![]() ![]() That is to say its minimalistic design doesn’t conflict with my wardrobe and thanks to its diminutive size it can be worn next to another wrist worn device, such as a watch without feeling over encumbering on my wrist. Stylistically speaking the Misfit Shine seems to work for me be it in a casual or dressy environment. If so opted, you can turn the time feature off all together. My Shine is configured to display the time first – a blinking LED light represents the minute where as a solid LED the hour – which is then followed by the percent of daily goal completed and represented by a continguous row of LED light – each LED is about 8% of the completed goal. This should (more on this in a bit) cause an array of hidden LED lights to display – there are 12 in total. To see how much of your daily goal is completed you just simply tap the Shine twice with your fingertip. But yes, the Shine can track laps (presumably – I didn’t swim with it) and is 100% waterproof unlike some other pedometers. Why, in this last instance, just swimming I don’t know. Pushing the goal to 900 leaves walking and running the same, but requires another extra 15 minutes of swimming. Increasing this to 700 has no impact on the suggested activities, where as 800 points suggested I walk 1.5 hours or run 30 minutes or swim 30 minutes. I chose 600 points a day, which according to the Shine app requires I walk 1 hour or run 20 minutes or swim 30 minutes a day. Like many other apps, you’ll set your goal, though a suggestion will be provided based on your activity level. To more easily, if not more succinctly quantify your activity, Misfit Wearables has opted to use a point based system. ![]() It’s up to you if you want your data shared with everyone or just friends.If you want the perfect tool for your workout, you might also be interested in the Garmin Forerunner 210 GPS watch review too. During my testing the Shine app was updated a few times, with one major update that added a social component allowing the Shine community to compete with one and other via Facebook. Setup is painless and syncs usually don’t take more than 20 seconds, though there is some variability depending on how many days of data needs to be transferred. ![]() My Shine also shipped with a wrist strap, which to me is preferable since there is less likelihood that I’ll lose it.Īn accompanying iPhone and Android app keeps tabs on the information, with syncing occurring over Bluetooth. Also packed in the box is a magnetic clip that wraps around the Shine and allows you to adhere it to just about any piece of clothing you see fit. Misfit Wearables says that it’s good for up to 4-months, where upon you’ll then need to replace it. The Shine’s power is derived from a coin cell (CR2032), otherwise known as a watch battery. The instructions to do this are embedded in the packaging, and while they’re a bit ambiguous, the process is very simple once you figure out where to pry it open using the included tool. Out of the box you’ll need to remove the Shine’s backing using the included tool. Related: Have a look at the Garmin Forerunner 610 review Put more succinctly the Shine is light enough and small enough that you’ll forget that you’re wearing it. Footprint wise the Shine is no bigger than a US quarter coin and as thick as about 2.5 of the same coined stacked together. According to its creators (past Apple employees), the Shine is carved out of a solid block of aluminum, resulting in a weight of no more than 10 grams. The Shine, from Misfit Wearables, is an Indiegogo campaign that successfully raised over $800,000 last year. Along for the ride, in addition to a Fitbit Force, has been the recently released Misfit Shine, which are some of the best fitness trackers on the market. However, that’s changed recently as I’ve been walking to work – about a half a mile – almost daily. Largely because I work and sit in front of a computer 5 days a week and make little effort to get up and walk around. Why am I telling you this? Well, despite my daily desire to work out, I still struggle to maintain a regular routine, as do so many others. ![]() I’m not triathlete, but nor am I a couch potato that occasionally murmurs aspirations of hitting the gym only to be defeated by another episode of Real Housewives (I’m now sickened by that thought). I‘ve worked out for the better part of my life at this point. ![]()
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