ZDNet Reviews Amazfit Active 3 Premium: $170 Wearable Offers Coaching Features for Runners
What Happened — ZDNet published a hands‑on review of the Amazfit Active 3 Premium, a $169.99 smartwatch that combines a sapphire‑glass face, advanced running metrics, and Zepp Coach training plans to act as a personal training coach. The article highlights both strengths (high‑quality build, 3,000‑nit AMOLED display, free workouts) and limitations (single‑band GPS, modest storage, shorter battery life).
Why It Matters for TPRM —
- Wearable devices increasingly collect health‑related data that third‑party risk programs must inventory and protect.
- Integration with cloud‑based coaching services (Zepp) introduces a supply‑chain data‑flow that could be targeted for credential compromise or data leakage.
- The device’s price point and feature set make it a likely candidate for corporate wellness programs, expanding the vendor surface area for enterprises.
Who Is Affected — Consumer electronics retailers, corporate wellness vendors, health‑tech platforms, and any organization that provisions wearables for employees.
Recommended Actions —
- Verify that the vendor’s data‑privacy policies cover biometric and location data.
- Ensure any cloud‑based coaching APIs are protected with strong authentication and encrypted transport.
- Include the smartwatch in your asset inventory and assess its compliance with relevant data‑protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
Technical Notes — The watch runs Zepp’s proprietary OS, syncs via Bluetooth to a mobile app, and uploads activity data to Zepp’s cloud. No known CVEs were disclosed in the review. Data types include GPS coordinates, heart‑rate, and workout metrics. Source: ZDNet Review