“Which activity tracker should I choose if I have a Windows phone?” - we began to hear such question more often from our clients. We collected in this post a selection of devices that bothered to create their own offer for Windows Store. Maybe it'll come in handy. Except for both Microsoft Bands, of course. Inside you will find links to fitness apps in the Windows Store.
Pretty good "pedometer for beginners", which came at one time with CES. There he was presented as a smart Swiss watch, but he could not do much: counting steps, calories, distances and sleep analysis. It was controlled by a single button, with which the statistics were switched on the display and the time was “called”.
Fitbit is still the leader in the wearable market and continues to improve its trackers. The latest - - has grown into a functional fitness watch with the ability to receive notifications, GPS function and an optical heart rate monitor.
Wellograph
Surprisingly, software for Wellograph was discovered. Not very popular in Russia, a premium-class tracker with push-button control. It looks very stylish, measures the pulse at rest, counts steps, calories, distance, displaying all this on a display under a sapphire crystal. Does not have smart watch functionality.
Applications sufficiently reveal the functionality of the first bracelet, and whether it is possible to connect to them is not yet known, but given that they differ little from each other, we believe in the best.
Let us add that all the listed models successfully work with IOS devices and Android.
The Microsoft Band is an affordable waterproof functional fitness band compatible with iOS devices, Windows phone and Android. One battery charge is enough for two days of work at maximum load. The bracelet is equipped with GPS sensors, a built-in microphone, an optical heart rate sensor, and can also control the level of UV radiation and illumination. It helps you set fitness goals and track them. Ideal for controlling exercise and sleep patterns.
Activity monitoring
Microsoft Band can track your every move, including distance, calories burned, time, and activity intensity. It will keep track of steps, distance traveled, calories burned, as well as active and idle time. The bracelet can be set a goal for the day, upon reaching which it will inform you.
Sleep and alarm clock
Microsoft Band has a built-in smart wake-up programmable alarm clock and an indicator that tracks your movements while you sleep. You can see how many hours of sleep you have, the ratio of light to deep sleep and the time you wake up. Over time, you will be able to identify patterns that affect how you feel.
Synchronization with phone
To fully use Microsoft Band, you need to have a smartphone running Windows Phone 8.1+, Android 4.3+ and iOS 7+. Synchronization with the phone occurs through the module Bluetooth version 4.0. Long operating time and operating temperature range from -40 to +60 C will allow you to comfortably use the bracelet in almost any weather conditions.
It's good that I read more about the description of the Striiv Touch fitness bracelet on Yandex.Market. Yes, it says compatible with Windows, but it's not the same Windows ... not Windows Phone.
Apparently we are talking about the ability to connect this fitness tracker to a computer or laptop and watch your reports there. Although how? To do this, you need to download and install some special program on your computer.
It can be assumed that the necessary program is included, along with the fitness tracker itself, yes, the SmartWatch application is indicated there, but I don’t want to risk it anymore, because. all Russian-language reviews of Striiv Touch, and indeed of all Striiv bracelets, report that they are only compatible with Android and iOS. True, they have plans to add support for Windows Phone, but so far these are only plans ...
First, it's official from Windows called
Quite a nice-looking one, the cost of which on the official website is $ 199.99, but in Russia it costs an average of 20,000 rubles. Thank you Microsoft and friends! In addition, reviews, to put it mildly, leave much to be desired.
The second option is fitness trackers from Fitbit, namely, the Fitbit Charge HR model, which costs about 10,000 rubles, attracts attention.
Nice look and much more affordable, syncs with MyFitnessPal, Runtastic, my favorite Endomondo, but Windows owners Phone is also deprived here - it is they who do not have notification of an incoming call.
And just recently, Misfit, which is known for its high-design approach to its products (including packaging), announced the release of an application for Windows Phone. Good news!!!
Here is such a stylish little thing now costs about 5000 rubles. And you can choose different color options, different way wearing, i.e. in addition to watches, this is a pendant around the neck and a clip on clothes. Yes, quite an eye-catching thing. And it now supports Windows Phone.
Liked Misfit Shine! Yes, I liked it, even despite the translation of this word. Run to find the app! There is! Terrible rating of 2.5 points, but I download it.
Bottom line, everything is bad, it was not possible to install. It seems that everything is simple - we enter the age, height, weight, then the choice of the program (walking, running and running in general) and we get an English-language message - Something went wrong, repeat later !!!
But the chance has come! Repeated manipulations to demolish and install the application, reboot Nokia Lumia 925 unexpectedly led to success and the necessary circle flashing with dots appeared on the screen.
Click on the circle - connect with the device! - calls the application now! Well, perhaps I will connect .. now it remains to get the device!
The application turned out to be quite informative and “tasty” designed.
A characteristic advantage for all Fitbit devices is their single ecosystem, which is available for PC in the form of an application and a web interface, as well as on mobile devices in the same applications. You can view information about your activity anywhere and on anything by simply entering your details. It will also not be difficult to switch to another platform if such a desire arises.
The design is quite original, the strap is made of elastic material with a pattern, the screen is made in the form of a thin strip. It turned out quite simply and tastefully.
Advantages: original design, data is transferred to a common cloud
Flaws: there are difficulties with the initial setup, low degree of water protection
Misfit Flash
Average price: $50
Estimated life time: up to half a year
Misfit, like Fitbit, has one app of the same name for all of its trackers. Unfortunately, it turned out that Misfit is another well-known brand that was not able to make an application that functions normally with Windows smartphones phone. Read negative reviews about the app.
Misfit Flash is distinguished by its original design and the ability to be worn not only on the hand, but also on clothes due to the clip attachment. The tracker looks very good on both the female hand and the male hand.
Advantages: for a long time life tracker, original design
Flaws: in fact does not work on Windows Phone, there is no display
Xiaomi Mi Band 2
Average price: 30$
Estimated life time: up to 20 days
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is not supported officially by Xiaomi on Windows platform Phone, but there is an unofficial application - Bind Mi Band, which copes well with most of the functions of the fitness tracker from Xiaomi. True, for some of them the developer offers to pay extra. So, sleep monitoring is a paid feature. Despite all the advantages of the Bind Mi Band application, in terms of capabilities, it still does not reach the official application for Android from Xiaomi. A nice feature is the full support of the Russian language.
The display displays a minimum of information: hours, steps, pulse. Transitions between these modes are carried out touch button. The strap is ordinary, silicone, but quite pleasant to the touch.
Advantages: price, stable application
Flaws: absence official support platforms
Garmin Vivosmart HR
Average price: $130
Estimated life time: up to 5 days
Garmin Vivosmart HR has an official application on the Windows Phone platform - Garmin Connect Mobile. The application is quite informative, but the process of interaction of a smartphone on WP with a tracker requires serious improvements. So, the application does not send notifications, or delays them. The connection between the smartphone and the tracker is often lost, so there is no music control, no message synchronization, no call processing.
