5 unexpected uses for your old smartwatch

The article suggests repurposing an old smartwatch instead of leaving it unused or throwing it away. It can still serve as a dedicated AI assistant, a quick note-taking device, a child-monitoring tool or a sleep tracker, even if it no longer receives major operating-system updates.

Most options need only a few minutes to set up, though some require a phone or cellular plan. Wear OS and Apple Watch users can access voice assistants, while note-taking and transcription features can capture ideas on the go; Samsung’s built-in transcription has a 10-minute limit. Using an old watch for sleep tracking also means it can be worn overnight while a newer watch charges.