Smartron t.band – the most complete fitness band – Review

The world of fitness bands is getting crowded with glorified pedometers and redundant smart bands. Just as this segment was getting stale, Smartron introduced the t.band and brought life to the entire segment. Smartron has taken fitness bands to a whole new level, that has never been imagined before. I would not call it a fitness band, but a health band. The t.band can measure the health of your heart by monitoring heart rate variability and blood pressure. Let us check out the t.band in detail.

In the Box

• Smartron t.band
• Charging Dock
• User Manual
• Micro USB Cable
• Free – Leather strap (Introductory offer)

Design

Smartron t.band is an elegantly designed fitness band. It has a perfect size and design that can be worn by both the sexes. The band that comes with the unit is made of silicone and it is a soft material which does not harm the skin. It is secured by a buckle like a regular watch. It can be swapped with any 18mm watch strap of choice. The included leather strap is of high-quality genuine leather. The front face of the sensor has a display and a sensor which is touch sensitive. At the back, there are more sensors and a connection to connect to the charger. It is very lightweight and can be worn even while sleeping. The t.band is water splash resistant. Sweat or water splashes won’t damage the unit.

It looks stylish with its chrome trims and steel accents. The display is an OLED display which is visible in direct sunlight and also indoor light conditions. The t.band is a sensibly designed piece of tech, that screams for attention and at the same time, is of good utility value.

Setup and t.health application

Setting up the Smartron t.band is a simple process. Once it is charged and you the iOS or Android t.health app on the mobile, the app pairs with the t.band. Pairing is a one time process and the connection is secured via Bluetooth. t.Health app is user-friendly and minimalist in design. It reads the data from the t.band and interprets the values for you. The app shows multiple stats like step, sleep. blood pressure, heart rate variability, fatigue, and stress levels. It can monitor your activities and show you all the necessary details. The app can sync with Google fit. You can also configure the app to show you incoming notifications on the mobile and also a sedentary reminder. But the most important feature of the app is the calibration. You will have to visit the nursing home or clinic near you to get an accurate BP reading once and enter it into the app to calibrate it. Assuming that we have set up and calibrated the t.band, let us now look at the 3 prominent features of this band

Features: Fitness Band

A fitness band is easy to find the market. Smartron t.band has all the functions of a fitness band. It can track your steps, activities, and sleep. Step tracking is 70-80% accurate compared to a GPS enabled fitness band. The t.band relies on a pedometer to measure the distance travels which is as accurate as any other band out there. It can monitor your jogging, walking or running activity with continuous heart rate monitoring. It can also analyze your sleep pattern by monitoring it. My only regret is that this t,.band could have had GPS tracking for a more accurate activity tracking. But then, this is not just a Fitness band, so let us move on.

Features: Smart Band

As a Smart Band, this t.band can notify you of any app notifications on the paired mobile. It also shows you the time and weather at the twist of a wrist. Now that the t.band has covered the basics, let us move on to the key highlight of this band as a Health band.

Features: Health Band

Health band features are the true differentiators of the t.band from any other fitness band in the market. The t.band can monitor Blood Pressure Monitor and with the ECG Sensor, it can track Heart Rate Variability, Stress and Fatigue levels. The parameters are fairly accurate when compared to any medical apparatus available in Hospitals. But apart from tracking such details, it also gives you an interpretation of the readings. In the future, these readings will help the app to suggest you a few mitigation steps to bring these values within acceptable limits.

Battery

The tracker attaches to the magnetic charging cradle. It takes about an hour to get charged up fully and once charged, it lasts for 5-6 days with all notification on and all tracking features used.

Verdict

While fitness bands have restricted themselves to step and sleep tracking, Smartron t.band has gone ahead of the competition and introduced a complete health band. The Smartron t,band is priced at Rs 4999 and there is no competition for it in the market right now. Smartron has put a lot of efforts to make this product a reality and the fact that this is an Indian company makes us feel proud. If you are looking for an end-to-end fitness band that monitors your fitness activity and also body health parameters, you must buy the Smartron t.band.

It is available to buy on Flipkart here.