Samsung fitness bracelet

A healthy lifestyle and everything connected with it is in fashion today. And if devices that could add the calorie content of the portion eaten to the nutrition calendar by scanning the plate have not yet been invented, then devices that are aimed at monitoring physical activity have existed for a long time and are being successfully improved. These devices are fitness bracelets. Unlike smart watches, their function is reduced only to tracking movement around the clock: distance traveled, calories burned, monitoring sleep patterns and setting the “smart” alarm clock function.

At the peak of the popularity of these devices (2014-15), every Chinese manufacturer considered it his duty to create and sell this device, but only high-quality and worthy fitness trackers are popular with athletes and those who just want to keep their body in shape. These models include bracelets. Samsung.

If underground Chinese firms churned out cheap fitness bracelets that broke down literally after two or three weeks of use, then such serious corporations as Samsung, approached the matter thoroughly. The cost of bracelets from this company is significantly higher than that of analogues, but you can be sure that all the functions declared in the specifications really work, and not just appear.

The advantage of the brand is:

• device reliability. The user receives a carefully thought-out device with competent technical support from a manufacturer that fulfills its warranty obligations;
• functionality. The bracelet allows you to track your heart rate (pulse), has a GPS tracker, records the number of steps taken, calculates calorie consumption in accordance with personal data, tracks the amount of water you drink, and much more;
• the ability to use the bracelet not only as a fitness device, but also as a smart watch, because the device displays notifications from a smartphone on the screen.

The main requirements for smart bracelets for sports are accurate heart rate identification, a calibrated accelerometer that accurately tracks steps, and a smart calorie burner. If at the same time the device is capable of performing additional functions, then this is a definite plus.

Heart rate monitor in a Samsung bracelet - This is a built-in heart rate sensor, which is located on the pulse zone on the arm. The sensor itself works perfectly and accurately reads the rhythm in real time, but ... The heart rate monitor readings transmitted to a smartphone or displayed on the screen during active movement are most often not correct. The fact is that the bracelet can move during training. The larger the gap between the strap and the hand, the more likely it is that the sensor will “leave” the pulse zone and lose count. Also, the connection is lost when a person runs fast or swings his arms. There is only one way out of this situation - to use the heart rate monitor only for a healthy person as a guideline for an approximate acceleration of heart rate. If you have some kind of heart problems and need accurate heart rate readings, then it is better to purchase an additional rhythm sensor that is worn under the chest.

Accelerometer is a sensor that tracks the number of steps taken. The principle of operation in bracelets Samsung - giving the body a negative acceleration during the contact of the foot with the surface. For more accurate step identification, the device has a multi-axis accelerometer, which is designed to be worn on the wrist (some pedometers must be attached to the belt, and only then their readings will be correct). Data on the number of steps is displayed either on the monitor of the bracelet, or (in the Charm model) on the smartphone screen.

Smart calorie counter works not in the bracelet itself, but in the application on the smartphone. If your devices are constantly connected, you can track them in real time and find out how much they spent over a certain period. If you prefer to move without your phone, then sync at the end of the day and see the full picture of daily energy costs.

An additional function of the Samsung bracelet is to record a GPS track, but it is available only in one model - "Gear Fit 2".

Before turning on the device for the first time, it must be fully charged using the supplied charger.

To connect the device to a smartphone, just launch the application on the smartphone and turn on the smart bracelet. After that, you will have to follow the prompts on the screen. For offline use, you must select this function in the bracelet menu.

With the large button on the case, you can exit to the main menu screen from watch mode. If you are in the home screen mode, then pressing will return you to the clock mode.

The screen of the bracelet works on the principle of a smartphone screen - from the central screen of the watch, with a flick of a finger, you can switch to desktop widgets in both directions.

All fitness bracelets Samsung made of hypoallergenic rubberized soft-touch plastic. They are flexible, durable, soft and do not cause irritation even in avid allergy sufferers.

The screen is made of curved shockproof glass, which is securely soldered to the case and protects the mechanism from dust and moisture.

To date, the South Korean digital electronics giant has two popular fitness bracelet models in its arsenal: "Gear Fit 2" and "Smart Charm". The first of them is the flagship with all the "bells and whistles", the second is a budget option, more suitable for girls and those who only need a step counter and calories.

This model was released at the end of July 2016 and has firmly taken a leading position in the market of fitness bracelets of this class.

The device is presented in several colors: classic black, pink (closer to fuchsia), noble aquamarine. A feature of the case is a removable strap, which consists of two parts attached to the block with "smart" stuffing.

The device can be attributed to hybrids - it combines the functions of a fitness bracelet and a smart watch.Thanks to the large 1.5-inch curved display with a resolution of 216x432 pixels, the user can track their heart rate, select a training mode, and even see their route directly on the watch without connecting a smartphone to it.

The amount of RAM is 512 MB, it has 4 GB of built-in memory, but only 2 GB can be used to download music, the rest is occupied by the Tizer operating system. Yes, you heard right, the bracelet allows you to download MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, M4A, AMR, AWB, OGG, OGA, 3GA audio tracks and listen to them from your headphones during your workout.

The battery has a capacity of 200 mAh, which is enough to work in standard mode (without connecting a GPS tracker) for 3 days. However, the battery will use more power when running in workout mode, so you should be prepared to charge it once a day.

Communication with the smartphone takes place via the Bluetooth 4.2 protocol, WiFi g, n 2.4Ghz. At the same time, the bracelet works immediately with four applications that need to be installed on the phone: "Samsung Gear" and "S Health", "Gear Fit2 Plugin" and "Samsung Accessory Service". One application manages all the settings of the bracelet and allows you to configure it remotely, the rest track fitness activity. It is from the application that you can download music for training to the built-in memory. True, to listen to it, you will need a Bluetooth headset, since there is no standard 3.5 output for headphones on the case.

Thanks to the built-in gyroscope, the bracelet determines the change in the height of the landscape, that is, if the user has climbed 3 meters higher on foot than before, the device will recognize this as climbing stairs. Additionally, the bracelet determines when a person is sleeping and when he is awake, but there is no smart alarm mode.

Additional functions - displaying notifications about messages, calls, mail that the smartphone monitors.

Model EI-AN920 is a popular budget device. Its design is made in such a way that in the color "black" it is ideal for men, and in "gold" and "rose quartz" it will become a stylish decoration for women.

The bracelet weighs only 3 grams and performs only two functions - tracking the rhythm of steps and the number of calories burned. At the same time, all data is stored in the metal case of the device, slightly larger than a ruble coin. You can link them to your account in the application at any convenient time.

Conveniently, the "S Health" app can be used as a monitor for other daily activities that are not connected to the bracelet. Only you will have to do this in manual mode, because only the number of steps taken is automatically taken into account. But in it you can enter the amount of water you drink, coffee, the type of training and the time spent on them.

Judging by the feedback from users of different ages and different professions, the Gear Fit 2 fitness device is very convenient and practical. All declared specifications are true and even the battery holds the charge for the promised 3 days.The issue with GPS positioning is open - for some it is very accurate, for some it is not. It is convenient that the track is displayed immediately on the display. In addition, the pulse during running and other types of athletics is not tracked correctly.

"Smart Charm" has one significant drawback - the attachment of the bracelet to the strap. Since the "brain" of the device is placed in a box that is inserted into the strap compartment and protrudes beyond it, it is easy to catch it on clothes and lose it. Most users say that this is how their “friendship” with a fitness bracelet ended.

Introduction to Samsung Gear Fit 2 - in the next video.