OnePlus has unveiled its first activity tracker, the OnePlus Band, which includes heart rate and blood oxygen saturation sensors, monitors fitness and sleep, and boasts a battery life of up to two weeks.
OnePlus Band, which is said to be available at cost around 34 euros (no global release date yet), for now it only works with Android, but not iOS yet – OnePlus says iPhone compatibility will be added later.
OnePlus Band is the latest acquisition of the company, which is mainly known here for its smartphones, although they also "hide" TVs and wireless headphones in their arsenal. The wearable piece of technology is primarily designed for activity, thanks to its tracking capabilities heart rate and blood oxygen levels and support for 13 training modes. It also enables sleep tracking and can display notifications from the phone, as well as controls music playback and the camera.
In terms of hardware, the OnePlus Band includes a rectangular 1.1-inch color OLED display with a resolution of 126×294 and a silicone watch strap. It is available in black, navy blue and a combination of tangerine and gray, and it boasts resistance to dust and water (IP68 standard). Its 5ATM rating means it's waterproof for 10 minutes at a depth of up to 50 meters. It's inside 100 mAh battery, which OnePlus says it should provide up to two weeks of continuous operation.
The OnePlus Band is managed via the OnePlus Health app, which is currently available for Android and which the company claims can analyze health data and be used to set personal fitness goals. For the best experience, they recommend pairing the activity tracker with a OnePlus smartphone. The OnePlus Health app for iOS is expected to arrive after its global debut.
