IT168 Reviews Jawbone UP Bracelet I believe most of my friends have heard of it. This smart bracelet that can monitor our physical condition has become inexplicably popular! It was even sold on Taobao or overseas purchasing agents. Excessive stock-out phenomenon. What’s so magical about this smart bracelet? Can it really regulate our physical condition? With these questions, we start today’s cool technological play. The current price on Taobao is about 600 yuan, so friends who like it may wish to pay attention. (Click to buy)

Introduction: The UP smart bracelet is an electronic smart bracelet launched by Jawbone. As of today, this product has launched two generations of products. The UP smart bracelet can track exercise, sleep and diet. By tracking and counting mobile phone data, the data is intuitively displayed in front of users in the form of charts. In addition to these three basic functions, the simple design style of the UP smart bracelet can also serve as a decorative accessory.

▲Transparent plastic packaging box

The outer packaging of the UP smart bracelet uses a transparent plastic packaging box. You can see the real body of the UP smart bracelet without opening the package. If you are buying licensed products, the packaging box will have both Chinese and English pronunciations printed on it. The picture above shows parallel import packaging, so there is only English on the box. The licensed product packaging and the back are affixed with the Beijing Lanvin Technology Development Co., Ltd. agent statement and an anti-counterfeiting label. Without the anti-counterfeiting label, it is definitely a parallel import. This label is my only proof of warranty, so please keep the box properly.

▲Zigzag simple design

The UP smart bracelet adopts a simple style design, and uses the same Z-shaped classic design as Jawbone’s previous products. After all, the bracelet is a product that can be worn everywhere. If the appearance is ugly, no matter how comprehensive the functions are, we are not willing to carry it with us.

The UP smart bracelet does not have a display screen. At first glance, it looks a bit like an "enhanced version" of the NIKE sports wristband I wore in high school. The UP smart bracelet does not use a dead-loop buckle to wear, but adopts a cross live buckle design. Although the bracelet comes in different sizes, S, M, L, the buckle design can solve the small changes in body fat and thinness. If it feels too big, just pinch it a little.

▲It is not equipped with an LCD screen

Although it is not equipped with an LCD screen, there is a multi-function button at the end of the bracelet. Different command operations can be achieved through different combinations of operation methods. This multi-function button is also the only button on the bracelet. Touch the multi-function button to wake up the indicator light next to the button. The sun shows the waking state and the moon represents the sleeping state, plain and simple.

▲NIKE+ FuelBand

Although it is not equipped with an LCD display, such a simple design is also very easy to use. But compared to the NIKE+ FuelBand, the tall and handsome row of LED lights is a bit awkward. At least it can be regarded as an electronic watch. It’s up to you to choose the appearance, after all, everyone has their own preferences for radish and pickles. (Click to view details of NIKE+ FuelBand)

The other end of the UP smart bracelet is engraved with the word Jawbone on the appearance. When you remove the cap, you can see a 3.5mm headphone plug. This plug can be used to synchronize data with the mobile phone, update the firmware of the bracelet, and charge the UP smart bracelet. In addition, you need to keep this hat safe, especially when synchronizing data. If it is lost, you can only go to Taobao and spend 30 yuan to replace it.

▲The hat needs to be kept properly

The UP smart bracelet also comes with a data cable, user manual, warranty card, etc. A data cable is included, but it does not come with a charging plug. We can use our usual mobile phone charging plug. The data cable of the UP smart bracelet also functions as the firmware of the bracelet. After downloading the firmware from the official website, we can connect to the computer to update the bracelet version.

▲It is recommended to read the instructions carefully

The UP smart bracelet has been on the market for some time, why did we publish this article today? The main reason is that the authorized goods purchased by the author from mainland China have slow delivery. The problem. I have wanted to cancel the order many times, but since I really like this bracelet, I haven’t had the heart to do it.

▲Apple Store supports installments

The author placed an order in the Apple online store on May 7 to purchase a black size L. Since it was possible to pay in 12 installments with no interest or handling fees at the time, I didn’t pay too much attention to the official 2-4 week delivery stated. In the fourth week, I received an official email from Apple, mainly stating that due to supply issues, shipment would need to be delayed by up to 2 weeks. After a long wait, I finally received my UP smart bracelet on July 5th. The advantage of buying from the official website is that it comes with a warranty. The disadvantage is that delivery takes too long. According to rumors, the Chinese version of UP bracelet has been discontinued. As for the reason, you know. (Click to go to Apple Store)

▲ Taobao 600 yuan

Currently, Taobao parallel imports are sold in bulk at around 600 yuan. Some merchants claim that the warranty period for bulk products in the United States is 1 month, and all come with Original gray wire. Like mobile phones, the bracelet does not support warranty in mainland China. If you want warranty, you have to fly to the United States for warranty. But considering that parallel imports are only half the price of licensed products, it’s up to you to buy licensed parallel imports.

(Click to go to Taobao)

In addition, the Bank of China warranty also requires you to keep the packaging box with the dealer's label, which is the only proof of warranty. Yes, the electronic invoice provided by Apple's online store is invalid, and the dealer only recognizes the product packaging box. This kind of warranty is a bit like the warranty of headphones, and I am very dissatisfied with it.

▲Selection of numbers

In terms of size, the UP smart bracelet comes with three size options. L(Large = 7.0 - 8.0 inches / 18.0 - 20.0 cm). If you are under 150 pounds, it is recommended to choose M (medium = 6.0 - 7.0 inches / 15.5 - 18.0 cm). If you are under 120 pounds, it is recommended to choose S (small size = 5.5 - 6.0 inches / 14.0 - 15.5 cm). If you buy the National Bank version, you can only choose between large and small sizes.

Perhaps you can see the effect of the author wearing it from the picture above. I am 173cm tall and weigh about 180kg, so I decisively chose L. The picture on the right below shows the effect of a user of the same height but underweight wearing size L. Fortunately, the bracelet does not have a dead-buckle design. If it feels too big, just pinch it a little.

▲Color selection

UP smart bracelets are available in black, dark blue, light green, white, red and other colors. Through the personal experience of friends around me, light colors will turn yellow after a period of time, so I bought a decent black one. If you take care of it diligently, it’s not impossible to buy it in lively colors.

Since the fuselage does not have a display, the UP smart bracelet cannot be used independently and requires a mobile phone to download the corresponding APP client. Currently, the UP smart bracelet supports two major platforms: iOS and Android. We can download the official APP by searching for UP in the corresponding software market. Apple devices support iOS 5.1+ or higher versions of iPhone 3GS or above terminal devices. In terms of Android, it supports mid-range devices with Android 4.0 or above.

▲APP initial interface

After we have prepared the software and hardware, we start debugging the UP smart bracelet.

1. Press the button of the UP smart bracelet and observe the indicator light of the bracelet flashing.

2. Remove the handle cap of the UP smart bracelet, insert the UP smart bracelet into the mobile phone, and it will show that the bracelet is unlocked.

3. Register your name and other personalized information.

▲APP main interface

After some settings, we came to the APP main interface. The progress of our daily exercise goals and sleep goals can be displayed here. Click to view detailed data. Generally speaking, the display of the bar chart with percentage numbers is very intuitive, and you can see the status of the day at a glance. We slide the screen to enter the UP source interface, where we can see the daily progress of us and our team friends, which is somewhat similar to WeChat Moments.

▲Main functions at a glance

We click the button on the left side of the screen to enter the personal information bar. Here we can view options for personal lifelines, trends, inferences, notifications, settings, and more. Click the plus button on the right side of the screen to set daily goals, free time and other reminders. The Chinese APP is simple and clear, so I won’t introduce it too much here.

Okay, it’s time to get serious. Since we only look at the data of one smart bracelet, we cannot judge whether it is accurate. So here we chose Jawbone UP and Fitbit for the 48-hour endurance test. We'll have to wait and see whether Jawbone UP can accurately record our body movements.

▲The first day of sleep (left Ftibit, right UP)

The UP smart bracelet can record our light sleep, deep sleep, sleep time, bed time, There are six major functions: waking time and number of awakenings. We can control the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, but we cannot control light or deep sleep. Jawbone UP can record and display it through charts, which is very intuitive. Although I can't control it, I can understand our current situation. I personally like this function very much.

▲The amount of exercise on the first day

I was a little confused about the amount of exercise on the first day, because the data of Fitbit and Jawbone UP are completely different. Fitbit showed 6841 steps taken, while Jawbone UP showed 7227 steps taken. The difference between the two was 386 steps. But looking back, I think the three round trips between our work station and the tea room only amounted to about 300 steps. Therefore, I think the data recorded by the two bracelets is quite reliable.

▲Sleep the next day

The next night I went to bed around 10:40pm and got up at 5:50am. Both bracelets can record my sleep time throughout the night. I didn't fall asleep right away, but played with my phone for a while before falling asleep. What’s interesting is that UP recorded my amount of exercise during this period and showed it as an awake state. Fitbit simply records everything, switching to sleep and falling asleep....

▲The amount of exercise the next day

Both are fairly accurate, Jawbone UP's 6971 and Fitbit's 6886 is only 85 steps apart.

The functions of Jawbone UP are also relatively comprehensive. It can record our activity time, total calories burned, longest activity time, calories burned during activity, longest idle time and amount burned during rest time. It’s also a column chart, simple and clear.

▲Manually upload food

Energy consumed can be recorded, but what about energy intake? The UP smart bracelet provides a food recording function. We can upload our food intake today by manually entering it or taking a photo. UP will also automatically record the food we take pictures and upload for easy use again in the future. Of course, we can also share today’s delicious food with friends in this way. Isn’t this something that young people must do to save money.

In addition to basic statistics, the UP smart bracelet also has many interesting functions. For example, smart alarm clock, idle reminder, circle of friends and even wireless communication with many APP functions. The little bracelet has so many functions, I started to feel that the bracelet I bought for 1100 was worth it. PS: Please comfort yourself.

▲Manual sleep mode

Many friends will definitely think, what if I forget to switch to sleep mode before going to bed? What if I run? The UP smart bracelet also has a manual input function . For example, if we forget to switch to sleep mode before going to bed, we can click on the sleep record the next day to manually enter the sleep situation of the previous night. The disadvantage of manual input is that it can only record sleep time, but time in bed, time to fall asleep, number of awakenings, and even deep sleep time cannot be recorded. It seems that you have to develop a good habit of switching before going to bed.

▲Smart sleep alarm clock

The UP smart bracelet also has a more interesting function, which is the smart alarm clock. This is also a feature that the editor likes very much. The main difference between the so-called smart alarm clock of UP bracelet and the ordinary alarm clock is that it can wake us up intelligently. Ordinary alarm clocks will sound suddenly when the time is up, which makes us feel tired when we wake up. The smart reminder function of the UP bracelet can detect our sleep quality. If we are in light sleep, the bracelet will wake us up in advance. When we are in deep sleep, the UP smart bracelet will let us sleep a little longer and wake us up by vibrating at the designated time.

▲Idle prompt

The small function of idle prompt is also very useful. As we all know, those of us who work in offices for a long time will suffer from spinal strain. The main reason is that we sit for too long. Users can set the UP smart bracelet to check if the user has no exercise data for a certain period of time, and it will vibrate to remind you that it is time to exercise. Do you think it is very practical? If you haven’t read the manual, you may have overlooked this function.

▲Take a nap

We usually choose to lie on the sofa and take a rest after lunch on working days. At this time, we can use the nap function of the UP smart bracelet. We need to link the bracelet with the mobile phone and set it up. We can set the nap time and maximum sleep time. Nap duration refers to actual sleep time, excluding waking sleep time. Maximum sleep time refers to the total sleep time, including waking time and nap time. Also, don’t set it too long, otherwise it will be your boss who wakes up.

▲UP source

The UP source on the main interface of the UP smart bracelet is somewhat similar to WeChat’s circle of friends. The difference is that it only shares friends’ exercise data and physical objects. You can show off how many kilometers you have run today here, and you can also see the recent exercise levels of your friends here. UP smart bracelet friends are displayed in the form of a team, where we can PK with our friends. Make the friends around you into a team of comrades, and let's lose weight together!

▲Expand the APP

UP is not limited to a software that records data, it is recommended to us in the application MyFitnessPal, IFTTT, RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, GymPact, Lose It and other applications. There's software for yoga, running, weightlifting and even weight tracking. We can use these applications to conduct professional data statistics of a certain item, making up for UP's lack of expertise in special data statistics. Of course, UP has also reached in-depth cooperation with these software. We can share special data to the UP source through the UP account.

▲Usage Suggestions

Currently, some users have experienced problems with their UP smart bracelets being damaged. The UP smart bracelets with problems include both overseas and Chinese versions. Some netizens said that if they continue to If the UP smart bracelet is plugged into the USB port of the computer for charging, it will not be damaged. However, problems may occur when charging through the adapter.

However, we also saw charging prompts on Yixun.com, which sells licensed UP smart bracelets. The prompts show that the charging time of the UP2 bracelet should not be too long (it can be fully charged in about 1 hour, preferably within 80 minutes) , charge it every 5-6 days, and synchronize it 1-2 times a day. It is not good to wait until it is used up before recharging. The prompt also shows that it is recommended to use a laptop for charging because the current and voltage are relatively stable and low. Do not use a USB interface with poor quality or unstable current and voltage for charging.

In general, the UP smart bracelet has comprehensive functions. For example, the smart alarm clock impresses me very much. After using the smart sleep alarm clock, I really don’t feel so tired in the morning and don’t want to get up.

In terms of purchasing, if you are tall, handsome, rich, and not short of money, of course you should definitely choose licensed products. If you are tight on money, it is recommended to choose boxed parallel imports. Purchase: Taobao

Apple Store

In addition, if you are somewhat interested in this bracelet but not particularly interested, then don’t buy it. Because, the author has many friends whose UP smart bracelets have been broken. Currently, there are also rumors on the Internet that UP2 also has product defects and is very easy to damage.