Excellent product. I wanted my workouts tracked with accuracy in a simplistic layout. I wanted my sleep tracked to identify consistency and wake time. I wanted no annual fee and to own what I was wearing. I track and journal on my own and can reflect back on the day for my habits where the whoop would normally track in the app. I’m ok journaling manually and find it more joyful in my personal reflections with pen and paper. This is a great product, very happy with the battery life, the workout accuracy and overall metrics tracked.
I purchased 4 bands, one for each person in my family. I have been wearing mine since it arrived (>2 weeks). Everyone was very happy with the gift, and super excited to start using it to track workout data.
Highlights: Charging last 10+ days. Very happy with the long charge and the quick time to recharge, I can usually get a full charge while I am getting ready for work.
Detection: Very accurate with cardio workout detection. Not as accurate with weight workouts.
Food tracking: Pictures are convenient and favorites make it easy to set up your routine meals. Wish list: add a simple (water++) button to the interface to make tracking water intake easier.
Bands: The velcro, works well, but we have two smaller wrists in our family, so we may have to look for a smaller band for them.
Overall, highly recommended for young adults getting started on tracking fitness and parents who take tracking their numbers and progress as a priority. So far, happy with my purchases, will update again based on performance!
Thanks for a good product and a Christmas gift home run!
I was hesitant to order the Helio Strap, but any doubts vanished when I started using it. First, the addition of the BioCharge functionality provides better feedback on the recovery and exertion balance. The fact the strap can connect to the Amazfit Active 2 to provide more accurate readings during CrossFit, HIIT and similar activities is a game changer. And using it to complement the readings from the Helio Ring on sleep analysis provides a more rounded picture of your fitness journey.
I've had to return due to skin issues from the skin side material. Actual use was not bad. Sleep tracking as a lot to be desired. It was hard to trust it, especially since my awake time was way off. I could be awake for an hour or so, tossing and turning and the app showed I was awake for 1 minute. Exercise wise, it seemed to do well. If you are not looking for sleep tracking, then I would definitely recommend. If you are buying for the sleep tracking, I would try something different.