Misfit unveils the Shine 2 Fitness and Sleep Monitor for $99.99

Smart wearables specialist Misfit has unveiled the Shine 2, the new version of its popular fitness and sleep monitor. Over two years ago, Misfit launched an activity monitor called “Shine,” offering an attractive alternative to competitors’ then more plastic-looking fitness trackers.

In addition to tracking your steps and basic sleep patterns, the Shine 2 now has a 3-axis magnetometer for slightly more accurate activity tracking. Misfit also swapped out the white LEDs on the front of the device with 12 colorful lights, and it now supports capacitive touch, which means it should be more responsive to your taps and swipes.

Specs:

• 12 LED lights, capable of displaying over 16 million potential colors
• Vibration motor
• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis magnetometer
• Capacitive sensor
• Bluetooth 4.1
• Dimensions: 8 mm, 3.3 mm at its edge
• Up to 6-month battery life (in reality, probably more like 4-6 months)
• Coin cell, user-replaceable battery
• Water resistance up to 50m
• 2 colors (rose gold, carbon black)
• Modular, aluminum body
• Accessories that come with: sport band, clasp and action clip

Features:

• Tracks steps, calories, distance; automatically tracks light and deep sleep; activity tagging feature for swimming, basketball, tennis, soccer, yoga, dance, and more

• Multicolor LED lights show progress, tell time, and provide text & call notifications

• Vibration motor gives Misfit Move inactivity alerts to keep you moving; wakes you up gently in the morning with a vibe alarm

• Connect with Misfit Link to control your world—play music, take a selfie, or interact with variety of internet services and smart home devices

• No charging required; user-replaceable watch battery lasts up to 6 months; Water resistant to 50 meters

• Elegantly designed from aircraft grade aluminum; modular and wearable anywhere on your body

Pricing and Availability:

Misfit’s Shine 2 will go on sale worldwide in November, priced at $99.99, and will be available in Carbon Black and Rose Gold color options.