Housing:
The case looks solid processed and leaves a quality impression. Thus the overall picture, however, is true, I bought and installed another metal bracelet. For this purpose, virtually any 22mm wristband be used. I've bought from Amazon following (Pixnor 22mm straight end solid stainless steel bracelet band features strap (black) and agree to the overall impression of the clock now more satisfied than with the supplied silicone bracelet. According to the manufacturer, the clock is dust and splash proof. The clock had no hardware buttons ... On and off the clock on a tiny button on the back of the clock This button is used both as a reset button To set the clock to turn it so something like this requires such a ballpoint pen tip; with the finger is not here should make the clock. So out go time, it becomes difficult to bring about a restart.
Battery:
Depending on usage and display brightness (which can be regulated) keeps the clock with me 1- max. 2 days by. Charging occurs through the included charging cradle (matchbox size). The clock is fully recharged within 2-3 hours. There is a material with Micosucktion surface at the bottom of the charger. In this way, the charging station sucks firmly quasi at the table.
Features:
To use the functions of the clock, you need Android Wear by Goolge, which is available for free in the Google Play Store. The app connects (Bluetooth) between clock and telephone and forwards all alerts that would normally appear in the status bar of the Android phone, the clock continues.
Voice input:
Using a voice command You can issue queries, timers and reminders are set up or answer text messages / chats etc. eingesprochen. Awakened is the clock by the hotword "OK, Google". Additional functions via voice are: Overview of dates, start navigation to start music, dictate SMS & emails / send, start timer and stopwatch, set an alarm and reminders, notes (Google Keep / Google notes) Create, launch fitness (running, show steps ).
Display:
The display can be read even in sunlight (high brightness level). The settings can be set whether the display is to remain permanently switched on. If the display is "off" to set the clock wakes you up with a Ablesebewegung; thinks that the user performs the clock face direction while rotating the wrist. In standby time and date are displayed. The presentation of the dial so-called. Watch Faces can be changed. There are about 10 Watch Faces to choose from.
Cards:
The SmartWatch is retrieved from the phone information in so-called. Cards. Those who use Google Now knows this principle already. Can on a map, for example are displayed: weather information, stock quotes, appointments, pedometer, navigational information (home to work), taking into account the current traffic situation. By wiping from bottom to top to navigate through the various cards. Each card is displayed "display-filling". By Wipe Right clears you the card or disable them, until new information on the corresponding map. Depending on the "app" which just shows their information in the map more interaction options can be accessed by swiping to the left; eg delete an SMS, replying to a text message, 5 day weather preview, etc.
In summary: The investment has paid off for me, because I saved the clock to handle frequent in the pocket for phone. Fully makes the clock only fun if you use many of the features offered by Google & Services (Google Now, Google notes, Google calendar, contacts etc.). I would buy the clock again. Only the charger I find not so good. A direct charge function via a Micro-USB connector, I would find better.
