It’s hard to call the extra features available for the SmartBand Talk “apps.” Yes, they’re small software add-ons, but almost all of them have a single function and rarely require much interaction to operate. Using the Beddit sleep monitor’s similar feature where an alarm sounds on the phone felt far more natural. This is through a vibrating alarm, and I found it hard to get used to. The sleep tracker covers light and deep sleep, and has a smart alarm which will wake you up during a light sleep phase.

For example, it was convinced that me driving for 30 minutes was worth at least 1,000 steps. The SmartBand Talk’s step count was also very optimistic, and often misread what I was doing. However, if you’re hoping it’ll suggest workouts based on your activity, or anything much deeper than simply noting the data down, you’ll be disappointed. LifeLog is fun, provided you put in the time and then make use of the bookmarks. Important moments can be highlighted with a bookmark, and there’s a shortcut on the SmartBand Talk to add one. LifeLog also tracks how you use your phone, and notes down how long you spend playing games, browsing the Web, on calls, or using social networks.

If you’re not sure which type of wristband is for you, it could turn out to be the perfect choice.

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