Misfit Shine Personal Physical Activity Monitor

The Misfit shine does exactly what it promises - it can track your movement, even in water while swimming - the main reason why I bought it and your sleep.It is very light and can be worn anywhere at any time and is surprisingly sturdy (mine got accidently dropped and then run over by a pick-up truck - it's still working. It also really doesn't look cheap (which, sadly, can't be said about the misfit flash) and with additionally accessories available, can be turned into a very smart looking arm piece.The short comings are that it can't detect automatically which activity you are doing unless it is walking or running and the sleep tracker tells you only when you have been lying more or less still, so if you are wide awake and stare at the ceiling in the middle of the night, it'll attest a deep sleep. And the watch function is a nice idea, but the tapping to display it doesn't always work and 5min intervals are simply not precise enough for my liking.Still, a very nice fitness gadget with at a very good price!

This great little gadget has really made me aware of exercise and sleep activities. It has encouraged me to set personal targets and review them regularly - something that normally lapses. It is easy to wear - I particularly like the magnetized holder as it can be attached to bra straps and trainer laces without any fuss. I have also found that my sleep quality and length of sleep time (usually I get minimal sleep hours) has vastly improved through using the shine every day.

I bought this item and have a Microsoft Windows smartphone. The pedometer is completely useless as it does not work with any windows or Microsoft phone, the help team readily admit this although Amazon market it as compatible. If you have a similar phone or pc dont buy it as it is a complete waste of money

beautiful product, very good quality, looks nice when worn as a bracelet or necklace, practical as it's waterproof, works really well. App needs more work though as not the most user friendly and doesn't synch well with Health app in iPhone.

I have been using a Misfit Shine since Christmas. Every day I challenge myself to exceed my goal which I have done over 200 times. I don't go to a gym but simply walk and occasionally cycle but it gives me great satisfaction to see my daily activity. It's worn on my ankle most of the time even at night, goes in the shower with me and has been in a swimming pool and the sea for a week. I have had no trouble at all, it even adjusted the time when I went abroad. I would highly recommend buying one.

The shine is easy to use as is the app. It lets you know how you're doing by a series of flashing lights. I have found that it does get confused sometimes when you tap it and it thinks your going to sleep. I also find the the sleep mode will only sync with the app when worn on the wrist.It's a shame it doesn't have a screen to let you know more accuratly your progress.My shine was on offer, I don't think I would pay full price for it. It is easy to wear but I've turned mine towards my skin as it catches easily and could fall off.

I love my Shine! I needed something to help motivate me on my diet & exercise regime. After seeing a friend's Fitbit I realised I wanted something a bit "girly" (although equally good for men!) so opted for this. I chose the coral colour as I felt it would go with everything.... & it does, I am never without it.I'll be honest I do not use the clock function, although I can work it out from it, nor have I yet used the facility to shortcut into running/swim mode etc. I do use the general tracking, however.You do need the app to use it. Others have reported the calories are way out & I suspect they are. They are calculated from a base point, however, & add calories as you exercise on the basis that exercise awards you calories to use during the day. It uses a point system which translates into steps used & the app starts with the average persons activity level. If you are totally inactive, like me, you can drop this down to 300 its lowest setting. This equates to 2.5 miles (ish!) as you sync the Shine with app little lights light up & blink around the face edge. Even now I get a kick from watching them (little things ......) I also monitor my sleep with it. Useful to see what it thinks I have done!The battery seems to have lasted 4 months as I am getting a warning it is getting low & needs changing. It is a standard watch type battery so easy to do.It is a elegant device, beautifully made. It is not a Fitbit, however, & does not have some of the functionality the other wearables have. If you are looking for that then this is not for you. I use it as a measure. I do not worry about its accuracy or otherwise but use it to measure my self against a known point & on that level it works perfectly

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