Smart ring "MOTIV" review: Where did you buy it?Design to be asked

The biggest task of wearable, "Dasa".

A few years before wearable devices such as smartwatches and watch -type fitness trackers began to appear, the tasks that were common to any device were dazzling.Under such circumstances, Apple Watch is doing well, but still, rather than aggressively saying, "Where did you buy that watch? I want it, I want it."Isn't it enough?

Finally, it seems that wearable devices that seem to be "I want!"However, it is not a general -purpose thing like Apple Watch, but only the fitness tracker function, but this is still a breakthrough.Gizmodo's Melanie Ehrenkranz reporter has been using it for about a week, so please!

The future came to me last Sunday.It was in the shape of a ring and recorded my sleep at 5 pm with a hangover.It's not a flying car, nor is one of the nutrition of one tablet, but I think this small ring -shaped fitness tracker is really good.

What is Motiv Ring?

Price: $ 199 (about 22,000 yen) What is it?: Fitnestracker lovers in the shape of a ring: A person who was praised by people.I don't like it: When you measure your heart rate, it may be annoying that the green heart shines.

MOTIV RING is a fitness tracker to fit on your finger.One friend was wearing this and joking, "I got married to the exercise!"Tech companies argue that everyone should quantify every moment of life, but MOTIV is no exception.MOTIV tracks the moving distance, the number of steps, calorie consumption, exercise, the heart rate during exercise, the rest of the rest, and the sleep time.The material is waterproof up to about 50m of titanium and water depth, keeping it for about 3 days with a single charge.A USB charger is included, and it can be fully charged in about an hour and a half.

First, Motiv is different from various other failed smart ring.For example, Smarty Ring and Ring were trying to do everything with their fingers like a magic cane.He said, "If you draw an envelope in the air, you can send an email," but in fact it didn't work so well, and it was a shortcut to clicking the smartphone email icon after all, and it was not a suspicious behavior.But Motiv doesn't say that magic.It's just a small fitness tracker.Although it is not groundbreaking at all in terms of function, it stands out in the meaning of an inconspicuous design.

However, MOTIV is common with other smart rings that it is a gadget equipped with acceleration and battery, but also a fashion accessories.Unlike watches that were originally used for the "time -looking time" function, the ring is something you can get for beauty, not functionality.In that sense, the hurdle of Motiv is a bit higher than that of Fitbit.

But if you wear MOTIV for about a week and live, it's better for those who are dissatisfied with the existing wearable design!I feel that it may be.MOTIV has no data tracking function as much as Fitbit, but it is set up in design.If the future update improves Motiv function, it may be a threat to many watch -type fitness trackers.

Motiv setup is relatively easy.First of all, if you purchase, you will receive a kit that measures the size of the ring, so we will measure the size and let it know with the desired color.The colors are slate gray and rose gold.After that, when Motiv is sent, pair with iOS devices with Bluetooth (no Android app).

The app emphasizes exercise time (Active Minutes) rather than the number of steps.Whether it is counted as "exercise time" is determined by both the movement and heart rate of the device, so it is difficult to actually exercise by swinging Motiv while watching Netflix.In addition, the reference value of "exercise time" seems to be able to match the individual by measuring the rest of the rest at night.In the app, the exercise time is displayed large at the top, the number of steps, the moving distance, and the calorie consumption are displayed under it, and the amount of activity can be confirmed every day.Below it is a card that displays the exercise time, a sleep time card, and a card with a resting heart rate.

When "exercise" is determined by heart rate, the worrisome thing is that the ring has sufficient measurement accuracy.According to MOTIV, it is important that the size of the ring is right for correct measurements, and it is also useful to match the heart rate sensor to the "inside of the finger".I wore both MOTIV and Samsung's Gear Fit 2 and tried jogging, but the heart rate for each was almost the same.

MOTIV is kept for 3 days after fully charging.In the meantime, I found out that I was not sleeping enough, and that I would be lacking in exercise if I had a hangover on weekends.Then, I found that this wonderful app checked my disappointing lifestyle and didn't feel like going out of the bed and exercising.

But when I wore MOTIV and met my friends, I got a raw response to what this was in fashion.The reaction of my friends was popular!Where did you buy this "ring" from a separate three people?I was asked.Everyone didn't realize that MOTIV was a smart device, so I was surprised when I said, "Actually this ...", and I usually said, "I want it not be smart!"rice field.

Nevertheless, MOTIV also has drawbacks.I used it for less than a week, but there was already a little trouble.One night there was a mysterious phenomenon that the blinking of the green light stopped, and the flashing stopped if you missed it overnight (although it can be used without any problems).The price is also a problem for many people.$ 199 (about 22,000 yen) can buy three Fitbit Flex, and if it costs $ 50 (about 6,000 yen), you can buy the cheapest Apple Watch.

Still, the potential that Motiv showed me cannot be denied.It is a great hope for the whole wearable, not only the potential of MOTIV itself, but also a smart device that can be designed as "I want it!"

summary

・ It is better for the heart that emphasizes exercise time.

・ It is a good design among wearable devices, but it is not a scratch proof and is easily damaged.

・ As of September 2017, it cannot be used on Android.

・ Compared to other fitness trackers, the price is too high for the data and functions that can be obtained.

Image: GIZMODO USSOURCE: MOTIVMELANIE EHRENKRANZ -GIZMODO US [Original] (Miho Fukuda)