Sekonda Active Plus Smart Watch 45mm with Gold Stainless Steel Strap 30227

The essentials

If you want a smartwatch that covers the basics of fitness tracking and everyday notifications without getting overly complicated, the Sekonda Active Plus is built around that idea. It tracks day-to-day activity such as steps, distance and active calories, then adds a sport-focused layer with 14 exercise modes. On top of that, it brings weather, sleep monitoring, message and call alerts, plus music controls and a fairly customisable watch face.

It’s not positioned as a smartwatch for hardcore training or deep health analytics — on paper it’s more of a practical daily companion. Still, features like heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen readings, alongside sleep and climate updates, give it enough depth that it doesn’t feel bare-bones once you start wearing it.

Key features that you’ll actually use

The fitness side is straightforward: you can monitor steps, distance and active calories, and switch between 14 sports modes that include walking, running, cycling, rowing, football and yoga (among others). For the “why is this useful?” angle, it’s the kind of watch you can wear on your everyday commute and workouts, then check at the end of the day to see whether you met your activity goals.

For daily life, it leans into convenience: it can show local weather and supports music control (skip/pause) from the wrist. It also handles notifications, including messages and alerts from social media and email, plus it can show call information.

There’s also a larger “health and wellbeing” set of extras. You get sleep monitoring, guided breathing exercises, and reminders around hydration and sedentary time. The watch also includes women’s wellbeing care reminders, alongside items like a calendar and a calculator.

What stands out (and what to watch for)

A strong differentiator here is the customisable display. You can choose from more than 100 pre-set watch face designs and download additional options through the app. There’s even the option to add your own image to the face, which makes it easier to keep the watch looking like something you’d actually want to wear day to day.

The watch is also rated IP68 for water resistance. That’s the sort of spec that generally makes it easier to live with — for example, you can take it through regular washing-up moments or light rain without needing to treat it like a fragile gadget.

That said, there’s one limitation worth considering: you may not love the “always-on” behaviour if you’re very battery-focused. The watch does let you control the always-on screen via settings, but the battery life is listed as up to 10 days, and real-world usage can vary depending on how much the display is left on. It’s a good battery claim, but not a promise.

Tech summary (only what matters for buying)

The Sekonda Active Plus comes with a 1.5-inch touch display. The case is an alloy chassis with a gold plating, and the strap is an interchangeable stainless steel strap with gold plating and quick-release spring bars. Strap sizing is stated as a maximum length of 215mm and a minimum length of 162mm, with links removable.

Water resistance is IP68. For battery, it’s specified as up to 10 days. The watch also includes blood oxygen monitoring and a heart rate monitor.

On compatibility, it supports Android 7.0 and iOS 12.0 and later. To install the app, the watch uses “HitFit Pro” (search it on your phone or use the QR code).

Charging is via a standard USB Connect cable with a magnetic connection.

Usage tips

Getting the best out of it is mostly about setup and habits. Pair it with your mobile first (through HitFit Pro), then pick a watch face style you like—since the device offers over 100 designs plus your own image, it’s worth spending a few minutes making it feel personalised rather than generic.

For everyday fitness, treat it like a gentle coach: check your steps and active calorie totals at the end of the day, and use the 14 sport modes when you’re actually doing something different to walking. A typical micro-routine could look like this: start a run mode when you go for a jog, then compare active calories afterwards, later in the evening, review sleep monitoring to spot whether you’re getting consistent rest.

If notifications are your priority, spend time choosing what you allow. The watch can display messages and social/email notifications, and it can show call alerts too — but too many alerts can get annoying fast.

Who it suits (and who should skip it)

It makes sense if you want a gold-finished 45mm smartwatch that blends fitness tracking (steps, distance, active calories, 14 sports modes) with daily features like sleep monitoring, weather, notifications and music control. It suits people who like a practical smartwatch that stays useful all week, and who would rather have a watch that’s easy to wear than one that demands constant charging or deep setup.

It might not be the best match if you’re chasing a smartwatch primarily for advanced training analytics, or if you need something with highly refined health measurement claims beyond what’s listed. Also, if you strongly prefer very granular control over battery drain, you’ll want to be mindful that always-on settings and notification habits can change how quickly you hit “low battery”, even if the advertised battery life is up to 10 days.

Is it worth it?

Buy the Sekonda Active Plus if your goal is a wearable that covers day-to-day fitness and lifestyle notifications, with a customisable 1.5-inch display and IP68 water resistance. The mix of steps/distance/active calories, 14 exercise modes, sleep monitoring, heart rate and blood oxygen readings gives it enough to feel like more than a simple step counter.

Skip it if you’re after specialist sports performance features or you’re the kind of buyer who only wants the absolute most consistent battery performance regardless of how you use the always-on screen and alerts. On paper, it sits more in the “everyday smartwatch that does the essentials well” territory than a top-tier training tool.

Mini FAQ

Does it work with both Android and iPhone?

Yes. It’s stated to be compatible with Android version 7.0 and Apple iOS version 12.0 and above.

Is it suitable around water?

It has an IP68 water resistance rating, which is generally intended for better everyday resilience than non-rated watches.

How do you change the watch face?

You can choose from more than 100 pre-set designs and download options through the app, and there’s also an option to add your own image.

What does it track for fitness?

It supports steps, distance and active calories, plus 14 sports modes such as walking, running, cycling, rowing, football and yoga.

What health features are included?

The watch includes blood oxygen monitoring and a heart rate monitor, along with sleep monitoring and guided breathing exercises.