Be prepared to have to buy additional chargers and dongles losing them ins inevitable There’s a separate USB charger for Fitbit Flex, which means there are more bits to lose. When the sensor is within 20 feet of the PC with the wireless dongle attached, it will automatically sync and push the data up to the online platform if you have an internet connection. You need an additional dongle (included in the pack) to sync with your computer, and it also requires a small bit of software to allow it to read the information stored on the band. Unlike the Jawbone Up, it syncs wirelessly with both your smartphone and your PC or Mac. It can be difficult to find the silent alarm feature in the online platform though, and it might require a bit of digging. You can also set a daily alarm on the device that will wake you in the morning without waking the entire household, which is a handy addition. However, on more than one occasion I accidentally put the band into sleep mode, and frequently forgot to change it over from activity tracking at night, so the device thinks I slept for about two hours on Wednesday afternoon. The LED display will let you know which mode you’re in, as long as you can decode the meaning behind the lights. It’s the same movement to switch it back to active mode. Tapping rapidly on the display for a few seconds switches it into sleep mode (although it also makes you look a little silly).
It has a small five-light display that will show you how far you are from your daily goal, how much the battery has charged and the band’s current mode. You can also switch out the band for something a little more colourful if the mood takes you.Īs you move, the Fitbit Flex records all your steps, the rate of movement and how much distance you’ve covered. But the device is water resistant, so it’s sweatproof, rainproof and showerproof, which is ore essential for a fitness device than aesthetics. The band itself is reasonably comfortable, although not exactly high fashion. Once your device is charged up via USB, you simply slide it into the band and you are ready to get moving. You get two bands in the pack - a small and a large strap for the device. It links in with an online platform and an app that allows you to record your food intake, giving you handy information on how many calories you're burning and allowing you to identify trends over time. Like others before it, the band will measure how active you are during the day, and track your sleep at night. The latest device to hit the Irish market is the Fitbit Flex. Now you can aanlsys your daily movement, how well you’re sleeping, even the air quality around you. Whether it’s wifi scales or bands that encourage you to keep moving, the fitness technology market has exploded in recent months.
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