The app itself is much improved, especially on Android, which was nearly devoid of any features back in May 2014. However, despite a recent redesign of the app, the analysis side of the equation still leaves a lot to be desired. There’s no question the Misfit Flash is an incredibly adept tracker, and its versatility puts it head and shoulders above its competitors. However, the interpretation of this information is key to the Flash’s longevity and usefulness, so read on to find out how the app fared in our tests. What’s more, by working on the foot, the Flash will track gym cycling, where more expensive sports watches that use GPS will be utterly stumped. While the onus is on you, the user, to carry around the secondary clip and remember to start and end the tracking procedure, it makes the Flash much more versatile than trackers like the Withings Pulse or the Fitbit Flex. If you’re swimming or walking, it wants to be on the wrist but for cycling you should put it on your shoe for best results. The reason it’s adept at tracking so many sports is because the Misfit Flash can be positioned on more than one point on the body. The Misfit Flash will track running, swimming, walking, cycling and even tennis and basketball. However, unlike other basic trackers, you can specify when you’re about to start exercising. Sleep tracking is automatically detected, so there’s no need to remember to switch on a sleep-tracking mode, as with competitors such as the Withings Pulse. We found both to be extremely accurate, tracking inline with other wearable devices, such as the Withings Pulse Ox and Pebble smartwatch (using the Misfit app). In terms of activity tracking, the Misfit Flash certainly does more than your average fitness band.įirst up is steps and sleep tracking, which is the standard fare of any activity tracker in 2014.
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Yes, thanks to the laws of physics the Flash can’t slip out due to the pressure of your arm, but pressing the button is enough to worryingly disengage the disc from its housing and cause it to sit misaligned in the cradle.īack to the plus points though and the design is fully waterproof, so not only will it survive the shower it can also be used in the pool, which headlines an impressive line-up of features that outstrip many of its rivals. It still boggles the mind that Misfit can’t secure its tracker effectively within a strap. The surface is now a physical button with brighter LEDs, and the Flash slips into the back of the strap, meaning it can’t fall out.
Misfit identified that the Shine’s strap was inadequate for holding the unit in place, and that the touch-sensitive face for accessing goal progress and the clock was frustrating to use – so these have been addressed. The design differences aren’t all cosmetic, however. They seem to be aimed at the younger audience, as few of the choices naturally pair with business wear.
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The good news for design aficionados is that Misfit has released the Flash with a series of bright and bold colours, which makes choosing your ideal band a little more personable.
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