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I was using a FitBit Charge HR but eventually just grew fed up with having to charge it - the cable is (afaik) proprietary and the one they included in the box

by rince 10y ago

I was using a FitBit Charge HR but eventually just grew fed up with having to charge it - the cable is (afaik) proprietary and the one they included in the box is hilariously short. So I would often forget to grab it in the morning since it wasn't by my bedside (rather bed-floor). But I did like one thing about it - having the time on my wrist. So I just bought a cheap Casio and couldn't be happier. I'm intrigued with the Pebble 2 and Time 2 - like that it's always on, and can go a long time between charges. But how does it work with iOS? From The Wirecutter, it looks like it's not a pleasant experience http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-smartwatch-iphone/#pebble http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-smartwatch-iphone/#peb... Any other opinions?

macjohnmcc 10y ago
I had the original Pebble watch and my experience was that it is a second class citizen on iOS. If you are on Android your experience would be better.
- silveira 10y ago
  They just recently (a few weeks ago) released new version of the companion software for Android/iOS.
  - fudged71 10y ago
    Well is it better?
    - wlesieutre 10y ago
      Also curious about this. I'm considering a switch from Android back to iOS, and a cursory googling couldn't find whether Pebble's iOS integration will let me archive gmail messages directly from the watch notification.
eddiecalzone 10y ago
My Charge HR lasts 4-5 days between charges. I assume the charger is proprietary because the watch is water resistant, so I'm ok with that. I keep the cable at work, and set a vibrate alarm to remind me to plug it in Friday afternoons. If you do need a spare charger, they're $5-$10 on Amazon. Cheaper than your Casio watch I bet ;) Looking fwd to the Pebble2 though. IMO all smartwatches should be eInk and hackable.
- pbhjpbhj 10y ago
  Cheapest Casio watch on Amazon.com is $8. With a wall adaptor it looks like the Charge HR charger is $8 too.

by rince 10y ago

macjohnmcc 10y ago

I had the original Pebble watch and my experience was that it is a second class citizen on iOS. If you are on Android your experience would be better.

silveira 10y ago
They just recently (a few weeks ago) released new version of the companion software for Android/iOS.
- fudged71 10y ago
  Well is it better?
  - wlesieutre 10y ago
    Also curious about this. I'm considering a switch from Android back to iOS, and a cursory googling couldn't find whether Pebble's iOS integration will let me archive gmail messages directly from the watch notification.

eddiecalzone 10y ago

My Charge HR lasts 4-5 days between charges. I assume the charger is proprietary because the watch is water resistant, so I'm ok with that. I keep the cable at work, and set a vibrate alarm to remind me to plug it in Friday afternoons. If you do need a spare charger, they're $5-$10 on Amazon. Cheaper than your Casio watch I bet ;) Looking fwd to the Pebble2 though. IMO all smartwatches should be eInk and hackable.

pbhjpbhj 10y ago
Cheapest Casio watch on Amazon.com is $8. With a wall adaptor it looks like the Charge HR charger is $8 too.