How B2B Clients Can Choose the Right Smartwatch for the Elderly

As society ages, the smartwatch for the elderly is becoming a vital tool connecting seniors, their families, and eldercare providers. These GPS-enabled health watches offer essential features like real-time location tracking, health monitoring, and emergency support. With adult children increasingly equipping their parents with these devices, demand is rising. However, B2B clients face a major challenge: how to choose the right smartwatch manufacturer from hundreds across China. This guide provides a framework to help businesses select the most suitable smartwatch for the elderly and the best partner for long-term collaboration.

Key Considerations When Choosing a Smartwatch for the Elderly: Given the specialized nature of 4G-enabled smartwatches for the elderly, B2B buyers should evaluate both product features and supplier capabilities.

Product Criteria for Selecting a Senior Smartwatch

When evaluating products, consider the following features in order of importance:

Positioning Accuracy & Elder-Friendly Design

✅ Communication Capabilities

✅ Emergency SOS Functions

✅ Health Monitoring Precision

✅ Communication Capabilities

Elderly users may not always carry a mobile phone, making strong communication functions essential in a smartwatch for the elderly:

✅ Should support independent calling, message alerts, NFC access, and peripheral connectivity.

• Example: JiJiAi Intelligent Technology’s L08P and L16PRO support 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, ensuring stable and versatile communication.

Emergency SOS Functions

This feature is especially critical for elderly individuals living alone:

✅ One-Touch SOS Alerts: Instantly notify emergency contacts with the user’s location.

✅ Multi-Layer Positioning: Combines GPS, BeiDou, Wi-Fi, and cellular tower data for location accuracy within 10 meters.

✅ Geo-Fencing: Sends alerts when the wearer exits a designated safety zone.

Positioning Accuracy

The practicality of a smartwatch for the elderly relies heavily on accurate location services:

✅ Outdoor GPS offers 3–5 meter precision.

✅ Indoors, accuracy depends on Bluetooth and other proximity-based technologies, which JiJiAi Intelligent Technology supports well.

Elder-Friendly Design

For the elderly, ease of use is non-negotiable:

✅ Large fonts and high-volume output.

✅ Physical buttons to avoid touchscreen mishaps – ideal for those with impaired vision.

✅ Lightweight, compact design that encourages regular wear.

Health Monitoring Precision

Health tracking is a cornerstone feature of any quality smartwatch for the elderly:

✅ Devices equipped with imported PPG sensors (e.g., PixArt) offer more reliable data.

✅ Dual-color heart rate lenses provide higher measurement accuracy.

As shown in the figure below:

Age-Based Recommendations for Smartwatches for the Elderly

In addition, there are different options tailored to users of different age groups:

For seniors aged 50–70

This group often remains in relatively good physical and mental condition, though they may be dealing with chronic conditions such as hypertension. It is recommended that they use smart positioning watches equipped with health monitoring features. Family members can monitor their health data anytime via a mobile app and take immediate action if any abnormalities are detected, ensuring timely medical intervention.

Recommended Model: L10 round touchscreen smartwatch

For seniors aged 60–70:

Although entering older age, many in this group remain active and have a basic level of comfort with modern electronic devices. They are well-suited to smart positioning watches with calling, emergency SOS, precise GPS tracking, and voice reminder functions. These watches not only help them stay connected with others but also offer quick assistance in emergencies.

Recommended Models: JiAi L16 and L16PRO

For seniors aged 70 and above:

This group may include individuals with limited mobility, poor eyesight, or a higher risk of medical emergencies. For them, smart positioning watches with one-button calling functionality are highly recommended. These devices focus on essential features such as accurate GPS tracking, one-touch dialing, voice alerts, and fall detection to ensure they can receive help quickly when needed.

Recommended Models: JiAi L17 and L17PRO

Evaluating Supplier Capabilities for B2B Success

Beyond the product itself, supplier reliability is key in the B2B space. Here’s what to look for:

Long-Term Industry Focus

The elderly care industry requires long-term investment and continuous effort; it is not a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Partnerships in this field typically last for 10 years or even decades. If both parties are not aligned in direction, then early cooperation and discussions will be wasted. Therefore, it is crucial to choose like-minded, long-term partners. For example, JiAi Intelligent Technology has been focused on elderly health watches for over 10 years and has not changed its product direction even during the pandemic, earning the trust and long-term cooperation of many clients.

Comprehensive Product Line

Elderly individuals have diverse needs, and these needs can vary significantly across different countries and regions. A partner with a comprehensive product line can greatly reduce the customer’s time and technical input.

Full Supply Chain & R&D Integration

From hardware and software product design to manufacturing and cloud platform algorithm support – wearable devices involve a long and complex supply chain. Without a complete technical solution and strong support, customers will face high integration and technical costs. JiAi Intelligent Technology provides full-spectrum, in-house R&D support, from product development to after-sales service.

Ready to Partner on the Future of Elderly Care?

Choose a trusted provider of smartwatches for the elderly to ensure your customers receive reliable, life-enhancing technology. Whether you’re looking to expand your product line or improve senior safety and wellness, now is the time to act. Partner with a supplier who offers proven performance, full-stack R&D, and long-term commitment to the elderly care industry. Start your journey with JiAi today – bring smarter care to seniors, one watch at a time.