Sekonda 45mm Active Plus Smart Watch (Black) with Black Silicone Strap

The essentials

The Sekonda 45mm Active Plus Smart Watch is a smartwatch aimed at everyday fitness and daily convenience, rather than being a smartwatch you’ll use like a mini computer. On paper, it brings together activity tracking (steps, distance and active calories), sports modes, basic weather and sleep monitoring, plus messaging and call control. If your main goal is to keep an eye on routines—workouts, hydration reminders, getting through the day—this kind of feature set is usually where it shines.

It’s also the sort of watch that tries to be fun as well as practical: you can customise the watch face with more than 100 preset designs, and you can add your own image. It’s not trying to be flashy for the sake of it, but there’s enough personalisation to make it feel less like a generic tracker.

That said, it’s worth keeping expectations realistic. With smartwatches like this, the experience depends quite a lot on what you expect from notifications, app support and display smoothness. The headline features are clear, but if you need ultra-advanced training metrics or a very premium smartwatch feel, it may sit more in the middle of the market.

What really stands out

Where the Sekonda Active Plus reads well is the mix of fitness tracking and day-to-day utilities.

For activity and sport, it counts steps, distance and active calories burnt. It also includes 14 sports modes, including walking, running, cycling, rowing, football and yoga (plus more). For anyone who doesn’t want to buy a separate fitness device, that’s a sensible bundle.

On the convenience side, it covers local weather viewing and notification handling for messages and email, plus social media notifications. It also lets you manage playback (skip, play and pause) and can dial calls from the watch. There are also extra reminders and functions like sedentary prompts, hydration and female care reminders, along with a calendar and calculator.

Then there’s the health angle: it includes a heart rate monitor and blood oxygen monitoring, plus “beauty sleep” monitoring at the end of the day. Whether you use sleep tracking daily will depend on your habits, but having it there can help you spot patterns.

Tech highlights you’ll care about

The display can be customised with over 100 preset watch faces via the app, with an option to add your own image. There’s also an “always on” display setting you can control, which is useful if you want the time visible without tapping.

The watch also supports a password lock, which is a small but welcome security touch for something you wear throughout the day.

For fitness and training support, you get a dedicated set of tools too: alarm, stopwatch, timer, and guided breathing exercises.

In terms of durability and day-to-day wear, it’s rated IP68 for water resistance. That’s the kind of rating you’ll appreciate for everyday splashes or light exposure, but it’s still wise to avoid assuming it’s built for water-based activities beyond everyday scenarios.

It can charge via a standard USB connect cable with a magnetic connection.

Battery life is listed as up to 10 days, which is often the difference between “a watch I charge every night” and “a watch that basically runs in the background”.

Sports and everyday use (a practical example)

Imagine you’re heading out for a lunchtime walk. You can start a relevant sports mode, then check your steps, distance and active calories burnt when you’re back. If you also want to keep an eye on recovery, you can look at heart rate and end-of-day sleep monitoring.

Later, if your phone is on silent during work, messaging and notifications can come through to the watch so you’re not constantly checking your pocket. For workouts, having multiple sports modes can be handy if your week is a mix of walking, cycling and occasional yoga rather than a single routine.

For music, the ability to skip, play and pause from your wrist is one of those small things you notice quickly—especially if you’re commuting or out for a run and don’t want to keep pulling your phone out.

Compatibility and what to check before buying

Compatibility is listed as Android version 7.0 and Apple iOS version 12.0 and above. The app is obtained by searching “Sekonda Smart” in your smartphone or using the QR code.

Before you buy, it’s worth checking one thing: whether your phone and the app pairing process match what you’re expecting. Smart features can feel brilliant on paper, but the day-to-day reliability depends on the app experience and how notifications behave with your specific settings.

Also consider display expectations. The product focuses on features and health tracking, so if you’re buying mainly for a premium, fluid smartwatch interface or very detailed training analytics, you may find other options better suited.

Care & limitations to keep in mind

The IP68 water resistance rating suggests it’s intended for everyday wear, but like most watches in this category, “water resistant” isn’t the same as “no limits”. If you regularly swim or take part in water sports, you may want to confirm how the rating is treated in your usual use case.

It also packs a lot in—languages, reminders, messaging, weather, and more. That can be great, but it also means the experience may not be as refined as watches that focus on fewer features with more depth.

Is it worth it?

Worth buying if you want a smartwatch that covers the basics properly: steps, distance and active calories, multiple sports modes, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, plus practical reminders, notifications and local weather. It also makes sense if battery life is a priority, because up to 10 days (as stated) is the kind of figure that suits busy schedules.

You may want to skip it if you’re looking for a highly advanced sports training tool or a top-tier smartwatch experience where every UI detail feels premium. It might also not suit you if you rely on very specific app behaviour for notifications and messaging, since smart feature quality can vary in practice.

Mini FAQ

Does the Sekonda Active Plus support sports tracking?

Yes. It includes 14 sports modes such as walking, running, cycling, rowing, football and yoga.

Can I see notifications on the watch?

The watch supports messaging, social media and email notifications, plus it can display local weather.

Is it water resistant?

It’s rated IP68 for water resistance.

What phones is it compatible with?

It’s listed as compatible with Android 7.0 and Apple iOS 12.0 and above.

How long does the battery last?

Battery life is stated as up to 10 days.