Fitness bracelet for Windows Phone
Recently, fitness bracelets are becoming more and more in demand. Practical and smart gadget not only looks stylish on the hand, but also performs many useful functions. Such trackers are especially popular among people who take care of themselves and lead an active lifestyle.
The smart bracelet is easily compatible with Android and IOS devices and operating systems. But fitness bracelets for Windows Phone are a little more difficult to find.
Many manufacturers prescribe compatibility with Windows Phone, but in real life not all devices work with them. Let's figure out which gadgets are suitable for such a smartphone and which are not.
Peculiarities
Sports trackers are produced not only by famous brands.Manufacturers from China are no less actively working on this task. For the Windows Phone operating system, the choice of fitness trackers is not too great.
Even those manufacturers who claim to support this system in their gadgets are not always right in reality.
The full list of fitness gadgets that support the Windows Phone operating system is as follows:
- Fitbit;
- goqii;
- Garmin;
- "Nillkin Brixen";
- "Microsoft Band"
- "Adidas miCoach Fit Smart";
- "Microsoft Band1-2";
- Belsis TS110X;
- "Xiaomi Mi Band 1S";
- Acer Leap;
- "Xiaomi Mi Band2";
- "Runtastic Orbit";
- Misfit Shine.
Let's look at some of them in more detail.
Garmin Vivosmart HR
This gadget has its own application for Windows Phone - "Garmin Connect Mobile". The app itself is good. But the bracelet interacts with the smartphone imperfectly. This clearly needs improvement.
For no apparent and significant reasons, the application may not send notifications or may delay them.
In addition, there are other shortcomings. For example, the connection is unstable, often disappears, there is no synchronization of messages and call processing.
The gadget itself has a rather large display. It can be controlled with a single button that opens a menu window.
The bracelet works without recharging for about 5 days.
Fitbit
This company also has its own application compatible with Windows. All models of this company are connected to the program.
From this manufacturer you can find gadgets for every taste and color and for any level of activity.
Thus, the "Zip" model is basic and tracks only basic data. Holds a charge for up to a month.
Currently the most popular model is "Fitbit Surge".
The advantages of this model are.
- Large display.
- Accurate and continuously working heart rate monitor.
- Tracks the level of your activities, calories burned and consumed, calorie loss during lifting.
- Automatic sleep tracker.
- The battery lasts for 7 days.
- The ability to connect via bluethooth to a smartphone and computer.
- Sweat and splash resistant.
Adidas
The tracker from this giant can be called a personal trainer in the truest sense of the word. The device works from the application "MiCoach". Reviews about him are not bad.
Data synchronization is performed via a Bluetooth headset. The "miCoach train & run" app will easily turn your smartphone into a personal trainer.In voice mode, you will be given instructions on what to do and how to do it.
The tracker will not only measure the pulse, but also track activity, count calories.
A wide range of training modes allows you to choose the best option with different levels of difficulty.
You can also share your achievements on social networks.
"Xiaomi Mi Band 1S Pulse"
Tracker without a screen, but with support for Windows Mobile. There is protection against moisture, notifications of incoming calls.
Tracks activity, calories and monitors sleep.
A small but handy gadget that keeps the battery perfectly.
Works with the "Bind Mi Band" application, for some functions of which, for example, sleep monitoring, you will have to pay extra.
In terms of quality, the work of the application for Windows Phone differs significantly and not for the better from the application for Android.
"Microsoft Band 2"
The second improved generation of trackers from Microsoft. This bracelet is one of the most "complete" fitness trackers. It counts steps, measures the distance and the number of floors climbed, monitors the quality of sleep, the number of calories burned, calculates the frequency of contractions of the heart muscles.
The GPS antenna allows long-distance joggers and bikers to save data without a smartphone. Works without recharging for about 2 days. Here you need to take into account the fact that the operation of the antenna significantly reduces the duration of the bracelet without charging.
In addition, the gadget will remind you of important dates or, for example, the weather forecast.
"Misfit Flash"
This tracker has an app of the same name for all of its bracelets. Unfortunately, it does not work very well with the Windows operating system.
However, this device has a stylish design and the ability to fix the tracker not only on the wrist, but also on clothes.
The gadget keeps charging up to six months. Suitable for both women and men. The lack of a display makes this fitness tracker less popular.
Belsis TS110X
Another smart device with support for Windows Phone.
The benefits of this tracker include:
- LED display.
- Incoming call notifications.
- Affordable price.
The cons of a fitness tracker are fewer.
- Strap clasp not included.
- There is no alarm function.
"Nillkin Brixen"
An excellent budget bracelet that connects without problems with any phone. The only condition is Bluetooth.
Support for incoming calls and messages will allow you to stay connected all the time.