Enhancing smartwatch connectivity with Vodafone OneNumber

Breaking free from Bluetooth limitations

No phone? No problem: Vodafone Ireland is the first operator to offer customers smartwatch connectivity with OneNumber. Picture: iStockPhoto.

Smartwatch users typically depend on Bluetooth connections to link their watches to their smartphones. This requires you to stay within a specific range of your device. However, with OneNumber powered by Vodafone's network, customers can now enjoy the robustness and reliability of the network to stay connected and reachable while on the move, regardless of their location within the country.

Vodafone OneNumber, priced at €5 per month, is accessible to Vodafone bill pay subscribers without needing a contract. This feature is compatible with several Samsung LTE watches, including the Watch6, Watch5 Pro, Watch5, and Watch4, and it can be used seamlessly with various Samsung and Android smartphones. It's worth noting, however, that as of this review, Vodafone OneNumber is not compatible with Apple Watches or smartwatches from other brands.