Learn About Smartwatch Microphones

What is it?

Also known as "Mic", it is an input device that converts sounds into electrical signals then sends them to your smartwatch. All smartwatches come with built-in microphones.

How does it work?

Microphones work by doing the following (over simplified) steps:

1. Listen for sounds
2. Convert sounds to electrical signals
3. Send data to computer

Look for

• Sound Quality

  Check the sounds produced by the Mic

• Noise Cancelling

  Check how the Mic can cancel background noises

Avoid

• Low Sound Quality

  Avoid low sound quality Mics