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Wyze Watch Aluminum Smartwatch Pre-Order (47mm or 44mm)

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Wyze.com has Wyze Watch Aluminum Smartwatch Pre-Order (47mm or 44mm) for $19.99. Shipping is $4.99 for a single unit, or increases slightly w/ higher quantities.

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Features:
  • 1.75" (47mm) or 1.4" (44mm) Display
  • 300mAh (47mm) or 260mAh (44mm) Battery
  • Heart Rate & Blood Oxygen Monitoring
  • IP68 Weatherproof Rating
  • Fitness Tracking

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Pre-orders will ship in February 2021. Refer to the forum thread for additional information & offer discussion. -johnny_miller

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Wyze.com has Wyze Watch Aluminum Smartwatch Pre-Order (47mm or 44mm) for $19.99. Shipping is $4.99 for a single unit, or increases slightly w/ higher quantities.

Thanks to community member dealtnt for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 1.75" (47mm) or 1.4" (44mm) Display
  • 300mAh (47mm) or 260mAh (44mm) Battery
  • Heart Rate & Blood Oxygen Monitoring
  • IP68 Weatherproof Rating
  • Fitness Tracking

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
Pre-orders will ship in February 2021. Refer to the forum thread for additional information & offer discussion. -johnny_miller

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Carverofchoice
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Price is awesome!
No microphone or speaker is disappointing (no phone calls, sounds, AI assistants, voice-controlled smart home devices, etc).
Bluetooth - the launch page on their site says it is 5.0, but their FCC filing says it is only 4.0 and that all tests also showed it functioning in the 2Mbps range which is only 4.0 (see Section 4 "General Description of EUT - Product Feature and Specification" section on page 6 of 61 of the "Radio Test Report FCC ID: 2AUIU-WWTCH1"). I'm guessing the 5.0 on their website is actually a typo (They had several others when the page first posted) or they would've updated the FCC filing and run new tests. Screenshots of FCC filing on their forum here: https://forums.wyzecam.com/t/wyze...erofchoice (Why this matters: If it's 4.0 that means it isn't classified as an IOT device, the range is way shorter, it burns battery faster, it's slower, and uses more resources than a 5.0 device would). Wyze has been asked for clarification on the discrepancy, but there was no answer as of this writing so far.
**EDIT 12/21/20 18:30: Wyze employees have affirmed that the Bluetooth for these watches is indeed 5.0, and that the earlier FCC submission listing and testing at 4.0 will be updated. Wyze made a great decision to make that upgrade! It is a significant positive.
No NFC.
Will allow you to use Wyze shortcuts quickly (can't unlock the Wyze lock with it though)
No API yet (ie: can't connect to Sleep as Android or others), but in a recent AMA they said they are working on releasing API's for their devices in the future.
Works with Google Fit and Apple Health
Has an oximeter! But you can only check it manually (not passively/automatically) and only once every 5 minutes at most (confirmed by Wyze in the forum as making this decision to prevent us from draining the battery).
Passive monitoring for heart rate is limited to once every 5 minutes. You can't set it to check more or less frequently (confirmed by Wyze). They said they made the decision to take this choice away from us (to make sure we can't complain about battery life). It will use this to do sleep monitoring.
No local storage.
Functionality is limited when not connected directly to a phone, but it will still do some things (track heart rate, use oximeter, tell time, alarms, etc).
Water resistant (IP68) = effective for limited continuous submersion underwater (most swimming pools), but not high-pressure or for a long time (scuba diving or really deep pools).
Can customize the display, including using pictures
OS = RTOS (confirmed by Wyze)


In short, it's more of a basic fitness band with a big square display, rather than what is normally considered a standard "smartwatch" nowadays. If they open up the API to third parties (in the AMA they said they working on API for their devices), then you could possibly make a little more use out of some of its features (the passive tracking, etc). Still, it is an amazing price, and it looks really nice. This is a great item for some people, and not quite there for others. It totally depends on what you want to use it for, and your own preferences. I'm just posting the FAQ's many people want to know to help make a better personal decision for yourself.
JodlRodl
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Wyze Watch

Choose your watch size - 47mm/44mm
Super big screen (1.75 inches)
Lightweight aluminum alloy frame
Raise your wrist and tap to control your Wyze ecosystem.
Messaging, weather, music, video, and many more apps!
Water Resistant up to 2 Meters - IP68 Weatherproof rating
Oximeter monitoring - Your Blood Oxygen Level Right on Your Wrist
Heart Rate - Keep an eye on your heart rate from the comfort of your wrist while browsing your trends in the app.
Sleep Monitoring - Rest easy and check your sleep duration, depth, and position once you wake up.
Steps - Keep up the pace and check out your progress using your watch and the in-app tracker.
Menstrual Health Tracking - Check the stage of your cycle, note upcoming dates, and keep track of your menstrual health with Wyze Watch.
upgrayeddme2
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No, that's been widely debunked. In fact, the company is refreshingly transparent on some stuff. Many of the devs and product managers will respond directly. There have been a few instances where people have reported some odd network traffic and Wyze has either fixed it or explained it. Most other companies wouldn't even acknowledge the problem, much less respond to it. Wyze isn't perfect, but they do pack a lot of value for such a small price.

This Watch looks interesting but I'm hoping they'll provide more info. It looks like there's no Alexa integration - they had this on the Wyze Band but it was awkward. Also, I'd like to see how much control there is over watch face design and the ability to control/filter notifications. It looks like this is going to be tightly bundled with other stuff controlled via the Wyze app, which could be ok, but one of the major smart home features of that app currently has a huge hole: sensors. Wyze pulled their current lineup of sensors and they've yet to release a replacement. (They worked great for me but other had problems).

Also, they're hyping the O2 saturation monitoring but this is something with unproven accuracy on other devices. Oximetry using a wrist-based sensor is notoriously inaccurate, even on machines designed specifically for this purpose. Unlike the fingertip-based sensors which rely on 2 specific bands of light passing through the skin, the wrist-based sensors rely on light reflecting off the skin, requiring a whole different type of technology. Many no-name, bargain basement watches claim to have built in oximetry (and even blood pressure), but they are wildly inaccurate and unfit for any useful purpose. Also, there's a huge concern that these devices might be accurate in the 90-100 range, which is mostly irrelevant, while being inaccurate in the 70-90% range where it's crucial. Maybe Wyze figured it out, but I'd like to see some details. More info:
https://slickdeals.net/f/14495630-portable-fingertip-blood-oxygen-pulse-rate-monitor-oled-display-home-physical-health-9-99?p=141805466#post141805466

It looks like the Wyze isn't shiping until January (and will probably be +$5-7 shipping). The $30 Amazfit Band 5 seems like the one to beat and it's available now:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DKYLK4D/

Some questions about the device are getting answered here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/wyzecam/comments/k4q7fh/wyze_watch_makes_its_debut_12120/​ [reddit.com]

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Dec 01, 2020 08:32 PM
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GoosevwDec 01, 2020 08:32 PM
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Quote from jbrukardt :
1.75 inch screen. more screen = less batt
That doesn't make sense.... The larger screen should have the larger battery.. Not only is there potentially more space in the watch to allow it, but the larger screen will require more battery power.'
Dec 01, 2020 08:35 PM
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yourr8Dec 01, 2020 08:35 PM
2,308 Posts
is this a price error?
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Dec 01, 2020 08:36 PM
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LijebaleyDec 01, 2020 08:36 PM
641 Posts
Quote from
9 days of battery life
44mm battery capacity 300mAh
47mm battery capacity 260mAh
Average charging time is 2.5 hours

Goosew80;143241377 :
That's a lil' concerning. Why does the bigger watch have the smaller battery?? (typo)??
I noticed on the details tab (top of page), battery size is the opposite. Probably just a typo.

Under the details tab & FAQ there is some additional info w answers to questions I've seen

Heart rate: manual or maximum measurement frequency is once every 5 minutes

compatible with Google fit and Apple health

Normal battery life 9 days

Function w/o phone after setup
track your blood oxygen level, heart rate, alarm, timer, and step count.

Bluetooth not wifi, no assistant, no nfc, no music, can only receive texts,
calls (whatever remind means): 'You can receive calling remind and hang up' - the product video shows text "Get Phone Calls" while the background video of the watch shows 'mom', 'incoming call' & ONLY the red hang up icon. Probably just call notifications, a call back reminder, or drop call.
Last edited by Lijebaley December 1, 2020 at 03:48 PM.
Dec 01, 2020 08:36 PM
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ozzman0829Dec 01, 2020 08:36 PM
107 Posts
Very nice watch compared to the average fitbit
Dec 01, 2020 08:38 PM
29 Posts
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SimonG2632Dec 01, 2020 08:38 PM
29 Posts
Should I junk my galaxy 2 active for this?
Dec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
311 Posts
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barrystrawbridgesDec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
311 Posts
This possibly has only 512 MB of RAM. This hints to it likely being sluggish.
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Dec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
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psycttoDec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
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Quote from asifali418 :
Maybe we should wait for amazon than the shipping is free
then it'll cost 5$ more and ship free, yes...
just like every other Wyze product Wink

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Dec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
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ju5152Dec 01, 2020 08:39 PM
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Quote from wgdz :
What's the watch missing that other apple/samsung/etc watches have that sells for $200+? I believe apple watches have a mic.
missing all the gimmicks/bells and whistles which 95% of ppl don't use 95% of the time.
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Dec 01, 2020 08:41 PM
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antiproductDec 01, 2020 08:41 PM
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Quote from tribaltek :
Use FRQTIGHS95 for 10% off. Helps cut into some of the shipping cost.
Thank you very much! Glad I scrolled to page 7 to find this. Smilie
Dec 01, 2020 08:42 PM
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SoundsGoodDec 01, 2020 08:42 PM
633 Posts
Does it tell time? 😉
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Dec 01, 2020 08:45 PM
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dirks7649Dec 01, 2020 08:45 PM
260 Posts
Quote from Carverofchoice :
Price is awesome.
No microphone or speaker is disappointing (no phone calls, sounds, assistants, etc).
Bluetooth 4.0 is bad (worse range and battery life)
No NFC
Will allow you to use Wyze shortcuts quickly.
No API yet (ie: can't connect to sleep as Android or others)
Does work with Google Fit and Apple Health
Has an oximeter!
...it's actually Bluetooth 5.0
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Dec 01, 2020 08:46 PM
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upgrayeddme2Dec 01, 2020 08:46 PM
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Quote from BrightSink370 :
Wyze is a shady company whose cameras participate in botnets. This shit is undoubtedly going to be spyware.
No, that's been widely debunked. In fact, the company is refreshingly transparent on some stuff. Many of the devs and product managers will respond directly. There have been a few instances where people have reported some odd network traffic and Wyze has either fixed it or explained it. Most other companies wouldn't even acknowledge the problem, much less respond to it. Wyze isn't perfect, but they do pack a lot of value for such a small price.

This Watch looks interesting but I'm hoping they'll provide more info. It looks like there's no Alexa integration - they had this on the Wyze Band but it was awkward. Also, I'd like to see how much control there is over watch face design and the ability to control/filter notifications. It looks like this is going to be tightly bundled with other stuff controlled via the Wyze app, which could be ok, but one of the major smart home features of that app currently has a huge hole: sensors. Wyze pulled their current lineup of sensors and they've yet to release a replacement. (They worked great for me but other had problems).

Also, they're hyping the O2 saturation monitoring but this is something with unproven accuracy on other devices. Oximetry using a wrist-based sensor is notoriously inaccurate, even on machines designed specifically for this purpose. Unlike the fingertip-based sensors which rely on 2 specific bands of light passing through the skin, the wrist-based sensors rely on light reflecting off the skin, requiring a whole different type of technology. Many no-name, bargain basement watches claim to have built in oximetry (and even blood pressure), but they are wildly inaccurate and unfit for any useful purpose. Also, there's a huge concern that these devices might be accurate in the 90-100 range, which is mostly irrelevant, while being inaccurate in the 70-90% range where it's crucial. Maybe Wyze figured it out, but I'd like to see some details. More info:
https://slickdeals.net/f/14495630-portable-fingertip-blood-oxygen-pulse-rate-monitor-oled-display-home-physical-health-9-99?p=141805466#post141805466

It looks like the Wyze isn't shiping until January (and will probably be +$5-7 shipping). The $30 Amazfit Band 5 seems like the one to beat and it's available now:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DKYLK4D/

Some questions about the device are getting answered here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/wyzecam/comments/k4q7fh/wyze_watch_makes_its_debut_12120/​ [reddit.com]
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Dec 01, 2020 08:47 PM
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MoJackManDec 01, 2020 08:47 PM
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I call BS on this price... Machining aluminum is gunna cost more than that. Not including all other components. They won't ship
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Dec 01, 2020 08:48 PM
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velocirapt0rDec 01, 2020 08:48 PM
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Quote from wgdz :
What's the watch missing that other apple/samsung/etc watches have that sells for $200+? I believe apple watches have a mic.
Those have LTE modems and GPS and WiFi, not that useful per se

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Dec 01, 2020 08:50 PM
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nerdsDec 01, 2020 08:50 PM
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This watch has an app available where you can buy but not sell WYZE stock on the go, convenient for investors!
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