As far as I understand, S-Health is using heart rate sensor on the S5 & Note 4 to monitor stress. Since Gear Fit also has the same sensor, is it technically possible to enable stress level monitoring on Gear Fit software (by the software developer)?
x86phre3x said:
As far as I understand, S-Health is using heart rate sensor on the S5 & Note 4 to monitor stress. Since Gear Fit also has the same sensor, is it technically possible to enable stress level monitoring on Gear Fit software (by the software developer)?
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I would be interested too. I tried a lot of heart rate monitoring apps but without any success.
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Does anyone now the cheapest compatible heart rate monitor.
I would like to know this as well.
The Garmin HRM strap works fine (I just tried it). Not that they're that cheap but if you're a cyclist like me you probably already have one (or more).
Part Number: 010-10997-00 on Garmin's web site.
Has anyone else used a heart rate monitor with the Note 3? (or a fitness tracker/smart watch) If so, which ones? I would really love to get something like that! I can't find hardly any information on Samsung's S-band either, at least not from their site.
This is compatible and cheap. Opt for the "regular strap" for the cheaper version although I'd recommend getting the premium one for comfort.
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Premium-Heart-Monitor-Strap/dp/B0029M3NSS
Just got my Wahoo heart rate monitor and speed and cadence sensor for my bike.
All connect absolutely fine as they're Ant+ (knew they would)
Although they state for iPhone (stupid statement as it works on Ant+ not IOS).
best few $ I ever spent.
What apps do you guys use to track with? I've been using run keeper and have a garmin HRM and don't see a setting for it so i'm guessing this app does not support Ant+ sends me off to a blue tooth HRM.
doesn't the galaxy note 3 have Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+?
This is where I'm confused on the purchase of a HRM, I don't know whether to get a BLE or ANT+ strap? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
I have a Polar H7 which supports Bluetooth Smart. I use it with Sportstracker app. I went with Bluetooth Smart over Ant+ because more devices and apps are moving that way.
Endomondo is adding Bluetooth Smart soon. That's the app I want to use.
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Polar Wearlink+.Bluetooth transmitter. Use it with CardioTrainer app.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HM0H14
There is also a very clever app which uses the camera and flashlight at the same time to report your pulse real-time - and it works!
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Zephyr HxM = Sensor+Belt; Sports Tracker Pro = App
I use this combo daily. Absolutely reliable. The Zephyr HxM is the best senor because it has cadence built-in. This allows you to report distance on things like ellipticals and treadmills. The Zephyr HxM comes with a small dock for recharging; no messing with batteries. Sports Tracker Pro reports battery status along with other statistics so you can recharge unit after your workout if you notice it needs recharge. Sports Tracker Pro uploads your workouts to the cloud (if you so chose). This is a really complete package.
Amdathlonuk said:
Just got my Wahoo heart rate monitor and speed and cadence sensor for my bike.
All connect absolutely fine as they're Ant+ (knew they would)
Although they state for iPhone (stupid statement as it works on Ant+ not IOS).
best few $ I ever spent.
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I too have a Wahoo HRM - works great.
I just picked up a Oregon Scientific SZ999 unit on Clearance for $23. I am trying to see if it will work with my Note 3. Has anyone tried these? It is a BLE (BT 4.0) device.
It shows up on my phone when I scan for it but when I try to communicate with it I get an "Unable to communicate with HRM (Ver0.4)" error.
The manual does say to slightly wet the skin where the pads go and to not have any hair. I just attached this to my chest and am slightly sweaty and have a little hair but nothing major. I figured if I saw it then I should be able to connect to it unless the battery is shot. It was on Clearance which normally means it has been in the box for a while.
So I guess I really want to know is has anyone tried using one of these with their phone?
If it works then I got it for an awesome price. If it doesn't then I have 30 days to return it.
Rodney
Hi,
I am writing down a comparison between the Samsung Gear Fit Watch and the Sony SmartWatch 2 based on my personal experience and the shared information in the internet.
I have both watches working with my current Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile.
Specs:
Screen --> Gear Fit: 1.84 inch, 432x128, Super AMOLED.
SmartWatch 2: 1.6 inch, 220x176, LCD TFT
Processor/Capacity --> Gear Fit: 1GHz Dual Core, 512 Mb RAM, 4GB internal memory
SmartWatch 2: 220 MHz ARM-CORTEX M3, N/A RAM, N/A internal memory.
Connectivity --> Gear Fit: MICRO USB, Bluetooth 4.
SmartWatch 2: MICRO USB, Bluetooth 3+HS, NFC.
Battery --> Gear Fit: Typical Usage 2-3 days, Low usage 6 days.
SmartWatch 2: Typical Usage 3-4 days, Low usage 7 days.
Water Resistance --> Gear Fit: IP67 water and dust resistance.
SmartWatch 2: IP57 water and dust resistance.
Price --> Gear Fit: 250 USD.
SmartWatch 2: 150 USD.
Sensors --> Gear Fit: Accelerometer , Gyroscope, Heart rate.
SmartWatch 2: Accelerometer, light.
Compatibility --> Gear Fit: Limited Samsung Galaxy Phones.
SmartWatch 2: Android 4.+ devices.
Personal experience:
Gear Fit:
It looks really nice in hand and comfortable. However, it may not look OK if you are wearing formal or semi formal.
The Super AMOLED screen with the high resolution really makes a difference.
On my Galaxy Phone, it is easy to use and you don't need to install more applications to have the basic notifications.
On the other hand, it is not comfortable to read the notifications, you have to choose between moving your head/hand in a way to read it horizontally or to read it vertically with a tiny font size.
Also, to know the time, you need to activate the option to get the watch waken up with your hand motion or to use the button. both of them are not practical for me.
The watch is really good if you are going to use it for your daily exercises.
SmartWatch 2:
It looks nice but bulky. it is not that comfortable to wear if you compare it with the Gear Fit.
The LCD screen is good enough for your daily use. resolution is not high and it is far away if you compare it with the AMOLED screen when it comes to the quality, however it is fair enough for a watch. Taken into consideration, that it is comfortable to read vertically and the font size is fine.
On my galaxy phone, it is easy to use, but you need to install application per each needed notification. Let's say the Gear Fit manager is more sufficient. But remember that the SmartWatch 2 has 400 applications in the store, and it is more flexible to use when it comes to the available applications and the UI.
Back to the flexibility, you can use any 24mm band for this watch, so you can make it look formal or sporty not like the Gear Fit.
You can make your own watch screen, add battery widget, weather, extra...
Its current firmware doesn't support many languages, in my case I need Arabic but it is not available right now. However, there are applications that support Arabic and it works some how. The Gear Fit supports many languages with no problem or extra application need.
The best feature in the SmartWatch 2 is the power saving mode. Simply the watch is on all the time. You don't need to push any button or to move your hand to wake up the screen. It's always awake and so it is closer to be a normal watch.
It's worse in a matter of processing capabilities, but looks like the 200 MHz processor is sufficient enough to the watch functionality.
Conclusion:
Both watches are nice and high end when it comes to the technology.
I personally prefer the Sony SmartWatch 2, because of being able to see the time whenever I need without pushing on any button or moving my hand. Using new 24mm band can make you feel you have a new watch .... it is a great option.
The Gear Fit also is really great when it comes to the exercises use.
Thanks,
SmartWatch 2: have not Heart rate sensor!
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SmartWatch 2: have not Heart rate sensor!
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You Are right.
Sorry, I mixed up. typing mistake
Sensors --> Gear Fit: Accelerometer , Gyroscope, Heart rate.
SmartWatch 2: Accelerometer, light.
a_k_gano said:
You Are right.
Sorry, I mixed up. typing mistake
Sensors --> Gear Fit: Accelerometer , Gyroscope, Heart rate.
SmartWatch 2: Accelerometer, light.
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Corrected it... thanks for the comment
Gear Fit CPU is 180 MHz ARM Cortex M4
I'm not sure if is good to compare sport smartwatch with smartwatch. It would be better if you compare Sony Smartwatch 2 vs. Gear 2/Neo.
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Gear Fit CPU is 180 MHz ARM Cortex M4
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I am a bit confused... the information in the internet is a bit confusing ... you are right however some sites say it is 1GHz dual core... i will double check and get back to you
pRo_lama said:
I'm not sure if is good to compare sport smartwatch with smartwatch. It would be better if you compare Sony Smartwatch 2 vs. Gear 2/Neo.
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valid point
however I have both. Also,The gear fit specs are not so different than the Gear 2/NEO in a matter of the basic functionality and the sport supported sensors...
but still.. valid point
All of the reviews I can find for this device are now 6-7 months old, but the common thread seemed to be that the heart rate monitor and pedometer sensors can by wildly inaccurate.
Has this been improved since launch? If so, how accurate would you say the device is now?
Also, does it integrate nicely with S Health on the note 4?
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All of the reviews I can find for this device are now 6-7 months old, but the common thread seemed to be that the heart rate monitor and pedometer sensors can by wildly inaccurate.
Has this been improved since launch? If so, how accurate would you say the device is now?
Also, does it integrate nicely with S Health on the note 4?
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HR is accurate when you're in calm state. When you are doing some exercise it's really inaccurate. I can't compare GF with chest belt, but from my experience those values are not accurate.
Pedometer is doing quite well, but also it's recording other hand movements than only walking.
Another words. GF is not good device for fitness at all.
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HR is accurate when you're in calm state. When you are doing some exercise it's really inaccurate. I can't compare GF with chest belt, but from my experience those values are not accurate.
Pedometer is doing quite well, but also it's recording other hand movements than only walking.
Another words. GF is not good device for fitness at all.
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I think it has improved a little with the newest update but it's true that if you type heavily on a keyboard or do like drumming on the table with your hands it will count that as steps.
But I think that generally it shouldn't be that far off from other trackers.
Hi. Just wondering if anyone has tested the accuracy of the heart rate monitor during vigorous exercise? I am cautious about this unit, given how poorly the HRM works on the Gear 2 Neo. I have a great fitness watch with an accurate strapless HRM, but I would love to combine the features of a smart watch with a fitness device. The Gear S is the best option at the moment, but I have not seen any valid comparison against a device that is known to be accurate.
Thanks!
I have worn the gear with my polar hrm at the same time. If you sit there and stare at it, sometimes it can look off from the polar. However, when the workout is over and you compare the two, the readings are comparable. Accurate enough for me.
I haven't done enough tests to be 100% sure, but using a blood pressure monitor(it shows heart rate as well) and then the watch right after. The difference was about 2 bpm. So while I can't be sure it is accurate in all scenarios and I only tested once. The results seem to be accurate.
Thanks for the replies. I don't need it to be perfect, so it should be OK. The Gear Neo is useless as a training tool, as it cannot hold the heart rate consistently. If the Gear S only has the occasional spike or drop, it should be OK.
Can the Gear S sync with a bluetooth heartrate monitor?
In my experience Gear 2 works fine, if you don't sweat.
If you want better accuracy, look into two sensor devices like Apple Watch, Fitbit HR, or Mio Alpha (especially MIO).
I would not expect any accuracy improvement, from any single sensor Hear Rate monitor.
I tested it a few times while at doctor appointments. The nurse did a manual reading the old fashioned way and it was always within 5 or less.
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In order to offload step calculation from Galaxy S5 and add heart rate monitoring to my exercises I thought to buy Samsung Gear Fit. I thought it might help a lot. But after a little research it seems its pedometer and heart rate sensor is far from accurate. However, all those reviews were made when it was first released. It got some updates I think. Now, after those updates what about its accuracy, did Samsung increase its pedometer and heart rate monitor accuracy via updates, or is it still the same?
Also since nearly a month S Health application is very laggy. When I wake up the device it is freezed nearly for 5 secs. Exercise mode rarely functions, just freezes and phone asks to kill it. This way also it consumes much more battery too. So I see it is important to not rely on only one application. Can Gear Fit run fine with other applications like Endomondo? I thought about other devices too, but it seems Gear Fit is the best in its price tag and features.
S-Health is really bad. I use Endomondo and it does more than I could ask for. Yes, best value for money device.
sis651 said:
In order to offload step calculation from Galaxy S5 and add heart rate monitoring to my exercises I thought to buy Samsung Gear Fit. I thought it might help a lot. But after a little research it seems its pedometer and heart rate sensor is far from accurate. However, all those reviews were made when it was first released. It got some updates I think. Now, after those updates what about its accuracy, did Samsung increase its pedometer and heart rate monitor accuracy via updates, or is it still the same?
Also since nearly a month S Health application is very laggy. When I wake up the device it is freezed nearly for 5 secs. Exercise mode rarely functions, just freezes and phone asks to kill it. This way also it consumes much more battery too. So I see it is important to not rely on only one application. Can Gear Fit run fine with other applications like Endomondo? I thought about other devices too, but it seems Gear Fit is the best in its price tag and features.
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It seems so. Just Endomondo seems its not able to use the heart rate sensor. I don't know, maybe I can buy sth. like Garmin Vivosmart and a heart rate monitor band. I'm dubious as I haven't used these devices. In fact do not really need these, but hava some capitalistic urge to buy from these.
What about their pedometer and heart rate accuracy?