MOTOACTV 16 GB GPS Fitness Tracker and Music Player (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

by Motorola

Product Features

• Precisely track your running and biking outside and in the gym; wireless upload of your workout data to MOTOACTV.com.
• MOTOACTV 16GB smart music player learns what songs motivate you.
• Set goals and start racing against them; audio coach gives you updates and keeps you going.
• MOTOACTV is sweatproof, rain resistant, scratch resistant with intuitive controls. Touchscreen display adjusts to sunlight.
• Included in the Motorola Retail Packaging: MOTOACTV 16GB, Motorola SF200 Sports Headphones, MOTOACTV Clip, Wall Charger with Data Cable, Quick Start Guide.

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

MOTOACTV is a cutting-edge GPS fitness tracker, heart rate monitor enabled* and smart MP3 playerpacked into a small, sweat proof and stylish device. It’s an evolving platform capable of receiving software updates that enhance features and enable new functionality.

GPS and Accusense technology track your running, walking and cycling data like time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate*. You can monitor your performance directly on your device and online at the Free MOTOACTV Training Portal. The smart MP3 player stores hours and hours of your favorite songs and actually "learns" what tunes motivate you the most.

MOTOACTV is World’s First GPS Fitness Tracker and Smart MP3 Player. All in one.

Track your running, walking and cycling data like time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate*and get the most out of your music with high-performance playlists. Click here for a larger image

Access everything with simple controls and an intuitive touchscreen display.

Get geared up for your particular workout with different MOTOACTV accessories like the Sports Arm Band, above (sold separately).

World’s First GPS Fitness Tracker and Smart MP3 Player. All in one.

GPS FITNESS TRACKER: TRAIN SMARTER

MOTOACTV's GPS and AccuSense™ sensors track your distance, time, speed, heart rate* and calories burned so you can monitor your workouts. Also integrates data from optional sensors with ANT+ and BLE technology such as heart rate monitors, pedometers and bike sensors.

The Life Tracker provides ongoing Tracker - tracks steps and calories burned right on your watch screen.

SMART MP3 PLAYER: IT KNOWS WHAT MOVES YOU

MOTOACTV learns what songs motivate you by measuring your performance against your music. And it uses those songs to create a personal high-performance playlist. Your playlist is more than just workout songs; they're songs that push you to work—harder than ever before. Need an extra kick? Choose a Fit Song and get one-touch access to the one song you feel motivates you most. It syncs with both your iTunes and Windows Media MusicAn FM radio is also included for tuning into the TV radio transmitters at the gym, or just enjoying some radio programming.

WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY: NO STRINGS ATTACHED

MOTOACTV lets you enjoy a completely wireless workout while keeping you in touch with the things that matter most. Rock out wirelessly via stereo Bluetooth® enabled headphones (sold separately). Have your performance data wirelessly transmitted from your device to the Free MOTOACTV Training Portal via Wi-Fi. Download the free MOTOACTV App and get texts and calls delivered right from your Motorola Android smartphone. How's that for freedom?

HEART RATE MONITORING: TUNE IN TO YOUR HEART

You can connect MOTOACTV to a heart rate sensor to really see how you perform. You can connect to any ANT+ or BLE enabled sensors like the Heart Rate Monitor chest strap for MOTOACTV. Customize heart rate zones in MOTOACTV, to ensure your working out smarter not harder.

MOTOACTV TRAINING PORTAL: RESHAPE YOUR ROUTINE - FOR FREE

You can plan your workouts, create long-term goals and analyze your performance right online at the MOTOACTV Training Portal. Just visit the MOTOACTV Training Portal and sign in with your MotoCast ID (device setup required). Your workout data is automatically uploaded to the site wirelessly from your device so you can chart your progress effortlessly.

SWEAT PROOF, RAIN RESISTANT, AND SCRATCH RESISTANT

MOTOACTV is built for your toughest workouts. That means it’s sweatproof, rain resistant and scratch resistant – like you.

TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY: REACH OUT AND TOUCH MORE

Who wants to futz with confusing controls? MOTOACTV's display provides quick and easy access to the data you want most. And it automatically adjusts to lighting conditions so it’s totally clear, indoors and out. MOTOACTV also features a scratch-resistant 1.6" Corning Gorilla Glass to hold up to your toughest workouts.

MOTOACTV ANDROID APP: YES, IT’S MOBILE

This free app does two amazing things. First, it allows your Motorola Android smartphone to communicate with you through your MOTOACTV device and headphones. When your phone is within Bluetooth range, you can answer calls and receive text messages. Just as cool, the app syncs up with your MOTOACTV Training Portal data so you can analyze your info and manage your fitness plan.

TOOLS AND GOALS: REACH YOUR PEAK

Maximize your free time by scheduling a walk, run or ride online with the Free MOTOACTV Training Portal’s planning calendar. It's a great way to stay on schedule, save your routes and introduce new workouts to your routine. You can also set fitness goals like weight loss and workout frequency, and monitor your progress in our Goals section. Just go to MOTOACTV Training Portal to get started for Free.

AUDIO COACH: MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT

The audio coach helps keep you moving and grooving on your walk, run and ride with updates on your pace, split times and more.

EASILY UPGRADABLE: IT’S ALL ABOUT IMPROVEMENT

MOTOACTV is a smart, ever-evolving device that is capable of receiving software updates. This allows us to add new features and functionality, as well as ensure the user experience is as optimized as it can be. We also welcome feedback on features you’d like to see added and enhancements we can include in future updates. We review all comments posted on our support forums and other online communities to inform our priorities and develop software releases accordingly.

MOTOACTV: SPECTACULAR SPECS and UNRIVALED COMPATIBILITY

Choose between two MOTOACTV models – 8GB or 16GB, both capable of storing hours and hours of your favorite heart pumping music to keep you moving through your workout. Features a tough and scratch-resistant 1.6" Corning Gorilla Glass display that automatically adjusts to lighting conditions. Sweat proof and rain resistant. MOTOACTV is compatible with most ANT+ and BLE devices like Heart Rate sensors, pedometers and bike sensors like power meters and speed/cadence sensors.

Select MOTOACTV Specifications

Size:	46 x 46 x 9.6 mm
Weight:	35g
Display:	1.6-inch Trasflective TFT, QCIF+ 176x220 (optimized for Indoor/Outdoor)
Supported Audio Formats:	AAC, AAC+, MP3
System Memory:	256MB
Storage:	16GB capacity (8GB also available)
Connectivity:	3.5mm Headset, USB 2.0 HS
Bluetooth:	Stereo Bluetooth Class 1.5
Sensors:	ANT+, BLE, Accelerometer
WLAN:	802.11 b/g/n
Location:	GPS+
Battery:	258 mAh
Standby Time:	325 hours
Playback Time:	20 hours
Workout Time:	10 hours indoor, 5 hours outdoor

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Motorola Accessories for MOTOACTV

Pulse-pounding workouts require intense focus. The Motorola Accessories for your MOTOACTV Fitness Tracker and Smart Music Player keep you on target and in the zone. No messing around with different mounts, clips or straps. Snap in your MOTOACTV device and get at it.

Motorola Sports Wrist Strap for MOTOACTV	Motorola Bike Mount for MOTOACTV	Motorola Clip for MOTOACTV	Motorola Sports ArmBand for MOTOACTV	Motorola SF600 Wireless Sports Headphones	Motorola SF200 Sports Headphones

Product Description

MOTOACTV is a GPS fitness tracker and smart music player combined into a small, wearable device. Your running, walking and biking workout is tracked and stored online. Your speed, distance, and burned calories are all captured effortlessly. The music player stores hours of your music and learns what tunes motivate you. Elegant controls but rugged construction - it's sweat proof, rain resistant, and scratch resistant. Product Specifications: Type: Fitness and Smart Music PlayerCapacity: 16 GBSize: 46mm x 46mm x 9.6mmWeight: 35gDisplay: 1.6 Corning Gorilla GlassConnections: 3.5mm Headset Jack, USB 2.0Bluetooth: This device supports Bluetooth HFP 1.6, HSP 1.2, A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.4, HR P (Heart Rate Profile) 1.0 (s).Standby Time: Up to 325hrsMusic Player Time: Up to 20hrsWorkout Time: Up to 10hrs indoors, 5hrs outdoors

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

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506 of 533 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Great potential...but wait for v2 November 9, 2011

By J. Ruppenthal

I purchased an 8GB MOTOACTV the day it was released from a local "big box" chain, and my first impressions are that Motorola has created a device with great potential, but one that needs work to smooth out a few rough edges. First, a bit about why this was purchased...

I'm a long-time casual runner who is gearing up for longer races (half marathons) next year. While I usually love to run in silence, my longer training runs are getting a bit monotonous, so I was on the hunt for an MP3 player that could add some spice to my workouts. I've been using different GPS watches over the years, primarily Garmins (305, 405) and, more recently, the Nike+ Sportswatch, and the thought of having both an MP3 player AND a GPS unit rolled into one seemed like a masterstroke. When I read about the MOTOACTV in October, I thought "voila!" - the perfect fitness accessory. And on paper, it seems perfect. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities. Heart-rate monitoring through wireless headphones. Use of ANT+ technology. What's not to love?

Well, a couple of major things come to mind after having used the unit for a few days now. First, is my fear that the MOTOACTV isn't built for real-world use. Motorola claims this device is water-resistant, but the USB port on the left side of the unit is protected by a flimsy port cover that doesn't stay in place during runs, leaving a gaping hole for sweat and rain to enter. I suspect we'll see lots of these devices needing repairs for water/sweat damage. Secondly, and even more damning, is battery life. I've taken this device on three hour-long runs now, each time fully-charged. I've returned home with the unit down to less than 25% power level. This was using the MP3 features, Bluetooth on to wireless headsets, and GPS tracking.... Given this rate of battery burn, I doubt the device would last more than 1:30-2:00 which, in the world of marathon-training (and even half-marathons), just isn't enough. This is a serious issue which Motorola may be able to address with software updates but, for now, it's a deal-breaker.

There's great potential here. The software/OS is easy to use and powerful. I love the display and overall build of the device (USB port not withstanding). And the MOTOACTV website seems solid for a 1st Gen effort. If Motorola can address my two concerns - better water resistance and much better battery life - they'll have a winner. For now, though, I'd take a wait-and-see approach: wait for updates and see if things improve.

My two cents... Read more ›

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Matt (Forums Manager) saysMarch 30, 2012

Since this review has so many readers, I wanted to post here that we are delighted to announce that the MOTOACTVTM App will be available for all Android smartphones (Android 2.1 and later) - starting Monday, April 2nd. Plus, it has been updated and packed with new features, such as the ability to launch your planned workouts from your Android smartphone and track progress of your personal fitness goals on your phone.

You also get the great Bluetooth® enabled functionality between your MOTOACTV and Android smartphone such as receiving notifications of incoming calls, ability to redial calls from the MOTOACTV, see calendar notifications and receive text messages.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Firmware update addresses battery life issues December 31, 2011

By Stpete111

I got the 16GB model. Motorola released a firmware update a few days ago that greatly increased the battery life. As far as I'm concerned, it could still be a little bit better, but overall, they have listened to the complaints and for the most part, fixed the problem. I was worried about getting this unit after reading the reviews on the net. I can happily say that I am very satisfied with the product, with a couple small exceptions.

I use this strictly for running so my review can only speak to that functionality. Up until I got this, I ran with my Iphone strapped to my upper arm. It was a bulky solution, but it had everything I needed - nice, robust, running app, all my music, Bluetooth, maps, GPS, 3G data connection, and of course, it's a phone, so ability to take/make calls (which worked nicely with stereo bluetooth headphones). So did I lose some functionality by moving to this MOTOACTV? Well, yes, some. No 3G data, so music-wise I get what I have loaded on the unit, or whatever is on FM radio - I used Pandora or Rhapsody sometimes on my iphone, but not often. And I've lost the ability to use a phone, in case of emergency. Even if I had a Moto Droid, I'm not going to double-up on the crap I'm running with, I would just stick with the phone as it does everything the MOTOACTV does. My Iphone had to be within 2 feet of my Bluetooth headphones for it to never cut out. Not the case with the MOTOACTV - I got the wrist strap to run with it. And with the unit down on my wrist and my arms flailing about, never was there a hint of cut-out. Speaking of, for the price of this unit, the wrist strap and armband should have been included instead of each being an extra 30 bucks.... I do understand Motorola's thinking behind selling accessories separately - knowing that likely different users will likely choose one of the many accessories available to fit their needs. But 30 bucks each is too much - they are worth 10 bucks each at most. The unit does come with a clip that will suffice for most uses if you don't want to spring the extra cash for any accessories. All in all, I don't miss running with my iphone at all. I like the small, light form factor, the convenience, the sound quality, and the overall functionality. And I have not tested it with any sensors or monitors it can use, which I'm sure would only add positive functionality to it. Yes it is a bit bigger than an ipod nano, but WAY smaller than an iphone or ipod touch. Read the Pros and Cons for more...

PROS:
-Nice bright screen
-Responsive touchscreen (I disagree completely with the people who say the touchscreen has a hard time interpreting touch vs. slide).
-Easy to use and learn interface
-Maps built right into the watch (but also could be seen as a con, read on...)
-Bluetooth range and quality is great
-Wi-Fi Sync of workout data is a fantastic feature (read cons for a gripe about Wi-Fi networks though).
- Much improved battery life with firmware update
- Sweat-proof and water resistant (Smartphones, are not, as you know).
-MOTOACTV.com website has some nice features for people with fitness goals.
-One-button music functionality - one button on the unit for play/pause/forward/back - nice to not have to even look at the unit for these functions. Great for if you're using wired headphones - if using BT headphones, all that functionality should also be available on those.

CONS:
-Very expensive
-Phone Notification functionality only works with one Motorola phone - since the device itself is Android, it should at LEAST work with all Android phones
-Important accessories are not included and are overpriced
-Maps - while it's listed as a Pro above that maps are built-in, it does use 1.5 gb of space - couple that with the fact that you're not really getting 8 or 16 gb of space, more like 85% of that, you have to take all that into consideration when thinking about how much music you want to fit on your unit.
-WiFi functionality is extremely basic as far as networks that it can connect to - it can not connect to hidden SSID's, or to Wi-Fi networks that require a user/password sign-in. My home wireless has a hidden SSID, and my work wireless requires a sign-in - so MOTOACTV won't connect to either (I had to unhide my SSID to test the Wi-Fi Sync functionality). So I have to sync over USB.
-Syncing one session over Wi-Fi takes a long time (5 minutes or more).
-Included headphones are cheap-sounding (but seem sweatproof). Read more ›

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Matt (Forums Manager) saysJanuary 1, 2012

Thanks for the extensive review, and of course for the four stars. Couple of things.

I currently have 1.27GB of maps on my device, but I wanted to point out that you can delete or add maps at will. If you want the space, you can delete them by connecting to your PC via USB and opening a window to see the MOTOACTV contents. There's a folder called mapsDb and the files are well-titled (for example, "OSM_110804_Americas_NorthernAmerica_UnitedStates_Pennsylvania.ebmd") so you know what you're doing. You can simply re-add them from the MOTOACTV portal.

As for Wi-Fi, mine easily connected to my home network which requires a password. I know that in some situations you have to "unhide" your network in order to get the MAC address, but you can then hide it again once the MOTOACTV is connected. I'd be interested in more details if you are willing to share them so we can make sure you are able to use the Wi-Fi features.

Please post more here if you like, or better yet, join us on the Motorola Owners' Forums (https://forums.motorola.com/hives/db0dbff05b/summary) where there is a growing MOTOACTV community.

24 of 30 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Be Prepared to lose $250.00 very quickly with Motorola May 10, 2012

By Scott M Stinson

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have exhausted all efforts to obtain proper support from Moto on this product. I have basically thrown it in the garbage. The final response was that the unit has been tampered with and had water damage. Be aware - this unit comes with an exposed jack for headphones with NO protection. Even though i ordered separately the plug immediately upon buying it and used it, this unit still had moisture damage per Motorola.

I never ran with this unit in the rain and only cleaned it off as ANYONE would do with a sweaty dirty device. wet cloth and then dried.

Therefore if you sweat, don't run in the rain, but do clean your devices with a wet rag or towel, you will end up with a product that stops working.

Motorola support is absolutely horrible. The return process did not even clearly state why the unit failed but in fact showed a Cell Phone error reference. I had to escalate the return of the device to me to second level support who after five days, called me back, left a message, and said the unit was damaged by me and it was my fault. They would do nothing else.

I have used Suunto, Polar, Garmin, and now Moto. I will NEVER purchase a Moto fitness product again. I wasted nearly 300 USD in the unit and accessories for what was clearly a poorly designed product. Motorola has no business being in this fitness business. Stick with your Garmins and Polar and Suunto devices and carry a mp3 player. The Motoactv is garbage. go to the Moto forums and you will see similar complaints by others of this same problem. the rest of it is just gimmicky software for music and fitness.

I bought it because the concept is a GREAT one by combining both music and fitness in one device and incorporating social networking....

BTW - I will not even begin to go into all of the webportal issues, the workout bugs, battery life issues generally, and overall technically buggy nature of the device. If you are considering the device you should stop now, soley because the device WILL cease to function with normal everyday use and it will be considered YOUR fault. Bugs in software are tolerable so long as the company is actively releasing firmware to correct. Read more ›