Can I let you in on a little secret? Thoughtful gift-giving has nothing to do with monogramming and everything to do with paying attention to what your loved ones could use more of in their lives. In today’s busy world, this can often look like more time— like when I was gifted an at-home nail treatment to avoid the long commute to my salon—or even more opportunities for connection. I'm talking real connection, sans phones. No, “connection” can’t be wrapped up in a bow, but a smartwatch can—and Verizon's Number Share plan allows your loved ones to leave their homes without their phones and feel fully present in their surroundings.
It’s likely not realistic for anyone to go completely offline—emergencies happen, after all—but the Number Share plan allows users to receive messages, make and take calls, or even stream music through their connected smartwatches. For $15 a month per line, users can share their number with their smartwatch—and if they’re already on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, they can save 50% on up to two smartwatch lines.
Learn more about the Number Share plan here, and then shop the smartwatches that can help give the gift of presence this holiday season
Number Share Supported Smart Watches Worth Shopping
Sleek, sporty, and minimal, this is the perfect accessory for the family member who suggests a Turkey Trot as a fun bonding activity every Thanksgiving. It has advanced sleep tracking for optimal recovery insights and an "energy score" function to keep them moving. It's also thinner, more dynamic, and has a longer battery life than previous models.
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is for the gadget-lover in the family—in my case, that's my brother. The Actua 360 domed display is 10% larger and 50% brighter than previous models for easy viewing. With built-in Gemini, users can ask questions and get quick responses on the go. And the watch has Google's longest battery life yet, so there's really no need to bring your phone with you.
I'd consider this the most tech-friendly option on the list. It's a no-fuss, yet effective device that has the features you want (like heart rate monitoring, step count, and sleep tracking), plus a few bonus tools (SOS alerts and fall detection) on an easy-to-use, user-friendly screen.
The adventurer in your life will love this smartwatch that's built for rugged weather and rough terrains. It has a long-lasting battery life, precise GPS tracking, weather alerts, and text message and calling capabilities to keep them connected while they're in the great outdoors. Bonus: It looks like a normal analog watch, so it's great for everyday wear as well.
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