Analyst Urges 3 Summer Smartwatch Fixes as 95% of Devices Show Bacterial Contamination
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Updated · Android Police · Jun 5
Analyst Urges 3 Summer Smartwatch Fixes as 95% of Devices Show Bacterial Contamination
3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 5
Summary
Three steps top the summer advice for smartwatch users: take the device off regularly, switch to a breathable band, and clean both the watch and wrist often.
Heat and sweat can make wearables rub the skin, trap moisture and salt, and potentially shorten strap or device life, especially with less ventilated materials such as leather.
Breathable options with perforations or materials like silicone, nylon, and bamboo can improve comfort, and many fitness trackers and running watches already ship with such bands.
A 2023 study cited in the report found 95% of smartwatches carried some form of bacteria, reinforcing the case for routine wiping, separating strap and watch body when possible, and rotating bands by use.