Watch,, it!! Health, exercise etc.

[Behr]

Not enough sleep, poor recovery but sleep rating was Fair which is good for me. Going to try to up the sleep period tonight.

Enjoy your journey!

 

[Behr]

Still too early to know how I feel about mine, but I'm thinking the new is gonna wear of sooner than later.

 

[Behr]

@82_VOL_83 If you haven't found a watch face you like, this was my favorite. I switched every once in awhile for a few days for something different, but always went back to this one. It's called Easy Round. This is your watch with that face. Boom. Look at the date.

 

[VolNExile]

@82_VOL_83 If you haven't found a watch face you like, this was my favorite. I switched every once in awhile for a few days for something different, but always went back to this one. It's called Easy Round. This is your watch with that face. Boom. Look at the date.

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Ok, I am officially jealous of that watch face. You wouldn’t believe how difficult it is to view the actual date on my main face.

PS: where do you go up ten flights of stairs in Florida?

 

[Behr]

Ok, I am officially jealous of that watch face. You wouldn’t believe how difficult it is to view the actual date on my main face.

PS: where do you go up ten flights of stairs in Florida?

Same with this Samsung...as your Apple. I didn't need my glasses with the Garmin. Do with the Samsung.

About 1 flight of stairs 10 times.

 

[Behr]

No sleep apnea.

If I knew all the sleep info was accurate I'd like this part of the watch better. But unlike the Garmin, I can't test it against itself. (Garmin is way more detailed).

Things I can and have tested I'm satisfied with the results.

Weird thing though. I guess because I don't have the confidence in it yet I just don't feel like I'm wearing a "tool" like I did wearing the Garmin.

It's not my perfect watch like I was hoping, even if it turns out to be as accurate as the Garmin. As of right now the things I miss about the Garmin are vastly more than the things I missed about the Samsung.

What does this all mean? Because I know TFG is on pins and needles to find out I'll tell you. I'm probably gonna wear the Samsung until January. That's when the rumors are saying the Epix gen 3 pro will be released. Then sell my 965 and add my 955 money and a little more tgen purchase one of those.

 

[Behr]

Oh, FYI...the new Samsung Buds 3 Pro are the best ear Buds I've ever owned. Even better than my favorite Bose that Bill recommend to me several years ago. Still have them and they're now my second favorite. I traded a pair of airpods someone sold me for $20 last year that I used once.

The Bud 3 have better base.
Better highs and midst.
Better equalizer.
Wireless charging.
As comfortable as the Bose.
Last over 6 hours.

My favorite thing though is voice command. It's been flawless so far even outside in surrounding noises.

"Volume Up. Volume Down."
"Next song. Previous song."
"Music stop. Play music"

 

[Behr]

Useful info I gained because of the information from the Samsung. My BMR which translates to the calories my body burns while at rest, like breathing, heart rate, digesting is lower than I thought. The Garmin had me at about 87.1 calories per hour, but I found a formula that uses weight, height and age and my rate is 67.1 per hour. Samsung has me at 70.7 per hour.

The formula is your weight in kg x 10 + height in cm x 6.25 -300 + 5. That's a 24 total.

 

[Behr]

Whoa, that’s a low average! This is mine:
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Apparently I breathe ok, anyway. Nice to have something that works.

The Samsung spo2 seems to be tracking the same as the Garmin. But the Samsung gives more advice than the Garmin, which is a pro and con. Here it's a pro because it reminded me that to get an accurate reading, especially at night, it should be moved above the wrist bone or turned upside down so the sensors are on the bottom of you arm. Imma try that tonight.

also, it may be too cold in my room too, that supposedly causes a lower than normal reading as well. It's normally 67° at bedtime. I've started keeping track of my skin temp now since the Samsung has that sensor.

Anyway, yaddda yadda yadda.

 

[VolNExile]

The Samsung spo2 seems to be tracking the same as the Garmin. But the Samsung gives more advice than the Garmin, which is a pro and con. Here it's a pro because it reminded me that to get an accurate reading, especially at night, it should be moved above the wrist bone or turned upside down so the sensors are on the bottom of you arm. Imma try that tonight.

also, it may be too cold in my room too, that supposedly causes a lower than normal reading as well. It's normally 67° at bedtime. I've started keeping track of my skin temp now since the Samsung has that sensor.

Anyway, yaddda yadda yadda.

Ha, if my watch ever told me to turn the thermostat up at night, it would go out with the trash the next Monday.

- Although I couldn’t set the thermostat on 67°, because that’s a prime number, and prime numbers make my skin crawl. #YouThinkYou’reWeird

 

[Behr]

I tested running yesterday. Finally a Samsung with an accurate GPS. I tested it on my measured 1 mile track and it was like the Garmin, with 5-10 feet. It tracked perfectly with the Garmin on a 3 mile run too. Maps are better. I'll prolly never use it but Track back is cool. Harder to see than the Garmin, but not bad.

 

[Behr]

Ha, if my watch ever told me to turn the thermostat up at night, it would go out with the trash the next Monday.

- Although I couldn’t set the thermostat on 67°, because that’s a prime number, and prime numbers make my skin crawl. #YouThinkYou’reWeird

I won't be turning the thermostat up. And to be fair it didn't tell me to, it just informed me that might be why it's giving a lower than normal reading. I'm fine with it as long as I know. Lol.

 

[Behr]

Third day in a row I achieved all 3 goals on my Samsung. Steps, active time and calories! Woo woo.

I figured out a way I can do it consistently now. I just lowered all three goal numbers.

 

[Behr]

@VolNExile

Have you ever tried the siren function on your Apple watch?

 

[VolNExile]

@VolNExile

I talk to Joe and a couple other posters on VN via email and phone. I assume others here do as well. That's why I asked because I hadn't seen it here. With your answer though, I learned why you didn't know. Lol.

I don’t mind bizarre. I actually enjoy it, if it doesn’t set off too many of my tender spots. But bizarrely bizarre is just tiresome. I’ve got grandchildren to supply that element of Weird in my life. - oh, and the cat. She’s 24/7 bizarre.

 

[Behr]

I don’t mind bizarre. I actually enjoy it, if it doesn’t set off too many of my tender spots. But bizarrely bizarre is just tiresome. I’ve got grandchildren to supply that element of Weird in my life.

Yeah well that's another side of it I'm not concerned with. The reason I asked what I did was just more confirmation for me personally. Not that I needed it, but hey, it is what it is.

 

[VolNExile]

@VolNExile

Have you ever tried the siren function on your Apple watch?

Oh Lord, please don’t tell me there’s another function I can set off by accident. Bad enough when I accidentally hit the 911 Fall alert

 

[Behr]

Oh Lord, please don’t tell me there’s another function I can set off by accident. Bad enough when I accidentally hit the 911 Fall alert

I haven't tried it, but I found where it is.



The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has an emergency siren feature that plays a high-pitched sound when the Quick button is pressed and held for more than five seconds. After 10 seconds, the volume increases and an Emergency SOS prompt appears on the screen, allowing the user to immediately dial 9-1-1. The siren can be heard up to 180 meters away and is as loud as 86 decibels, which is similar to the Apple Watch Ultra.

 

[Behr]

I sat down next to a hot woman by herself at McDonald's last night. I looked at my watch to read a text that had just been sent.

As I was reading it she asked if my date was running late. I said no, that I was checking out my new watch and the AI feature. She asked what that was. I explained it used alpha waves to speak to me telepathically. Obviously she asked me what it was saying right now.

I told her it said that she was an attractive woman that is wearing no panties and wants to come home with me.

She laffed and said "it must be broke because I am wearing panties".

I tapped it and said "dang things an hour fast".

 

[malinoisvol]

I sat down next to a hot woman by herself at McDonald's last night. I looked at my watch to read a text that had just been sent.

As I was reading it she asked if my date was running late. I said no, that I was checking out my new watch and the AI feature. She asked what that was. I explained it used alpha waves to speak to me telepathically. Obviously she asked me what it was saying right now.

I told her it said that she was an attractive woman that is wearing no panties and wants to come home with me.

She laffed and said "it must be broke because I am wearing panties".

I tapped it and said "dang things an hour fast".

Playa

 

[Behr]

Playa

You misspelled Lya.

 

[Behr]

Just found out there will be no Epix 3. The Epix model is being discontinued. The Fenix 8 will be replacing the Epix.

Fenix 8 will have an option for an amoled screen and AI integration to compete with Apple.

This will be a game changer that Samsung tried and failed. Supposedly releasing late this month or early September.

This made my decision easier.

 

[Behr]

Good information in this article and they hit the nail on the head about Samsung. It's inconsistencies across the board is it's biggest weakness.

My opinion is The Ultra was a huge step in the right direction, but to get where it needs to be is where Garmin already is, and Garmin is improving on a faster pace than Samsung, and Apple for that matter.

Samsung's Energy Score vs Garmin's Body Battery: Which is better?

Holistic health tracking is on the rise. Find out how to relevant tools, Body Battery and Energy Score, compare.

www.androidauthority.com

"Sleep tracking remains a weakness of the Samsung lineup. My data is rarely as consistent as I would expect from an established wearable and often doesn’t align with more trusted trackers like the Oura Ring or Withings ScanWatches. In order for me to truly trust my Energy Score, I would need to see improved sleep tracking as the data is directly related."

Verdict:

"Both Body Battery and Energy Score take the right approach to wellness tracking and provide users with an insightful perspective on energy, both physical and mental. The tools can help you make smarter choices for a better balance each day. However, Body Battery is a much more established feature from a trusted brand that consistently records accurate stats and data for serious athletes."

 

[VolNExile]

Good information in this article and they hit the nail on the head about Samsung. It's inconsistencies across the board is it's biggest weakness.

My opinion is The Ultra was a huge step in the right direction, but to get where it needs to be is where Garmin already is, and Garmin is improving on a faster pace than Samsung, and Apple for that matter.

Samsung's Energy Score vs Garmin's Body Battery: Which is better?

Holistic health tracking is on the rise. Find out how to relevant tools, Body Battery and Energy Score, compare.

www.androidauthority.com

"Sleep tracking remains a weakness of the Samsung lineup. My data is rarely as consistent as I would expect from an established wearable and often doesn’t align with more trusted trackers like the Oura Ring or Withings ScanWatches. In order for me to truly trust my Energy Score, I would need to see improved sleep tracking as the data is directly related."

Verdict:

"Both Body Battery and Energy Score take the right approach to wellness tracking and provide users with an insightful perspective on energy, both physical and mental. The tools can help you make smarter choices for a better balance each day. However, Body Battery is a much more established feature from a trusted brand that consistently records accurate stats and data for serious athletes."

I have forgotten: why don’t you buy a Garmin?

My Apple Watch is noticeably inferior to Samsung or Garmin, but it integrates so well with my iPhone etc that I put up with it. But every now and then, I do think about Garmin.

 

[Behr]

I have forgotten: why don’t you buy a Garmin?

My Apple Watch is noticeably inferior to Samsung or Garmin, but it integrates so well with my iPhone etc that I put up with it. But every now and then, I do think about Garmin.

I have a Garmin.

I dont think your Apple is inferior to Samsung at all. With the new Ultra Samsung is close to being equal, but not superior. Garmin is superior to both in every way except some smartwatch functions that are important to me, but not necessities.

I have a Samsung phone and like you and your Apple phone and watch my phone and Samsung watch work so well together and I really like some of the smartwatch things on the Samsung that Garmin doesn't do. But, that's a big reason why Garmin batteries last 6-10 days instead of 1-2.

I thought this new Ultra was gonna be my perfect watch, but I'm giving up on Samsung providing me with it. Looks like Garmin will eventually be the one that does and the Fenix 8 is going to be the closest to it.

It's turned into a hobby and I've accepted it.