.
Does it run Wear OS?
No. Motorola says the watch uses open-source software rather than Wear OS.
How much does the Moto Watch cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
Will it work with iPhones or other platforms?
Not confirmed in the source.
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