Hello,
I would like to purchase a Huawei or Honor (LiteOS) smartwatch in the near future.
However the most important point for me is that the watch has a route tracking feature. That is to say a feature or application directly on the smartwatch that allows me to follow a route from a starting point to a destination point (predefined itinerary or even a mapping application like google map).
Attention I'm not talking about gpx export! Moreover, is there a way (maybe via the smartphone) to import a gpx track on your watch?
Not having found this information I would like to have confirmation that such a feature exists on the latest Huawei or Honor smartwatches.
Thank you in advance for your answer!
For that task you need an Android watch like the Huawei Watch 2.
LiteOS doesn't have that feature, at least for now.
lvt2010 said:
For that task you need an Android watch like the Huawei Watch 2.
LiteOS doesn't have that feature, at least for now.
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So on a smartwatch under LiteOs it is not possible to program a route (via the smartphone for example) and follow this route directly on the smartwatch?
Zinoviyky said:
So on a smartwatch under LiteOs it is not possible to program a route (via the smartphone for example) and follow this route directly on the smartwatch?
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No, it's a health app, not a map or navigation app. There is no map on the watch either, you only can review your map on your phone.
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No, it's a health app, not a map or navigation app. There is no map on the watch either, you only can review your map on your phone.
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Okay, thank you for this answer.
I am looking for a watch that meets these 2 criteria:
A watch design that is outdoor enough (like the Amazfit T-Rex or the Honor watch gs pro).
A watch that allows GPS navigation. That is to say being able to program a route (via the phone perhaps) and be able to follow this route, as well as these steps, directly on the watch (not necessarily to have a precise monitoring with a map but already just the steps of the route (in 100 on the right) it would be already good)
I am interested in the Honor watch gs pro but you have just confirmed that it is not possible to follow an itinerary.
Would you have watches to offer me that meet these 2 criteria?
Thank you in advance
Zinoviyky said:
Okay, thank you for this answer.
I am looking for a watch that meets these 2 criteria:
A watch design that is outdoor enough (like the Amazfit T-Rex or the Honor watch gs pro).
A watch that allows GPS navigation. That is to say being able to program a route (via the phone perhaps) and be able to follow this route, as well as these steps, directly on the watch (not necessarily to have a precise monitoring with a map but already just the steps of the route (in 100 on the right) it would be already good)
I am interested in the Honor watch gs pro but you have just confirmed that it is not possible to follow an itinerary.
Would you have watches to offer me that meet these 2 criteria?
Thank you in advance
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I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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The Garmin Fenix 6 is very nice but too expensive for my use... I've watched some tests on the Ticwatch Pro 3 but it looks a bit cheap.
Any other smartwatch that might be about right?
lvt2010 said:
I believe the Garmin Fenix 6 is what you need, it's more expensive than most of other outdoor watches but it suits your needs.
Alternatively, the latest Ticwatch Pro 3 could do the job using Google Maps as well. It costs half the Garmin's price.
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Sorry in my previous message I was talking about the Ticwatch Pro 2020, I didn't know the Ticwatch Pro 3. It looks great! Do you have any feedback on this watch?
Zinoviyky said:
Sorry in my previous message I was talking about the Ticwatch Pro 2020, I didn't know the Ticwatch Pro 3. It looks great! Do you have any feedback on this watch?
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I don't have the watch myself, but I've watched a dozen youtube videos about it, it seems that it's the best smartwatch that money can buy today.
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I don't have the watch myself, but I've watched a dozen youtube videos about it, it seems that it's the best smartwatch that money can buy today.
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And you confirm that it is possible to follow a route directly on the smartwatch?
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And you confirm that it is possible to follow a route directly on the smartwatch?
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Yes you can use your watch for navigation just like with your phone using Google Maps app.
Be aware that battery won't last long in navigation mode on watches running Wear OS. So you should always have your phone and a backup battery pack.
lvt2010 said:
Yes you can use your watch for navigation just like with your phone using Google Maps app.
Be aware that battery won't last long in navigation mode on watches running Wear OS. So you should always have your phone and a backup battery pack.
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The navigation mode will be for hikes of 8 to 10 hours, do you think the autonomy will still hold that time?
Zinoviyky said:
The navigation mode will be for hikes of 8 to 10 hours, do you think the autonomy will still hold that time?
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Maybe, if you charge the watch to full before you go. Anyways, you should have a battery pack just in case.
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Hi!
I'm under Omega 9.1 - XXBLG1 and I have a "wahoo fitness blue hr" (it's a heart rate belt) and it works perfectly with a iPhone 4S. Happy to know?
The thing is that this wahoo should work on android too with apps such as Runtastic or Endomondo. Of course, I'm here 'cause it doesn't.
After a scann, the phone finds my headset, but not my wahoo...
Anybody successfully connected any bluetooth 4.0 item with sgs3? Any idea why it doesn't work with mine?
NB : I heard about some "secret codes" to put in the dialler like *#232331# , but it didn't work as well.
Thank you for any clue!
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Hi!
The thing is that this wahoo should work on android too with apps such as Runtastic or Endomondo.
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Where did you get this information? AFAIK the Wahoo-Belts only work with iphones.
You can check the compatibility at: http://www.wahoofitness.com/Products/Wahoo-Fitness-Wahoo-Blue-HR-Heart-Rate-Strap-for-iPhone-4S.asp
Greets,
Georg
Where did you get this information?
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Hi and thanks for the reply.
In the blog of that site (sorry, I'm not yet able to make a proper link but if you write
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Q & A: Wahoo Fitness Blue HR Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Strap for iPhone 4S
in google, it should be the second link ) it's written on 1/21/2012 :
Will it work with my iPhone 4?
Nope. The Wahoo Blue HR ONLY works with the iPhone 4S right now, but in the future it will work with other “Bluetooth Smart Ready” devices. Rumor is that the next several generations of iPhones and Android devices will all have Bluetooth Smart wireless technology integrated. This product will NOT work with the iPhone 3, 3GS, or 4.
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So you're right, I reed nowhere that it works on the SGS3, but it should 'cause the technology Bluetooth Smart Ready is a standard... no? (maybe I'm wrong)
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Hi and thanks for the reply.
In the blog of that site (sorry, I'm not yet able to make a proper link but if you write
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Q & A: Wahoo Fitness Blue HR Bluetooth Smart Heart Rate Strap for iPhone 4S
in google, it should be the second link ) it's written on 1/21/2012 :
So you're right, I reed nowhere that it works on the SGS3, but it should 'cause the technology Bluetooth Smart Ready is a standard... no? (maybe I'm wrong)
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I was looking into wahoo products myself, specifically their Cadence Sensor. I have emailed them regarding compatibility with Android phones with BT 4.0, waiting for their reply.
If you're looking for a heart rate monitor to use with the GS3, this one made by Polar works great
http://www.polar.fi/en/products/accessories/Polar_WearLink_transmitter_with_Bluetooth
There are two BT HR Monitors made by Polar, make sure you get the NON H7 Model. The H7 model only works with iPhones
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And right after I posted my last comment, I received this email from Wahoo
"Hi,
I'm sorry we do not offer Android support as of yet. Android has not yet opened up their API to allow for access to the Bluetooth 4.0 sensor in the phone. Once they do we will begin working on it and allowing our app partners to do the same.
Thanks!
Sean
Wahoo Fitness
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Wahoo Fitness
www.wahoofitness.com"
So according to them, it's Google not releasing their API for Bluetooth 4.0?
@kman79 : Thank you a lot for the research you did and for your sharing. Because I already have that sensor, I didn't even check if concurrence had something else.
By the way, even if they clam that they do not have the API for bluetooth ( what is not true, 'cause a search in Google with "android bluetooth api" gives you the command... now maybe it is some different for bluetooth 4.0... ), the sgs3 should at least detect the device even if the apps cannot use it (like a PC). But the sgs3 doesn't see the device... and if Wahoo would have the API for bluetooth 4.0, I really don't know how they will manage to make sgs3 recognize the device. I'm really septic for the future of this topic.
Thanks a lot for the search about alternatives for my Wahoo, I will probably check if.
to the best of my knowledge wahoo is NOT BT4 they are ANT+ which is a variation (proprietary variation) of BT4 IIRC
so no the SG3 won't see it.
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@kman79 : Thank you a lot for the research you did and for your sharing. Because I already have that sensor, I didn't even check if concurrence had something else.
By the way, even if they clam that they do not have the API for bluetooth ( what is not true, 'cause a search in Google with "android bluetooth api" gives you the command... now maybe it is some different for bluetooth 4.0... ), the sgs3 should at least detect the device even if the apps cannot use it (like a PC). But the sgs3 doesn't see the device... and if Wahoo would have the API for bluetooth 4.0, I really don't know how they will manage to make sgs3 recognize the device. I'm really septic for the future of this topic.
Thanks a lot for the search about alternatives for my Wahoo, I will probably check if.
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What makes me angry is that i downloaded the app Bluetooth Smart Scanner and it shows my Polar H7 on the list but other apps can't see it. GRR!
nerys71 said:
to the best of my knowledge wahoo is NOT BT4 they are ANT+ which is a variation (proprietary variation) of BT4 IIRC
so no the SG3 won't see it.
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this in incorrect. there are both ant+ wahoo sensors, and the new blue SC sensors which are bluetooth 4.0 smart devices. from all my reading, there is not yet any applications that can read the data due to supposedly google not releasing the bluetooth 4.0 api; this really doesn't seem to make much sense, but ok. there is a new app out for android that appears to recognize bluetooth 4.0 devices, no one has yet to report if it works for more than just pairing and will provide sensor data to apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nordic.nordicbleapp#?t=W10
start this to show importance to google; does look like support is planned, just not here yet.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
Check out this bt4 heart rate monitor site
http://beetsblu.com/apps/google-play/
Edit, same app as posted above
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
I'm looking for a speed and cadence sensor. No good solution until Bluetooth 4.0 ble support is added.
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mputtr said:
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
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Since I Sold my iphone 5 .I keept my wahoo HR .
Today I bought my galaxy s4.
The wahoo does not connect with.
I inquired about this a while back.This is what they told me:
10/2/12
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Do you plan on making Wahoo Bluetooth 4.0 devices available for Android? There are a number of BT4.0 Android phones on the market now (including the best selling phone right now, the Galaxy S III) and many more to come in the near future. It seems like it would make good business sense to stop ignoring such a large customer base and BT seems like a great opportunity.
Wahoo Fitness <[email protected]>
10/3/12
to me
Hi ,
due to the Android operating system's lack of BTLE developer support we are being forced to use individual phone manufacturers APIs to allow our products to work with the phones. Currently we are working on a Galaxy S3 implementation for our Blue HR and Blue SC and should have a solution by the end of the year.
Sean
Wahoo Fitness
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They obviously missed the end of the year mark.... Though, I think Google just announced that Android 4.3 would have native support for BTLE.
I personally opted for the Suunto Move Stick Mini (ANT+ USB stick) connected with an OTG cable. It works pretty well, the only problem is the micro usb connection being so small that its not very stable. You need to find a way to keep the cable firmly plugged in. I use the app IpBike (which also works for running). Somewhere on these forums I also posted how to hack Endomondo to support ANT USB sticks.
mputtr said:
the reason the wahoo blue doesn't work is because the android version isn't coded to accept bluetooth 4.0 devices since they consider that only 2 android devices out there can do bt4.0 so they are too lazy to implement it.
i ended up getting the Zephyr HxM to pair with Endomondo for my workouts and such.
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well, the 4.3 android update seemed to change things. Wahoo just paired (at least once, it is not perfect) with BLE heart rate monitor app.
This thread was one of the top search results for "Nexus 4 bluetooth smart wahoo". Cant say I recomend Wahoo on android, i am having problems. But i saw it work at least twice so far.
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well, the 4.3 android update seemed to change things. Wahoo just paired (at least once, it is not perfect) with BLE heart rate monitor app.
This thread was one of the top search results for "Nexus 4 bluetooth smart wahoo". Cant say I recomend Wahoo on android, i am having problems. But i saw it work at least twice so far.
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yes, it changes things.. i knew 4.3 is supposed to support btle out of the box.
and it is kinda weird that a nexus 4 search brings you to a s3 thread. XD
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Does anyone have a BLE Heart Rate monitor that they've tested and can confirm that it works with the Nexus 5? Also, which app are you using it with?
I know that Endomono is currently trying to make the H7 compatible with their Android app. Does the H7 work with any other Android apps?
Also, it looks as though Runtastic already has a monitor that works with their Android app, but the reviews on Amazon are mixed on compatibility.
Basically, chime in if you have any experience with these or others. Thanks!
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Does anyone have a BLE Heart Rate monitor that they've tested and can confirm that it works with the Nexus 5? Also, which app are you using it with?
I know that Endomono is currently trying to make the H7 compatible with their Android app. Does the H7 work with any other Android apps?
Also, it looks as though Runtastic already has a monitor that works with their Android app, but the reviews on Amazon are mixed on compatibility.
Basically, chime in if you have any experience with these or others. Thanks!
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I have been considering the new Zephyr HxM Smart: www.amazon.com/Zephyr-Monitor-iPhone-Bluetooth-Low-Energy/dp/B009XDTN80/.
I have the original and it is fairly well built. The only negative on the Smart is that it doesn't have rechargeable batteries.
The review here seems to indicate that it works with the Nexus 5: http://www.amazon.com/review/RSQMW1...UTF8&ASIN=B009XDTN80&nodeID=3760901&store=hpc
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Does anyone have a BLE Heart Rate monitor that they've tested and can confirm that it works with the Nexus 5? Also, which app are you using it with?
I know that Endomono is currently trying to make the H7 compatible with their Android app. Does the H7 work with any other Android apps?
Also, it looks as though Runtastic already has a monitor that works with their Android app, but the reviews on Amazon are mixed on compatibility.
Basically, chime in if you have any experience with these or others. Thanks!
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Zephyr HxM Bluetooth Wireless Heart Rate Sensor for Android
I have this one and it works GREAT! I also have the Polar wearlink and it is not that good. Disconnects all the time and the battery always needs changing. I highly recommend this one and you can recharge it once a week so no need to replace batteries. And it has worked with all the apps I tested so far including Runtastic, Runkeeper and Rundouble C25K.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PL33AQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
keitht said:
Zephyr HxM Bluetooth Wireless Heart Rate Sensor for Android
I have this one and it works GREAT! I also have the Polar wearlink and it is not that good. Disconnects all the time and the battery always needs changing. I highly recommend this one and you can recharge it once a week so no need to replace batteries. And it has worked with all the apps I tested so far including Runtastic, Runkeeper and Rundouble C25K.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PL33AQ/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks, but I'm looking for BLE 4.0 only.
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Mio Alpha
The Mio Alpha watch works fine, I would assume most Bluetooh LE / Smart HRM would work fine if the app supports it. So far apps that i have tried and works are Runtastic, MapMyRun, and RunnerUp. Ones that still doesn't support it are Endomondo, Strava, Sportstracklive.. sportstracklive the BLE support is on their roadmap.
personally i like the heart rate monitor watch instead of the damn chest strap which is anything but comfortable!
actinium227 said:
The Mio Alpha watch works fine, I would assume most Bluetooh LE / Smart HRM would work fine if the app supports it. So far apps that i have tried and works are Runtastic, MapMyRun, and RunnerUp. Ones that still doesn't support it are Endomondo, Strava, Sportstracklive.. sportstracklive the BLE support is on their roadmap.
personally i like the heart rate monitor watch instead of the damn chest strap which is anything but comfortable!
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This one? http://www.amazon.com/Alpha-Straple...UTF8&qid=1385144388&sr=8-2&keywords=mio+alpha
yep, thats the one, you can get it directly from their website as well
it is more about getting the right apps at the moment though for the support, just checked the compatibility of the apps, RunKeeper isn't support yet
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Thanks, but I'm looking for BLE 4.0 only.
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i think he linked to the old one. the current one supports BLE 4.0...
http://www.amazon.com/Zephyr-Monito...=8-12&keywords=bluetooth+4+heart+rate+monitor
anyway i have the H7 and it blows. one of the worst products ever. doesnt want to stay paired, signal drops frequently and i can't get it working for more than a few seconds with nexus 5.
Does such a thing exist? Only want step counting, and won't lock my data into closed propriterry data stores of jawbone, Sony and others.
Google fit seems to be the only true open platform that data can be put into and taken from.
CrazyPeter said:
Does such a thing exist? Only want step counting, and won't lock my data into closed propriterry data stores of jawbone, Sony and others.
Google fit seems to be the only true open platform that data can be put into and taken from.
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I know it has been 4 years since the request, but I had exactly the same one recently which makes me think it's an eternal question One of my needs is exactly to have daily steps, distances and calories available in a widespread storage.
I'm currently working on an Android app I called Mi Fit Companion (closed beta now) that extracts data from Mi Fit and exports it to online services. Requires root, already exports to GPX files, Strava via its API. Export to Google Fit is in process.
This essentially means that all Mi Band (2, 3 and 4 are tested) and Amazfit bands (testes with Amazfit Cor, theoretically all models should work, probably except Amazfit Pace -- need to verify though) that are the lowest price end of fitness band world become compatible with Strava and Google Fit. And something else we can imagine.
Hi everyone. Firstly I didn't find any topic about Apple Watches, It could be just because this site is interested with android. I'm from Turkey, the prices of the smartwatches are too much money. I have been thinking to buy a smart watch for 3 months. But I can't decide which one is worth to buy. I have an Iphone 6s Plus so that Apple Watch may be appropriate. On the other hand, Huawei Watch has great design which suitables for lots of clock faces. Sometimes I think of Garmin Fenix 3, Its obvious that fenix 3 is ageless, has e ink screen like kindle paper white and has much more accurate gps built in as well as sports features. I am pendulate, can you help me guys?
With iPhone, Apple Watch series 2 has no match because everything else has limited functionality I believe as I have used Huawei watch with iPhone but now using Apple Watch series 2.
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With iPhone, Apple Watch series 2 has no match because everything else has limited functionality I believe as I have used Huawei watch with iPhone but now using Apple Watch series 2.
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Would recommend Apple Watch S2 to me? I don't know where you live at, but, I assume that you live in USA, the price of Apple Watch series 2 is 1799 Turkish liras. Would you give this Watch 1799 dollars in USA?
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Would recommend Apple Watch S2 to me? I don't know where you live at, but, I assume that you live in USA, the price of Apple Watch series 2 is 1799 Turkish liras. Would you give this Watch 1799 dollars in USA?
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It's a ridiculus way of comparison. I assume you are looking at a 42mm alluminium version. In Russia it starts from 33 500 rubles. Would you get it for 33 500 liras? Anyway, in the US it starts from $399. 1800 liras is about $480. And ₽33500 is $560. I don't know, whether it a lot in Turkey or not. In Russia it is the average salary. At least, Turkish prices are not the highest.
I just bought a galaxy watch 46mm. I train regularly every day(fitness, crossfit, cardio,outdoor run/walk). My previous android watch had a lot of training apps but the tizen was a bit limited. So I need your suggestions.
Samsung health is a good app for monitoring what you do, although there's no desktop version to do any real analysis which is odd. All the apps i use are phone based it watch based. I'm hopeful you get some good answers here.