(Disclosure: I received this product free to test and evaluate)
I have used a fitness “band” for many years, starting with a problematic “Fitbit” (lots of connectivity issues), then moving on to the excellent Xiaomi band. Although the Xiaomi band was quite reliable and very functional, for more than a year I have been considering switching to a larger wrist device to see if I like it better.
In the case of this smart-watch from Kimeag the answer is an unqualified yes!
I highly recommend the device (in spite some awkward setup issues I will discuss later in this review)
Please note that I tested features after first installing the “Gloryfit” application on my Android phone, setting that up, and then pairing the smart-watch with the phone.
Once the Kimeag smart-watch was all set up, I was very pleased:
Big readable screens!
A “home screen” that at a glance gives me the most important information! (try out the base choices on the smart-watch before uploading others through the app)
Touch screen navigation to additional screens accesses other information and features.
With my old Xiaomi fitness band, I needed to go to the app on my phone to access the majority of data collected by the band.
But on this Kimeag device, I can easily view needed data ON THE SMART-WATCH ITSELF without having to access my phone.
This includes: sleep info; historical heart rate info (both a screen with the current day’s readings, and the past week’s daily averages); A full day’s worth of blood oxygen readings; current day’s weather and a three day forecast.
Additional useful functionality includes display of text messages, ability to answer phone, timers, stopwatch, and alarms.
My Xiaomi band could (but with spotty reliability) provide “find phone” functionality.
But this Kimeag smart watch does that AND the reverse: allowing you to find a misplaced watch from the app on your phone!
Downsides? As someone with a chronic heart issue, I’ll just say “don’t rely at all” on the included “blood pressure” feature. Development of smartwatches to do this is a technology in its infancy, and I do not consider blood pressure readings reliable on ANY current smartwatch . (In my case this device just repeats the same stat every time. So I just ignore that screen.)
The rocky road to setup:
Setup/configuration instructions are a weak point of many electronic devices, and this device was no exception. Included with the smart watch was a folding, small print instruction sheet in 8 languages.
It did not include any link to more detailed information.
Although using this document I *was* able to perform basic setup, it was not smooth.
You are instructed to first install and activate the “Gloryfit” app on your phone. Be aware that installation of this app is not completely intuitive. In some cases the task or selection you want is “grayed out”, so you might think it is not an option, but it may actually be what you need to do!
Also, the app is used across a variety of devices, so not everything you see may be applicable.
Even after configuring the app, it is not always clear what setting must be done on the watch, and what must be done in the app.
Info on the Amazon site is of little help.
To make setup easier, I recommend you do a web search on “Gloryfit” or “Glory Fit” to find helpful 3rd party tips and recommendations.
I think a setup instructional YouTube vid by “Bracket Reviews” was helpful, as was a page on the itsmanual-dot-com site titled “Glory Fit P32A Intelligent Smart Watch Manual” (no, it’s not the exact same smart-watch, but it is similar enough to be useful!)
Enjoy!
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