Speaking of smart watches, it is regarded as an early development of smart wearable devices, but in fact the development status is not very good. There are only a few smart watches that can be purchased on the market. The biggest problem with this kind of watch is that its "smart" lacks independence and must rely entirely on smartphones, otherwise it can hardly provide any function we want. The ticwatch2 is a distinctive product. After experiencing the ticwatch generation that is very similar to other products, the manufacturer brought us the second generation that can operate independently from the mobile phone. Maybe this is the real smart watch.
The overall design of the ticwatch2 box is fairly refined, but there are also places that are not very satisfying. It is that the resistance between the box and the lid is too great to open. Fortunately, the box is generally only used to store manuals and accessories that are not commonly used, and it is not something that is frequently used.
We received this is the highest specification of pure black sapphire screen 3G version, the use of stainless steel header with black tail leather strap, the overall style tends to be restrained. At present, many smart watches are not flattering in design, they either look overly public or they seem to be very cheap, and this ticwatch2 just shows a low-key and texture style.
In addition to the spiky-tail leather strap, there are optional versions of bamboo steel straps and sport straps, while the headers are available in aluminum and stainless steel versions. The versions are available in 3G and regular versions, and the price covers 999. To 1699 range, there are a lot of choices.
Although the built-in 3G module, but this 3G version is still a good control of the thickness, and did not particularly special, compared to other competing products, to do this is not easy.
A heart rate sensor is built into the back of the dial to monitor movement data. Some people may find that this watch has neither an interface nor a contact. How to solve the charging problem?
Charger family portrait, but for most people, as long as the base is enough, who does not have a few adapters yet.
The ticwatch2 uses an air-to-air charging technology. The charging base is magnetic and can be attached to the dial so that it can be charged. However, from the actual charging experience point of view, the adsorption of the base should also be enhanced, which may be related to the shape of the base, found in the charging side of the magnetic base is quite strong.
Including the thickness of the connection after the connection base, in accordance with a brand of propaganda, with the charging base is only slightly thicker than a dime.
As a distinctive smart watch, the biggest feature of ticwatch is that it can run independently from the mobile phone. The specific operation method is to buy a watch and then purchase a 170 number in the live communication and select the corresponding package. After inputting the watch's built-in ICCID, the 3G service provided by Minsheng Mobile is launched. In other words, this function is bound to the virtual operator to achieve, but also does not require a SIM card. After opening the service, the watch can realize functions such as calling, text messaging, 3G Internet access, etc. The built-in APP can also run off the phone independently.
If you do not want virtual operator services, you have to return to the traditional use of smart watches. First download the Ticwear assistant and then connect with your watch via Bluetooth.
Then enter some personal data and related sports information, which is used to monitor the wearer's movement.
After the input of personal data is completed, you must choose your own wearing habits. According to different people's wearing habits, the watch is mainly used to determine the direction of the dial display and adjust the settings of the internal sensors.
Finally, set whether or not you need the encryption function and complete it. All subsequent settings related to the watch are adjusted in the ticwear assistant, which provides full functionality by connecting the phone via Bluetooth.
There are many setting options that can be seen in the ticwear assistant, but these are just based on the basic functions that the watch can provide. It is not enough for a smart watch. If you need to watch more features, such as the installation of a watch for APP, increase the watch's support for mobile phone-specific APP, etc., you need to install a question and answer app store, in this watch-specific app store to find what they need.
After the adjustment is completed, the effect is as shown above. The default dial can be replaced by itself. There are many default settings in the ticwear assistant. You can also obtain more dial styles by installing special APPs such as the tick dial, and also include the dial design of many world watches. Acknowledge the dial to download in the application store.
Like smart phones, ticwatch2 supports many gesture operations. Due to the limited amount of information on the dial itself, "swipe-select" is the most convenient way to use smart watches. From the top of the screen, there is an information bar, which is divided into four pages, including mode selection, weather, sports information, and so on.
From the bottom of the dial, it is the notification information of the smart watch. Some of these messages are synchronized with the mobile phone, while others are from the watch itself. From the left side of the dial, it is a voice assistant called “go out and ask†and can receive various voice commands.
From the right side of the dial, it is a list of application functions. All functions and APPs of the watch are here, and some can be run independently, and some need mobile phone support.
For example, the built-in Alipay function of the watch needs to be bound to a mobile phone account. When you use it, you only need the watch to generate a payment code. You do not need to use your mobile phone again. This is much more convenient. In the Alipay application, the watch is only an accessory of the mobile phone.
Another typical application is the Sogou map, which can be run essentially independently of the phone. Saying "basically" is because the map data still needs to be loaded through the mobile phone network, but if the watch opens its own 3G service, this app can run independently from the mobile phone.
There is a small microphone logo on the right side of the Sogou Map APP. This logo is found on many watch apps. Constrained by the screen area, many APPs and the user's interaction must rely on the voice to complete, must reply to the WeChat to enter the voice or through the voice into text, there will be no keyboard input. As for whether it is convenient or not, it is a matter of opinion, but for smart watches, there is only one choice and there is no other alternative.
Overall, ticwatch2 is still a relatively traditional smart watch most of the time, and most of the time, it is still just an extension of smart phones, which is no different from the current position of all smart watches. But its innovation is commendable. On the basis of many similar smart watches, one of the biggest changes it has made is the ability to independently support 3G networks. Although this change does not seem intuitive, it is precisely because of this that intelligence can be established. The location of the watch.
Why can smartphones become so popular today? Because everyone depends on it, not only users, but also other smart devices. Almost all smart devices currently rely on mobile phones, and smart phones can exist independently. It is this importance that determines the status of smart phones. If one day, a new member of the smart domain, not only "all things based on mobile phones", but also can be "all things based on the watch", then the smart watch is not really have the opportunity to develop it? Most likely, and what ticwatch2 brings is this change. However, in the current environment, it is still only an ordinary smart watch.