#JAWBONE UP SIZER ANDROID#
Jawbone has stated in their forums that an Android version is under active development. The supportive application (that is necessary to use the device) is available for iPhone only at the time of writing. Every time you synch to the app you are shown the device’s charge level, and there are warnings on the light indicators on the bracelet when the battery is low. You’ll need to charge the device every ten days or so using the included 3.5mm->USB dongle. Upon waking up you hold it again to enter back into the standard mode. When you go to bed you hold down the button to enter sleep mode.
The sole purpose of this is to just break out this activity within the app UI at a later time. If you exercise, you can tap-tap the button enter “activity mode”. You simply wear it and have to interact with it only a few times a day. When you first synch the device to your phone, you set up an account along with setting up goals for yourself. I still have room in the bracelet, but due to the shape of my wrist etc it doesn’t look/feel “perfect”. One negative I will mention is that for me the bracelet does not lie completely flat near its endpoints. When interacting with the single button, there are light indicators on the bracelet to indicate what mode you are in - normal, activity, sleep. There’s really not much in the way of moving parts here there is a button at one end that is used for switching modes (more on that later), and the opposite end has a cap that is pulled off to reveal the 3.5mm male jack that is used to sync the device with your mobile phone (currently iPhone-only, but Android “coming soon”). Jawbone’s site has a sizing guide if you are ordering online, or the packaging itself has a size ring on it so you can try before you buy.
You’ll want to obviously obtain the right size. After opening up the well-designed packaging I got the bracelet on and instantly thought “wow I can hardly feel it there”. I’ve worn a watch every day on my left wrist since I was 13… so I’m used to “jewelry”. It’s not the simplest task in the world getting it on or off your wrist, but thankfully you don’t really need to take it off given its waterproof nature. The rubberized bracelet is bendable to a degree. I’m personally a huge fan of the form, but does it function? It was designed by Yves Behar & his team at fuseproject. If you’re familiar with other Jawbone products such as the Era or Jambox, you’ll see the same familiar modern clean design in the UP.
#JAWBONE UP SIZER SOFTWARE#
The hardware accomplishes the tasks of sleep & activity while the software plays the sole role in diet. The UP is a $100 bracelet that you wear at all times (yes, even in the shower) that helps you track your sleep, activity & diet. Having worked at Bodymedia way back when, I’ve always had an interest in these devices and their complimentary software.
#JAWBONE UP SIZER SERIES#
That's about double the time we saw with the Nike+ FuelBand, and five times longer than the Lark, which needed to be recharged every two days.The Jawbone UP is the latest in a series of hardware+software health monitoring tools to come our way. In our testing, that claim was fairly accurate after three days, we were down to about 70 percent battery life. Jawbone says the Jawbone UP should last about 10 days before needing a charge. If you're not getting enough rest, the app will give you tips, such as working out during the day, or avoiding a nightcap before bed. Idle Alert will also vibrate the wristband to remind you to get up and stretch your legs. Smart Sleep will cause the wristband to vibrate when it detects you're in a light sleep mode, waking you more gently. Between the Larklife and the Nike+ FuelBand, we found the UP the most comfortable to wear, and weren't as conscious of it during the day or night.
Unlike the Lark, though, you're not required to switch bands. Click to EnlargeLike the Larklife band, the Jawbone UP also can be worn at night to track your sleep.