I have been looking at a Garmin * to replace my disappointing Mobvi Ticwatch 5 pro which should have been brilliant, but has been so unreliable in terms of recording data and the battery never got better than two days. But Garmin * are so expensive that I never pushed the buy button.
Then I caught an article in my news feed to say Bip 6 launched. I had an original Bip as my first smart watch and totally loved it, but moved on to get more features, though everything since has been a battery disappointment, including Samsung * watch 5 pro and the Ticwatch.
Feature list for Bio 6,in launch details seemed to tick almost all I actually wanted, as an android user I can respond to messages direct on watch, GPS, speaker and mic so can do calls, AOD, multiple days battery life, standard strap fittings to change to velcro. The only two things it didn't list was a sensor to track elevation (separate to GPS data) which I confirm it does not have. And the ability to store music on watch in order to go phone free running – this has always been a big thing for me.
But then reading some reviews, in passing they mention you can download music to watch, but dont mention it other than in passing and it is not even mentioned on the Amazfit website for the Bip 6.
Now * I have the watch, I can confirm you can load music direct to the watch, but as there is no streaming app, it's a bit of a faff and takes time, even having to convert music to correct file format. But been worth it as now * I have music on watch (which can play via connected headphones or out the watch speaker!). I don't need to constantly update the music as it's just for background when running, so happy with a static selection of upbeat tracks. Got my phone for streaming music when needed.
Screen is amazing with an AOD, really clear to read and auto brightness adjustment. I have the AOD on all day, but set the raise to wake off, just tap one of the buttons to activate watch.
Battery has dropped 16% in 24 hours with all sensors set to maximum data collection and during this time I was setting it up, downloading the music, maps and apps etc so what I would describe as very * heavy usage, with notifications enabled also. So I think that in my normal usage with AOD active all day and all health and sleep sensors set to maximum data, it will last over a week between charges, brilliant!
Worth mentioning the app is also very * good, much better than when I had the original BIP. Lots of data and analysis available plus there are now * actual apps you can download as well, nothing like apple or Google Wear, but I don't need all that as that's what the phone does. The apps available cover the sort of stuff that could be useful on a watch. 8 have downloaded a few (free).
For £79 this thing is the bargain of the year. It looks really good and build quality seems great (quality of my original BIP was really good), it's waterproof enough for swimming etc and has it's own internet connected voice assistant, (connection to internet through phone required to access external info, but not required for onboard assistance, such as setting timers etc). The voice assistant works really well.
The only thing missing for me, unless I am missing it is the ability to control my Alexa devices from the watch. But that really is not the be all and end all, as either my phone or multiple Alexa devices can do that job. And to repeat myself it's £79!!!!!
I love this watch, and to confirm I purchased it myself and have no affiliation with Amazfit, just a previous device owner that loves this new watch… It's £79!!!!!! Around the cost of a pub meal for the family.
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