Sony SmartBand 2

The second generation of the fitness tracker from the Japanese company Sony has received a significant upgrade compared to the previous version — now it is equipped with a built-in heart rate monitor.

heartbeat

The sensor that counts the number of heartbeats is located in a plastic module, which is inserted into a special recess on the silicone strap. The heart rate monitor measures the pulse in three modes: continuous, 6 times per hour and on call. You should not worry about the accuracy of the indicators — even with active physical exertion, the data will remain reliable. In addition, the main module of the bracelet is equipped with a built-in accelerometer, which is responsible for tracking movements and counting the number of steps taken.

security

The device is protected from moisture penetration according to the IP68 standard and you can engage in water sports with it — the bracelet can withstand immersion to a depth of up to 3 metres for half an hour.

Software part

The gadget does a very good job of tracking sleep phases — it determines the beginning of a light phase and wakes up its owner using the built-in vibration motor. The latter is given an important role in notifications that are configured in the SmartBand 2 application (for iOs and Android). It also records all the data on the heart rate, the number of steps taken and activity graphs are built. For Android, there is an even more functional application called Lifelog — it is engaged in complete monitoring of the life of the smartphone owner, including the active time of browsing, listening to music, etc.

Music

The music control function on the phone is implemented in an interesting way: a single tap on the bracelet case pauses playback, a double tap allows you to switch to the next track, and a triple tap to the previous one. Not everything is so rosy only with battery life: the included heart rate monitor drains the battery in 10 hours, and without measuring the pulse, the gadget can live on a single charge for up to 5 days.

Companion

The fitness tracker is worth the money spent on it, as it can really do a lot. The device will become a faithful and accurate companion for anyone who wants to monitor their health and activity indicators.