Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility
Sorry, I meant Terry, not Ed. Take care, Lois From: Terrie Terlau Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex accessibility Can I get step count and distance count from the FitBit Flex as well as the vibrating alarms? Can Rebecca and others who use it comment on the info you can get from the app? Does it give false readings if you type a lot (I keyboard nearly constantly at work) and therefore move your hands or if you tap your foot? I am just scared of getting something and finding out it doesn’t work so well for me. Thanks. Terrie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Ilniski Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hi Cristobal. I have a fitbit flex. You use it through the fitbit app on your phone. There are silent alarms which you can set that vibrate. I can put it on my wrist or in my pocket and still feel the vibration. Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com On Apr 27, 2016, at 12:38 AM, Cristóbal wrote: Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, o
Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility
Hi Ed, Since the Flex step count is movement based, there is always a possibility for a false count. I don’t know that typing would count as steps, but if you wear it on your wrist and don’t swing that arm with every step, you won’t get an accurate count. You might want to try a type that clips to your waist. I have the One. It can be clipped anywhere and will count steps accurately. It also has the vibrating alarms. I used to have a Flex, and like the One much better because of how it counts. I either have it clipped to a pocket or my waist. You can clip it so that the One is inside your pocket so it doesn’t show. These are just some things to consider before you buy. Good luck, Lois From: Terrie Terlau Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex accessibility Can I get step count and distance count from the FitBit Flex as well as the vibrating alarms? Can Rebecca and others who use it comment on the info you can get from the app? Does it give false readings if you type a lot (I keyboard nearly constantly at work) and therefore move your hands or if you tap your foot? I am just scared of getting something and finding out it doesn’t work so well for me. Thanks. Terrie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Ilniski Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hi Cristobal. I have a fitbit flex. You use it through the fitbit app on your phone. There are silent alarms which you can set that vibrate. I can put it on my wrist or in my pocket and still feel the vibration. Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com On Apr 27, 2016, at 12:38 AM, Cristóbal wrote: Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com T
RE: Fitbit Flex accessibility
Can I get step count and distance count from the FitBit Flex as well as the vibrating alarms? Can Rebecca and others who use it comment on the info you can get from the app? Does it give false readings if you type a lot (I keyboard nearly constantly at work) and therefore move your hands or if you tap your foot? I am just scared of getting something and finding out it doesn’t work so well for me. Thanks. Terrie From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Ilniski Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:28 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hi Cristobal. I have a fitbit flex. You use it through the fitbit app on your phone. There are silent alarms which you can set that vibrate. I can put it on my wrist or in my pocket and still feel the vibration. Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com On Apr 27, 2016, at 12:38 AM, Cristóbal wrote: Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Qu
Re: Fitbit Flex accessibility
Hi Cristobal. I have a fitbit flex. You use it through the fitbit app on your phone. There are silent alarms which you can set that vibrate. I can put it on my wrist or in my pocket and still feel the vibration. Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com > On Apr 27, 2016, at 12:38 AM, Cristóbal wrote: > > Hello list, > So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me > up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of > the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot > intensity more powerful than the sun... > Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during > the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not > so much. > I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re > either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market > which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair > share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the > night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely > unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle > me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. > Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex > since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically > highlighted as one of its features. > It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really > not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks > even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a > more palatable option at least for this circumstance. > Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and > associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS > app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this > silent vibrating alarm feature? > > Any input would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Cristobal > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi Keith, You can look back at your resting heart rate for the last 30 days, by default, but I do not see any place where Fitbit keeps track of heart rate trends over a a 24 hour period. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2016, at 2:21 PM, Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > wrote: > > I’m interested in looking back over the day to see how my heart rate changes. > Is this look back option accessible? Thanks, Keith > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Cheryl Lenartiene > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:17 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility > > Hi Lisa, > I have the Fitbit Charge HR. It does show both the current heartrate and the > resting heartrate. You can see both of these in the app. It's totally > accessible, except for initial setup. The tracker generates a random 4-digit > pin that you must enter in the app's setup wizard before it will connect. I > asked fitbit to eliminate this pin and have it connect automatically like the > Flex, but I am not confident we'll see that changed. > > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 27, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: > > Thanks, Cheryl. I never paid attention to that. > I think you said you had the Fitbit One? Does that show pulse rate, > and how does that work on the app? > Lisa > > On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene wrote: > > Hi Lois, > > No problem. It had been gone for so long that I gave up on ever having this > information again until I got my Kindle Fire. I found it by accident when I > went in to change some settings on my Charge HR. > > Anyway, glad to help. > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Lois Butterfield > wrote: > > Thanks Sheryl, > > I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. > > To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see > your product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the > battery level. I’m so glad it’s back. > > Take care, > Lois > > From: Cheryl Lenartiene > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility > > The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit > update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator > and the currently installed firmware. > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: > > Hi Lois, > If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give > you battery level. > Lisa > > On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: > Hi, > You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the > FitBit > devices, and it is very easy to do. > I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both > alarms > work well to wake me. > One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. > It > used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at > least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. > Good luck. > Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t > necessarily > trust refurbished in this case. > Take care, > Lois > From: Cristóbal > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility > Hello list, > So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can > wake > me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early > bird > of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white > hot > intensity more powerful than the sun... > Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone > during > the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, > not > so much. > I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. > They’re either inaccessible with b
RE: FitBit Flex accessibility
I’m interested in looking back over the day to see how my heart rate changes. Is this look back option accessible? Thanks, Keith From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheryl Lenartiene Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 10:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility Hi Lisa, I have the Fitbit Charge HR. It does show both the current heartrate and the resting heartrate. You can see both of these in the app. It's totally accessible, except for initial setup. The tracker generates a random 4-digit pin that you must enter in the app's setup wizard before it will connect. I asked fitbit to eliminate this pin and have it connect automatically like the Flex, but I am not confident we'll see that changed. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Lisa Soulor mailto:hisgrace...@gmail.com>> wrote: Thanks, Cheryl. I never paid attention to that. I think you said you had the Fitbit One? Does that show pulse rate, and how does that work on the app? Lisa On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene mailto:cheryl.lenarti...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Lois, No problem. It had been gone for so long that I gave up on ever having this information again until I got my Kindle Fire. I found it by accident when I went in to change some settings on my Charge HR. Anyway, glad to help. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Lois Butterfield mailto:lbutterfield...@gmail.com>> wrote: Thanks Sheryl, I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see your product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the battery level. I’m so glad it’s back. Take care, Lois From: Cheryl Lenartiene Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and the currently installed firmware. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor mailto:hisgrace...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Lois, If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give you battery level. Lisa On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield mailto:lbutterfield...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi, You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit devices, and it is very easy to do. I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms work well to wake me. One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. Good luck. Woot.com<http://woot.com> has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily trust refurbished in this case. Take care, Lois From: Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specifi
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi Lisa, I have the Fitbit Charge HR. It does show both the current heartrate and the resting heartrate. You can see both of these in the app. It's totally accessible, except for initial setup. The tracker generates a random 4-digit pin that you must enter in the app's setup wizard before it will connect. I asked fitbit to eliminate this pin and have it connect automatically like the Flex, but I am not confident we'll see that changed. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: > > Thanks, Cheryl. I never paid attention to that. > I think you said you had the Fitbit One? Does that show pulse rate, > and how does that work on the app? > Lisa > >> On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene wrote: >> Hi Lois, >> >> No problem. It had been gone for so long that I gave up on ever having this >> information again until I got my Kindle Fire. I found it by accident when I >> went in to change some settings on my Charge HR. >> >> Anyway, glad to help. >> >> >> Cheryl >> Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, >> for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. >> 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 >> HCSB >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Lois Butterfield >>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Sheryl, >>> >>> I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. >>> >>> To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see >>> your product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the >>> battery level. I’m so glad it’s back. >>> >>> Take care, >>> Lois >>> >>> From: Cheryl Lenartiene >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility >>> >>> The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit >>> update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator >>> and the currently installed firmware. >>> >>> >>> Cheryl >>> Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, >>> for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. >>> 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 >>> HCSB >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Lois, >>>> If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give >>>> you battery level. >>>> Lisa >>>> >>>>> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the >>>>> FitBit >>>>> devices, and it is very easy to do. >>>>> I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both >>>>> alarms >>>>> work well to wake me. >>>>> One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. >>>>> It >>>>> used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at >>>>> least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. >>>>> Good luck. >>>>> Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t >>>>> necessarily >>>>> trust refurbished in this case. >>>>> Take care, >>>>> Lois >>>>> From: Cristóbal >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility >>>>> Hello list, >>>>> So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can >>>>> wake >>>>> me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early >>>>> bird >>>>> of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white >>>>> hot >>>>> intensity more powerful than the sun... >>>>> Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone >>>>> during >>>>> the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, >>>>> not >>>>> so much. >>>>> I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. &
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Thanks, Cheryl. I never paid attention to that. I think you said you had the Fitbit One? Does that show pulse rate, and how does that work on the app? Lisa On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene wrote: > Hi Lois, > > No problem. It had been gone for so long that I gave up on ever having this > information again until I got my Kindle Fire. I found it by accident when I > went in to change some settings on my Charge HR. > > Anyway, glad to help. > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Lois Butterfield >> wrote: >> >> Thanks Sheryl, >> >> I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. >> >> To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see >> your product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the >> battery level. I’m so glad it’s back. >> >> Take care, >> Lois >> >> From: Cheryl Lenartiene >> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility >> >> The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit >> update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator >> and the currently installed firmware. >> >> >> Cheryl >> Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, >> for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. >> 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 >> HCSB >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: >>> >>> Hi Lois, >>> If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give >>> you battery level. >>> Lisa >>> >>>> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: >>>> Hi, >>>> You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the >>>> FitBit >>>> devices, and it is very easy to do. >>>> I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both >>>> alarms >>>> work well to wake me. >>>> One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. >>>> It >>>> used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at >>>> least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. >>>> Good luck. >>>> Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t >>>> necessarily >>>> trust refurbished in this case. >>>> Take care, >>>> Lois >>>> From: Cristóbal >>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility >>>> Hello list, >>>> So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can >>>> wake >>>> me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early >>>> bird >>>> of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white >>>> hot >>>> intensity more powerful than the sun... >>>> Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone >>>> during >>>> the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, >>>> not >>>> so much. >>>> I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. >>>> They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the >>>> deaf >>>> market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more >>>> than >>>> my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in >>>> the >>>> middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is >>>> an >>>> absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would >>>> probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it >>>> scaring her awake. >>>> Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a >>>> Fitbit >>>> flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically >>>> highlighted as one of its features. >>>> It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m >>>> really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple >>>> hundred bucks even for a r
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi Lois, No problem. It had been gone for so long that I gave up on ever having this information again until I got my Kindle Fire. I found it by accident when I went in to change some settings on my Charge HR. Anyway, glad to help. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Lois Butterfield > wrote: > > Thanks Sheryl, > > I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. > > To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see your > product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the battery > level. I’m so glad it’s back. > > Take care, > Lois > > From: Cheryl Lenartiene > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility > > The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit > update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and > the currently installed firmware. > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: >> >> Hi Lois, >> If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give >> you battery level. >> Lisa >> >>> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: >>> Hi, >>> You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit >>> devices, and it is very easy to do. >>> I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms >>> work well to wake me. >>> One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It >>> used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at >>> least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. >>> Good luck. >>> Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily >>> trust refurbished in this case. >>> Take care, >>> Lois >>> From: Cristóbal >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility >>> Hello list, >>> So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake >>> me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird >>> of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot >>> intensity more powerful than the sun... >>> Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during >>> the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not >>> so much. >>> I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. >>> They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf >>> market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than >>> my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the >>> middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an >>> absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would >>> probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it >>> scaring her awake. >>> Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit >>> flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically >>> highlighted as one of its features. >>> It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m >>> really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple >>> hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. >>> $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. >>> Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and >>> associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS >>> app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this >>> silent vibrating alarm feature? >>> Any input would be appreciated. >>> Thanks, >>> Cristobal >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> list. >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, pl
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi Lisa, On the main screen, flick past the daate navigation arrows and double tap where it says the name of your tracker. You'll land on the Back button. Flick once to the right, and you'll hear (or see with a display), the name of your tracker, the last sync or connection status, the firmware version, and the battery status, all in one fell swoop. A little awkward, but at least it works again! Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2016, at 7:30 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: > > HI Cheryl, > Where can I find this in the app? Thanks. > Lisa > >> On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene wrote: >> The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit >> update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and >> the currently installed firmware. >> >> >> Cheryl >> Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, >> for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. >> 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 >> HCSB >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: >>> >>> Hi Lois, >>> If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give >>> you battery level. >>> Lisa >>> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: Hi, You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit devices, and it is very easy to do. I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms work well to wake me. One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. Good luck. Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily trust refurbished in this case. Take care, Lois From: Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emai
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Thanks Sheryl, I didn’t even notice it was back. I appreciate you pointing this out. To answer someone’s question about where it is, you tap on where you see your product (Flex or whatever) connected. There it will tell you the battery level. I’m so glad it’s back. Take care, Lois From: Cheryl Lenartiene Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 7:13 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: FitBit Flex accessibility The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and the currently installed firmware. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: Hi Lois, If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give you battery level. Lisa On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: Hi, You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit devices, and it is very easy to do. I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms work well to wake me. One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. Good luck. Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily trust refurbished in this case. Take care, Lois From: Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or m
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HI Cheryl, Where can I find this in the app? Thanks. Lisa On 4/27/16, Cheryl Lenartiene wrote: > The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit > update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and > the currently installed firmware. > > > Cheryl > Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, > for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. > 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 > HCSB > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: >> >> Hi Lois, >> If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give >> you battery level. >> Lisa >> >>> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the >>> FitBit >>> devices, and it is very easy to do. >>> >>> I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both >>> alarms >>> work well to wake me. >>> >>> One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. >>> It >>> used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at >>> least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. >>> >>> Good luck. >>> >>> Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t >>> necessarily >>> trust refurbished in this case. >>> >>> Take care, >>> Lois >>> >>> From: Cristóbal >>> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility >>> >>> Hello list, >>> >>> So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can >>> wake >>> me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early >>> bird >>> of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white >>> hot >>> intensity more powerful than the sun... >>> >>> Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone >>> during >>> the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, >>> not >>> so much. >>> >>> I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. >>> They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the >>> deaf >>> market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more >>> than >>> my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the >>> middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is >>> an >>> absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would >>> probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it >>> scaring her awake. >>> >>> Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit >>> flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically >>> highlighted as one of its features. >>> >>> It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m >>> really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple >>> hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific >>> task. >>> $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. >>> >>> Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations >>> and >>> associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the >>> iOS >>> app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing >>> this >>> silent vibrating alarm feature? >>> >>> >>> >>> Any input would be appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Cristobal >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>> if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or >>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn >>> - >>> you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >>> "VIPhone" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an >>> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>> if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or >>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn >>> - >>> you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
The Kindle Fire will also, but to keep this on topic, the latest Fitbit update for iOS restores the accessibility of the battery level indicator and the currently installed firmware. Cheryl Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 HCSB Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 27, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Lisa Soulor wrote: > > Hi Lois, > If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give > you battery level. > Lisa > >> On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: >> Hi, >> >> You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit >> devices, and it is very easy to do. >> >> I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms >> work well to wake me. >> >> One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It >> used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at >> least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. >> >> Good luck. >> >> Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily >> trust refurbished in this case. >> >> Take care, >> Lois >> >> From: Cristóbal >> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility >> >> Hello list, >> >> So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake >> me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird >> of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot >> intensity more powerful than the sun... >> >> Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during >> the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not >> so much. >> >> I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. >> They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf >> market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than >> my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the >> middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an >> absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would >> probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it >> scaring her awake. >> >> Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit >> flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically >> highlighted as one of its features. >> >> It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m >> really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple >> hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. >> $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. >> >> Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and >> associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS >> app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this >> silent vibrating alarm feature? >> >> >> >> Any input would be appreciated. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Cristobal >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - >> you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - >> you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi Lois, If, was chance, you have the Amazon Echo fitbit Flex skill will give you battery level. Lisa On 4/27/16, Lois Butterfield wrote: > Hi, > > You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit > devices, and it is very easy to do. > > I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms > work well to wake me. > > One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It > used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at > least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. > > Good luck. > > Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily > trust refurbished in this case. > > Take care, > Lois > > From: Cristóbal > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility > > Hello list, > > So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake > me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird > of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot > intensity more powerful than the sun... > > Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during > the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not > so much. > > I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. > They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf > market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than > my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the > middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an > absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would > probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it > scaring her awake. > > Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit > flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically > highlighted as one of its features. > > It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m > really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple > hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. > $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. > > Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and > associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS > app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this > silent vibrating alarm feature? > > > > Any input would be appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > Cristobal > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn
Re: FitBit Flex accessibility
Hi, You use the app on your phone to set up the alarms with any of the FitBit devices, and it is very easy to do. I used the alarm on my Flex for a long time, and now my One. Both alarms work well to wake me. One of the things that is not accessible is the battery level indicator. It used to be until they changed it to a graphic. You should charge it at least once a week, more often if you do more than 10,000 steps a day. Good luck. Woot.com has refurbished fitbits today for $45, but I wouldn’t necessarily trust refurbished in this case. Take care, Lois From: Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Fitbit Flex accessibility Hello list, So I’ve been in search of some sort of vibrating alarm clock that can wake me up in the morning to avoid disturbing my wife as I’m more the early bird of the two whereas she is more the type who hates mornings with a white hot intensity more powerful than the sun... Getting a tactile bedside clock to avoid having to engage my iPhone during the night and possibly wake her up is easy enough, but the alarm thing, not so much. I’ve looked around and haven’t really found anything very convincing. They’re either inaccessible with bad reviews or more geared towards the deaf market which entails bed shaking mechanisms. Having lived through more than my fair share of earthquakes including being woken up from a few in the middle of the night and currently living in earthquake country, this is an absolutely unappealing option for me. That and I’m sure my wife would probably strangle me in my sleep after the second or third time of it scaring her awake. Anyway, to make a long story short, I was contemplating getting a Fitbit flex since in its description, a silent vibrating alarm is specifically highlighted as one of its features. It’s been suggested to me to also consider getting an Apple Watch. I’m really not keen on getting an Apple Watch. Much less spending a couple hundred bucks even for a refurbished or used one for this one specific task. $80.00 is a more palatable option at least for this circumstance. Does anyone have any experience with the Fitbit or any of its variations and associated iOS apps? Is the device by itself or in conjunction with the iOS app or even connected to a PC accessible? Specifically when accessing this silent vibrating alarm feature? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: fitbit flex
Hi Claudia, The Fitbit Flex is a device you wear around your wrist and it keeps track of your activity during the day such as how many steps you have taken, calories burned etc. It can also track your sleep pattern. The accompanying app gives you access to this information and yes, it will work with an iPod Touch. For more information go to the list archives and search for Fitbit, it has been discussed, described and reviewed before and you can, of course, go to the Fitbit website which is www.fitbit.com and read up about what it can do in detail. Apparently the app is very accessible, the Fitbit costs around $100. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Claudia Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 2:20 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: fitbit flex What is this, how does it work, and will it work, on an IPOD 5th generation? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: fitbit flex Wow! That's a bummer. Where did you order yours? Depending on how long you've had it, I'd report the problem and see if you can get an exchange. Is it breaking around the area where the hard plastic window is? I've had my Flex for just over a Month and I switch out bands weekly, so far I haven't had a issue. Good luck, Traci PS. ;) Oh yeah, as far as I know, there is only the 1 style of band. On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:07 PM, denise avant wrote: > Hi all, > I am sorry if this is a little off topic. Is there only one type of band for the fitbit flex? It seems that the two I have keep breaking in the same spot, basically at the joint as the band is not entirely smooth. thanks. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received t
RE: fitbit flex
What is this, how does it work, and will it work, on an IPOD 5th generation? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: fitbit flex Wow! That's a bummer. Where did you order yours? Depending on how long you've had it, I'd report the problem and see if you can get an exchange. Is it breaking around the area where the hard plastic window is? I've had my Flex for just over a Month and I switch out bands weekly, so far I haven't had a issue. Good luck, Traci PS. ;) Oh yeah, as far as I know, there is only the 1 style of band. On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:07 PM, denise avant wrote: > Hi all, > I am sorry if this is a little off topic. Is there only one type of band for the fitbit flex? It seems that the two I have keep breaking in the same spot, basically at the joint as the band is not entirely smooth. thanks. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: fitbit flex
Hi, Is this only a pedometer? I used to use a body media sync but it measured my calories not based purely on steps taken. Thanks I have been interested in another such device that will work with my iPhone. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: fitbit flex
It measures activity by movement of your arm. It is not a heart rate monitor, so it can't really measure exactly how many calories you burn. It is not a pedometer. FitBit.com has a description of what it does. You can also read all kinds of reviews on the product if you google it. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Christina C. Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 2:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: fitbit flex Hi, Is this only a pedometer? I used to use a body media sync but it measured my calories not based purely on steps taken. Thanks I have been interested in another such device that will work with my iPhone. Christina -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: fitbit flex
It will work on an elliptical. If you are holding the stationary handles, put it in your pocket. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:37 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: fitbit flex Two questions! First how much does the unit cost? Second, if I am on an elliptical machine will it work well? Also can I assume it doesn't work while swimming? On 6/11/14, Lois Butterfield wrote: > Hi Marie, > > > > There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from > the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from > the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. > > > > I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you > exercise another way, you won't really learn much. > > > > The app is free in the app store. > > > > Good luck. > > > > Lois > > > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of marie baisez > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: fitbit flex > > > > Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get > from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode > and > to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. > > In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. > > > > Marie > > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 9929 (20140611) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list
RE: fitbit flex
Hi, If I’m on a treadmill, I keep it in my pocket because I hold onto the handles. You can swim with it on, but the activity will be counted as if you were walking. It won’t give a proper calorie count for the swimming activity, at least, I would think that swimming would be burning more calories than walking. It does cost $100. You can get them at Best Buy and other stores as well as online. Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynda Ingraham Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: fitbit flex Hi Lois, Does fitbit work on the treadmill or other stationary step-like equipment? Thank you. Lynda Sent from my iPhone On Jun 11, 2014, at 11:09 AM, "Lois Butterfield" wrote: Hi Marie, There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you exercise another way, you won’t really learn much. The app is free in the app store. Good luck. Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of marie baisez Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: fitbit flex Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode and to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. Marie __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 9929 (20140611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received
Re: fitbit flex
Hi, based on what I was able to look up it is around $100. On Jun 11, 2014, at 10:37 AM, John Diakogeorgiou wrote: > Two questions! First how much does the unit cost? Second, if I am on > an elliptical machine will it work well? Also can I assume it doesn't > work while swimming? > > On 6/11/14, Lois Butterfield wrote: >> Hi Marie, >> >> >> >> There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from >> the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from >> the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. >> >> >> >> I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you >> exercise another way, you won't really learn much. >> >> >> >> The app is free in the app store. >> >> >> >> Good luck. >> >> >> >> Lois >> >> >> >> >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of marie baisez >> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: fitbit flex >> >> >> >> Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get >> from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode >> and >> to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. >> >> In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. >> >> >> >> Marie >> >> >> >> __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature >> database 9929 (20140611) __ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any >> questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a >> member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators >> directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. >> All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any >> questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a >> member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators >> directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list >> can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "VIPhone" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this grou
Re: fitbit flex
Hi Lois, Does fitbit work on the treadmill or other stationary step-like equipment? Thank you. Lynda Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2014, at 11:09 AM, "Lois Butterfield" > wrote: > > Hi Marie, > > There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from > the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from > the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. > > I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you > exercise another way, you won’t really learn much. > > The app is free in the app store. > > Good luck. > > Lois > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > marie baisez > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: fitbit flex > > Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get > from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode and > to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. > In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. > > Marie > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 9929 (20140611) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: fitbit flex
Two questions! First how much does the unit cost? Second, if I am on an elliptical machine will it work well? Also can I assume it doesn't work while swimming? On 6/11/14, Lois Butterfield wrote: > Hi Marie, > > > > There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from > the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from > the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. > > > > I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you > exercise another way, you won't really learn much. > > > > The app is free in the app store. > > > > Good luck. > > > > Lois > > > > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of marie baisez > Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: fitbit flex > > > > Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get > from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode > and > to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. > > In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. > > > > Marie > > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 9929 (20140611) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: fitbit flex
Hi Marie, There is no audible feedback directly from the Flex. You get all info from the app on the phone. The app is easy to use, and you would get a lot from the podcast David Woodbridge did on it. I like mine a lot. All data is based on step count though, so if you exercise another way, you won't really learn much. The app is free in the app store. Good luck. Lois From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of marie baisez Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 10:48 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: fitbit flex Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode and to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. Marie __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 9929 (20140611) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: fitbit flex
When you are ready to go to sleep, you rapidly tap your Flex band, on the top until you feel vibrating. This lets you know it is in sleep mode. In the morning, when you wake, repeat this process with the same vibrating feedback. You can always manually log your sleep via the iPhone app. The app then displays your sleep pattern. This was a nice surprise to me, because I've forgotten to put my Flex to sleep a couple times. The Flex also has the ability for 7 separate silent (or vibrating) alarms. You set these via the app or online, then your Flex will vibrate at those specified times. The last vibrating notification I can think of is when you reach your daily goal, the Flex will vibrate. Usually, your iPhone will give you a notification letting you know you are getting close to your goal. Oh, and the iPhone will notify you when the Flex battery is low. Enjoy, Traci On Jun 11, 2014, at 7:47 AM, marie baisez wrote: > Can someone who uses this device tell me about the audible feedback you get > from the device and how easy it is to change from day mode to sleep mode and > to know what the machine is doing, on off etc. > In advance, thank you. contact me privately if you think this is off topic. > > Marie > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 9929 (20140611) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email toviphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: fitbit flex
Wow! That's a bummer. Where did you order yours? Depending on how long you've had it, I'd report the problem and see if you can get an exchange. Is it breaking around the area where the hard plastic window is? I've had my Flex for just over a Month and I switch out bands weekly, so far I haven't had a issue. Good luck, Traci PS. ;) Oh yeah, as far as I know, there is only the 1 style of band. On Jun 3, 2014, at 4:07 PM, denise avant wrote: > Hi all, > I am sorry if this is a little off topic. Is there only one type of band > for the fitbit flex? It seems that the two I have keep breaking in the same > spot, basically at the joint as the band is not entirely smooth. thanks. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. > All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any > questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a > member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators > directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list > can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation
Thank you. The link does work. Of course, it needs copying and pasting because of its length. I don't know how you came up with it. I guess I will just google next time instead of doing the search in applevis. I appreciate your help. Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 3:31 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation Hi Lois, Doing a Goodle search for "Fitbit Flex on applevis.com" did result in some Applevis links, but I checked out some others and found the following which claims to be an audio demo of the Fitbit Flex with voiceover. Here is the link: http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/2014/05/02/demo-of-the-fitbit-flex-exercise-b and-with-the-iphone-using-voiceover It's a fairly long link, let me know if it doesn't work for you. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lois Butterfield Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 4:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation Wow, if you are able to find such a pod cast, please let me know how you found it. I have searched applevis and can't find it anywhere. I should be getting my flex on Thursday and wanted to listen before it comes. It does sound like it shouldn't be a problem to use. Thanks, Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Mahony Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 6:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation That's great, Traci, thanks. I'll listen to the podcast and have the band and the tracker with me and reread your description. You did better than I would have. Thanks Catherine -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, 26 May 2014 8:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation One thing I recommend is to go over to appleVis and search for fitbit flex. David Woodbridge did an excellent podcast on the flex. Explaining how to put the device inside the band might be difficult, but actually doing it is pretty easy. ;) I'll give it a try. The device has a slanted side where the lights flash. The top side of the band has a hard plastic strip that feels like a little window. You want the slanted side of the device going up into that little window. So the lights flash through it. So I wriggle the device up into that side first, then, gently press the other end of the device up into the other side. :) That wasn't a very good description. Definitely listen to David's podcast. He'll describe how to hold the band & device in your hand. Good luck, Traci On May 24, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Catherine Mahony wrote: > Hi everyone > > Wondering if you have any advice on the Fitbit Flex versus the Up app? > > I am having some trouble with the Fitbit Flex in terms of knowing when > I am placing the tracker the correct way in the battery charger and > also when it is placed correctly in the wrist band. It's telling me > the battery level is medium but no matter how I put it back in the > wrist band it doesn't seem to be working. Any advice or tips using > tactile methods to know the correct orientation of the tracker? > > Also, are there any other ways of measuring your physical activity > through the phone without an accessory? > > Thanks and sorry for all these questions. > > Look forward to hearing from someone soon. > > Catherine > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Tarapprakash > Sent: Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:00 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS > > Can someone also point to shortcuts for emails? Like sending and fwd a > mail > > Thanks > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 21, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Christopher J Chaltain > > wrote: > >> It doesn't give a lot of information, which you probably don't need >> since you've seen the podcasts, but if you're just looking for a >> quick reference of VoiceOver bluetooth keyboard commands then I just >> go to Apple's page at >> http://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html >> >> I don't have this saved as a bookmark myself, but it's easy enough to >> find > with a Google search. >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:57 AM, Joseph FreeTec
RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation
Hi Lois, Doing a Goodle search for "Fitbit Flex on applevis.com" did result in some Applevis links, but I checked out some others and found the following which claims to be an audio demo of the Fitbit Flex with voiceover. Here is the link: http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/2014/05/02/demo-of-the-fitbit-flex-exercise-b and-with-the-iphone-using-voiceover It's a fairly long link, let me know if it doesn't work for you. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lois Butterfield Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 4:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation Wow, if you are able to find such a pod cast, please let me know how you found it. I have searched applevis and can't find it anywhere. I should be getting my flex on Thursday and wanted to listen before it comes. It does sound like it shouldn't be a problem to use. Thanks, Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Mahony Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 6:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation That's great, Traci, thanks. I'll listen to the podcast and have the band and the tracker with me and reread your description. You did better than I would have. Thanks Catherine -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, 26 May 2014 8:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation One thing I recommend is to go over to appleVis and search for fitbit flex. David Woodbridge did an excellent podcast on the flex. Explaining how to put the device inside the band might be difficult, but actually doing it is pretty easy. ;) I'll give it a try. The device has a slanted side where the lights flash. The top side of the band has a hard plastic strip that feels like a little window. You want the slanted side of the device going up into that little window. So the lights flash through it. So I wriggle the device up into that side first, then, gently press the other end of the device up into the other side. :) That wasn't a very good description. Definitely listen to David's podcast. He'll describe how to hold the band & device in your hand. Good luck, Traci On May 24, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Catherine Mahony wrote: > Hi everyone > > Wondering if you have any advice on the Fitbit Flex versus the Up app? > > I am having some trouble with the Fitbit Flex in terms of knowing when > I am placing the tracker the correct way in the battery charger and > also when it is placed correctly in the wrist band. It's telling me > the battery level is medium but no matter how I put it back in the > wrist band it doesn't seem to be working. Any advice or tips using > tactile methods to know the correct orientation of the tracker? > > Also, are there any other ways of measuring your physical activity > through the phone without an accessory? > > Thanks and sorry for all these questions. > > Look forward to hearing from someone soon. > > Catherine > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Tarapprakash > Sent: Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:00 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS > > Can someone also point to shortcuts for emails? Like sending and fwd a > mail > > Thanks > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 21, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Christopher J Chaltain > > wrote: > >> It doesn't give a lot of information, which you probably don't need >> since you've seen the podcasts, but if you're just looking for a >> quick reference of VoiceOver bluetooth keyboard commands then I just >> go to Apple's page at >> http://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html >> >> I don't have this saved as a bookmark myself, but it's easy enough to >> find > with a Google search. >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:57 AM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >>> Yes, I did find that on the appleVis site. Thank you for the information. >>> :). I was hoping for a text file or webpage with the list for quick >>> reference, so if you have any leads I would really appreciate the >>> information. >>> >>> Joseph >>> >>> Original Message - >>> From: "isaac" >>> To: >>> Cc: "Isaac Hebert" >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8
RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation
Wow, if you are able to find such a pod cast, please let me know how you found it. I have searched applevis and can't find it anywhere. I should be getting my flex on Thursday and wanted to listen before it comes. It does sound like it shouldn't be a problem to use. Thanks, Lois -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Mahony Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 6:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation That's great, Traci, thanks. I'll listen to the podcast and have the band and the tracker with me and reread your description. You did better than I would have. Thanks Catherine -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, 26 May 2014 8:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation One thing I recommend is to go over to appleVis and search for fitbit flex. David Woodbridge did an excellent podcast on the flex. Explaining how to put the device inside the band might be difficult, but actually doing it is pretty easy. ;) I'll give it a try. The device has a slanted side where the lights flash. The top side of the band has a hard plastic strip that feels like a little window. You want the slanted side of the device going up into that little window. So the lights flash through it. So I wriggle the device up into that side first, then, gently press the other end of the device up into the other side. :) That wasn't a very good description. Definitely listen to David's podcast. He'll describe how to hold the band & device in your hand. Good luck, Traci On May 24, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Catherine Mahony wrote: > Hi everyone > > Wondering if you have any advice on the Fitbit Flex versus the Up app? > > I am having some trouble with the Fitbit Flex in terms of knowing when > I am placing the tracker the correct way in the battery charger and > also when it is placed correctly in the wrist band. It's telling me > the battery level is medium but no matter how I put it back in the > wrist band it doesn't seem to be working. Any advice or tips using > tactile methods to know the correct orientation of the tracker? > > Also, are there any other ways of measuring your physical activity > through the phone without an accessory? > > Thanks and sorry for all these questions. > > Look forward to hearing from someone soon. > > Catherine > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Tarapprakash > Sent: Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:00 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS > > Can someone also point to shortcuts for emails? Like sending and fwd a > mail > > Thanks > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 21, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Christopher J Chaltain > > wrote: > >> It doesn't give a lot of information, which you probably don't need >> since you've seen the podcasts, but if you're just looking for a >> quick reference of VoiceOver bluetooth keyboard commands then I just >> go to Apple's page at >> http://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html >> >> I don't have this saved as a bookmark myself, but it's easy enough to >> find > with a Google search. >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:57 AM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >>> Yes, I did find that on the appleVis site. Thank you for the information. >>> :). I was hoping for a text file or webpage with the list for quick >>> reference, so if you have any leads I would really appreciate the >>> information. >>> >>> Joseph >>> >>> Original Message - >>> From: "isaac" >>> To: >>> Cc: "Isaac Hebert" >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:16 AM >>> Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS >>> >>> >>> If you want a list of bluetooth keyboard commands david wood bridge >>> has a podcast about commands for the bluetooth keyboard here is the >>> link >>> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/demonstration-bluetooth-key >>> b oard-commands-available-ios-voiceover-users >>> isaac >>> isaac.heb...@gmail.com >>> Skype gold_wildcat >>> >>> On May 21, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Joseph FreeTech >>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I just finished going over
RE: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation
That's great, Traci, thanks. I'll listen to the podcast and have the band and the tracker with me and reread your description. You did better than I would have. Thanks Catherine -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, 26 May 2014 8:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation One thing I recommend is to go over to appleVis and search for fitbit flex. David Woodbridge did an excellent podcast on the flex. Explaining how to put the device inside the band might be difficult, but actually doing it is pretty easy. ;) I'll give it a try. The device has a slanted side where the lights flash. The top side of the band has a hard plastic strip that feels like a little window. You want the slanted side of the device going up into that little window. So the lights flash through it. So I wriggle the device up into that side first, then, gently press the other end of the device up into the other side. :) That wasn't a very good description. Definitely listen to David's podcast. He'll describe how to hold the band & device in your hand. Good luck, Traci On May 24, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Catherine Mahony wrote: > Hi everyone > > Wondering if you have any advice on the Fitbit Flex versus the Up app? > > I am having some trouble with the Fitbit Flex in terms of knowing when > I am placing the tracker the correct way in the battery charger and > also when it is placed correctly in the wrist band. It's telling me > the battery level is medium but no matter how I put it back in the > wrist band it doesn't seem to be working. Any advice or tips using > tactile methods to know the correct orientation of the tracker? > > Also, are there any other ways of measuring your physical activity > through the phone without an accessory? > > Thanks and sorry for all these questions. > > Look forward to hearing from someone soon. > > Catherine > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Tarapprakash > Sent: Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:00 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS > > Can someone also point to shortcuts for emails? Like sending and fwd a > mail > > Thanks > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 21, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Christopher J Chaltain > > wrote: > >> It doesn't give a lot of information, which you probably don't need >> since you've seen the podcasts, but if you're just looking for a >> quick reference of VoiceOver bluetooth keyboard commands then I just >> go to Apple's page at >> http://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html >> >> I don't have this saved as a bookmark myself, but it's easy enough to >> find > with a Google search. >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:57 AM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >>> Yes, I did find that on the appleVis site. Thank you for the information. >>> :). I was hoping for a text file or webpage with the list for quick >>> reference, so if you have any leads I would really appreciate the >>> information. >>> >>> Joseph >>> >>> Original Message - >>> From: "isaac" >>> To: >>> Cc: "Isaac Hebert" >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:16 AM >>> Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS >>> >>> >>> If you want a list of bluetooth keyboard commands david wood bridge >>> has a podcast about commands for the bluetooth keyboard here is the >>> link >>> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/demonstration-bluetooth-key >>> b oard-commands-available-ios-voiceover-users >>> isaac >>> isaac.heb...@gmail.com >>> Skype gold_wildcat >>> >>> On May 21, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Joseph FreeTech >>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I just finished going over about 14 pages of the AppleVis podcast >>>> and forum entries regarding Bluetooth keyboards. Though I found >>>> some good leads, it appears lots of the information goes back quite >>>> a bit in time. I'm hoping someone might convey a recent list of >>>> commands for external Bluetooth keyboards on iOS 7. Does such a >>>> list of commands exist? >>>> >>>> I also just received the Amazon Basics keyboard so many on this >>>> list are using, and I
Re: Fitbit Flex versus Up and some questions re Fitbit orientation
One thing I recommend is to go over to appleVis and search for fitbit flex. David Woodbridge did an excellent podcast on the flex. Explaining how to put the device inside the band might be difficult, but actually doing it is pretty easy. ;) I'll give it a try. The device has a slanted side where the lights flash. The top side of the band has a hard plastic strip that feels like a little window. You want the slanted side of the device going up into that little window. So the lights flash through it. So I wriggle the device up into that side first, then, gently press the other end of the device up into the other side. :) That wasn't a very good description. Definitely listen to David's podcast. He'll describe how to hold the band & device in your hand. Good luck, Traci On May 24, 2014, at 7:24 PM, Catherine Mahony wrote: > Hi everyone > > Wondering if you have any advice on the Fitbit Flex versus the Up app? > > I am having some trouble with the Fitbit Flex in terms of knowing when I am > placing the tracker the correct way in the battery charger and also when it > is placed correctly in the wrist band. It's telling me the battery level is > medium but no matter how I put it back in the wrist band it doesn't seem to > be working. Any advice or tips using tactile methods to know the correct > orientation of the tracker? > > Also, are there any other ways of measuring your physical activity through > the phone without an accessory? > > Thanks and sorry for all these questions. > > Look forward to hearing from someone soon. > > Catherine > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Tarapprakash > Sent: Thursday, 22 May 2014 10:00 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS > > Can someone also point to shortcuts for emails? Like sending and fwd a mail > > Thanks > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 21, 2014, at 7:33 PM, Christopher J Chaltain > wrote: > >> It doesn't give a lot of information, which you probably don't need >> since you've seen the podcasts, but if you're just looking for a quick >> reference of VoiceOver bluetooth keyboard commands then I just go to >> Apple's page at >> http://help.apple.com/iphone/5/voiceover/en/iph6c494dc6.html >> >> I don't have this saved as a bookmark myself, but it's easy enough to find > with a Google search. >> >> On 5/21/2014 10:57 AM, Joseph FreeTech wrote: >>> Yes, I did find that on the appleVis site. Thank you for the information. >>> :). I was hoping for a text file or webpage with the list for quick >>> reference, so if you have any leads I would really appreciate the >>> information. >>> >>> Joseph >>> >>> Original Message - >>> From: "isaac" >>> To: >>> Cc: "Isaac Hebert" >>> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:16 AM >>> Subject: Re: List of Bluetooth keyboard commands for iOS >>> >>> >>> If you want a list of bluetooth keyboard commands david wood bridge >>> has a podcast about commands for the bluetooth keyboard here is the >>> link >>> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/demonstration-bluetooth-keyb >>> oard-commands-available-ios-voiceover-users >>> isaac >>> isaac.heb...@gmail.com >>> Skype gold_wildcat >>> >>> On May 21, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Joseph FreeTech >>> >>> wrote: >>> Hi all, I just finished going over about 14 pages of the AppleVis podcast and forum entries regarding Bluetooth keyboards. Though I found some good leads, it appears lots of the information goes back quite a bit in time. I'm hoping someone might convey a recent list of commands for external Bluetooth keyboards on iOS 7. Does such a list of commands exist? I also just received the Amazon Basics keyboard so many on this list are using, and I really do like it. . I do have a problem with it in that it takes about 25 seconds for my iPod to pickup the Bluetooth signal if I turn off the keyboard then turn it back on. I listened to Raul's demo, and his keyboard turned on within 5 seconds or less. Is there a way to increase the Bluetooth connection time? I had an interesting shopping experience at Amazon.com. I purchased the keyboard, and they delivered it the very same day--that's some great service. I thought it would cost me an arm and a leg, but normal UPS ground delivery was only $1.50 less and would take 3 or 5 days. For same day delivery, $1.50 more was definitely worth it. I don't know how Amazon.com could pull this off so quickly, but they did. Must have been one of their new octo-copters which flew over my house and dropped the thing off. . Again, any help with a list of Bluetooth keyboard commands will be greatly appreciated! Joseph -- The following information is important for all members of the viphon
