The Samsung Gear Fit is the most interesting proposal Samsung for the new generation of wearable devices. A smart watch that syncs with your smartphone or tablet from Samsung that lets you view the last messages received WhatsApp, manage calls coming into the phone or measure our pulse. All with an attractive curved screen that fits the contours of your wrist and a very remarkable to see the contents even in the moments when we receive the direct impact of sunlight shine. This device can be found in the market for an official price of 200 euros. Already had the chance to contact this bracelet, but now we tell you our impressions after having had it in his hands for several days.
Extended Run
Definitely one of the crucial aspects when using a wearable as a watch or a smart bracelet is the autonomy it presents. And is that while we are accustomed to having to recharge the smartphone on a daily basis (or almost), it seems more difficult for users to bet on a watch or a bracelet having to plug in every night to the stream. Samsung has managed to solve this problem by operating system Tizen and Samsung Gear Fit meets and exceeds the premise of providing greater usage time: between three to four days with normal use in our experience. Yes, we must keep in mind that to perform this action a small plastic piece that magnetically attaches to the base of the bracelet and adding the output is used MicroUSB. This piece is quite small and is in danger of getting lost easily. Moreover, if we forget on a trip or the like cannot load the bracelet, which can generate more than a nuisance.
An extension of the smartphone
The main purpose of the Samsung Gear Fit is to serve as a natural extension of a smartphone or tablet Samsung . The Fit is synchronized with the mobile device by connecting Bluetooth. This bracelet display notifications apps like WhatsApp or Hangouts directly on your screen, and receive notice when we receive a phone call. It also has the ability to control media playback of files on your smartphone. In short, a more direct way to manage the elements of your phone without removing it from my pocket and unlock the screen. Especially useful for users (and we are many) who have the annoying tic of looking at the smartphone every few minutes to see if something new has been received.
Of course, as expected bracelet works as a mere reader notices, if we respond to a WhatsApp have to use the smartphone. Another function that should be explored is to synchronize your Google Calendar with the bracelet. Thus, we can receive notice of an event on the wrist and not miss important appointments. Finally, we would like to highlight the option to find the Gear Fit or smartphone via a beep that is activated from the other device, and even when the phone rings or bracelet are muted. This feature will save us more than one minute search of the house.
Using sports bracelet
The independence of Gear Fit front of the phone virtually begins and ends its sporting uses. Although the results are also synchronized with the smartphone, is when sports where we can enjoy this bracelet without ever near us mobile or tablet. First, we have the function pedometer, a tool that will measure our steps and is able to differentiate whether we are walking, running, or going up and down stairs. In fact, you can even measure our movement on the bike.
All this is complemented by the ability to carry out workouts which can be through walking, running, hiking and biking (in these last two cases we will need your phone’s GPS to carry it out). It is a simple but very interesting for sports fans platform. In addition, this also comes in another basic bracelet meter capable of recording your heart rate. All collected data can be collected through the app Samsung Health, available for free.
Other basic tools that are useful bracelet are a stopwatch and a countdown. This has surprised the lack of a calculator (albeit with a very simple use), one of the tools that have traditionally been present in our wrist watches with calculator. What we do have is a meter dream. Supposed that this feature provides a study on how well we sleep. Actually, just check our movements throughout the night (the less movement the better you slept) and is more a curiosity than a remarkable tool.
Design and interface
Let’s face it. Samsung has done a great job with the design of this bracelet, it’s probably the most attractive to be found today in the market. Your screen curve of 1.84 inch Super AMOLED is perfectly adapted to the wrist and becomes very apparent when device wear. In addition, this panel has a level of very high brightness for easy viewing even in the menus when we receive the direct impact of sunlight. The screen is strengthened by Gorilla Glass to improve their resistance to scuffs and scratches. Besides, how could it be otherwise this bracelet is able to withstand the plunge into the water for several minutes’ operation without danger.
As for the interface, the company has deployed simple and colorful menu icons in the terminal (three per screenshot). To move between them just move your finger to one side of the panel. The operation is very fluid and different tools have been adapted very well to the small size of the screen. We really liked the ability to change both the appearance of the bracelet watch as the background in which the menus are placed. Another point that should be explored is to choose whether you want the contents of the display panel of horizontally (default) or vertical. Latter option is less showy but more suited to the way we look at the traditional way wrist when for example we put a clock. Also, when you move your wrist a certain way to see this is the screen turns on automatically. Ultimately, a good set of ideas that can greatly facilitate the use of this smart bracelet.
Pricing and Reviews
The official price of the Samsung Gear Fit is 200 euros, but since there are many stores where we can find this accessory for a lower price. After trying for a few days this supplement, the impression left is that it is a bracelet that offers a good set of possibilities for users who often sport or wanting to have a natural prolongation of its smartphone Samsung. However, there seems a device for a broad market of users, because if you put aside his duties as a tool to measure the sport or as a second screen for mobile utility reduces to serve as a clock. Yes, a watch with a sleek design and an attractive curved screen can convince more than one.
Samsung Gear Fit review
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