Watchit Commentary

WatchIt is a watch that makes it easier to monitor your health. The WatchIt is a great idea, but I think there are already other platforms that do what the WatchIt would do. I could be wrong though because maybe it does more. The group’s PowerPoint said that their product addresses obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health problems.

The only thing that makes it different than other apps and watches is some of the features (Health Plans, Health Awareness, Special Features, and Daily Motivation) on the app. Health Plans is one of the features that make the app standout—it allows you to journal to talk about your journey to a healthier you. The Health Awareness connects you with health communities online. The Daily Motivation provides you with inspirational quotes to keep you motivated. I think that is a great idea because everyone gets a little discouraged and needs some motivation sometimes. The Special Features is a terrific feature because it contacts whoever you set for your emergency contact whenever you need it (like Life Alert but not really because anyone can have it and the app does not have to contact 911 solely).

The watch also monitors your food and keeps up with your calorie count and nutrition. If you were eating too many sweets one day it would notify you that you need to chill out and stop it. That is another thing that separates it from the rest of the apps and watches that are already out there.

The possibility of having insurance paying for the watch and having the price adjust to your income is great because it makes it more accessible to everyone. Since the app is free, I wonder if you can use it without having the watch. If you can use the app without the watch it is still great because those that don’t have the app can still reap the benefits of the WatchIt. Again, this is a little close to other things that already out, but it has other features that make it stand out from the rest.