--- Installation & Setup ---
After a day of waiting I gave my new fitness bracelet in his hands. You will receive this bracelet in a nice case with two different sized bands, as well as the core and a standard miniUSB charging cable. The connection with my Nexus 5, it will only support Android 4.4, was not entirely trivial act So have NFC and Bluetooth -. Do not worry, the band used LowEnergy Bluetooh, the battery is so overused not large - to enable and 3 app's load , With NFC activated, however, sufficient to keep the bracelet to the mobile to the Play Store and access the needed apps.
For full functionality is still needed a Sony account, in which case the PSN ID can serve. After the Lifelog App starts to do their job and log in pretty much everything you're doing. Made photos, heard music, duration of mobile surfing and of course steps, calories and sleep rhythm, all of these data finding their way into the App and be recorded. Privacy advocates may now outraged cry, but honestly what you expect from a tracking bracelet, any data must finally be evaluated! In the settings of the app, it is possible to selectively make settings to turn off for example the tracking of apps or the location request, which means those who want to be smart band may 'downgrade' on an easy step and sleep counter.
--- Practicality ---
On the Smart Arm band makes a very good impression, the design looks elegant even when material and the grooved processing attract dirt. This can, however, simply rinse because the smart belt is protected even in the shower & portable, also I have the impression that the dust is now much less attracted. Also logging of steps works perfectly with default settings, but you can also set itself the accuracy, for example by running an accurately measured distance and the band then kallibriert. Similarly, the sleep and the personal conduct during the night is measured akkurrat, but you have to change here the band on the night mode.
Completely thrilled I am by the alarm and smartphone options of the bracelet. So it is possible to transmit the alarm clock of the smartphone to the band, so that you will be awakened by gentle vibration. Better, however, is the so-called 'Gentle Awakening' that works even without smartphone and the user wakes at a certain time or a light sleep phase. Lively standing is guaranteed. The possibility of different apps using the band to control, such as. The music player or camera are great and raise the Smart tape over the competition. So I think it's just practical to change songs by pushing the button of the bracelet, for example, when I'm on the Longboard go. In addition, there is the possibility SMS / Email notifications forwarded to the band, as well as an alarm if one forgets his cell phone. Thoroughly practical but fortunately also deactivated. The battery lasts about 5 days and charges within 30 minutes, I think okay but could have been even more persistent.
I particularly like it that can be found in the nucleus and carry separately, for example, when evening wear does not permit a Bracelet. The core is then simply plugged into your pocket and is merrily steps. Prima solved. The evaluation of all data occurs within the Lifelog App that is beautifully designed, but not quite come to the design of the Jawbone app. Nevertheless, data and daily goals can be evaluated very well and are visualized using nice animations.
--- Conclusion ---
Both the tracking options as well as the control of various apps using the bracelet have completely convinced me. The Sony Smart SWR10 band is a great companion for all technology / Fitness fans and looks much more mature than their competitors. They are joined by an acceptable price, and a trivalent appearance. The battery performance is fine, we also only marginally charged the battery of the smartphone more. For people who want an extra motivation for the sport, as well as an overview of their biorhythm, the Sony Smart SWR10 band is perfect and in my view the competition to shame.
