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on April 25, 2016
I've only had it one day, but I'm loving it so far! And even with my apple phone, I am able to voice reply to texts using my watch! The Bluetooth connection is great so far. I can go 2 rooms away from my phone and I don't loose connection, even on a different floor. I do loose connection if I go all the way to the opposite side of the house, but it relinks itself as soon as I'm back in range without me doing a thing. I can control my music (including Pandora) from the watch. I can read the screen perfectly indoors or out - haven't needed the backlight at all yet.
I spent a lot of time reading reviews on smart watches and was having a difficult time choosing between Moto 360 2nd gen and the pebble round in rose gold. I wanted something that didn't just work great, but also looked great! My wrists are so small that the pebble time round really seemed to be my only option after trying the watches on.
I like the simplicity of the pebble. (If you are someone that likes high tech and lots of extras, you might want a different smartwatch, but this one does seem to have all you need). It's really easy to navigate through the app options, it counts steps, tracks sleep, gives me the weather, shows me my calendar appointments, tells me who is calling, shows texts and let's me respond, sets silent/vibrating alarms, has lots of watch face options, etc.
The watch looks great, but the watch strap looks kind of cheap. I'm happy it uses quick release bands, because I'm definitely going to be replacing this band, I just wish there were more quick release watch band options available in the 14mm size. I took one star off on my rating just because the watch band is such low quality and I wouldn't mind so much if pebble gave me more watch band options to upgrade to, but there is not much of a selection.
So overall I love it! Can't wait to track my sleep tonight and all my steps tomorrow! Already ordered a sports watch band for when I work out and I love that the watch is water resistant so I don't need to worry about sweat or rain!
I spent a lot of time reading reviews on smart watches and was having a difficult time choosing between Moto 360 2nd gen and the pebble round in rose gold. I wanted something that didn't just work great, but also looked great! My wrists are so small that the pebble time round really seemed to be my only option after trying the watches on.
I like the simplicity of the pebble. (If you are someone that likes high tech and lots of extras, you might want a different smartwatch, but this one does seem to have all you need). It's really easy to navigate through the app options, it counts steps, tracks sleep, gives me the weather, shows me my calendar appointments, tells me who is calling, shows texts and let's me respond, sets silent/vibrating alarms, has lots of watch face options, etc.
The watch looks great, but the watch strap looks kind of cheap. I'm happy it uses quick release bands, because I'm definitely going to be replacing this band, I just wish there were more quick release watch band options available in the 14mm size. I took one star off on my rating just because the watch band is such low quality and I wouldn't mind so much if pebble gave me more watch band options to upgrade to, but there is not much of a selection.
So overall I love it! Can't wait to track my sleep tonight and all my steps tomorrow! Already ordered a sports watch band for when I work out and I love that the watch is water resistant so I don't need to worry about sweat or rain!
on May 28, 2016
Update December 7, 2016 - Pebble has announced it is shutting down, immediately ceasing all watch sales. But the worst part for Pebble owners is that they will not offer any further support whatsoever, and the warranty of all Pebble watches (regardless of when bought) is no longer honoured. Bascially, it is now a dead end product. The new owners of Pebble's software and IP is FitBit, but they are not extending any support to existing Pebble owners. Both companies are now in my firm DO NOT BUY list.
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This is a review for the Pebble Time Round (14 mm band) smartwatch, which I got for my wife as a present. This review will thus be from the perspective of a small-framed woman with very thin wrists. A quick note about the rose gold color before I move on -- the color is much closer to the typical rose gold colored jewelry, unlike the Apple "rose gold" products that are distinctly more pink. So if you're looking to match that rose gold iPad or MacBook, you may be disappointed. Anyway, moving on...
For comparison, my wife has worn the original Pebble classic in the past, which was replaced by a Pebble Time (white, non-steel) last year. Even though the Pebble Time is far from the biggest smartwatch out there, it looks gigantic on her. Android Wear watches are basically out of the question. So when the Time Round came out, it was clearly positioned for someone like her. It is by far the thinnest smartwatch on the market (see my comparison photo with the Moto 360), and the 14mm strap is also the thinnest offered anywhere.
As my wife was already using the Pebble Time, the Timeline OS is identical except text is arranged to fit better on a round screen. For example, text is centered instead of left-justified. Functionally though, you get the same features, which is in my opinion the most intuitive smartwatch OS. As I always say in my Pebble watch reviews, the hardware buttons interface is perfect for a watch, and much more usable is real life than a tiny touch screen.
As with all other Pebble Time series watches, the Round has a colour e-ink display. It is great having an always on screen that can be glanced at, and is totally discrete because it doesn't light up. Outdoor viewing is perfect too. What you lose is the high resolution and bright colours compared to other smartwatches. This is a functional display -- if you're looking for imitation brandname watchfaces then this will most definitely disappoint. Compared to the Pebble Time, the Round's display is noticeably clearer. This may be due to the fact that the display on the Round is directly bonded to the glass, so there is no gap and no distortion.
The biggest compromise on the Round is the battery life. This is a two-day charge watch, compared to 5 days or more on other Pebble models. Still, this is better than most Android Wear watches and the Apple watch, so it's definitely something you can live with. It charges very quickly -- a 15 inute top-up gives you another day of use. The suggestion to charge when you take a shower is a good one, this Pebble isn't waterproof anyway.
Overall, the Pebble Time Round offers something that no other smartwatch on the market does. It is slim and as close to a normal watch as possible to wear. It looks elegant and classy, rather than screaming geek-tech. It is not perfect, but I see it as the best option for those with small wrists, or who simply prefer their smartwatch to be discrete and functional rather than flashy and in-your-face.
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This is a review for the Pebble Time Round (14 mm band) smartwatch, which I got for my wife as a present. This review will thus be from the perspective of a small-framed woman with very thin wrists. A quick note about the rose gold color before I move on -- the color is much closer to the typical rose gold colored jewelry, unlike the Apple "rose gold" products that are distinctly more pink. So if you're looking to match that rose gold iPad or MacBook, you may be disappointed. Anyway, moving on...
For comparison, my wife has worn the original Pebble classic in the past, which was replaced by a Pebble Time (white, non-steel) last year. Even though the Pebble Time is far from the biggest smartwatch out there, it looks gigantic on her. Android Wear watches are basically out of the question. So when the Time Round came out, it was clearly positioned for someone like her. It is by far the thinnest smartwatch on the market (see my comparison photo with the Moto 360), and the 14mm strap is also the thinnest offered anywhere.
As my wife was already using the Pebble Time, the Timeline OS is identical except text is arranged to fit better on a round screen. For example, text is centered instead of left-justified. Functionally though, you get the same features, which is in my opinion the most intuitive smartwatch OS. As I always say in my Pebble watch reviews, the hardware buttons interface is perfect for a watch, and much more usable is real life than a tiny touch screen.
As with all other Pebble Time series watches, the Round has a colour e-ink display. It is great having an always on screen that can be glanced at, and is totally discrete because it doesn't light up. Outdoor viewing is perfect too. What you lose is the high resolution and bright colours compared to other smartwatches. This is a functional display -- if you're looking for imitation brandname watchfaces then this will most definitely disappoint. Compared to the Pebble Time, the Round's display is noticeably clearer. This may be due to the fact that the display on the Round is directly bonded to the glass, so there is no gap and no distortion.
The biggest compromise on the Round is the battery life. This is a two-day charge watch, compared to 5 days or more on other Pebble models. Still, this is better than most Android Wear watches and the Apple watch, so it's definitely something you can live with. It charges very quickly -- a 15 inute top-up gives you another day of use. The suggestion to charge when you take a shower is a good one, this Pebble isn't waterproof anyway.
Overall, the Pebble Time Round offers something that no other smartwatch on the market does. It is slim and as close to a normal watch as possible to wear. It looks elegant and classy, rather than screaming geek-tech. It is not perfect, but I see it as the best option for those with small wrists, or who simply prefer their smartwatch to be discrete and functional rather than flashy and in-your-face.
on September 13, 2016
First, I love this watch. This is the only smart watch I've tried or seen or know of that is light and small enough to not feel like I'm wearing a computer on my hand. I use it with an iPhone and the extent of the functionality and the customization is just fine for me. I'm a teacher and I like to be able to get an idea of what's happening in my digital life throughout the long chunks of time when I can't actually check email. The shorter battery life is not an issue - I plug it in while I'm getting ready for work in the morning, and 10 minutes or so a day of charging is plenty.
Second, it's so fragile. I bought it originally in September 2015 and had to send it back for warranty replacement 6 months later, in June. I just sent it back for warranty replacement again. The front of the watch face falls off. First things seem to get under it and then poof... it's gone. (The color of the stone band also darkens quite a bit, but that's just cosmetic). I don't use it hard, I don't wear it for sports, I just wear it every day as a watch.
I still gave it three stars because of how much I love it and how good Pebble has been about respecting the warranty. When it runs out, though, it's hard to picture paying another $150 for a watch that only lasts six months or so. On the other hand, there's no real alternative. I'm not sure what the issue in manufacturing is but I really really hope they can fix it, because at least for now, it occupies a unique niche in the smart watch world.
So I would say I strongly recommend this watch if you want a smart watch that really feels like a watch and you are ready to deal with Pebble customer service on a regular basis. They have been very effective and pleasant, but it is still kind of a pain to have to do it and then set up the new watch.
Second, it's so fragile. I bought it originally in September 2015 and had to send it back for warranty replacement 6 months later, in June. I just sent it back for warranty replacement again. The front of the watch face falls off. First things seem to get under it and then poof... it's gone. (The color of the stone band also darkens quite a bit, but that's just cosmetic). I don't use it hard, I don't wear it for sports, I just wear it every day as a watch.
I still gave it three stars because of how much I love it and how good Pebble has been about respecting the warranty. When it runs out, though, it's hard to picture paying another $150 for a watch that only lasts six months or so. On the other hand, there's no real alternative. I'm not sure what the issue in manufacturing is but I really really hope they can fix it, because at least for now, it occupies a unique niche in the smart watch world.
So I would say I strongly recommend this watch if you want a smart watch that really feels like a watch and you are ready to deal with Pebble customer service on a regular basis. They have been very effective and pleasant, but it is still kind of a pain to have to do it and then set up the new watch.
on February 14, 2016
I've never had a smart watch before, and I've always been interested in getting one. Since I love my iPhone, I was pretty much stuck with the Apple Watch (which I didn't like for many reasons), but thank God I was wrong!
I am not looking for anything incredibly complicated or a mini phone on my wrist. Just something that would help make my life easier and more convenient -- and the Pebble Time Round was just the ticket!
The Pebble Time Round has the aesthetics that I like. Great design. Not flashy, but still pleasing to the eye. Oh, and it has to look like a watch, not a gadget. I don't know why people are complaining so much about the bezel, but it's not bad at all. The strap is okay -- but you can change it so it's a not big deal at all.
Now that I have this watch I can tell time, get directions, track my steps & sleep, have a checklist, check the weather, get notifications (text messages and calls), get a quick glance of my calendar (agenda for the day), and get subway info without having to take out my phone. An added bonus is I can call Uber with it, too.
There are a lot of other apps (health, developer, etc) and functionalities (alarms, calculators, etc), but all I need from my smart watch are the tasks/features that I listed above. The quick charging and long battery life doesn't hurt either. It's also very customizable with different watchfaces and I can rearrange the order the apps appear on my watch.
Overall it looks great, solid construction, even more solid functionality. It works for me and my needs. I'm a happy pebbler!
I am not looking for anything incredibly complicated or a mini phone on my wrist. Just something that would help make my life easier and more convenient -- and the Pebble Time Round was just the ticket!
The Pebble Time Round has the aesthetics that I like. Great design. Not flashy, but still pleasing to the eye. Oh, and it has to look like a watch, not a gadget. I don't know why people are complaining so much about the bezel, but it's not bad at all. The strap is okay -- but you can change it so it's a not big deal at all.
Now that I have this watch I can tell time, get directions, track my steps & sleep, have a checklist, check the weather, get notifications (text messages and calls), get a quick glance of my calendar (agenda for the day), and get subway info without having to take out my phone. An added bonus is I can call Uber with it, too.
There are a lot of other apps (health, developer, etc) and functionalities (alarms, calculators, etc), but all I need from my smart watch are the tasks/features that I listed above. The quick charging and long battery life doesn't hurt either. It's also very customizable with different watchfaces and I can rearrange the order the apps appear on my watch.
Overall it looks great, solid construction, even more solid functionality. It works for me and my needs. I'm a happy pebbler!
on April 15, 2016
Let me first note that I've owned a pebble steel, and i've gotten my gf a pebble round as well.
Pros:
1: NOT TOUCHSCREEN. Remember the days when you could blind-text under the table at school? This is one advantage of physical buttons, you can be certain of what you're clicking even without looking at the screen. + it keeps things simple and saves battery
2: Battery lasts for 2-3days and fully charges in like 15min. Literally if you're down to 10% battery and about to head out, plug it in for 2minutes and you'll have charged it up to 30% which would usually last you for many hours.
3: REALLY SLIM and looks REALLY NICE. Pebble really understands that watches are often used as a FASHION accessory. This watch looks really nice (i have the black one, i got the rose gold one for my gf and she loves it. Her and her friends constantly compliment on how pretty it looks)
Cons:
1: The "feel" of pressing the button seems inconsistent. With the ones in stores, the buttons feel firm and clicky to press. My gf's one (rose gold) is fine too. But with the first one i got(black), the button felt REALLY sloppy, kind of mushy to press and barely 'clicked'. I got a replacement for it which felt better since it at least clicks, but seems flimsy. Imagine it being loose for the first half of pressing down before you get any resistance that pushes back at your finger.
2: With the iphone, you have to keep the pebble app at least in the background for it to work. This is not pebbles fault but more the fault of iOS's restrictions on apps. However, i've had little problem with this since i can just open the app during the morning or if i accidentally close it. But this is something to keep in mind.
3: HORRIBLE voice dictation. I've tested on both pebble round watches and the accuracy of the voice dictation.. on a scale out of 10 is around a 3. Sure it gets SOME words, but it misinterprets most of your words. But a bigger problem is that it IGNORES words (i'm guessing that's when it doesn't understand it). This means is essentially unusable. + to activate the function, you must PRESS BUTTONS, to finish talking, PRESS THE BUTTON, perhaps this allows people to add text input to the app easily, but completely ruins a "hands-free" concept of voice control. As a side note, the only way to use the mic is through the voice dictation software (converted voice to text) so if you're thinking of any walkie-talkie or voice communication, forget it.
4: Really small app store. This is linked to the very limited functionality of this watch.
5: Connectivity distance is really short, d/c if i walk out of my really small room.
6: I've been developing apps on this watch and i feel that many things are somewhat sloppily done. Something many regular-users would notice is that third-party apps (at least on the pebble round) DO NOT HAVE ICONS (they're just circles of colors instead). While this is a minor problem, it shows how LITTLE EFFORT is put into the software if something that could easily be fixed is not fixed (imagine if the iphone showed the the time as 10::::30pm(extra colons) and apple doesn't fix it for MONTHS even when everyone knows it's a problem).
Overall:
This is simple smartwatch: it gives you notifications, tells the time, looks nice, and has decent battery life. Although my list of CONS is longer than the list of pros, as long as you don't expect too much from it, you'll learn to love this watch.
Pros:
1: NOT TOUCHSCREEN. Remember the days when you could blind-text under the table at school? This is one advantage of physical buttons, you can be certain of what you're clicking even without looking at the screen. + it keeps things simple and saves battery
2: Battery lasts for 2-3days and fully charges in like 15min. Literally if you're down to 10% battery and about to head out, plug it in for 2minutes and you'll have charged it up to 30% which would usually last you for many hours.
3: REALLY SLIM and looks REALLY NICE. Pebble really understands that watches are often used as a FASHION accessory. This watch looks really nice (i have the black one, i got the rose gold one for my gf and she loves it. Her and her friends constantly compliment on how pretty it looks)
Cons:
1: The "feel" of pressing the button seems inconsistent. With the ones in stores, the buttons feel firm and clicky to press. My gf's one (rose gold) is fine too. But with the first one i got(black), the button felt REALLY sloppy, kind of mushy to press and barely 'clicked'. I got a replacement for it which felt better since it at least clicks, but seems flimsy. Imagine it being loose for the first half of pressing down before you get any resistance that pushes back at your finger.
2: With the iphone, you have to keep the pebble app at least in the background for it to work. This is not pebbles fault but more the fault of iOS's restrictions on apps. However, i've had little problem with this since i can just open the app during the morning or if i accidentally close it. But this is something to keep in mind.
3: HORRIBLE voice dictation. I've tested on both pebble round watches and the accuracy of the voice dictation.. on a scale out of 10 is around a 3. Sure it gets SOME words, but it misinterprets most of your words. But a bigger problem is that it IGNORES words (i'm guessing that's when it doesn't understand it). This means is essentially unusable. + to activate the function, you must PRESS BUTTONS, to finish talking, PRESS THE BUTTON, perhaps this allows people to add text input to the app easily, but completely ruins a "hands-free" concept of voice control. As a side note, the only way to use the mic is through the voice dictation software (converted voice to text) so if you're thinking of any walkie-talkie or voice communication, forget it.
4: Really small app store. This is linked to the very limited functionality of this watch.
5: Connectivity distance is really short, d/c if i walk out of my really small room.
6: I've been developing apps on this watch and i feel that many things are somewhat sloppily done. Something many regular-users would notice is that third-party apps (at least on the pebble round) DO NOT HAVE ICONS (they're just circles of colors instead). While this is a minor problem, it shows how LITTLE EFFORT is put into the software if something that could easily be fixed is not fixed (imagine if the iphone showed the the time as 10::::30pm(extra colons) and apple doesn't fix it for MONTHS even when everyone knows it's a problem).
Overall:
This is simple smartwatch: it gives you notifications, tells the time, looks nice, and has decent battery life. Although my list of CONS is longer than the list of pros, as long as you don't expect too much from it, you'll learn to love this watch.
on January 9, 2016
I've switched from a Moto 360 (v1) and I couldn't be happier. Unlike Android Wear, the Pebble just works. For example, it never shows the wrong time, which happened to me several times in a year of wearing the Moto 360. I also prefer the buttons to the 360's touchscreen; they're more responsive and can be used without staring at the screen. They also don't activate accidentally when I cross my arms or brush the watch face against my side, like the Moto 360 would do.
The biggest advantage of the Pebble Time Round over the Moto 360 is its size. This watch is smaller and lighter and more comfortable than many mechanical watches. I would never wear the Moto 360 to bed (the battery wouldn't last anyway), but I am wearing the Pebble at night for sleep tracking and I hardly notice it on my wrist. When I get up I put the Pebble on its charger and it's completely full before I'm done showering.
I definitely don't miss Android Wear's "OK Google" voice activation. It's slower and less reliable than voice activation on my phone, and the Moto 360 can't talk back since it doesn't have a speaker, so every conversation is one-sided. I also don't miss the Moto 360's heart rate sensor, which was a total joke and never worked in the first place. Pebble only adds features that work. That's the kind of device I want to buy.
The biggest advantage of the Pebble Time Round over the Moto 360 is its size. This watch is smaller and lighter and more comfortable than many mechanical watches. I would never wear the Moto 360 to bed (the battery wouldn't last anyway), but I am wearing the Pebble at night for sleep tracking and I hardly notice it on my wrist. When I get up I put the Pebble on its charger and it's completely full before I'm done showering.
I definitely don't miss Android Wear's "OK Google" voice activation. It's slower and less reliable than voice activation on my phone, and the Moto 360 can't talk back since it doesn't have a speaker, so every conversation is one-sided. I also don't miss the Moto 360's heart rate sensor, which was a total joke and never worked in the first place. Pebble only adds features that work. That's the kind of device I want to buy.
on March 14, 2017
I bought the Pebble Time Round refurbished, and at the same time a new Pebble Time, to compare. They are both very cool and do what I bought them for, tracking a run and answering texts via voice recognition (both also have canned responses and emoji responses). Both have EXCELLENT voice texting, better accuracy than my Samsung phone.
The Round is very small and slim, and I barely notice I'm wearing it. I used to wear a Timex Ironman Triathlon exclusively, and the Pebble Round is flatter/lower profile, which shocked me. The Time is bulky and gets caught up in my sleeves which can be annoying, the Round does not.
I feel that the battery life is similar between the two, charge lasts several days and only takes maybe an hour to charge fully. I charge in the morning.
The Bluetooth seems to be better, stronger and father distance with the Time. I can leave my phone on the second floor and go in the basement and receive and answer texts with the Time. The Round will lose the Bluetooth connection. The Time will also reconnect on its own really easily if it does lose the connection, where the Round seems to need some babysitting.
The buttons are easier to push on the Time because of its square shape. And watch faces I love on the Time are not available on the Round.
Overall my favorite for function is the Time, but the Round is more wearable.
The Round is very small and slim, and I barely notice I'm wearing it. I used to wear a Timex Ironman Triathlon exclusively, and the Pebble Round is flatter/lower profile, which shocked me. The Time is bulky and gets caught up in my sleeves which can be annoying, the Round does not.
I feel that the battery life is similar between the two, charge lasts several days and only takes maybe an hour to charge fully. I charge in the morning.
The Bluetooth seems to be better, stronger and father distance with the Time. I can leave my phone on the second floor and go in the basement and receive and answer texts with the Time. The Round will lose the Bluetooth connection. The Time will also reconnect on its own really easily if it does lose the connection, where the Round seems to need some babysitting.
The buttons are easier to push on the Time because of its square shape. And watch faces I love on the Time are not available on the Round.
Overall my favorite for function is the Time, but the Round is more wearable.
on May 19, 2017
I just received this 2 days ago, and I am very impressed. They didn't lie when they said it was the thinnest smartwatch around. I have tried several smartwatches recently. I was so disappointed with those other ones.
Yes, I know that they don't make this anymore. Too bad. This watch is a keeper. No, it isn't a stand alone device. No, it doesn't have a camera. No, it doesn't take a SIM card or micro card. And no. It doesn't have a touch screen, or even a speaker. SO WHAT?! All the things it doesn't have help to make it the small, thin size it is. It is very comfortable, and does what it is designed to do. It even has it's own app store. I am amazed at what you can do with this watch. You do have to download the "Pebble" app to your phone, but that is where the fun begins.
The Good:
-This looks and feels like a regular watch.
-There are a ton of different watch faces. It all depends on what you want your watch face to look like.
-The watch screen is Always On. This means you don't have to hit any buttons to see the time. It is a watch, after all.
-You can adjust all manner of settings. The backlight, text size, notifications, vibration, etc.
-This is a discreet notification device. It vibrates. It does not have sound.
-It does have a microphone. You can use your voice to do many things.
-You can send texts directly from the watch. Either with your voice, or "canned" messages that you set up in the app.
-There are apps for all kinds of things. Lists, notes, reminders, and much more.
-You use the app on your phone to get the watch apps you want, and make many of the changes to your watch. This saves power on the watch.
-With no touch screen, you can't accidentally open anything on the watch.
-Easy learning curve. The pebble website has all the how-to's you need.
The Bad:
-If you keep the backlight set to on, and you are very active with your arms, the battery wears down much quicker. I turned off the backlight while I'm at work. It's bright enough there to read the watch without the backlight.
-If you have small wrists, you will have to get used to the size of this "watch". While it is nowhere near the size of most of the smartwatches out there, it is still a little large for some people. That said...The thinness of this smartwatch make it seem much smaller than it really is.
-The charging cable is proprietary. Don't lose it.
I purchased this "Used-Like New". The watch itself is in pristine condition. As is the charging cable. The only thing missing was the user manual. If there ever was one. You can go to the Pebble website to get all the info you need.
After only 2 days, I have decided that this is the smartwatch I was looking for all along. I thought I wanted all the bells and whistles. What I really wanted was to be able to know when someone was trying to contact me in the loud environment I work in. And...With all the apps available on this watch, I can still have some of the bells and whistles.
***For those who think the reviews on this site may be rigged....Please note: I Do Not receive any discounts for my reviews. Everything I review has been purchased at the listed price.
Yes, I know that they don't make this anymore. Too bad. This watch is a keeper. No, it isn't a stand alone device. No, it doesn't have a camera. No, it doesn't take a SIM card or micro card. And no. It doesn't have a touch screen, or even a speaker. SO WHAT?! All the things it doesn't have help to make it the small, thin size it is. It is very comfortable, and does what it is designed to do. It even has it's own app store. I am amazed at what you can do with this watch. You do have to download the "Pebble" app to your phone, but that is where the fun begins.
The Good:
-This looks and feels like a regular watch.
-There are a ton of different watch faces. It all depends on what you want your watch face to look like.
-The watch screen is Always On. This means you don't have to hit any buttons to see the time. It is a watch, after all.
-You can adjust all manner of settings. The backlight, text size, notifications, vibration, etc.
-This is a discreet notification device. It vibrates. It does not have sound.
-It does have a microphone. You can use your voice to do many things.
-You can send texts directly from the watch. Either with your voice, or "canned" messages that you set up in the app.
-There are apps for all kinds of things. Lists, notes, reminders, and much more.
-You use the app on your phone to get the watch apps you want, and make many of the changes to your watch. This saves power on the watch.
-With no touch screen, you can't accidentally open anything on the watch.
-Easy learning curve. The pebble website has all the how-to's you need.
The Bad:
-If you keep the backlight set to on, and you are very active with your arms, the battery wears down much quicker. I turned off the backlight while I'm at work. It's bright enough there to read the watch without the backlight.
-If you have small wrists, you will have to get used to the size of this "watch". While it is nowhere near the size of most of the smartwatches out there, it is still a little large for some people. That said...The thinness of this smartwatch make it seem much smaller than it really is.
-The charging cable is proprietary. Don't lose it.
I purchased this "Used-Like New". The watch itself is in pristine condition. As is the charging cable. The only thing missing was the user manual. If there ever was one. You can go to the Pebble website to get all the info you need.
After only 2 days, I have decided that this is the smartwatch I was looking for all along. I thought I wanted all the bells and whistles. What I really wanted was to be able to know when someone was trying to contact me in the loud environment I work in. And...With all the apps available on this watch, I can still have some of the bells and whistles.
***For those who think the reviews on this site may be rigged....Please note: I Do Not receive any discounts for my reviews. Everything I review has been purchased at the listed price.
on December 13, 2016
Got this for my wife for our anniversary. She loves it. It was the smallest smartwatch I could find. Just the other day the faceplate (metal rim and glass) came off. I tried to get it to stick back on, but it came off again yesterday or today and my wife doesn't even know where it is. Worst possible timing, because Pebble just went out of business so their watches "are no longer covered by or eligible for warranty exchange." Tried to get my credit card to cover it, but their insurance minded folks are trying to weasel their way out of covering it by claiming it as "normal wear and tear" and therefore not covered by their extended manufacturers warranty. So $180, down the tubes. Don't buy this thing for more than $100 now, might as well get it on eBay because you will get the same level of support either way.
on February 8, 2017
This watch was fantastic.... Until the watch face displayed a sad face with an error message!! I am extremely careful with this watch it has never even been splashed with water and certainly never been dropped or mistreated. When I tried to contact pebble support I was sad to find out that they have haulted all operations and are no longer a functioning company. This is a lot of money to pay for a watch that stopped functioning after such a short period of time.
