Huawei fitness bracelet
We all know Huawei as a manufacturer of good smartphones. But relatively recently, fitness bracelets began to appear in the line of branded products. Thus, the corporation supported the fashionable trend of creating intelligent assistants.
Peculiarities
Of course, each "smart" instance has a minimum set of functions that should be present in fitness bracelets. With each new device, the Chinese company eliminates previous shortcomings and introduces something new. Sports and classics for all occasions - this is the main goal of Huawei.
The emphasis is mainly on sports models.
Model overview
Trackers from the company are represented by a fairly large number of different models in various price categories. Here anyone can find a gadget to their liking. Let's take a look at this lineup:
- "Honor Band A1" (AW600);
- "Honor B0" (SS);
- "Talkband B1";
- "Talkband B2";
- Talkband B3.
Fitting a few necessary sensors, a battery module, Bluetooth into a small box, putting everything on a strap and creating a simple application to communicate with the phone is a simple matter for such a huge manufacturer as Huawei.
But business must always be taken seriously, so good optimization, ergonomic design, usability and many other little things are also important. All this the above-named brand necessarily takes into account in its high-tech products.
- Let's go in order and the first copy is "Honor Band A1" (AW600). The cost of the gadget at the moment is from 1 to 2 thousand rubles. Comes with magnetic charger, microUSB cable and setup instructions.
The strap, which is made of plastic (the leather version is not sold in Russia), is available in 4 colors: black, purple, yellow, red, turquoise and blue. The material of the bracelet is far from the most pleasant to the touch, but the price is low. The steel heart is equipped with sensors, a vibration motor and an indicator. With ergonomics, everything is in order - a relatively small weight, which is not felt at all on the hand, the clasp is not subject to accidental unfastening. Protection is made according to the IP57 standard, which means that "Honor Band A1" is not afraid of dust and diving to a depth of 1m.
The functionality is standard for devices of this kind. Physical activity is monitored (pedometer) and based on these data, calories burned are calculated. It is possible to track sleep phases - there is a "smart" alarm clock. He also knows how to notify about events by vibration and blinking of the indicator.
- "Honor B0" (SS) the design looks more like a smartwatch than a fitness bracelet, but appearances are deceiving. According to its functionality, it is a typical representative of this class of devices. Vibration alarm clock, accelerometer with pedometer, gesture control touch screen, reminder functions.The bracelet is made of leather and is designed for two turns around the wrist, and the case itself can no longer be removed from the strap. The choice of colors should be taken more carefully, there are only two of them - these are B0 Coffee and B0 Black.
Moisture protection is made at the level of IP68, which means immersion to a depth of more than 1 meter and work in this mode. On board is a Cortex M4 STM32F411 processor, Bluetooth 4.1, a 70 mAh battery. Monochrome touchscreen with Oled technology to conserve battery power. Support for Android smartphones starts with version 4.4, and Apple starts working provided that it is updated to IOS version 7 and higher.
- Next on the list is "Huawei Talkband B1". From English "Talk" is translated as "talk", and Band "bracelet". In fact, this is a multifunctional device that combines a fitness bracelet and a Bluetooth headset. Available in two colors - blue and gray with a grooved bracelet made of soft-touch rubber. Protection here is at the IP57 level, so water procedures are contraindicated for him. The main module is attached to a miniature mechanism inside the bracelet - in order to get it, you need to press a button.
Charging is done via USB, which is built into the strap. Charge duration - 2 hours, operating time - up to 8 days, depending on the intensity of use.
- "Talkband B2" is a logical continuation of B1, but has undergone many improvements and changes. Now the material of the case is metallic and the whole device consists of 4 parts: 2 straps, a “pill” seat and, in fact, the tablet itself. The area of the screen area has decreased compared to the previous version and amounted to 0.73 inches, but the pixel density has increased. The functionality has been slightly expanded.Now the device can distinguish running from walking and cycling, automatic recognition of sleep phases will not disturb you to switch to rest mode, and the "smart" alarm clock function will wake you up at a specified time. The device has 3 types of straps: Classic leather, Elite metal and Active silicone.
- "Talkband B3" is the last member of the family. The "disease" of the predecessors was low volume during calls, and this version has been fixed. Also improved protection. Now the screen is covered with protective glass "Gorilla Glass". Another innovation is the ability to make calls to selected contacts directly from the screen.
Colors
And here, Huawei has tried to do everything to cover the largest possible audience of consumers. Therefore, a huge selection of colors is available - from classic black, silver and gold to sky blue, red and yellow.
How to choose
It is also worth considering for what specific purposes you need a fitness bracelet, in what environment you will use it and what budget you have. For those who are more accustomed to wearing a regular watch on their hand, "Honor B0" is suitable. He will replace them for you and add all those functions for which they buy such gadgets. "Band A1" is suitable for those who do not want to highlight it on themselves.
If you need a Bluetooth headset, then the Talkband line is your choice. The generation should be chosen depending on the size of your wallet. All three of these devices are versatile in terms of style and fit any look.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
After you have decided on the purchase, you need to study the appearance of the gadget well, remember exactly the location of the function keys, speaker and microphone holes, and the brand logo. After that, you should pay attention to the bracelet, its quality, whether there is a pattern and which one. Charging cables are often included in the kit, they must also be branded, the sign must be clear and even. It is worth refusing to purchase if the copies presented to you have significant deviations from the images on the official website. An important condition for original products is the availability of warranty service.
How to setup
For all devices there is a universal proprietary application "Huawei Wear". Also, each model has its own separate program. All of them are available for download in Play Market and AppStore. Each kit comes with instructions with a detailed description of the steps for connecting, following which there will be no problems with this.
How to use
These bracelets are very easy to use. Simply connect to your smartphone and put the device on your hand. It will do everything else for you, and all the necessary information about your activity, sleep, notifications will be displayed on the screen of your phone. "Talkband" can also be used as a headset for safe driving, for example.
Reviews
From experience, people note the ease of use, lightness and style of gadgets. Most of all, the owners of these fitness bracelets like the ability to talk on the phone without using their hands. The function, which shows the number of steps taken per day, haunts some until they rise to the desired bar. It makes people move more and not allow themselves to stay too long.Vibration during events on your phone does not let you miss something important.
The downside, which is noted by almost everyone, is the cost.
Yes, there are models that are not so expensive, but they are endowed with much less features. Another disadvantage is the lack of screen visibility in sunny weather for some models. In summary, we can say that the bracelets perfectly cope with their role as fitness trackers and are recommended for purchase.
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