By 2025, the smart wearables industry is undergoing a pivotal shift from being perceived as mere tools to becoming essential digital companions. The deep integration of AI technology and the continuous expansion of application scenarios are driving steady market growth. Product forms and functional experiences are undergoing comprehensive upgrades, positioning wearables as the core hub connecting personal health and smart living.
(1) AI is reshaping interaction logic, transitioning from passive recording to proactive service.
The deep integration of artificial intelligence technology is revolutionizing the core value of smart wearable devices. These devices are no longer confined to data collection and recording; they have evolved into “digital assistants” with proactive service capabilities. Through voice commands, users can perform tasks such as scheduling entries, location tagging, and message replies. When paired with AI large models, they can also execute complex functions like real-time translation, meeting prompting, and smart price comparison. Some devices now support streaming simultaneous interpretation in 77 languages, significantly boosting efficiency in both work and travel scenarios.
In optimizing interactive experiences, the industry is lowering usage barriers through voice control and gamified guidance. Age-friendly designs tailored for elderly users significantly reduce operational complexity, effectively addressing first-time experience failures caused by scattered functionalities.
(2) Hardware Technology Breakthroughs: Enhanced Battery Life and Precision
The long-standing industry challenge of insufficient battery life is gradually being addressed. Lightweight wearable devices, featuring screenless designs and low-power chips, now deliver 7 to 14 days of continuous wearable battery life. This far surpasses the 40-70 gram weight burden of traditional smartwatches. With an ultra-lightweight design weighing just 3-6 grams, they enable 24-hour unnoticeable wear, seamlessly integrating into all-day use without interfering with activities like handwashing, exercise, or sleep.
Advancements in sensor technology are driving precision in health monitoring. By leveraging the physiological characteristic of abundant blood vessels in fingertips, devices can capture more accurate heart rate, blood oxygen, and body temperature data. Some products have achieved accuracy levels approaching medical devices in specialized scenarios such as sleep apnea monitoring and female menstrual cycle prediction. These features gain greater user trust after clinical validation.
(3) Form Innovation and Integration: Multi-Device Collaboration Emerges as a New Direction
Product forms are evolving from single devices to multi-device collaboration, with an innovative “main device + control accessory” design gaining traction: a lightweight display unit pairs with a detachable ring controller. The ring attaches to the main device frame for automatic charging when not in use. When worn during operation, its built-in sensors enable high-precision motion detection, making it ideal for highly interactive scenarios like AR gaming and virtual offices. This design addresses the inconvenience of carrying traditional accessories.
Smart glasses emerged as this year's breakout category, with global shipments reaching 4.065 million units in the first half of the year—a 64.2% year-over-year increase. The Chinese market saw even more rapid growth at 145.5%. Technological breakthroughs like an ultra-lightweight 38-gram design and seamless switching between monocular and binocular displays have accelerated their transition from professional equipment to mainstream consumer products, making them the industry's new growth catalyst.