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T**E
No more updates. Limited supports. This watch is a no go.
I haven't had the watch for 30 days yet so I can't say if it can last that long, but from my limited time with it, I cannot recommend this product. The watch overall looks/feels great and notification tends to work 90% of the time, but that is actually where it stops. I have had the pleasure of using the watch with an iPhone and that was where all the trouble started. The app for ios is completely outdated. The watch no longer does weather forecast since they were bought out by FitBit. No offense to FitBit at all, but it seems like after they were bought out, there are no longer any updates to this watch or the app at all. The watch gets steps intermittently correct. The bluetooth is just awful. SInce I've had the product, the bluetooth has been connected about 50% of the time even when the phone is literally touching it. This was going to be such a great product and I had such high hopes for it, but I think after no more updates, I cannot seem to recommend this product at all considering it is all downhill from here.P.S. Customer service still works and they respond fairly quickly (24-48hr), but they will give you the "Thanks for contacting us" and "We are sorry to inform you." I got a lot of the latter because I ask about the functions of the watch that was advertised, but most of them no longer are supported. Please look elsewhere. This is not the watch you are looking for.
T**H
Notifications, Music Control, and some Customization for Windows Phone
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. After some initial difficulty with the Windows Phone (10) Vector Watch App (version 1.7.1), I finally found that by swiping the text at the very top of the app -- where it says "Watch Maker" on the default start page -- only then will it scroll to the other screens for "Store", "Activity", and more importantly "Settings". In the settings section of the app, there are options to change 12/24 hour time as well as Metric/Imperial Units. So that solved my biggest concern for use, and I'm now rather pleased with the watch.I have a Windows 10 phone (Lumia 950), and the app could use minor improvement (as most apps on Windows could), but it does seem to get the job done. I was stuck for a while trying to figure out how to just change basic settings (like 12/24 hour time and metric/imperial units) until I looked it up online. The screenshots of the app on other platforms show that it should have a menu on the bottom, but the Windows 10 version is missing this UI feature. That was initially frustrating. However, after seeing another review for the watch on Windows Central, I noticed a screenshot of the Windows app showing partial text for "Sto..." at top right, which led me to believe I needed to somehow swipe to access the other sections of that app. With that revelation, I was then able to access the complete functionality of the app -- and therefore the watch. It's much better with more apps, streams, and settings! :)Before the Vector watch I had a Microsoft Band 2. I became used to the having the notification from my phone on my wrist, which I liked. However, I only had that watch 1 year until the rubber band started to crack. So I was looking for a smartwatch replacement that worked with Windows Phone. (I didn't mind the lack of fitness sensors, GPS, UV, heartrate, etc -- thinking that only having to charge once a month would be rather liberating.) I've only had a couple days now, and it's at 88% -- so I would suspect it should easily last weeks on a full charge. So that's cool for a smart watch that's always-on.The notifications seem to work pretty good so far. Sometimes I've noticed a several second delay between receiving on the phone and then seeing on the watch, but that's not a major issue. Also, I found the music controls will work, but only if I start music on the phone first, and then the artist and song appear on the Music app on the watch, and I can pause (middle button) and adjust volume (top/bottom buttons). So that reminds me of the Band, but is perhaps more tactile using physical buttons rather than swiping on a touch screen.
R**D
A classy watch with very basic and sometimes buggy smartwatch functions.
Vector Luna is a classic and classy looking watch that mirrors my iphones notification functions on my wrist.In being a watch and providing mirrored notifications so you don't have to take your phone out the Vector Lunaexcels. Every notification my phone generates is mirrored on the screen of my Vector with a nice vibrate alert.It does this with a simple but clear monochrome screen with a measured 30 days between charges.That is the good news and if that is your focus in a classy watch then the Vector Luna is for you.And the Luna has a bucket load of cool watch faces to customise with things like weather and other info streams.The Vector Luna does have other smartwatch type functions but be warned they are limited and in many casesthey are buggy.The step function is accurate but it does not integrate in real time with HealthKit (it pushes steps every 3 hrs) and forget syncing Vector steps with industry standard apps like MyFitnessPal. MFP is not supported in any way. So you get steps on your wrist but no way to import that in to any overall weight management app.The sleep function is as good as useless. Take your watch off and put it on a table and it records you as sleeping.Some functions like weather are fine but the sunrise sunset function was 4 hours out for my location.So set your expectations at the right level and the Vector is for you.But if you want more functionality and are happy with 24-48 battery lifethen perhaps another watch is a better choice.
P**Y
NO Customer Service
No customer support. After 3 months the display developed some defects and I provided all the extensive details, pictures, copy of the warranty, etc that was requested and then no further response other than "we will get back to you." That was a month ago.Great watch and great idea but you got to back it up.
F**.
mit Win10 Mobile nicht mehr kompatibel
ich hatte mich super auf die Uhr gefreut und habe diese sofort angeschlossen und mit meinem LUMIA 950 XL verbunden. Alles ging schnell und einwandfrei. Als ich die neue Vector Watch APP (W10) geöffnet hatte konnte sich die Uhr nicht mit der APP verbinden obwohl die Uhr in der APP angezeigt wurde.Nach dreimaligen Factory Reset (muss man auch erst einmal finden) habe ich dann auf der Vector Homepage gelesen, das die Verbindung zwischen Smartphone und Watch seit dem Win10 Mobile Update (bereits seit Mai 2017) nicht mehr funktioniert.Also an alle WIN 10 Nutzer: "bis auf weiteres nicht kaufen oder erst auf der Webseite von Vector checken ob es wieder geht"
M**B
Work in progress...
For -Looks and feels like a premium watchWorks with Apple/Android/WindowsFuture applications should be availableChoice and customisation of watch facesText (and email?) notificationLong battery lifeAgainst -Current lack of functionalityLarge on a small wristI think that this watch offers an exciting opportunity for early adopters to get involved with the Vector brand because it certainly looks the part. It’s a beautifully crafted big matt black watch (12mm deep with a circumference of 44mm) and so it has – potentially – got a lot going on inside it. The problem is that, right now, that isn’t a great deal.After downloading the Vector app (via iphone 4s in my case) the watch has a choice of customisable watch faces. I wanted a weather icon to be added but the watch thought we were in Plymouth (city of Bath actual location). Not sure if the GPS is entirely accurate. The battery life is indeed impressive but I would sacrifice some of that power to brighten the watch face – it is annoyingly dim and there is no backlight.The big party piece is text notification and, supposedly, email notification but I could only access texts using my iphone 4s. Maybe it’s just an Apple thing?! The ‘killer apps’ have yet to be developed but it’s work in progress.If all else fails then this is still a very desirable watch. How many people usually ask you “What’s that on your wrist?” It’s happened to me several times over the last two weeks and so the Vector watch has some kudos. I really hope that the software for this watch is further developed and that it proves to be upgradable over the coming months. I’m looking forward to seeing it get even better.
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Meridian + Win10 Applikation + Lumia 950XL = PERFEKT !
[UPDATE 11. Jan. 2017]Nein, nicht wegen Akkulaufzeit (heute immer noch 30% - also alles sehr gut), sondern wegen Fitbit. Ich bin mächtig traurig und auch enttäuscht! Der Firmeninhaber von Vector Watch möchte kein standhafter König sein, sondern ein beugsamer Millionär. Warum nur verkauft man so eine tolle Idee (Vector Watch) an Fitbit, einen Allerwelts-Brei Hersteller. Wird jetzt mittelfristig Vector Watch genauso wie Pepple vom Markt verschwinden? Denn auch Pepple wurde von Fitbit gekauft. Zumindest kündigte Fitbit gestern schon an, die Vector Software nicht weiter zu pflegen - und ohne Software (Applikation) - ? was soll das ? Eine trotzdem (kurzfristige) gute Info habe ich: es gibt (zumindest weiß ich das für Win10Mobile) eine sehr gute Beta Applikation im Windows Store die auch ein sehr aktuelles Software- und Kernelupdate für die Watch (bei mir die Meridian) zur Verfügung stellt. In dieser Beta App kann man sogar die Reihenfolge der Apps und Watchfaces auf der Uhr selbst festlegen und wirklich noch viel mehr. Ich finde die Beta App deutlich performanter und mit einigen vielen neuen Einstellungen. Da oftmals Links in Rezensionen nicht erlaubt sind, werde ich den Link hier als Kommentar unten reinschreiben. Allen Vector-Usern ein gesundes neues Jahr, viel Spaß und Kopf nicht hängen lassen - wird schon irgendwie weiter gehen.[UPDATE 5. Dez. 2016]Ich glaube das jetzt nicht -> Unfassbar! Am 20.10.2016 in Betrieb genommen und voll geladen. Heute am 5.12.2016 bei 2% Akkustand erst wieder geladen! Bedeutet = !!! 45 !!! Tage Laufzeit !?! Ich meine die Angabe von 30 Tagen Laufzeit von Vector bedeutet Minimum! Und dabei habe ich sogar die Sekundenanzeige "Enable Second Hand" eingeschalten, die Hintergrundbeleuchtung "Backlight Itensity" auf 50% hochgestellt, die Anzeigedauer "Backlight Timeout" auf 5 Sek. verlängert, alle Smartphone Meldungen sind aktiviert und funktionieren - aber alle anderen (Link Lost, Low Battery, etc.) deaktiviert, Aufwachbegrüßung "Morning Face" aktiviert, sowie einen werktäglichen Weckalarm aktiviert! Wow - das ist mal eine Ansage. Dabei betrug die Ladedauer (1000 mAh Ladegerät) 1h und 55 min. (während dem Ladevorgang ist die Uhr nicht nutzbar - ist aber i.O.) Übrigens - bzgl. Wecker - dazu gibt es eine richtig gute Vector eigene Applikation "Alarms" im Vector-App-Shop, mit der sich sehr zuverlässig die Alarme auch besser direkt an der Uhr einstellen lasen (genaue Zeit, Wiederholungen nach Wochentage, mehrere Wecker, auch nur einmalig, etc. etc. etc.) - direkt an der Uhr, ist für mich auch sinnvoller und macht die Uhr noch ein Stückweit autonomer. Zudem zeigt der Wecker auch die verbleibende Zeit bis zum Alarm an, cool. Freue mich schon auf die angekündigte Version 1.8 für die Win10Mobile Smartphone Applikation.[UPDATE Ende]Vorab: VectorWatch ist immer noch im Startup-Modus! Ja, ich bin auch einer der August'16 AMAZON-Käufer.Die Meridian Smartwatch mit 30 Tagen Akkulaufzeit, 50m Wasserdichtigkeit, V4A Edelstahl (AISI 316L = 1.4404) Gehäuse, kratzunempfindlichen Mineralglas, permanent aktiven sehr stromsparendem Ink-Display - was auf Knopfdruck eine blaue Hintergrundbeleuchtung aktiviert (Helligkeit & Dauer in der Applikation sogar einstellbar) - aber nur dann, wenn der verbaute Helligkeitssensor oben links erkennt das es dunkel ist (cool, oder?), sowie die Win10Mobile UWP Applikation ist alles sehr gelungen und edel (subjektiv). Alles funktioniert wie vor dem Kauf angepriesen, man muss es nur bedürfnisorientiert und gewissenhaft in der Applikation einstellen.[UPDATE 26. Okt. 2016]mit dem Software Update vom 25.10. ist das Folgende behoben (WOW - wie schnell)[UPDATE Ende]Einzig die Notification, die auf der Uhr erscheint, wenn man zu weit vom Smartphone entfernt ist, wiederholt sich immer wieder unaufhörlich, trotz Abschaltung dieser Notification in der Applikation. Im Haus ein paar Meter um das Smartphone herum von Zimmer zu Zimmer und Etage (Bluetooth Login / Logout - deshalb wiederkehrende Vibrations- und Displaymeldung auf der Uhr): das ist schon etwas störend, aber kein Grund ein Stern abzuziehen. Zumal der Support sich dem Problem angenommen hat und dies ändern wird.... übrigens Support, dieser sitzt in Rumänien und ist in englisch, aber er ist echt schnell, kompetent, zuvorkommend und sehr höflich.Notification an die Smartwatch wie Mail, SMS, Skype etc. = Perfekt! Die Smartphone Kamera per Smartwatch auslösen = Perfekt! Musiksteuerung (Lautstärke, Pause, Skip) inkl. ID3-Tag Anzeige = Perfekt! Die Faces (Zifferblätter) = sind sehr viele und sehr gute dabei. Auch Streams wie Wetter, Akku des Smartphones, Distanz, etc. = Super. Natürlich auch Apps wie Alarme, Kamera, Timer, Agenda, etc. ... Herrlich! Die Uhrzeitanzeige der Smartwatch ist in der Applikation zwischen 12h und 24h wählbar. WUNSCH: Die App in Deutsch (vielleicht auch die Uhr, was die Einstellungen und die Datumsanzeige wie Tag und Monat betrifft) -> das wäre SUPER!Die Meridian finde ich übrigens perfekt für meine dünnen Männerarme (mancher würde "Klingeldrähte" sagen) :-) Die runde Luna mit 46mm wäre für mich da schon wirklich zu groß - von daher große Freude! Kleiner Kauftip, wenn nicht schon selber drauf gekommen, es ist nicht unbedingt wichtig ob die Gesamtuhr in Größe Small oder Regular angeboten wird. Erkennbar an den Artikelendnummern -015, -016 es gibt jetzt auch nur noch die beiden Größen - siehe auch Vector Webseite. Das bezieht sich aber nur auf das Armband und das kann man ja ggf. relativ preiswert beim Uhrmacher tauschen lassen / oder selber erledigen.PS. wer genauere Daten benötigt (Schlaftracking bis auf die Minute, jegliche detaillierte Auswertungen, etc.) ist hier völlig falsch der braucht einen Fitness Tracker wie z.Bsp. Charge 2 von Fitbit. Übrigens, da hilft auch keine unzufriedene Bewertung, sondern das Lesen VOR dem Kauf, sowie ggf. auch die vorherige Installation der richtigen Applikation zum Anschauen. Diese App gibt es übrigens (neben vielen anderen mobilen OS) auch getrennt für Win8.1Mobile und für Win10Mobile hier dann auch als UWP mit Continuum Funktion. "So ein Ärger, habe mir Smartschuhe gekauft und jetzt melden die nicht mal eine Info an den Kleiderschrank über den aktuellen und vergangenen Feuchtigkeitsindex, sowie dass die aktuell getragenen Socken stinken" -> Hääää ? ... Leute, geht's noch?HIER handelt sich nämlich in absolut erster Linie um eine sehr coole und elegant klassisch designte UHR !!! Wie ich aber auch vorbehaltlos dem Hersteller zustimmen muss und wie das ja auch in der Artikelbeschreibung steht = eine wirklich smarte Uhr, quasi eine Smartwatch !!! ;-)PPS. Für die, die sich von meiner Rezension "beleidigt" fühlen: ich bin ein reiner Nischennutzer mit Primärbedürfnissen, fast schon Asketisch. Ich nutze mit das kleinste mobile OS auf einem seltenen Smartphone (siehe oben) und kenne Facebook, WhatsApp, Samsung, etc. nur aus nervigen Kaufanreizen. Und ich fühle mich dabei "sauwohl"! Achtung, etwas frech: "Eliten sind zumeist recht klein… 😉"!Auch betreibe ich keine weRTLose WeiterBILDung, wer es also billiger, bunter und umfangreicher mit all den derzeit möglichen Funktionen, Applikationen und firlefanzigem Gedöns was es alles so gibt und das auch unbedingt braucht, geht zum Mediamarkt der ALDIschönen Dinge hat und kauft Euch BITTE keine Smartwatch von Vector - es ist schlichtweg zu Schade und fast schon "beleidigend" für den Hersteller!
F**N
nice watch
It is a nice watch, battery life is amazing around 30 days, to bad the upgrades and software is old and I think the company is no longer maintaining the product what so ever
V**6
Class leading battery life but this comes at the cost of screen brightness, resolution and functionality
For:30 days (at least) use between chargingDesigned by watchmakers so looks like a traditional watchBlack brushed steel designViewing anglesAgainstNo touch screenScreen is low resLimited functionalityScreen is faint even with the backlightViewing anglesExpensive for the limited functionalityThe big disadvantage of a smart watch for me has been that you need to charge it up regularly, perhaps even daily with an Apple iWatch. The Vector Luna boasts 30 days between charges, which is a massive improvement and a big selling point. The second point in its favour is that it's designed by a firm of watchmakers. It looks like a traditional watch, not like you're a geek wearing a new toy. Even if you are. This is supposed to be a unisex watch but the watch itself is big chunky and masculine in style, it's also a very long strap. There are 16 removable links and I had to get 6 removed to fit my wrist. Still, it's better than too small.In order to keep the battery life long there have to be some trade-offs. The screen is not very bright; it's fine in bright light or outdoors but otherwise is quite dim. Pressing the middle of the three buttons brightens it briefly but not by very much. The screen is also very reflective, much more so than the glass on a mechanical watch. Finally the brightness is also affected by the angle of view - look at it from an angle and it's even less bright. There is a positive to this in that it's harder for wrist-surfers for see what alert has poped up on your phone. On the other hand, if all you want is a quick glance to check the time you may have to twist your wrist to do so.There is no guide contained in the box but a few graphics are on the outside of the cardboard sleeve around the charging cable. This is proprietary, with a standard USB male at one end and a magnetic black square at the other. This snaps onto the rear of the watch casing where there are three contacts. The black square connector is of the same brushed steel appearance as the strap, which is a nice touch. I couldn't see any way of checking the remaining battery charge through the Vector app, but when you plug it in to USB the display does give you the percentage.The watch has three buttons on the right hand side, all of which are quite stiff to start off with though have loosened a little with use. The centre button selects options and enable the backlight while the two either side are up/down option selectors. On their own they can be used to select the watch face design. None of these are particularly inspiring but there are some additional ones available to download through the app. I downloaded one called the 'classic submariner', which was the closest I could find to my Omega.To do anything else you'll need to download the Vector app and then pair the watch with your phone. Setup is straightfoward and once paired the watch will display the date as well as the time. As long as you stay within range of the phone, that is. If not you'll see LINK LOST instead. I found that if I walked 20 feet or more from my phone it would lose connection. The watch is supposed to be water resistant to 50m, just remember your phone probably isn't if you need to check the date while diving. Just saying.Once paired, if an alert pops up on your phone, the watch face will be outlined with a white circle. Just press the middle button, or lift your wrist to your eye to see the text of the alert. In practice I found that the Luna didn't always detect the movement and I had to use the button. It also records your steps and calories burnt, some of which needs your age, height and weight to be entered via the app first. I found that it didn't always record my steps, even when I deliberately swung my arms more than usual.You can download apps to the phone though there aren't many available. I tried the BBC World Service, which appears as another watch face and displays 3 headlines when you press the middle button. Unfortunately it showed the same 3 headlines for over 24hrs so the update needs to be more frequent.The bottom line.This is not a cheap device, although it is cheaper than an iWatch, but the functionality is limited and there aren't many apps available yet. It does look like a traditional watch style-wise and the battery life is much better than its competition but the trade-off is a low-res, dim display. You can't see or initiate calls, just see alerts from your phone (which has to stay nearby most of the time anyway). If you absolutely must have a smart watch, want one that has decent battery life and looks like a 'real' watch then this is your best choice but I won't be swapping it for my analogue timepiece.
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