I really like reviewing various fitness trackers. I think it is fun and interesting to see the alternatives to the big name, 100+ dollar products. This one is as effective as any and has a few cool features.
Pros:
1) I am getting an accurate step count. I did a compare between my phone, and this. There was a tiny variance between the two, and can easily be accounted for by looking at the times when I am not carrying my phone around.
2) with this one I was able to attach it to my bra for times when I am counting steps, but holding an item that would prevent wrist movement.
3) the strap is comfortable and sturdy. I'm happy with what arrived here. I also love the purple color. It is a nice plum color
4) my all time favorite feature is the phone finder. It works well for me, and how handy to have a phone locator on your wrist at all times!
5) charges quickly! The battery life is only moderate, but the quick charge offsets this for me.
6) good standard features: time, steps, activity levels, etc.
Cons:
1) the only con for me is that you can't do "competitions" with friends as you can if you have a more popular tracker, but this doesn't make a huge difference for me. All in all great, low cost option and I am pleased!
I won a Fitbit surge which was a bit too bulky and feature-heavy for my tastes. I have also used the basic Fitbit which I purchased at a discount through my company, but that product is extremely barebones and leaves a lot to be desired. Wanting a heart rate tracker to help with some anxiety issues but not wanting to spend a fortune, I sought out a cheaper alternative on Amazon and decided on this one after reading the reviews. I figured if I didn't like it or it didn't work, I could just send it back.
This activity watch is fantastic! I prefer having the metal buckle and rubber clasp (like a watch) as it feels more secure. It has a screen that gives quite a lot of information but you can also change it within the app. You can long-press it to track stats for a specific exercise. It also gives sleep results which I had never really been interested in before, but now I love to see my results in the morning because I've been having trouble sleeping and the app is helping me understand why (based on deep sleep cycles). Based on the times it says I wasn't to sleep and woke up, it seems quite accurate! The band is comfortable enough to wear 24/7 and I have skin susceptible to dryness. In the past I often had moisture trapped under watches or rings and would develop a rash, but have had no problems with this one yet.
The battery life is amazing! I've been wearing this thing a little over a week and haven't had to charge it yet. You can see my battery life in the photo! Only at about half. I also love that there is no annoying cable to keep track of; you just pull the band out and can stick the device right into a USB slot.
Initially I downloaded the wrong app and was wondering why the device would not bind haha. Please make sure you download VERYFITPRO. If i had just read the directions I wouldn't have had a problem!
My only complaint is the purple band isn't as bright as the product photo. Not a huge deal.
Very good value activity band!
Features: 5/5
Wrist sense, call/text/email/calendar/other apps alert (see pictures), alarm (you set it on the app but can it turn off and on on watch), tap the watch to take a picture with your phone, auto heart rate detection, pick up to 3 activities you want to display on watch (when you activate those activities the watch will display: current time, timer, heart rate, steps, calories burned, miles, pace, and average pace), step counter (seems accurate), pick from 4 clock faces, multilingual, and auto sleep monitor (on app). It also charges easily/quickly and is waterproof (I haven't tested this myself except for a few splashes from the sink)
App: 5/5
I looked at several other apps that other fitness watches use and this one is pretty similar. It functions really well, never had a problem with it. The watch itself shows information, but the app goes into more detail.
For daily use, you can see: # of steps, calories, mileage, activity duration; hours of deep sleep, light sleep, and awake hours; resting heart rate, average hr, and max hr.
You can also see a weekly, monthly, and yearly graph of : distance, steps, calories, and all their averages. You can also set your target steps and sleep.
Comfort: 4.5/5
I'm a female and I wear the watch on the third smallest hole, which is pretty comfortable. I generally don't like wearing things on my wrist, so sometimes it can be annoying, but I often forget it's even there. However, I don't sleep with it on so can't say how comfortable it is overnight.
Overall, it's a great watch for the price. Also, I've tried the fitbit charge 2, which I liked too, but this is a much better value.
(Note: I made a makeshift screen protector from an old phone screen protector for the watch. Idk if it's even necessary, but I'm cautious. Haven't had any issues with scratches, even on areas not covered)
I just want to update. This watch is pretty accurate with steps. You do have to walk at least 40 or more consecutive steps for it to read but does an overall great job. When i used my phone and watch, they are pretty much compairable.
I got this watch because it is a lot cheaper than other big named watches. It does a great job tracking heart rate, ok on accurate steps and sleep. The app was easy to install and it is easy to read and understand. I can see calls come in and my text messages. The app does a comprehensive analysis of my sleep. It has a 14 exercise modes and it keeps track of calories burned. It works great and I am excited to have a watch that works just as good as the more expensive watches but is cheaper. I would recommend this watch to you.
My son has a heart condition that causes his heart to get into the 200-400 bpm when he has an attack. I’ve been looking for a heart monitor bracelet that my 18 month old could wear that would be accurate and easy to use. He is scared of a stethoscope and it’s very tough to hear his heart beat on them. But this monitor is perfect! The band is stretchy enough to wear on his ankle since he will destroy it if it is on his wrist. The app tells you what the heart rate is when resting, the average heart rate and the max heart rate reached. It’s giving me piece of mind knowing I can keep track of his heart rate and I didn’t have to go into debt buying an expensive version of the same thing. Very happy with my purchase and I recommend it to any other parents of kids or anyone who has SVT or any other heart condition.
Feature Product
- Multi-Sport Management: Tracks up to 14 exercises like running and riding; read exercise data report in the app and connect to your phone's GPS to see real-time run stats
- Heart Rate & Sleep Monitoring: Monitors your 24/7 heart rate and sleep quality at night; two most important sets of health data help you better understand your fitness status
- Daily Fitness Monitoring: View your daily stats like steps, calories, distance and activity time right on your wrist and stay motivated all day
- Stay Connected: Receive notifications to your tracker so you're always up to date; it is compatible with most major smartphones only and Bluetooth 4. 0❤Customer Service: 7*24H email reply, 60 days replacement or refund, 12 months .
- Easy Charging: Comes with a built-in USB plug and does not need a charging cable for charging; gently pull bands of both sides off and insert the built-in USB plug into a USB charger to charge the device
Description
Essential Features: Steps, calories, distance, and active minutes records 24/7 continuous heart rate monitoring Automatically monitors and analyzes sleep quality 14 sports modes (3 default exercise modes) Connect phone's GPS to view a workout route in the app Call and message notifications on the tracker without reaching for your phone Flip your wrist to light up the screen and view time and steps Specifications: Model: ID115Plus HR Bluetooth Transmission Distance: 10 Meters (33 feet) CPU: Nordic nRF52832-QFAA Sensor: KIONIX KX022-1020 HR Sensor: silicon labs Si1142 Screen: 0. 96 inch OLED Material: upper casing: PC; strap: TPU Dimension: suits for wrist size: 5. 4 inch - 7. 6 inch Battery type: Li Battery capacity: 65mAh Working time: 5-10 days Charging method: USB charging with built-in USB plug Charging time: 1-2 hours Weight: 0. 84 oz. (23. 8g)
Got this fitness tracker for my mom for Christmas! It came with one beautiful purple strap (no extras) and was really easy to plug in for charging on the phone USB adapter cube. Downloading the app was really easy through Google Play, and I was able to set up everything on the app for her in under 5 minutes. She showered with it and said it's definitely waterproof, but one slightly annoying (but funny) thing about it is that the water droplets from the shower will sometimes hit the touch button on the tracker interface and start walk/run/bike workouts without knowing it! (The touch button scrolls through the multiple workout modes you can use and a long press on the touch button starts a workout.) Regardless, this fitness tracker has great value for the price - and hopefully it'll motivate her to get her 10,000 steps in!
- [ ] Out of The Box: There are no cords or cables needed to charge this device! I was taken back by the lack of items in the box. I have used other fitness tracker devices that have micro USB cables or other types of USB cables needed to plug into a power sorce in order to charge, but this one bypasses that! The device plugs directly into the power source. The box included the actual fitness tracker device, instructions and the band.
- [ ] Setup/Use: Setup was a breeze. The instructions said to let the device charge 1-2 hours before use, but a good rule of thumb with new technology devices is let the device fully charge. I let it charge over night. I attached a video showing how to charge the device. I was totally impressed on how to charge the device. I scanned the QR code in the instructions to download the app VeryFitPro and binded the fitness tracker to the app. I also allowed Apple Health to read the fitness tracker as well. The VeryFitPro app has limitations. For example, I couldn't edit the sleep part. I know for a fact that went to bed at a different time than the device recorded it. I used to use the Bella Beat health tracker for a while and I could change the health recordings within the app. However, this is a complaint I will bring up with the app developer of VeryFitP. I used the Letsfit device along side of another device on the same wrist for a while and compared the two. The results were very similar. The only complaint I have is regarding the sleep thing that one night. Otherwise, this device tracks steps and heart rate. You can manually have the device start to track exercise like, walk, run, or biking by pressing down on the menu button for a few seconds. Within the app, you can set the device to alert you when you receive a text message, email, and even calendar alerts. Other app integrations include facebook, instagram and a few other apps that you can have alert you on your device if you receive a message or like on FB. When you receive a text message, the device shows who the message is from and the message. When it alerts you with an email, the device displays the sender and the subject of the email.
- [ ] Quality: The band has a nice silky texture on the inside part that touches the skin. The outside of the band has a texture to it. The best thing about the band, is the little piece that fits into the notches. This secures the loose end of the band so that it isn't flopping around! The OLED screen is bright! Not too bright, it's just right. I had another Fitness tracker that had an OLED screen and it just wasn't bright enough for my liking.
- [ ] Overall Opinion: I have tried many different fitness trackers: Bella Beat, the first generation fitbit, my iPhone with the Health app, some knock-off fitness tracker and this one. When it comes down to it, I don't want to use something that is over complicated or has too many features. This one is simple and smart. If you are looking for your first fitness tracker to keep motivated or just to have, because everyone in your office does....this is the one! I have small wrists and this device fits perfectly. It's not too big or bulky like some of the devices are. I hope to stay motivated with this devices.
Well that may be a stretch but it certainly helped. We have purchased 5 of these in total. We are a family of 5 and all but my oldest daughter wears it. My younger kids like to see how many steps they get and strive to reach the 10,000 mark daily. It really helps to motivate them to move around instead of just sitting on tablets and electronics.
The reason I say it saved my marriage is the phone and text alert. My wife would never answer phone calls or text messages because her phone is always on silent mode due to her employment. Originally I bought her a Fitbit to cure this problem and it did work well until she lost it in an airport. At over $100 to replace she decided that since our kids liked the LetsFit so well she would try it out, so she took my oldest daughters. It is just as good as a Fit Bit at a fraction of the price. It counts steps, and monitors hearbeat. It has an alarm, and will alert you to phone calls and text messages and notifications. Plus it will let you track a walk, run and bike.
The charging system is really cool too as you don't need a proprietary cord. You don't even need a cord! After easily removing one side of the band it plugs directly into any charging block or usb port.
My youngest daughter left hers on the bus and never found it. But at $30 it was much easier to replace than a Fitbit. The only thing my wife said the Fitbit has over the LetsFit is maybe the bluetooth connection works at a greater distance on the Fitbit. But other than that we really like the LetFit. For the price you can't beat it!
I got this last month when I joined the gym and my overall feeling about it is that I like it and I am glad I got it. This does help me to stay on track on to get fit, and I use this with the MyFittnessPro app.
Pros:
Cheap price
Can take a beating - I have hit it on equipment and dropped it
Good Step Counter
Heart Rate Monitor
Sleep Monitor
Different Activities to load up to 3 for your workout recordings
Shows Calories burned during workout
Can Connect to Google Fit (I didn't do that)
Cons:
Wigged out on me Twice and wouldn't record anything or only half
After 2nd wigout I now have 5 activities that I can choose from (2 I just cant remove). (don't know if that is good or bad)
A little skeptical about the Heart Rate Monitor and the Calories burnt - but then again I did only pay 30 bucks for it
- When recording my calories burnt in the MyFittnessPro I have to adjust the calories because this tracker is different (lower) to the app and to
some of machines at the gym.
I bought this to replace an old Fitbit charge HR that broke (Fitbit's product reliability is actually quite bad, go browse around on their forums to see how many people have had issues). First impressions are that, much to my own surprise, this tracker looks better and seems higher quality than the Fitbit, despite being a fraction of the price. The key features I was looking for in a tracker, and this one fulfills completely, is:
1) Waterproof so I don't have to worry about bringing it into the shower or wearing in the rain (it's ridiculous that most of the latest Fitbits still aren't)
2) Automatic sleep tracking. This has been reliable with very accurate tracking so far.
3) Ability to set up sedentary alerts to keep me moving throughout the day.
4) Amazing battery life (even longer than Fitbit). I've been using for 4 days continuously and it still says there's 78% battery remaining!
5) And a bonus, easy charging by just plugging into normal USB outlets (this mechanism is kind of genius to be honest).
I also like that you can order it with multiple bands so you can wear a color depending on your mood.
Of course, there are some things I would have liked to change. The app doesn't look quite as polished (although so far I at least haven't experienced any bugs, and syncing has been very reliable), and heart rate seems mostly accurate but sometimes is off (although if anyone's truly serious about heart rate tracking, any wrist-based tracker cannot compete with a simple chest strap). Some small requests for the developers: please disable the annoying error message on iOS if location services is disabled (I don't need/want GPS tracking, sorry but I'm not going to let you access my GPS), and I would like some way to keep the heartrate display on all the time so I can monitor it while exercising (Fitbit doesn't offer this either, possibly because it would hurt battery life, but I'm fine with that).
Overall, a great tracker that is actually a nice upgrade from my previous Fitbit.
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