GRV Fitness Tracker Non Bluetooth Fitness Watch No App No Phone Required Waterproof Pedometer Watch with Steps Calories Counter Sleep Tracker for Men Women Parents (Black)

M-L Leavens

Does not keep track consistently

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023

Color: PinkVerified Purchase

Not sure if mine was faulty but I noticed that it did not track my steps consistently. I wanted a pedometer/watch that didn’t require an app to keep track, and I was really excited to find this! I set the step distance to 24” (2 feet) at first, then 18” (1.5 feet), and then 12” (1 foot) to test the unit. I kept it at 12” for a month and purposely went on a daily walk doing the same exact route/distance to test it. The results were quite different. I tested it by swinging my arm (where I wore it) and counting the steps I took, and it would only count some of my steps some of the time. I tested it along with my phone’s pedometer and again, different results. I tried strapping it to my shoe and wearing it for a whole day and the results were really “off”. I noticed that it would do a better job of counting steps when the unit was pressed tight against my wrist, but I prefer to not feel like my wrist is being strangled in order to get an accurate read. I charged it every few days when the battery icon showed it was more than halfway down from full, and noticed that it would show a bunch of super small print on the screen quite often, which would only go away after I pulled it out of the wrist strap and plugged it into the power block – even if it didn’t need to be charged. Odd! I was basically wearing it just as a watch after discovering the inaccuracy of the pedometer feature (which is what I bought it for, grrr) but the screen would default to it’s “tiny print” mode more and more often. It has become a nuisance having to pop it out and “reset” it basically every day in the past week, that I no longer wear it at all. Disappointing.

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David

Its fine for a cheap watch

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

Its great that it doesn’t need to sync with a phone app, as I don’t really trust a lot of phone apps. Its fairly easy to set up and use. The battery life is just ok, about a week for me. East to charge however.

10 people found this helpful

Deb L

defective. concern resolved!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023

Color: BlueVerified Purchase

initially loved this. occasionally screen would just display gibberish. i had to put the unit in the charger to reset the screen. then it stopped working all together and will no longer charge. so disappointed. my old clip on pedometer still works fine. UPDATE: GRV fitness reached out and offered refund. i really wanted the product and they are sending me a new one. this was just outside of amazon’s return policy and i greatly appreciate the company’s customer service and concern resolution!

13 people found this helpful

S and R

Okay tracker, mediocre battery, not easy to clean

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023

Color: GrayVerified Purchase

The actual tracker is okay- it doesn’t record as many steps as a Fitbit (I literally wore both on the same wrist for an entire day, this one tracked about 1500 steps less than the Fitbit over the course of the day). I like that it doesn’t use bluetooth- we have concerns about Bluetooth usage, but also, it’s way less stressful to track steps without an app. I can’t see previous days steps, which could be a turnoff for some folks, but I kind of love it because it takes the pressure off. Each day is its own day and all I have to do is my best.

Other things to note- the battery life is terrible compared to the Fitbit, but I’ve learned is probably comparable to a lot of apple watches. Best I can get is about 2 days with this device, but since I opt not to wear it at night, it’s not a big deal for me. It seems there is a sleep timer, but it doesn’t track your sleep like other brands, which again, is a plus for me, but could be a negative for someone else.

What I like the least about this watch is how dirty it’s gotten and will not come clean. Granted, I chose the white band, and my Fitbits white silicone band wasn’t much better, but I could at least purchase a new band with that company. I haven’t yet found an option to purchase a new band without purchasing a whole new tracker, which isn’t very expensive… but seems wasteful. Also, I have scuffed the face a bit, which I also did with my Fitbit so that has more to do with my own clumsiness than the design itself.

It was pretty easy to set up, and the simple design face was not a problem for me. There are not extra options for face styles, which might matter to some buyers but I don’t mind.

All in all, I would purchase again (and I might for my child) but not a light colored band. I like the app free, Bluetooth free option for tracking steps, and the battery life is a little annoying but not terrible. I would quickly raise this to 4 stars if I were able to purchase a new band without buying a whole new watch, but I think it would need a few other things improved to reach 5 stars (primarily the battery life and improved step count).

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Einfach einzurichten und zu bedienen

Reviewed in Germany on January 5, 2024

Color: GrayVerified Purchase

Diese Uhr ist einfach einzurichten, zu bedienen und aufzuladen. Bin sehr zufrieden. Liegt gut am Handgelenk, ist schön schmal.

stefania

Rispetta la descrizione

Reviewed in Italy on January 4, 2024

Color: PinkVerified Purchase

Orologio di facile utilizzo. Orario leggibile anche di notte. Si accende automaticamente al movimento del polso o basta sfiorare lo schermo. Conta i passi, i km, le calorie e le ore di sonno. Facile impostare i dati personali. Per la ricarica utilizzo l’alimentatore del cellulare, non è compreso con l’orologio.
Cinturino morbido e comodo.

LadyJohanna82

RELOJ DEPORTIVO FACIL Y BUENO

Reviewed in Spain on January 2, 2024

Color: PinkVerified Purchase

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Reloj deportivo muy sencillo de utilizar, sin necesidad de aplicación. Cuenta los pasos, distancia, calorías y horas de sueño y al día siguiente se reinicia para volver a empezar.

Bueno, bonito y barato. Perfecto.

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Jennifer's Reviews

Beautifully Basic Pedometer Watch

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2023

Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I ordered this little fitness band because I do a lot of travelling where, quite often, a smartwatch connected to a mobile app is unreliable (yes, even in 2023).

On the positive side, I really like the look of the watch – sleek and elegant. It takes about 20 minutes maximum to charge up, by plugging the main watch pod into your laptop or any USB plug.

You set the different items by going to settings (the double wheel) and pressing the little circle for 3 seconds. Then you have to scroll through each item. The sleep app is simply an ‘on/off’ toggle. A bit fiddly but you will probably only ever do it once.

On the negative side, the date cannot be changed to a UK style date so you’re stuck with the US one. The steps are activated exactly like the old style pedometer, by sensing movement, so beware if you take a ride in a bumpy bus or train! Likewise, the sleep app detects ‘sleep’ if you are perfectly still – but if you are a meditator, then it may think you’re asleep during that time. Finally, I do miss the pulse function which you get on a smartwatch fitness app, I must admit.

I guessed about all these characteristics when I chose a non-app watch. The pedometer is still a good guide to exercise, especially if you have a pretty good idea of your regular output already.

The basic watch face is wonderfully clear and clean, limited to the time and date, and illuminates if you stretch out your wrist in the dark. Ideal for your Gran, or for a person like me with a visual disability.

On balance, I love it.

4 people found this helpful

Papou028

Simple, efficace et jolie

Reviewed in France on October 29, 2023

Color: GreenVerified Purchase

Achetée pour avoir une montre podomètre légère, le plus simple possible, jolie, et évaluer essentiellement le nombre de pas effectués quotidiennement. Cette montre répond parfaitement à ces critères.
Difficile d’évaluer sa précision de comptage, mais même si elle n’est pas juste, le but est d’avoir une bonne idée en fin de journée.

Elle est non connectée, quel plaisir de ne pas se soucier de mises à jour, de problème de connexions ….!
Très facilement paramétrable, elle est parfaite et en plus pas chère.

6 people found this helpful