POLAR LOOP 2
It's been nearly two years since Polar entered the activity tracker market. Since the release of the Polar Loop in 2013, the wearable market has shifted towards devices that offer more than just basic activity tracking. We are now seeing trackers that can display smartphone notifications or included advanced features such as optical heart-rate sensors .
The Polar Loop 2 picks up where the original model left off, but is now tailored to the 2015 market. In addition to being able to track the steps you take, distance traveled, calories burned and your sleep at night, the Loop 2 is capable of displaying information on incoming calls, text messages and calendar alerts from your iPhone or Android device.
A carryover from the original Loop are inactivity alerts. The band will vibrate and notify you to move during extended periods of laziness, which is nice for a motivation factor. Vibration can also be used to gently wake you up in the morning. While the Loop 2 doesn't include a built-in optical heart-rate sensor, it can be be paired with Polar's H7 Bluetooth chest strap for continuous heart-rate tracking. This is nice for working out, but not ideal for all-day wear.
- Waterproof activity tracker provides Smart guidance and motivation to reach your daily activity goals
- Shows daily activity, Calories burned, steps taken, time of Day and activity feedback on display; plus monitors sleep patterns
- Provides vibrating inactivity alerts for extra motivation and smart notifications. (Smart notifications available on iOS and Android devices. Latest Android software version 5.0 required.)
- Super soft silicone wristband is custom fit and waterproof for swimming. Compatible with the Polar H7 Bluetooth Smart sensor
- Connects to the free Polar flow app and web service where you can sync your activity and workout details and see your progress
