When I considered the best watch for my hiking and for capturing my activity levels, this smartly priced watch seemed perfect. And gladly, it would seem I am correct. Enjoying this device immensely and look forward to getting more comfortable with the expanding functionality…, and jus live the data I get from this watch and the phone app. lastly, syncs well w my iPhone
I bought and ir t was to complicated to use.so i returned it and went back to fit bit
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
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Out of the box it locked up on selecting English, locked up on Russian. Software patch didn't work, let in run out of battery and rebooted to get it to work. Loses contact with the app for days, then it finds it again. Only thing with more flaws and software issues would be a Boeing 737 Max
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
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I like the health monitoring aspect of the I2. I also keep up with my walking miles and enjoy the trending. I am having a real hard time learning by rote all the button functions to choose different menus. Basically I always want to look down and see the time and date. To me its a timekeeping wrist watch first, health monitor, gps , weather station a distant second priority. I almost feel compelled to have to carry the instruction manual with me to figure out the litany of key functions. Great quality
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
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It doesn’t integrate with my iPhone as well as my Apple Watch. For example, I have the temperature on my watch face and sometimes it goes blank and other times the temperature doesn’t change even though it changes outside. The buttons are not intuitive. The watch is ok, average.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
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I've taken a few hikes with the watch. I have not fully achieved the benefits of the solar aspect but sun has been lacking in my area. Battery life is still great. Overall battery life is great and the best feature. Plus, it looks like a real watch. Can't wait to use the watch in Colorado this year.