some smartwatches don’t even have internal storage. Instead they rely on a paired smartphone to get data from apps or notifications. For watches like this, apps are installed on the phone and the content streams to the watch. (View Highlight)

Most smartwatches have 4GB of internal storage, but you won’t use it. (View Highlight)

The Sony Smartwatch 2, for example, can download and install apps from Google Play – like an Android phone. But the apps are stored on a smartphone, not the watch. (View Highlight)

The largest storage available for most smartwatches is 32GB, while the most common is 4GB. (View Highlight)

Some devices support external media while others don’t. It depends on the manufacturer and what they choose for internal hardware (View Highlight)

Some smartwatches do store apps, data and media on the device. Those that do this, generally include enough internal storage (View Highlight)

Alternatively, some devices sync data with a smartphone and nothing is kept on the watch. (View Highlight)

Internal storage is used to retain apps, media and related content. Some models – like the Galaxy Gear – have a camera, which means the storage is also used for photos. (View Highlight)

For models that support media playback – like an MP3 player – you can store music on them. (View Highlight)

In the end, it varies depending on the smartwatch model, brand, and features. (View Highlight)