Kreyos
| Manufacturer | Kreyos |
|---|---|
| Type | Smart Watch |
| Operating system | iOS 4+, Android 2.3+, Windows 8+ |
| Battery | 150 mAh Lithium Run time: 7 days |
| Display | 1.26-inch 144x168 px Memory LCD Screen Always on |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.0 LE and ANT+ |
The Kreyos Meteor is a smart watch created and developed by the California-based company, Kreyos.
History
Initially a crowd funded product from Indiegogo, Kreyos raised $1.5 Million for the Meteor, surpassing the original goal of $100,000. The duration of bidding lasted for nearly three months - from June 23 to August 12, 2013. The watch uses voice and gesture controls for sending messages and emails, making calls, and changing the music on your phone. It also has a specific tracking modes for cycling and running and a number of other built-in activity trackers.[1] The Meteor is set to be released on April 2014.
Features
The watch uses an Ultra Low Energy 1.26-inch Memory LCD Screen. It has a backlight and a vibrating motor, along with an alarm that can be set through the device itself. Sensors for the watch include a six-axis accelerometer and a gyrometer. In terms of connectivity, the Meteor uses a Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy and is compatible to Android, iOS and Windows Phone 8 devices. The watch also offers ANT+ connectivity which allows it to pair with peripherals such as Cyclocomputers and Heart Rate Monitors. Other features include an app-programmable gesture control system, Siri, Google Now and voice command support, a Find your Phone option and cloud storage for fitness and other data. Also, it has a built-in microphone and speaker, along with four buttons on the side.
The unit is detachable from the watchband, and can be transferred to a lanyard or a belt clip.[2]
Reception
The success of its Indiegogo campaign sparked much talk of a device that can finally have Star Trek-communicator functionality.[3] But critics are still skeptical of the Meteor. While praising the watch's voice and gesture controls, and waterproof design, one critic feels that the grayscale display lacks quality in terms of overall screen visibility.[4] Another points out the lack of touch screen options, although the gesture control makes up for this.[5] While another review says that the design of the Meteor "will not wow your friends, but is acceptable for casual use.[6]
The latest criticism on the Meteor is the recent delay in shipping due to an echoing issue that was discovered in a recent test. With the shipping date moved to April, there has been a collective sense of frustration among the early buyers and backers of the watch. Admittedly, the team said that they did "a very poor job in the past in keeping [backers] apprised of development", but assures that they foresee no more delays in the future as recent testing suggested that the fix they identified does address the issue permanently.[7]
See also
References
- ^ Novellino, Teresa. "Kreyos smartwatch aims to skip Pebble's production woes", Upstart Business Journal. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ "Kreyos Meteor smartwatch attempts to one-up the Pebble (hands-on)", CNET. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Parrack, Dave. "Kreyos Meteor smartwatch brings Star Trek tech to life", Gizmag. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Shchetko, Nick. "7 Smartwatch Models to Try Before Apple's iWatch Arrives", Minyanville. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Wyatt, Mitchell. "Kreyos Meteor Review", Knoji. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Mentor, Jon. "Kreyos Meteor on Indiegogo", Smart Watch News. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Shchetko, Nick. "Interview: Kreyos Co-Founder talks Meteor Smartwatch shipping delays and next steps", Smart Watch Fans. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
External links
- Official website
- "KREYOS: The ONLY Smartwatch With Voice & Gesture Control | Indiegogo". indiegogo.com. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
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