Bracelet phone
New smartphone models appear literally every season. The improvement in functionality is a pleasant surprise for gadget lovers. However, mobile phones are not getting smaller. For the convenience of using mobile phones, miniature bracelets have been developed.
How does it work and how to use it?
Smartphones have given humanity the opportunity to always have an imitation of a computer at hand. With the help of smart phones, you can instantly perform literally all the necessary operations that previously had to be postponed until you came home or to work. Of course, this is not so convenient due to the small size of the mobile phone. The improvement of gadgets and the increase in the number of functions requires a large device size. This is because the screen is the only control transmitter.
In order not to constantly take out a bulky expensive device from a pocket or bag, it is enough to connect an electronic bracelet using Bluetooth. This sophisticated decoration can display phone calls, messages and other notifications. It is equipped with main controls and buttons. The built-in microphone and speaker will even allow you to have a conversation.
Before using it, you need to pair the main mobile device with the Bluetooth accessory. This procedure is performed once. In the future, you just need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and the devices will “find” each other automatically.
Chargers are included with the bracelets. For most, these are cords with a standard USB output.
Features and Benefits
The bracelets themselves are not a mobile phone. Their main purpose is to facilitate the use of the main device.
New items do an excellent job with it, because they have a number of advantages:
- This little miracle device allows you to keep in touch with your mobile phone at all times. It displays all the information that goes to the smartphone: calls, messages, news, informs about the battery charge.
- An electronic accessory on the hand establishes a connection with a smartphone within 20 meters. Of course, this does not make it possible to leave the gadget at home and go for a walk. But the bracelet becomes a great help at work or while exercising in the gym.
- People who lead an active lifestyle have adapted to a bluetooth headset. However, attaching the device to your hand is much more comfortable than attaching it to your ear. In addition, the bracelet is more functional.
- Some models are waterproof. This allows you to use your smartphone in the bathroom or on the beach. At the same time, the expensive phone will be in a safe place.
- Received information notification can be reproduced through vibration. This is also an undeniable advantage for business people.
- By default, the bracelet displays the watch on its screen. Many have long abandoned wristwatches due to the fact that the time can be viewed on a mobile phone. But, in order not to get a large gadget at every need, you just need to look at your hand.
- Since these type of bracelet phones have become a modernization of fitness trackers, some devices have retained the functions of their predecessors.
- A variety of types of phone bracelets will turn this device into an interesting accessory. Due to the fact that the high cost of such a "decoration" does not allow to buy them for all occasions, dark-colored models are in the greatest demand. However, you can choose for yourself and bright, colored models, which in their design fit into the overall style of the wardrobe.
Features and functions of the model
Phone bracelets are equipped with OLED displays that display data from a smartphone. When an incoming call arrives on a mobile phone, the "smart" bracelet emits a sound or vibration signal and simultaneously displays information from the phone book. The side buttons can be used to reject or receive a call. The built-in speaker and microphone will allow you to make a conversation without taking the gadget out of your pocket or bag.
Some bracelet phones allow you to listen to songs and manage your playlist, set an alarm, and much more. If the connection with the main device is lost, the wrist gadget starts vibrating. A bracelet with Bluetooth and vibration allows you to control the presence of your smartphone - you can react in time if it falls out or someone tries to steal it.
The cicret bracelet
A separate place among all bracelets-phones is occupied by devices of the French company Cicret. In appearance, they differ from all other bracelets. The Cicret bracelet looks like a simple fitness tracker. It doesn't have a built-in screen. But the image from the main smartphone is projected directly onto the hand.
French experts have developed a bluetooth device that turns the skin into a touch panel. Mini-projectors are built into the side of the Cicret bracelet. Proximity sensors, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi literally bring all information to your hand. The image is projected both on the outside of the forearm and on the inside. Everyone chooses how it is more convenient to use.
The projected image is approximately 4 inches. But it can vary depending on the width of the arm. Due to the built-in accelerometer, the bracelet "adjusts" the displayed information. On slender wrists, the screen size will be significantly smaller.
At first, French developers suggested a simple shake to activate the device. But in this case, the device is activated when it is not needed, which reduces the battery power. Then it was decided that in order to turn on the projection, it was necessary to scroll the bracelet around the wrist.
Motion sensors detect the actions of the fingers, the device transmits a signal to the smartphone, and so you can control your gadget without taking it out of your pocket.
Wrist projection bracelet from Cicret is waterproof. Thanks to this, you can fully use your phone at sea or in the rain. This feature will appeal to lovers of reading a book after a hard day's work, relaxing in the bathroom.
The image quality on the skin is quite good even outdoors in sunny weather. The only thing that can negatively affect the transfer of the picture is a thick hairline. But this does not affect the quality of the signal transmission.
The color range of Cicret bracelets includes many shades. Among the neutral ones are white, black, gray, dark brown, dark blue. Lovers of bright accessories can choose from a red, yellow or orange model.
Price
Ordinary phone bracelets cost from 1.5 thousand rubles. Depending on their functional features and quality, the cost also increases.
For smart bracelets Cicret, the developers have set a price of $ 400, which today is about 23 thousand rubles. However, in stores, they are sold at a much higher price. If you're lucky, you can purchase this model for 30 thousand. But there are sellers who increase the cost to 47 thousand rubles.
If someone is lucky enough to find a Cicret bracelet at a price close to the price set by the manufacturer, then you can safely buy. But if there is a number on the price tag well below $ 400, then this is clearly a fake. Such a thing should be purchased in reliable places where they can provide a guarantee.
Reviews
The impressions of users of smart bracelets directly depend on the brand and model of the purchased device. Before you go shopping or order a phone bracelet in the online store, you should carefully study the reviews. Some owners of such accessories complain about connection failures, a weak battery, tight buttons or an inconvenient display.
Certain models of phone bracelets have earned rave reviews from their users. The owners of these devices note the convenience, versatility and high quality of their purchase. Accessories with fitness tracker functions are in great demand.
As for the French invention Cicret, it is rather difficult to find real reviews about it. So far, you can judge this device from the articles of journalists, reviews of bloggers and sellers. At the same time, the latter are extremely alarming. Those who have watched the video suspect that it has been edited. Although this can be justified by the fact that the purpose of the video is to demonstrate the concept of the device.
As with any other mobile device, before deciding on a particular model, you should wait for feedback from real users and videos showing the work of the prototype.
This is especially true for new models, including the Cicret.