Smartwatch Users Own an Average 7 Connected Health Devices: Parks

Smartwatches are the No. 1 connected health product, with adoption growing from 16% in 2020 to 29% last year, Parks Associates reported Friday. Smartwatch owners are particularly likely to own and use other connected health products, averaging seven devices, said analyst Kristen Hanich, citing exercise equipment, weight scales and smart thermometers. Some 25 million U.S. internet households use wearables for safety reasons, Parks said.