Smart Watches

Overview | Service Plans | Coverage

Overview
Smart Watches for MSN® Direct have sold out and are no longer for sale.

While we continue to move forward with MSN Direct and seek out new opportunities for devices that would benefit from the MSN Direct service, we, along with our watch partners, do not have immediate plans to create a new version of the Smart Watch, as we are focused on other areas of our business. We will maintain support of our watch customers and continue to deliver information to Smart Watches, but we do not plan to increase our investment in the watch business going forward.

We have appreciated all of the comments and feedback that the Smart Watch community has provided — this feedback has been incorporated in every step of the way as we develop new products and leverage our assets within the MSN Direct service. We are proud of the new products that have incorporated our technologies:
- MSN Direct for GPS navigation systems
It is encouraging to think that these grew out of the Smart Watch initiative — demonstrating great traction for Microsoft. Thank you for your support.

Service Plans

MSN® Direct offers two subscription plans that fit your information needs: Smart Plan and Smart Plan Plus. (Note: MSN Direct content is in English only.)

Both paid MSN Direct subscription plans offer the following channels:

News
Weather
Sports Scores
Movie Times
Stock Quotes
Traffic
Daily Diversions
Horoscopes
Lottery
Downloadable Watch Faces

MSN Direct: Smart Plan Plus*

With Smart Plan Plus, you'll get a year of all the MSN Direct channels listed above PLUS one-way Personal Messaging via MSN Messenger and Microsoft® Office Outlook® calendar synchronization for your appointments for $59.95 + applicable taxes per year in the United States, or $79.95 + applicable taxes per year in Canada.

Activate Smart Plan Plus Now!

$59.95/yr (US)

$79.95/yr (CA)

MSN Direct: Smart Plan*

With Smart Plan, you'll get a year of all the MSN Direct channels listed above for $39.95 + applicable taxes per year in the United States, or $54.95 + applicable taxes per year in Canada.

Activate Smart Plan Now!

$39.95/yr (US)

$54.95/yr (CA)

Automatic Service

MSN Direct Smart Watches receive the following channels without a subscription, and activation is not necessary:

Local Weather (High/Low for local cities)
International News
Stock Indices
Monthly Calendar

Free!

* You must agree to the MSN Direct Subscription Agreement to access the service. Subscribing to MSN Internet Software or MSN Dial-up is not required to access MSN Direct. MSN Direct is available to residents in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada. To receive MSN Direct on an MSN Direct-ready device, you must be within an MSN Direct coverage area; check the current coverage maps available at direct.msn.com. Internet access is required for the on-line activation of your MSN Direct account. A major credit or debit card is required. Following your trial period (if any), the then-current price for the standard monthly or annual pre-paid MSN Direct service plan will be automatically charged to your credit card until you cancel your subscription. Prices are subject to change. Regular charging of watch is required for use. SAFETY FIRST: Watches can be worn anywhere so use the service sensibly and safely.

Coverage
To view coverage areas for Smart Watches, please visit Smart Watch Coverage.