Before I start I have to say I tried to make this as "HR" appropriate as possible. I just think this might be a problem. I have noticed that my heart rate monitor doesnt seem to like darker people. I have tested it on numerous light skinned or white people and I have found that it takes between 1-2 times before we get a reading. Meanwhile darker skinned people it takes anywhere between 4-6 times if at all to get a reading. I have tried different positions for the watch like moving it up the arm and putting it on the underside of my wrist and still no better results. Is anyone else having this issue or am I just crazy?
Racist smart watches eh? I'm light skin and it works fine. Wayans light skin with no tan
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Interesting.....I'm dark skinned and I just gave up on trying to get a reading from the heart rate monitor.
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I'm brown skin and it takes 1-2 times.
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I'm brown skin and it takes 1-2 times.
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Are you taking your measurement on the top or bottom of your wrist?
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Ha!! Aw man I thought it was just me!!! Im darkskin and the heart rate monitor hardly ever works but when it does its on the underside of my wrist. Even when its on the underside of my wrist I have to be really steady and quite and it takes a while but eventually it will work. My wife is light skin and it works on her like a charm.
While it is VERY unfortunate if Samsung did not test this sufficiently with different skin types, I will add that even on pale skin you have to keep still for a good reading. It is absolutely not suitable for continuous monitoring while running despite what Samsung may have suggested. You get all sorts of crazy readings, or wrong readings. If you really want continuous heart rate monitoring you need to use a Bluetooth chest strap (many options for this that work with Samsung fitness) but it means using it in conjunction with the phone rather than the watch.
I was wondering why Samsung chose a green LED for the light source under the watch. I would have thought being near to the infra-red band (i.e. red) would have coped better with various skin types.
I find it easier to get a reading on the under side of the wrist, pretty much right under the Palm of my hand
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I find it easier to get a reading on the under side of the wrist, pretty much right under the Palm of my hand
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Yes, that works but no one wears their gear 2 like that!
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Yes, that works but no one wears their gear 2 like that!
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Yea but when you need to get your hr you can quickly twist it
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Yea but when you need to get your hr you can quickly twist it
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Yeah but that's a pain in the butt!
I wonder if they can make the light stronger. Make brighter so it penetrate darker skin types. I realize that's easier said then done.
ManBearPig20oh10 said:
Yeah but that's a pain in the butt!
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do it on your arm,not your butt
forshaw said:
do it on your arm,not your butt
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Is that where I'm messing up at? I should have read the instructions!
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Is that where I'm messing up at? I should have read the instructions!
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I presume it'll work on your ass too.... If it's light enough lol
But the under side of the wrist has been the most consistent way to get a reading for me
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I presume it'll work on your ass too.... If it's light enough lol
But the under side of the wrist has been the most consistent way to get a reading for me
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Not with me. Maybe my little girl wrists are partly to blame too
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I find it easier to get a reading on the under side of the wrist, pretty much right under the Palm of my hand
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Do you think that is because the underside of your wrist is lighter skinned or because the blood vessels are nearer the surface of the skin? I still find it incredible that Samsung didn't think of this issue. Heart rate monitors are not new in watches. Casio did this in the 90s!
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Do you think that is because the underside of your wrist is lighter skinned or because the blood vessels are nearer the surface of the skin? I still find it incredible that Samsung didn't think of this issue. Heart rate monitors are not new in watches. Casio did this in the 90s!
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I think it's partially both... Either way it' works 4/5 times for me this way
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I think this is just another example of "The Man" trying to bring a Brother down. : ) but seriously, sorry to hear this seems to be a real thing. I am pretty damn white, and have had a few reading issues, but overall it does work well for me.
Boycott Samsung's racist watch!
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Trying to fly or trying to find your nexus on your bed in the dark?
I'm really lame. Lol
By far more difficult to find the nexus.
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Trying to fly or trying to find your nexus on your bed in the dark?
I'm really lame. Lol
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Flying. I got a white cover for the NS.
My problem is that I have a white blanket and dark sheets, so if I leave it on the sheets it's face down. If I leave it on the blanket it has to be face up.
Just sleep with it in your hand like me.
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Just sleep with it in your hand like me.
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+1
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this is about iphones application....this can spin iphone by itself.
see this link...and watch the video in this link.
www.fonearena.com/blog/59745/cycloramic-app-spins-your-iphone-5-to-take-panoramic-video.html
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Yup, it's totally true. It's like the only thing my relative's iPhone can do that my Nexus can't, and he rubs it in no at every possible chance. It's a totally worthless party trick, but it's true.
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Holy ****, even if our device could stand up like the iPhone it would not be possible because the vibration motor is located at the top of the device I think.
But thats awesome that will get a LOT of downloads!
Yup its legitimate cheap trick i would say btw i fans would make merry out of it
leap before you think
Now to sell flat shiny surfaces to attach to tripods!
Can see it now, tourist areas with ispin surfaces to take photos.. $5 per spin!
I wonder if this will scratch the bottom of the iPhone?
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I wonder if this will scratch the bottom of the iPhone?
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If it's on a surface that can scratch the yes, it uses the vibrator to rub the phone slowly lol.
I must be missing something here.......so the vibrating motor causes the phone to spin?......blurry photo anyone?!
That's the innovation apple is talking about. I love it! Can't wait to see apple users put the phones like this and show us 2 magic tricks at once. Spinning around and scratch the bottom of the phone. Reminds me of the song by Kylie Minogue. Don't remember the lyric, I guess it was something like "I keep spinning around and scratching myself!?!". Idk but it's very nice trick. Next iphone will jump while spinning.
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That's the innovation apple is talking about. I love it! Can't wait to see apple users put the phones like this and show us 2 magic tricks at once. Spinning around and scratch the bottom of the phone. Reminds me of the song by Kylie Minogue. Don't remember the lyric, I guess it was something like "I keep spinning around and scratching myself!?!". Idk but it's very nice trick. Next iphone will jump while spinning.
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Keep in mind that this is a 3rd party app, it is in now way innovation by Apple. Just like to make that clear. I'd also like to make it clear to my relative as well.
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who cares :silly:
Nokia 3310 can do it
Lame feature for lazy crApple users.
Damn, thats useless.
Apple makes products that are grossly overpriced just to give people a few gimmicks. Precisely why Android runs the market.
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My reviews Watch the end result...
Was cheap, and not so good..
Don't forget to thanks for the review
I made a lil review about how to apply and how the cheap ones look. Also it block the sensors.
I'll make a review of the atFolix ones that are arriving soon, those don't ''glitter'' .. i hope..
You applied it wrong.
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fuego77 said:
You applied it wrong.
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Truth.
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I'll make a review of the atFolix ones that are arriving soon, those don't ''glitter'' .. i hope..
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Looking forward to this. Did you get the matte one?
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You're not supposed to use water. OP is an i ****.
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Indeed, dry application means....dry application
BTW, I've tested the 3M screen protector, and it did not cover the whole front bezel... very disappointed.
I know I applied it wrong, I know it was meant to be dry application but I prefer to do it like this cause I can still move it.. I'm more used to it like this...
No need totcall me idiot or whatsoever..
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I know I applied it wrong, I know it was meant to be dry application but I prefer to do it like this cause I can still move it.. I'm more used to it like this...
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To move a dry screen protector, apply it using two 'handles' made of tape. Lift it and move it to your heart's content. Or use the hinge method.
I'm not saying the protector you got is any good, we might never know. But your review is kind of pointless. It's like painting a car with a paint roller because you're used to painting ceilings, then saying the paint sucks because your car looks like **** now.
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Indeed, dry application means....dry application
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You're not supposed to use water. OP is an i ****.
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formicae said:
Truth.
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You applied it wrong.
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i knew it, thanks for pointing it out...
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To move a dry screen protector, apply it using two 'handles' made of tape. Lift it and move it to your heart's content. Or use the hinge method.
I'm not saying the protector you got is any good, we might never know. But your review is kind of pointless. It's like painting a car with a paint roller because you're used to painting ceilings, then saying the paint sucks because your car looks like **** now.
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oh well, i hopes it serves for anyone thinking bout buying a crappy screenprotector, this points out why you shouldn't buy it maybe...
When you say something like "don't forget to thank..." you can be sure I won't do it...
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I think everyone is being a little harsh on the OP. Maybe some constructive criticism would be better?
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esskayy said:
I think everyone is being a little harsh on the OP. Maybe some constructive criticism would be better?
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Finally someone who is a little bit normal and talks like a adult.
Thanks.
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oh well, i hopes it serves for anyone thinking bout buying a crappy screenprotector, this points out why you shouldn't buy it maybe...
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But it really doesn't point out why you shouldn't buy it. We don't even know that it's crappy since your conclusion is based on improper use.
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I think everyone is being a little harsh on the OP. Maybe some constructive criticism would be better?
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'You're doing it wrong' isn't very harsh. OP doesn't help the situation when he says 'I know I'm doing it wrong, that's why this thing sucks.' Definitely the wrong foot all around.
OP, has the new one arrived yet?
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OP, has the new one arrived yet?
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No, only a new case, already made the review of it! I though it was the atFolix in the video so I made a huge fail wich made it a bit funny
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But it really doesn't point out why you shouldn't buy it. We don't even know that it's crappy since your conclusion is based on improper use.
'You're doing it wrong' isn't very harsh. OP doesn't help the situation when he says 'I know I'm doing it wrong, that's why this thing sucks.' Definitely the wrong foot all around.
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It was not because I applied it wrong that it sucks right? What's the matter with me applying it in a other way? It didn't **** up the screen protector nor made it worse -.-
Hey all I was cruising thru kickstarter and I saw a NFC ring that has 2 nfc areas. I put in my order. They look nice and thr nfc function may be cool. Ie easy to unlock a smartphone. http://kck.st/132aOwD
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Hey all I was cruising thru kickstarter and I saw a NFC ring that has 2 nfc areas. I put in my order. They look nice and thr nfc function may be cool. Ie easy to unlock a smartphone. http://kck.st/132aOwD
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this is a pretty cool find, idk if practical for me - i have a corp email account that requires a pin unlock which totally blows
thanks for sharing
Totally doing this.
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drnob1 said:
this is a pretty cool find, idk if practical for me - i have a corp email account that requires a pin unlock which totally blows
thanks for sharing
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With either the App Tasker or nfc launcher you can make a setting to enter that pin to allow it to work I believe
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This looks pretty pimp
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holla420 said:
This looks pretty pimp
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Too bad we need the one that costs around 43$ because we need the alpha for the gs4
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Be careful and make sure to get the "ALPHA MAN" size... That is the only one that works with the S4.
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Be careful and make sure to get the "ALPHA MAN" size... That is the only one that works with the S4.
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Im glad I noticed that. Thanks for the heads up though
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1000s of potential uses above and beyond cell phone technology. Can you imagine a firearm that has an NFC unit in the handle that only will fire if the shooter has the correctly coded NFC ring? A car that will only start if a person with an NFC ring pushes a button to start it? Yea, it's not perfect, but the potential is there.
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1000s of potential uses above and beyond cell phone technology. Can you imagine a firearm that has an NFC unit in the handle that only will fire if the shooter has the correctly coded NFC ring? A car that will only start if a person with an NFC ring pushes a button to start it? Yea, it's not perfect, but the potential is there.
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I didn't evennthink of that. Samsung makes a dead bolt that can be unlocked via nfc tech also
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I had no idea tasker could do this, there goes my whole Saturday messing with it
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This is pretty sweet! I'm looking forward to getting a NFC door lock. Its pretty expensive but I think its awesome! My next thing to look into is a WiFi enabled thermostat.
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This is really nice pice of hardware, can not wait to get one of the 500 limited kickstarted edition.!!
Looks like ill be spending my birthday money on this.
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Never been much of a ring wearer, but this might just convince me for when wedding rings choosing comes up!
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Never been much of a ring wearer, but this might just convince me for when wedding rings choosing comes up!
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Nice.
I cant wait to get mine
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Thank of all the possibilities this ring can bring.. this is awesome.. "so much room for activities" hehe
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Thank of all the possibilities this ring can bring.. this is awesome.. "so much room for activities" hehe
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Haha! We can get SO many activities done. :laugh::good:
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Never been much of a ring wearer, but this might just convince me for when wedding rings choosing comes up!
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Ditto. I don't even wear my wedding ring, but I backed the Alpha one a a few weeks ago and besides it being thicker it kind of looks like my wedding ring, haha.
BUT, here’s my concern for us S4 owners. Have you ever watched John McLear’s (NFC Ring creator) video of him unlocking the Nexus 7? The beauty of this video is that not only can it unlock and bypass a PIN (as I’ve been able to do with the S4 in my video), but once your NFC ring is removed it locks it back up! I couldn’t find any NFC mods that enable “NFC Removal” detection for the S4 yet so I’m wondering how McLear plans to package the ring.
OK. Just did a little digging and found that they now have an Xposed mod for this. I’LL BE TRYING THIS OUT THIS MORNING! Hopefully it works.
that thing is cool. never even knew there are so many nfc functions.
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This is pretty sweet! I'm looking forward to getting a NFC door lock. Its pretty expensive but I think its awesome! My next thing to look into is a WiFi enabled thermostat.
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Definitely go for the Nest! I have had it for over a year now and it is awesome!
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Woo I just joined the club
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Has anyone heard of this or have test to see if it's true? I want to get a G2n but I've read that that the heart rate monitor doesn't work on dark skin and that Samsung is aware of this.
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Has anyone heard of this or have test to see if it's true? I want to get a G2n but I've read that that the heart rate monitor doesn't work on dark skin and that Samsung is aware of this.
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Give the heart rate monitor app in the play store a try, it uses your camera flash and the camera to record pulse. Should be similar. Also, at&t stores have floor models for you to try out!
Lol u serious??
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Mines works....and I'm a black man! I'm just saying
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Mine is very hit and miss... Takes five to six tries to get a reading
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Mine is very hit and miss... Takes five to six tries to get a reading
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I'm QUITE white and I have problems getting it to read sometimes... ;-]
Same problem
My Gear 2 DOES NOT WORK, I have exchanged 2 of them. I'm not even that dark. I'm a good brown and it works 0 percent of the time... I see a class action lawsuit in Samsung future (or a simple software update).. for a item that does not work as advertised.
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My hear 2 DO NOT WORK I have exchanged 2 of them. I'm not even that dark. I'm a good brown and it works 0 percent of the time... I see a class action lawsuit in samsungs future.. for a item that does not work as advertised.
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It is far from an exact science. Shine light into skin, measure the time between changes of color, calculate.
It also will not be the only heart rate option out there. It's stock software used to enhance the product. The real power comes with the installed apps.
I'm sure it's more of a software thing than a hardware thing, especially if you've already taken two of them back. Either wait for a new heart rate app or try and roll your own.
If you purchased the watch specifically for the heart rate capabilities, you may want to return it and wait until the product has had time to mature.
Good luck to you.
Thanks everyone for your feed back. I ended up getting the G2N and it works on my lite skin. This smartwatch is amazing. True happy with my purchase.
I have same issue. But don't really mind its not a feature I plan to use a lot or at all. Funny as I'm in the health field.
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That's what I been talking bout! I try to so people what it can do and I'm always looking crazy.
I had that issue then though when I check someone s pulse I check from bottom wrist . So I turned watch on the palm side of my hand and bam worked no issue
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