After Samsung and Sony, LG has also jumped in wearable fitness market and announced today its first fitness wearable devices – LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones These devices can be wirelessly connected to most of today’s popular smartphones to create a full-featured wearable ecosystem.
The above two devices will first debut in US on 18th May and will roll out in key markets in Asia and Europe in the coming weeks. LG has not revealed the prices of these devices, which will be announced close on the heels of launch in respective markets.
LG Lifeband Touch features a bright, full-touch OLED display. It is lightweight and has a unique motion-sensing algorithm that automatically turns on the display when wearers rotate their wrists. LG Lifeband Touch features two sensors – a triple-axis accelerometer and an altimeter – that work together to provide the most accurate data in real time. LG Lifeband Touch enables users to check incoming calls and messages and control their music playlists on their smartphones. This device is equipped with 90mAh battery and LG claims that it is good for five days of use between charges. Unlike other wearable fitness devices, LG Lifeband Touch is available in three different sizes for the most comfortable fit possible.
LG Lifeband Touch is compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems and is designed to work with the LG Fitness app as well as popular fitness apps such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper and MapMyFitness.
LG’s Heart Rate Earphones are designed to provide accurate heart rate data by measuring blood flow signals in the ear via PerformTek sensor technology while also delivering excellent sound. According to LG, Because of the unique physiology of the ear, wearers can get more accurate health and fitness metrics with LG’s Heart Rate Earphones than with other devices, especially when engaged in physical activity. LG Heart Rate Earphones can be used alone or with LG Lifeband Touch. A separate clip-on medallion contains Bluetooth connectivity which sends data to the Lifeband Touch or a compatible smartphone. When using the LG Fitness App, users can also receive audible status updates informing them of their heart rate and VO2 max (maximal oxygen consumption) levels in real time.
Lifeband Touch Key Specifications:
- Display: 0.9-inch OLED (128 x 32)
- Battery: 90mAh
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
- Band Length: 196mm (XL) / 181mm (L) / 166mm (M)
- Weight: 53.1g(XL) / 50.1g(L) / 49.9g(M)
Heart Rate Earphones Key Specifications:
- Battery: 200mAh
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0
- Size: 46 x 33 x 17mm
- Weight: 26.7g (Earphones) / 18g (Medallion)
- Others: Hands Free Call, Voice Guide
