Sony Smartwatch 3 First Look
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Hey all
With IFA 2014 underway, we have more info on the Sony Smartwatch 3. Lets start with a hand on video
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Sony Smartwatch 3 key features:
Design: Sony has taken a sporty look with its latest smartwatch, with its rubber wrist band that can be swapped by popping the center watch out of its strap. While there are several colors available, they are of all the same type, so its down to Sony if any other style will become available. Its design does open up a few other possibilities than just a wrist watch, SmartPocketWatch anybody? As with most of the new wave of Smartwatches, this has no camera, for me no big deal. The device features a bright 1.6" 320x320 transflective TFT LCD display.
Android Wear: With Google's big push to unite all wearables to one operating system, Sony has provided with the Smartwatch 3. Its built around voice command and simple gestures to help with the functionality of such a small screen. It allows functions such as the ability to reply to text messages, view Email or get directions, all from the wrist!
Fitness Monitoring & Walkman: Sony has introduced a service called lifelog, this helps users monitor and develop their fitness and well being. Sony is also rolling out a new Walkman app, this will enable the pairing of Bluetooth headphones to the Smartwatch.
Lets take a look at some images of the Sony Smartwatch 3.
Looking forward to hearing members thoughts on this new design:good:
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And Sony have just lost a customer.
I hate watches with none changable straps, plus it looks cheap compared to the SW2.
mitch1974 said:
And Sony have just lost a customer.
I hate watches with none changable straps, plus it looks cheap compared to the SW2.
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It's the strap that looks cheap. A full metal one is coming soon.
http://www.mobilefun.com/48552-sony-smartwatch-3-metal.htm
I hope they show it as soon as possible. Many people dislikes this watch because of the rubber strap (wich is great for sports and swimming).
Remember is the first IP68 and with GPS. Probably will be the first to fully support the extra features of Android Wear 2.
And Sony may have just regained a customer.
(Unless the LG G Watch R tempts me away, stupid name though, I may have to go for the Smartwatch 3, just because it would be a less embarrasing name to tell people if they ask what I'm wearing)
It seems is a "last minute" move from Sony.
The rubber strap gave a negative first impression in many websites and forum comments. A full metal watch+strap may atract more people.
I was Ok with rubber because it's perfect for swimming or sweating, but giving options is the right path to shine and sell more.
I'm also really looking forward to see in action the sport/multimedia features without the phone. This watch is the first of a new generation.
Bring IT ON!!!
Despite missing the heart rate sensor, in terms of specs and hackeability, this seems to be the best (specwise) smartwatch soon in the market.
The screen is transreflective, wich, for me is a plus.
Would like to know if I can buy the metalic bracelet version on the release day, or will have to buy after, but definitelly very excited about this smartwatch:
Memory
Flash 4GB eMMC
RAM 512MB
Sensors
Ambient light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Magnetometer Yes
Gyro Yes
Wi-Fi® Wi-Fi® enabled
GPS Yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth specification 4.0
Transfer rate < 3Mbps
Power class Class 1
NFC Yes, to power on the SWR50 and start the Android Wear host
application
USB Yes, standard micro USB for charging and ADB installation
Battery
Type Li-polymer
Capacity 420 mAh
Charge time ≤ 1 hour
Usage time
Typical usage Up to 2 days
Standby time Up to 4 days
Environmental data
Operating temperature range -20°C to +60°C
Operating humidity range 5% to 99% RH
Storage temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Storage humidity range 20% to 95% RH
Charging temperature range 0°C to 45°C
Water and dust classification IP68*
Wi-Fi?
Where did you read it has Wi-Fi?
In official specs they don't say it:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/smartwear/smartwatch-3-swr50/specifications/
Edit:
Ok it's here: http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/SmartWatch3_SWR50_WP_1.pdf
Wi-Fi "enabled", what does it mean? normal wifi?
If it has wifi opens the door for many more things like music apps downloading music without the phone or to sync exercices directly...
It's weird they don't talk about it in Sony website...
What do you think?
Fingers crossed for the Wifi thing!
Sony Smartwatch 3 Metal Black (exclusive)
Before someone asks: This is a real image.
Nice, really nice. Thanks for sharing.
First official ad video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEdIyFXxZ7w
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The screen is transreflective, wich, for me is a plus.
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I do not think it is a tranfectif screen.
Does anyone has already seen the sw3 ON without backlight?
It is confirmed in official specs. I don't doubt of that.
But wifi is only a spec in internal documents.
In public Sony website they don't mention it. That's a mystery at the moment.
In google play, it also mentions it's WiFi Ready!!!
Also Bluetooth 4.1
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=sony_smartwatch_3_black
Bluetooth 4.1 devices can act as both hub and end point simultaneously. This is hugely significant because it allows the host device to be cut out of the equation and for peripherals to communicate independently.
For example, whereas previously a smartwatch would need to talk to your phone to get data from a heart monitor, now the smartwatch and heart monitor can talk directly saving your phone’s battery and then upload their compiled results directly to your phone. This is crucial to the Internet of Things concept: peripherals become independent and can build their own networks before bringing the collation of all their data to you.
What does WiFi ready add in? I can't wait for this watch!
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It is unclear if its a mistake or not. Sony hasnt said anything about it. In the prototypes is not enabled.
We can only guess. But the potential is big. For example imagine a music service to download music before going running, or after the actitvity to sinc everything without using the phone...
Wa have to wait for the Andorid Wear 2.0 update...
Has the Nike ap already been tested? http://www.kdramastars.com/articles...-s-newest-smartwatch-release-date-october.htm
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It is called, simply, Sony SmartWatch (slightly unfortunate tagline: "Touch your world"), runs $149, and is supposed to come out in March. Here, I'll let it speak for itself for a moment.
Funnily enough, it lacks the one feature we most consistently associate with a watch—indeed, a feature we might consider indispensable: the continuous display of the time.
But in order to preserve battery life, the Sony SmartWatch only tells you the time when you "ask" it, by tapping once on the screen.
Tapping again calls up a range of apps on this Android-compatible device.
You can check your e-mail, texts, the weather, Facebook, Twitter. When a call comes in on your phone, you can reject or accept it via the watch (quite handy if you're wearing a headset).
And the thing is tiny, 36 millimeters by 36 millimeters, 8 millimeters thick, and weighing just 15.5 grams before you slap on a wristband of your choosing.
A few more details, for the spec-hungry: the watch uses Bluetooth to manage its commands to your Droid, and sports a multitouch color OLED display.
Sony's keeping somewhat mum on battery life, but CNET says about a week with low usage, half a week with moderate usage.
The watch is something of an update of Sony's LiveView watch, which was consistently ranked among the top handful of smart watches out there.
Why do smart watches matter?
I'll restate the obvious: they prevent you from having to fumble around in your pocket, constantly.
They stand to transform your wrist into something akin to (if a wee bit short of) a heads-up display.
It might seem like a minor point, but smart watch partisans call the experience transformative, and breakthrough technologies often arise through little ergonomic efficiencies like this.
(My one complaint is that these things will surely make the often oppressive feeling of constant connectedness even more oppressive and constant.)
EDIT: I have found a website selling the device, but I have no confirmation about it being geniune or not. Anyways, on own risk check it out, but I cannot be held responsible for making you buy fake items.
[URL DELETED]
AMAZON.CO.UK is doing a pre-sale already with as release date: February 29, 2012
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Generation-SmartWatch-Smartphone-Accessory/dp/B006RJR62I/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329310313&sr=1-3
Some specifications about the Sony SmartWatch:
General
Platform - Android 2.0 and up
Dimensions - 36 mm x 36 mm, thickness: 8 mm
Weight - 15.5 g main unit, 26 g for watchband
Bluetooth™ General
Bluetooth™ core version - 3.0
Operating Range (m) - 10 (The LiveView had the same Range, but the connection dropped at around 8m already so this cannot be trusted.)
Communications
Messaging - Can read sms and email and calendar reminders on display
Social Networking - Services Facebook, Twitter
Calls - Reject and mute calls, pre-defined sms, take call and use headset
Power
Power consumption - Low usage, 1 week. Typical usage, 3-4 days, Heavy usage,1 full day. (Again, the LiveView had a very similar ammount, but did not make it one full day @ Typical usage)
Charging connector - USB cable (Probably MircoUSB)
UI/Wearing
Graphical display - Multi-touch color OLED display
Keys 1
Wearing Watchband and clip
Music player control Via display
Sales Kit
Kit contents:
SmartWatch main unit with clipBlack watchband
Watchband adapter
USB charger
User guide + warranty leaflet
Just hope you can manage spotify from it.
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The player should be universal. I have multiple BT devices and most of em can control Spotify, even if it's just the PLAY button.
It's an interesting dillemma, isn't it? The primary function of a watch is to be a reliable time teller but trying to preserve standby time means making less use of it.
To justify such a device, you would obviously need to constantly utilize it, but "heavy" usage of the device would mean having to recharge your watch every day if it makes it that far.
Not for me, personally, but I can see it being a hit with a niche group of users.
Very nice !!
Good to see someone trying a watch since ms's failure with the Timex some years ago.
The need is there given the right solution.
i think i'll prefer the Moto ACTV better
unless some one can hack this baby as well and root android on it
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i think i'll prefer the Moto ACTV better
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Possibly, but $250 puts it into the same class as a smart phone. I think the pound price is about $125-$150 US.
Looks nice!!
Great
And the Price ?
TubeDrug said:
Great
And the Price ?
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Approx. $149 - 119Euro
AMAZON.CO.UK is doing a pre-sale already with as release date: February 29, 2012
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Generat...9310313&sr=1-3
very very interesting and useable item
http://www.imwatch.it/us-en/
Sorry, but I've got to support these guys. They definitely need my funds to keep up with the rent on their ultra-clean office facilities.
I just preordered one myself, so I did some research on various online shops and thought I'd share it here:
amazon.co.uk €120 to be released on feb 29
mobilefun.co.uk €91
clove.co.uk: €84 first stock in early march, not sure if this includes any wristband
cyberport.de €80
cyberport.at €81 for austrian customers only
All prices converted to EUR (17.02.2012)
I hope it won't be as disappointing as Sony's Liveview..it was a wste of money..
Well I use the first LiveView with the SGS2 and it works really good.
The new LiveView price is to high and I think it´s cause only "Sony" branded!
I have SGS2 and liveview, and it suck big time.. all the time broken connection
Amazon now have it listed as April, I've pre-ordered it as I don't like taking my phone out to read a message when I'm out.
All the things it can do are added by installing them to the phone, I've already seen someone is adding things that Sony missed like gmail
very Nice . But Expensive
I received the G-Shock Gb-6900b-1b yesterday as an awesome present from my bro in law. It wasn't linking to the phone until I updated to 4.3. Casio says only the iPhone and Galaxy 4 are officially supported, but everything is fully functional as of the update.
http://www.gshock.com/watches/Classic/GB6900B-1B
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Congratulations! Could you post some photos and to tell what exactly gives that synchronisation?
It is too expensive for me in any case. I have had a G Shock watch, I have bought it in german Amazon for about 10-20 Euro, it is looking quite the same. It has an awful quality, despite Casio usually don't do a bull****, but one left button "mode" has fallen, so now I can use this watch only with arrows.
But I think for 180 dollars they do much better watch hehehe))
I just don't understand what gives that synch for such price? Has it geolocation or radiation detector?)
P.S. white watches in your link are fancy
Here are some pictures. Keeping it connected is kind if a pain though. Hopefully it improves.
It's pure Bluetooth, allows you to set alarms and find my phone if lost. Not as fancy as the smart watches but much more durable and last a couple years.
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Here are some pictures. Keeping it connected is kind if a pain though. Hopefully it improves.
It's pure Bluetooth, allows you to set alarms and find my phone if lost. Not as fancy as the smart watches but much more durable and last a couple years.
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Problem with the smart watches is requiring to regularly recharge the battery. In addition to other mobile gadgets now there is a watch to recharge (!)
So how does the battery on the casio manage with bluetooth ?
G-shock is a term Casio has been using for over a couple of decades now.
It's says it will last about two years on its charge before the battery needs replacing. No recharging!
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so what is the function of the bluetooth?
My guess is that if it's constantly connected to your phone then the knock on effect will be that both devices will be hit by the usage, unless they've found a way to drip feed the BT and retain battery?
Two years on one charge is pretty epic when you consider it connects via BT.
Perhaps a kinetic type watch which replenishes the juice when you move would be a better innovation.
I've got one of these and it works pretty well. You can get alerts for email, sms, facebook, twitter, etc. You can also control the phone from the watch with features such as skip forward/backward on your music player, play/pause, volume up/down etc. The watch even displays track name info and email & SMS sender on the display. The downs are that it's a very large & chunky watch and that's from someone with a large wrist and that the phone's battery is greatly affected by this connection. I carry ZeroLemon spare batteries so to me it's not as big of a deal but to others it may be a deal breaker. Another thing is I had to disable one of the features due to annoyance & something that does need to be addressed by the folks at Casio: Lost connection warning. This is a good idea and in theory is supposed to warn you before you leave your phone somewhere. In practice what it does is annoying alert (tone & vibrate) regularly when your phone is in your pocket next to you and the connection is just dropped. The connection is far less reliable than most bluetooth devices I use and this includes going back several years. Other than that the watch is supposed to last a couple of years on a single battery which the competition couldn't dream of (although old Nokias before smart phones were the same since they had limited features which is a similar comparison) are ultra durable and with a solid price point too. While I hope they add some more features and fixes easily done through app updates the watch itself is pretty solid as expected for a G-Shock.
Does it work on 4.4.2?
I keep getting errors if I try to side load it " app not installed"
Hello,
I have a Xperia Z1 Compact (Android4.4.2). This G-Shock is it compatible with my phone ? I have to make so it have compatible ?
(Sorry for my english,but I'm french)
rn9215 said:
Does it work on 4.4.2?
I keep getting errors if I try to side load it " app not installed"
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Should be able to find it in the play store. I'm on Stock and it still works fine.
meteo79niort said:
Hello,
I have a Xperia Z1 Compact (Android4.4.2). This G-Shock is it compatible with my phone ? I have to make so it have compatible ?
(Sorry for my english,but I'm french)
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Should be compatible. Still working with my phone.
I couldn't find it in the play store, I was able to find it on my old xperia sp when I search for the G-Shock+ app. And if I try to side load the apk, it says "application not installed"... Could you extract the apk from your phone so I can try it out again?
mate i'm buying a g-shock today
I have that since it's first release and bundle with my Casio phone. Awesome watch but still prefer Casio Waveceptor:victory::victory::victory: Still, the battery is ****ing awesome, no replacement for 2 years now:laugh::laugh:
G-Shock+ alternative: BlueWatcher
Hello everybody,
I'm the founder of the Android Application called "BlueWatcher". BlueWatcher is the alternative to G-Shock+ Android app to control CASIO Bluetooth watches. A lot of users missed functionality in the official app and I decided to release my own app including the functionality that users proposed me. It's evolving quickly!! Now it supports all kind of notifications (facebook, whatsapp, line... all installed apps), time synchronization, musico control...
You can visit http://www.bluewatcher.es to discover more about BlueWatcher and what BlueWatcher can do for you.
It has been tested my many users in the XDA Developers forum and now it has more than a hundred downloads (~4.70 punctuation at Play Store).
I'm here to help you ([email protected]). Feedback is welcome!
See you and hope you enjoy it!
Use the old version of Gshock App
Hey man, just use the old version of the Gshock App. and don't update it. It will work better again, connects automatically.
i'm also thinking on buying gshock with bluetooth, im just wondering if the music controls work with other music players such as spotify?
After Lollipop Update it didn't work
Can't connect on my Sony Xperia Z1 after the Lollipop Update. How about yours?
Sony SmartWatch 3
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Screen: 1.6in 320x320 TFT LCD touchscreen
Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core ARM A7
RAM: 512MB
OS: Android Wear
Battery: 420mAh (claimed 2 days)
Storage: 4GB
Water & Dust Resistance: IP68
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC
Compatibility: Android 4.3+
Dimensions: 36 x 10 x 51mm
Weight: 38g (Classic), 35.7g (Sport)
Colours: Classic (Black) and Sport (Lime), straps avaialble in white and pink
Here are some links with usefull info about SW3:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/3/6096697/sony-smartwatch-3-with-android-wear-launch
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorr...-smartwatch-3-and-moves-over-to-android-wear/
http://www.stuff.tv/sg/sony/sony-smartwatch-3-and-smartband-talk-hands/review
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/gadget/3536315/sony-smartwatch-3-release-date-price-specs-uk/
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/wearable-technology/22661/sony-smartwatch-3-hands-first-look
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...introduces-smartwatch-3-e-ink-smartband-talk/
The very first SW3 video used outdoors.
http://youtu.be/g9BRATxyElg
But it's im russian! And we don't get to see Sony apps for the extra features (music and GPS)...
Early review of the protoype
http://xperiazultra.weebly.com/home/exclusive-sony-smartwatch-3-android-wear-review
I hope to see the author here so we can ask him.
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Early review of the protoype
http://xperiazultra.weebly.com/home/exclusive-sony-smartwatch-3-android-wear-review
I hope to see the author here so we can ask him.
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Thanks for sharing my link. If anyone has any questions please let me know☺.
I'll be working on developing some custom watchfaces for the Sony SmartWatch 3 to join my collection for the SmartWatch 2.
Cheers
Julian
hey julz, thanks for coming here.
I can see at the moment the Sony works the same as the other android wear watches. The extra features will come the next update.
Do the updates come directly from Google or Sony? Did they say anything about it?
Last week the watch was shown in India and I saw in the protypes Google Fit and Runkeeper preinstalled.
I think Google Fit is not yet available to the public, right? And maybe the runkeeper app it's a special version to use the GPS and without the phone....
You can see it after 2:30 in this video:
http://youtu.be/1_FAc9bw9ic
What do you think?
And what about the wristband? Many, many people say this is a terrible watch because of the ugly black wristband. And that is unfair. The watch itself is a great piece of modern technology.
Do you run? Will you use it to track sports when the update arrives?
Thank you for being here!
Edit:
Swimming!
can we swim safely with this? Did the Sony guys tell you anything about it?
Hi, my watch has Google fit installed. It is currently just the app that shows you how many steps you've taken. Run keeper i believe is installed on your watch when you install the normal run keeper app.
Not sure who will roll out the updates but in pretty sure it's the manufacturer like your phone. Don't know about swimming with the watch, not sure why you would want to anyway.
Well it came to my attention. I saw the runkepper app in two Indian videos of the presentation and I'm pretty sure it was preinstalled, so maybe they are developing a version to be used without the phone in the next big android wear update.
To swim with the watch makes sense if you practice sport. Think about tracking the activity, as stopwatch or even to play music while you swim!!!
Or even more easy: You don't have to hide the watch in your bag while you are in the swimming pool.
Just curious about the potential. Imagine to practice sports like Triathlon or Duathlon. Makes sense for sports.
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Thanks for sharing my link. If anyone has any questions please let me know☺.
I'll be working on developing some custom watchfaces for the Sony SmartWatch 3 to join my collection for the SmartWatch 2.
Cheers
Julian
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If you have a chance, could you measure the maximum inside circumference of the watch band? I have large wrists and not all bands fit me. Thanks!
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If you have a chance, could you measure the maximum inside circumference of the watch band? I have large wrists and not all bands fit me. Thanks!
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Hi mate, the max size is just over 8" or 21cm.
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Hi mate, the max size is just over 8" or 21cm.
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Thanks so much!
Unfortunately, it sounds like I will not be able to wear this one. Bummer, as I was really looking forward to it. I really wish they went with a standard watch band...
Maybe the metal band will be longer, but I'm not holding my breath.
Hi Julz
Based on your experience, Can we really expect 2 full days of battery of moderate usage? or this is the usual marketing BS?
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I'm curious about the transreflective screen.:
- In direct sunlight, how readable is it?
- are colours washed out when reflecting sunlight?
- would a normal bulb light be enough to read the contents, or the LED is on?
- Will it use the screen light on day light or only when there is not enough light to reflect?
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Hi Julz
Based on your experience, Can we really expect 2 full days of battery of moderate usage? or this is the usual marketing BS?
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I'm curious about the transreflective screen.:
- In direct sunlight, how readable is it?
- are colours washed out when reflecting sunlight?
- would a normal bulb light be enough to read the contents, or the LED is on?
- Will it use the screen light on day light or only when there is not enough light to reflect?
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Yes two days is achievable. Probably not necessarily 48 hours all the time but enough that by the second day you'll be at home ready for bed before you need to plug it in. The screen is similar to the SmartWatch 2 in its readability in sunlight. I'll need to double check how it looks as we just started getting some nicer weather here with some sun. When the screen is in low power mode it is easily readable indoors without the need to turn on a light. You would only need to turn on the screen in active mode if it was dark. Probably no more difficult than trying to read a book at night.
Can you pair a bluetooth, chest strap heart rate monitor to sony smart watch 3?
At this moment it works like the other wear watches. It needs the phone for everything and there isn't any app that uses the internal gps. And if you must carry the phone it makes no sense to pair the chest monitor to the watch.
But this will change with the big android wear update and the new features independent of the phone.
We have to wait a little bit more. I hope the chest monitor thing is in the plan of future stand alone fitness apps for this next generation of Android wear.
Hey, thanks for the info about the gps, I figured it must be tied in with the upcoming update, and may be a part of the delay.
Vibration Motor
Hi Julz,
Any chance you can comment on the strength of the vibration motor between the SW2 and the new SW3? I like the vibration intensity on the SW2. Tried a Moto 360's vibration motor and it is a joke - too weak!!
Thanks in advance.
The vibration motor isn't as strong as the SmartWatch 2 in my opinion. A bit more subtle but I actually prefer it as it isn't as loud and annoying but still noticeable.
Sony says in Europe that the wifi thing is a mistake.
What a joke about the launch of this watch...
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The vibration motor isn't as strong as the SmartWatch 2 in my opinion. A bit more subtle but I actually prefer it as it isn't as loud and annoying but still noticeable.
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Thank you for the information. Good to know and agreed with your comment about the SW2 vibration can get loud especially for certain situations.
First REAL unboxing video!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9N5fLKYmHE
Have you heard that Chinese cellphone manufacturer Doogee is able to produce its first wearable device , Doogee S1 smart watch. This smart watch is different with the traditional one , which can complement the fitness features, and it can also track your sports achievement, of course monitor your heart rate. It doesn’t need to be connected to a smart watch.
Why do i say that? You can make calls with a SIM slot to Doogee watch. independently from your phone, and even connect to the internet via 3G networks. We’re still waiting on the full final details but we hope to also see WIFI in the device too.
Check Doogee S1 main features:
Dialer / Bluetooth phone call: Unlike most smart watches, the DOOGEE S1 can independently make / receive phone calls with its own SIM card
Phonebook / call log / message / music sync: Save time: Access notifications quickly on your wrist using smartphone sync
Heart Rate Monitor: DOOGEE S1 is a smartwatch can accurately test your heart rate and closely take care of your body condition
Pedometer: Record the steps you take and count your exercise distance to monitor your fitness
Real Time Weather and Barometer Information: When get connected to network, it will report weather and barometer to give you a considerate remind
Extra Features: Sound recorder, music player, calendar.
By the way, i got the good news that it has been released now. Will you have a try?
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how much is it?
I'm looking for some videos
it costs 144$, i think its a pretty damn good price for that kind of smartwatch
What's the supposed battery life?
hmm its really nice where can i find? more cheap )
Walter H. said:
What's the supposed battery life?
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It has 600mAh battery, which can support long time working ! you can have a try, to compare with others.
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FumiJ said:
It has 600mAh battery, which can support long time working ! you can have a try, to compare with others.
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Seems good, I've a ZGPAX Star something smartwatch, it has 300mAh and lasts 2 days. So 3-4 days with the Doogee s1 would be fine, we'll see!
I'm looking for a descent smartwatch. Would you propose this one, or the more expensive Moto 360? Or even something else.
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I'm looking for a descent smartwatch. Would you propose this one, or the more expensive Moto 360? Or even something else.
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this is the first time that doogee released Doogee smart watch, it shows wearable device becomes more important in our life.
FumiJ said:
this is the first time that doogee released Doogee smart watch, it shows wearable device becomes more important in our life.
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I trust Doogee as a phone maker, so I guess I would trust them as a watch maker, too. Seems very nice though
this price for a stand-alone android 4.4 watch? very nice. doogee is really bringing the competition, this may be the year smartwatches will become more widespread because of products like this
talevi said:
this price for a stand-alone android 4.4 watch? very nice. doogee is really bringing the competition, this may be the year smartwatches will become more widespread because of products like this
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Totally agree with you!
DOOGEE S1 Smartwatch (Camera Quality)
Hi
Can you send or show me sample images shot using the DOOGEE S1 ?
To determine the quality of the smartwatch camera
[email protected]
Thanking You
Any update on the status of this watch? Has anyone bought one yet?
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Any update on the status of this watch? Has anyone bought one yet?
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I bought one yesterday, unfortunately it doesn't sync with iPhone waiting to look after a rom! It has a great and easy fully functional android menu, although on every watch face it doesn't show steps n heart rate so you hahave to access them through menu. If you have any other question, do not hesitate to ask me.
In addition to your impressions of the overall build quality of the watch, I'd really like to know if it has the 1900 MHz band as advertised. This is critical to using it as a standalone device in the US. If it has both 850 and 1900, its a game changer in its class.
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I bought one yesterday, unfortunately it doesn't sync with iPhone waiting to look after a rom! It has a great and easy fully functional android menu, although on every watch face it doesn't show steps n heart rate so you hahave to access them through menu. If you have any other question, do not hesitate to ask me.
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It doesn't work at all or just message notifications? I've heard this problem many times on chinese smartwatches, iOS just doesn't allow it.
I bought a cheap huawei mobile phone to sync my doogee smart watch but still it doesn't get any notification, it works standalone.. However it says that is waterproof ip67, yesterday when I was cleaning the dishes its screen flashed white twice, and from then it doesn't work at all.. I suggest you not to buy it
I'm sorry for your loss. I assume you're going to request a replacement? Keep us posted...
stavros_f said:
I bought a cheap huawei mobile phone to sync my doogee smart watch but still it doesn't get any notification, it works standalone.. However it says that is waterproof ip67, yesterday when I was cleaning the dishes its screen flashed white twice, and from then it doesn't work at all.. I suggest you not to buy it
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Glad i found this i was about to buy one. Anyone know of any good smartwatch that have notification and run 4.4?
This is the Koogeek Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
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Unboxing
The package comes with almost no accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable (to charge the internal battery), 1x User Manual, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Quality Certificate, 1x Warranty Certificate and finally the Monitor (of course). Basically, most of the content is paper.
As regards the Build Quality, well it is as good as an old-style blood pressure tool, probably better than standard digital ones though. The main part of the device, where all the magic happens, is made of Aluminum for the External Chassis, and of course plastic for the internals. It feels really solid, and after many days of usage it is still as good as new.
On the upper side there is the main Power/OK button, a Power/Charging LED (flashes while charging, steady when full), a Reset Button and the Micro-USB port for charging.
As regards the arm strip, it is made of the classic fabric used for this kind of accessories, photos show everything, including what words can't even explain.
The Display is really sharp with a nice blue backlight and also easy to read thanks to the big size.
Usage
There are three ways to use this monitor.
1) Without BT/WiFi (so as a classic digital monitor).
2) Using BT that trasmits data to the Koogeek App in real-time.
3) Using WiFi that transmits data to the Koogeek Server in order to sync everything even without having access to the app or smartphone.
When it comes to the measurement, it is really smart. First of all it is necessary to configure the monitor for the first time using the Koogeek App, then everything is set for any future usage.
Luckily the app is really well-made (with an annoying advert when you start it though), available on the Play Store, and compatible with Google Fit.
This is the advert, or popup, i mentioned before, i don't get why they choose to show this when the app gets started considering that the app itself is made for this usage (lol).
There are lots of features, most of them related to other devices (weight monitor, etc...) but the amount of details shown for the Blood Pressure is not limited at all. There is an indipendent graph for each section, blood pressure and heart rate, and it is possible to start the measurement remotely.
Here you can see it in action.
Also, something that i consider a must, is the possibility to add multiple users, in order to share the monitor with different people in my family. It is much easier to use a single smart monitor for everyone so that it is possible to keep track of each other' health.
As regards the precision, well being FDA certified guarantees maximum precision, and also the internal hardware is not bad at all, with Texas Instrument chipset and some other nice hardware.
Conclusions
Living in a country where Smart Home/Health is still sci-fi, this is something that really makes the difference, transforming something necessary less annoying and smarter.
This monitor impressed me for the build quality, and i know it isn't the cheapest monitor that can be bought, i admit it, but i wanted something complete and reliable, so i went for this one.
After having used it for more than 15 days, i can recommend this product to anyone that would like to get into this smart home/health world.
Pros:
- Reliable
- Dual Connection BT/WiFi
- Excellent Koogeek App with Google Fit support
Cons:
- Koogeek App doesn't start automatically
Rating: 9.1
Packaging and Accessories: 7
Design and Materials: 10
Usage: 9.5
Price: 9 (based on Amazon price)
Official Product page: http://www.koogeek.com/smart-health-3076/p-ksbp2.html
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/0v5KW
Hi there,
1. Is somebody have found how to use wifi? And what for is it?
2. How to retrieve data through Google Fit (inside settings there are data sharing opption between them)
3. Might be somebody knows hot to set up in the report of blood pressure to show exact measuring time not ondly data.
P.S. Koogeg support is not answering.
Barcors said:
Hi there,
1. Is somebody have found how to use wifi? And what for is it?
2. How to retrieve data through Google Fit (inside settings there are data sharing opption between them)
3. Might be somebody knows hot to set up in the report of blood pressure to show exact measuring time not ondly data.
P.S. Koogeg support is not answering.
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1. I use it, it supports only 2.4GHz networks so be sure to have your smartphone connected to it in order to configure properly the feature. It is used to sync the measurement result to Koogeek servers when your device is unreacheable via Bluetooth.
2. As far as i know Google Fit doesn't support blood pressure
3. No
Thanks Alberto for the answers. My doctor is always asking me to send him blood pressure report with exact time stamp when measurement was done. That is why I have bought this device hoping that such a thing will be implemented in the report. It's sad that I have deceived by myself. And sad that Koogeek does not going in to support.
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Thanks Alberto for the answers. My doctor is always asking me to send him blood pressure report with exact time stamp when measurement was done. That is why I have bought this device hoping that such a thing will be implemented in the report. It's sad that I have deceived by myself. And sad that Koogeek does not going in to support.
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Let me try to provide this feedback to someone i know at the company, hopefully he can help you.
Oh my, Alberto I couldn't imagine that this is possible. Thanks from the high pressure blood heart for your efforts ?
How I can thank you?!
Barcors said:
Oh my, Alberto I couldn't imagine that this is possible. Thanks from the high pressure blood heart for your efforts ?
How I can thank you?!
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Hold on, I can see the time of the measurement if I click on it lol
Preview
During measuring, in measuring window - yes, but it is not in the report. Do for yourself data export to your email and you will see.
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During measuring, in measuring window - yes, but it is not in the report. Do for yourself data export to your email and you will see.
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Got it. Feedback forwarded!