very informative review! well done! however one of the most important features for this kind of devices is how long it can live. Could you tell if one can use it within at least a week without recharging?
Thanks for the detailed review! however I have few questions: - can you flash the firmware (I saw on some website that there are some diff FW with diff languages)? - can you add more faces? - how can you install apps and what apps are there to install?
I don't know about flashing firmware to this kind of watch. I've only done it on full Android OS watches. Yes you can add a few more faces The only app I've seen is the Weather app. In the video it shows where you add faces and apps from the phone running the tethering app. Just follow along with that part of the video. I had problems installing any more than two items, so there may be limited memory to add things to the watch.
Thanks for the review it means i won't have to read the tiny print in the manual ! Did you notice the word smart above the logo is spelt "samrt" on one of the watch faces ?
Is it possible at all to change the wristband? Or are there antennas in it for the bluetooth connection? Is there also wifi contact on this watch? Many thanks for your info :-)!
Great review! I've received one of these to review as well. Mine will go up next week. I'm in awe that you can make these reviews last so long. I guess you and I cater to different audiences - mine are mid-thirties with no attention span! ;) You have a mesmeric style which keeps people captivated. Keep up the good work. And hopefully one day we will collaborate!!! Jake
Thanks Jake. Yea, so much over stimulation and instant gratification out there. I guess I do take my time and try and cover each and every app on each and every watch. When I'm done I can't believe it took so long either. Best of luck with your reviews. I find that by watching various reviews by different folks I can get a better feel for a watch and also discover some things I didn't know.
Oh, the apps can be added via the phone using the tethering app. There was only on e app to add, the weather app, in the applications tab of the tethering app.. I started adding watch faces, but could only add two before the watch said there was no more room. It turns out that is true. I tried it again after the video shoot and discovered you can only add two items. So I added the weather app and one of the watch faces to mine. I guess for a watch that packed with features and full tethering all for about $25 on sale they didn't leave much room for expansion.
As of now there is only a weather app available. The memory is quite limited as well. You can download the weather app and no mor than two additional watch faces before memory is full. This is not a watch like the Android watches.
This is the best place to discuss your situation: Join the “Round Android Watches Proboard” here: roundandroidwatches.proboards.com Simply set up a free account, explore the various sections available to you, and jump in. There are many watch users and technical experts discussing just about everything related to smartwatches. From general watch questions to updated watch firmware you’ll find it, and you’ll find many answers in the extensive FAQs as well.
Do you mean what is the application that is used to install the additional watch faces on the watch? You can scan the barcode on the watch to get the direct link. The app is called Fundo Wear and you can also download it from the Google App Store. Sorry if I misinterpreted your question.
Thx for wt u showed ...... but could u help me to find the way so that I could play my music from my iPhone 6 in this watch..... thx, waiting for ur rply
Well that's a good question. With the watch off, try connecting the charger and wait a minute or so. Most watches light up and show the battery charge briefly. That watch is out being used so I can't test it for you.
For technical support, please post your question to the tech experts here on the G+ Community: plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712 Be sure to check the FAQs for answers to most common questions.
You can play the UA-cam video on your phone to see them, but you can't install them on your phone, even if it is an Android phone -- except for cronosurf. You can download that one from the Play Store and run it on your phone or tablet. It works great!
What a detailed review, love it, you got a new subscriber. I bought this watch and i'm still waiting for him, but in the music player as long a i know it just controls the music but will be played allways in the smartphone, not the watch speaker. I have a doubt, you can make a call and directly speak from the mic in the watch? I saw the part when you mentioned in the video but i ask this couple times in distinct stores and they gave me different answer, some say yes and some say that just can talk in the smartphone. Thank you.
Tethering between a watch and a phone depends on the app used in the phone. Some watches use Fundo Wear app and it works great. These watches use Watch Helper as an app and it is very bad. It will only notify you of a call, but you can't do anything, even dismiss the call from the watch. The only way you can get the watch to work the way you want is to insert a SIM card and use it as a phone.
It is really cool featured watch, and you are amazing in giving review. One question can you suggest any watch which is more specific to women coz I found almost every watch is for men by looks.
I work in a data destruction company that is relied upon by large companies around the country and I am not allowed any devices in work that have data ports as they have precautions in place to show companies that they can be trusted. I wanted to know if there were any affordable smart watches that don't have any ports on them?
They all have the need to be charged, some through ports and some with charging docks. Some tether to watches and can transfer data, like apps and new watch faces through the Bluetooth connection. Your best bet is to avoid Android watches and only look at tethering watches, like these: ua-cam.com/video/15PW44ynEvI/v-deo.html
According to this review: smartwatches.org/reviews/no-1-g5-smartwatch-review/ "The watch is not water resistant, and the build is all plastic. The band is relatively comfortable and can be compared to a standard watch band you’d find on a cheap watch. Even with the plastic makeup, it’s pretty durable. I wouldn’t recommend slamming this thing with a hammer or against the wall, but it should hold up to standard wear and tear well."
The G5 doesn't specify an IP rating for water resistance, so there's a good chance it is not very waterproof. Definitely would not recommend immersing it in water or showering with it. Look for watches with ratings of IP67 or IP68 if you want a waterproof watch (like the BANAUS B2 or Zeblaze Blitz)
Have watched (pun intended) all your vids. Always informative. Just a quick question...... is there now or will there be a smart watch capable of 4g or lte coming soon, or is this one of the BIG hurtles the watch makers have to overcome.. Just wondering. Thanks again (and still using Finow Q1) BEST one I ever got. TKS
I'm hoping to get one of these to review: www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4G-smart-watch-U88-amoled-round_60505809971.html usmartele.en.alibaba.com/product/60471973989-803554208/4g_MTK6735_smart_watch_U29_android_5_1wifi_gps_4g_sim_watch_phone_camera_and_FCC_ID_test_agreement_usmart_shenzhen_watch.html?spm=a2700.7803228.1998738840.4.Inp55E
Hi Mr Smartwatch, I like all your reviews so far. Can you recommend a watch for me? I want one that is independent from the iPhone for calls as I want to leave the phone more than 10m away. I want an independent camera that saves photos and videos onto a memory card in the watch. Cheap, round face about 45mm max and leather strap would be good also.
Goodmorning from Greece my friend,i want know how i can answer in a call from my phone because when i try answer in my phone is open the call in the watch i hear the voice!!What i must do not aswer the watch?
On your phone should be a button for Bluetooth connection. Touch it to turn it off and return the call to your phone, or select speaker phone mode on your phone. It is all done in the call app on your phone after you answer the call.
Oh, I have already done quite a few. Check out any Android watches that say Full Review instead of Unboxing and First Look and you'll get an earful of app info. Also, check the channel for app specific videos.
Wow, you're right. That got edited out. Open Fundo wear app, then go My Applications. With your watch and phone linked, select which watch faces you want to add and they will be installed to your watch. On my G5 I could only add two.
No, there's no camera on this watch. You might be able to use remote camera support where you press a button on your watch to take a picture on your phone, but that depends on setting up your phone tethering properly.
+SmartWatch Ticks It seems to be a really nice watch, but is it possible to add a personal watchface, because those doesn't look very nice to me. If yes I probably will buy this watch! And by the way, I guess the BT Camera works, when you have the camera app open on the phone, while clicking the photo button on the watch.
thanks. Your each video have details. I prefer android wear watch over such type of watches. Woul you please recommend affordable android wear watch, whether its chinese i never mind. thanks again.
Thanks Zohar. If you try installing extra watch faces from the Fundo Wear app (Applications tab), please let me know if you can install more than two. Mine hit a limit so I didn't include adding watch faces in the video.
Hey my iPhone version of the Fundo App has no applications tab, did not find any solution to uploading apps. Also cannot clear all notifications... BTW excellent reviews keep on..
i just received the watch yesterday. Everything else is okay and well functioning but heartrate is FAKE. My unit only shown randomly between 74-84bps though I was running and should be 140 above bps. Really FAKE!!! p/s look at your video @00:22:00... haha.. you also got 84bps. fake!
man I'm addicted to these videos I want all of these circle watches I failed to get me a finow X5 as well
thd moto 360 1st seems to be the best for its price. just got mine today. got a metal band on ebay for 62 bucks.
I come across a lot of great review channels but this one definitely has the best and most detailed reviews 👍👍👍
Thanks Jaiden! Please tell your friends. Thanks!
Hi,
Thanks for sharing the review. Appreciate that. Is it possible to install custom watch faces like you do on D5 watch?
very informative review! well done! however one of the most important features for this kind of devices is how long it can live. Could you tell if one can use it within at least a week without recharging?
Thanks for the detailed review!
however I have few questions:
- can you flash the firmware (I saw on some website that there are some diff FW with diff languages)?
- can you add more faces?
- how can you install apps and what apps are there to install?
I don't know about flashing firmware to this kind of watch. I've only done it on full Android OS watches.
Yes you can add a few more faces
The only app I've seen is the Weather app.
In the video it shows where you add faces and apps from the phone running the tethering app. Just follow along with that part of the video. I had problems installing any more than two items, so there may be limited memory to add things to the watch.
Thanks for the review it means i won't have to read the tiny print in the manual !
Did you notice the word smart above the logo is spelt "samrt" on one
of the watch faces ?
Is it possible at all to change the wristband? Or are there antennas in it for the bluetooth connection? Is there also wifi contact on this watch? Many thanks for your info :-)!
Great review! I've received one of these to review as well. Mine will go up next week. I'm in awe that you can make these reviews last so long. I guess you and I cater to different audiences - mine are mid-thirties with no attention span! ;) You have a mesmeric style which keeps people captivated. Keep up the good work. And hopefully one day we will collaborate!!! Jake
Thanks Jake. Yea, so much over stimulation and instant gratification out there. I guess I do take my time and try and cover each and every app on each and every watch. When I'm done I can't believe it took so long either. Best of luck with your reviews. I find that by watching various reviews by different folks I can get a better feel for a watch and also discover some things I didn't know.
Can you send Messages by Bluetooth?
I bought this watch a couple days ago, but the messaging app seems buggy. It can't read messages on my phone. It always shows empty.
You didn't come back to the 'apps' part of the settings menu. You said you can add apps?
Oh, the apps can be added via the phone using the tethering app. There was only on e app to add, the weather app, in the applications tab of the tethering app.. I started adding watch faces, but could only add two before the watch said there was no more room. It turns out that is true. I tried it again after the video shoot and discovered you can only add two items. So I added the weather app and one of the watch faces to mine. I guess for a watch that packed with features and full tethering all for about $25 on sale they didn't leave much room for expansion.
Let me clarify - Does this witch allow to use custom watch faces?
I wanted to ask, what kind of apps can you download onto the watch?
As of now there is only a weather app available. The memory is quite limited as well. You can download the weather app and no mor than two additional watch faces before memory is full. This is not a watch like the Android watches.
SmartWatch Ticks, Ok thanks. :D
This video is sooo good. It is very detailed and informative and all around very heplful. Thanks mate :D
You're welcome Nikola!
Best Unboxing and review on you tube, So good I Subscribed and ordered straight away.
Great! Hope you like it.
Where can I get a tutorial how to upgrade the firmware? And where can I find the newest firmware itself?
I cant find it on the official homepage!
This is the best place to discuss your situation: Join the “Round Android Watches Proboard” here: roundandroidwatches.proboards.com
Simply set up a free account, explore the various sections available to you, and jump in. There are many watch users and technical experts discussing just about everything related to smartwatches. From general watch questions to updated watch firmware you’ll find it, and you’ll find many answers in the extensive FAQs as well.
hello, as it is called the application that is downloaded to the phone to use the clock ???
Do you mean what is the application that is used to install the additional watch faces on the watch? You can scan the barcode on the watch to get the direct link. The app is called Fundo Wear and you can also download it from the Google App Store. Sorry if I misinterpreted your question.
Is it an Oled screen??????????????
Thx for wt u showed ...... but could u help me to find the way so that I could play my music from my iPhone 6 in this watch..... thx, waiting for ur rply
Is it work with iphone 5? I want to buy it
hello, thank you for this video. How can I change the language on this smartwacht?
hi, just got g5 tody, just wondering, how to know when the g5 is fully chrged?
Well that's a good question. With the watch off, try connecting the charger and wait a minute or so. Most watches light up and show the battery charge briefly. That watch is out being used so I can't test it for you.
Hey can you flash custom firmware? Can you add you (custom) watch faces? by the way love your videos :)
For technical support, please post your question to the tech experts here on the G+ Community: plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109827242607524552712 Be sure to check the FAQs for answers to most common questions.
Hi the code (coupon) for GearBest is invalid?
Remember to apply your coupon at checkout. The discount should be taken there before you pay.
yeah, i forgot to apply it, foolish of me
Can we put some photos and view it on watch?
Any chance of doing a review on the k88h smart watch ? :)
This is the same watch as the BANAUS B4 which I reviewed here: ua-cam.com/video/7ImWuYFTFR0/v-deo.html
Can I look at the gallery this watches located on my handphone?
You can play the UA-cam video on your phone to see them, but you can't install them on your phone, even if it is an Android phone -- except for cronosurf. You can download that one from the Play Store and run it on your phone or tablet. It works great!
+SmartWatch Ticks Can this watch supporr jpeg or jpg file and picture format?
What a detailed review, love it, you got a new subscriber. I bought this watch and i'm still waiting for him, but in the music player as long a i know it just controls the music but will be played allways in the smartphone, not the watch speaker.
I have a doubt, you can make a call and directly speak from the mic in the watch? I saw the part when you mentioned in the video but i ask this couple times in distinct stores and they gave me different answer, some say yes and some say that just can talk in the smartphone. Thank you.
Tethering between a watch and a phone depends on the app used in the phone. Some watches use Fundo Wear app and it works great. These watches use Watch Helper as an app and it is very bad. It will only notify you of a call, but you can't do anything, even dismiss the call from the watch. The only way you can get the watch to work the way you want is to insert a SIM card and use it as a phone.
It is really cool featured watch, and you are amazing in giving review. One question can you suggest any watch which is more specific to women coz I found almost every watch is for men by looks.
Check out this one: ua-cam.com/video/-_hWgVYujsg/v-deo.html
You could also try this one: ua-cam.com/video/eNuARSZSr2g/v-deo.html
which provider you suggest to buy No.1 G5 Sports Smartwatch?
I work in a data destruction company that is relied upon by large companies around the country and I am not allowed any devices in work that have data ports as they have precautions in place to show companies that they can be trusted. I wanted to know if there were any affordable smart watches that don't have any ports on them?
They all have the need to be charged, some through ports and some with charging docks. Some tether to watches and can transfer data, like apps and new watch faces through the Bluetooth connection. Your best bet is to avoid Android watches and only look at tethering watches, like these: ua-cam.com/video/15PW44ynEvI/v-deo.html
Try the Cookoo 2 smart watch. It uses the round battery so there is no port for charging..
hi, pls answer. can u read whatsapp messages on watch? or only check notification?
I don't know. I don't use WhatsApp. Sorry
... nice review-and just noticed this watch this late,LOL.
but i would like to ask, is the 'No.1 G5 Smartwatch' waterproof/water resistant?
thx
According to this review: smartwatches.org/reviews/no-1-g5-smartwatch-review/
"The watch is not water resistant, and the build is all plastic. The band is relatively comfortable and can be compared to a standard watch band you’d find on a cheap watch.
Even with the plastic makeup, it’s pretty durable. I wouldn’t recommend slamming this thing with a hammer or against the wall, but it should hold up to standard wear and tear well."
is it has a compass?
waterproof? because said "Sports"... plz reply
thx b4 sir
The G5 doesn't specify an IP rating for water resistance, so there's a good chance it is not very waterproof. Definitely would not recommend immersing it in water or showering with it. Look for watches with ratings of IP67 or IP68 if you want a waterproof watch (like the BANAUS B2 or Zeblaze Blitz)
Which one is better? No. 1 G3 or G5? I do not know what I should buy! The only difference seems to be aesthetic and price. Help me please!
I've reviewed the G5 and will be reviewing the G3 soon. That should give us both more information to make an informed decision.
Have watched (pun intended) all your vids. Always informative. Just a quick question...... is there now or will there be a smart watch capable of 4g or lte coming soon, or is this one of the BIG hurtles the watch makers have to overcome.. Just wondering.
Thanks again (and still using Finow Q1) BEST one I ever got. TKS
I'm hoping to get one of these to review:
www.alibaba.com/product-detail/4G-smart-watch-U88-amoled-round_60505809971.html
usmartele.en.alibaba.com/product/60471973989-803554208/4g_MTK6735_smart_watch_U29_android_5_1wifi_gps_4g_sim_watch_phone_camera_and_FCC_ID_test_agreement_usmart_shenzhen_watch.html?spm=a2700.7803228.1998738840.4.Inp55E
Hi Mr Smartwatch,
I like all your reviews so far.
Can you recommend a watch for me?
I want one that is independent from the iPhone for calls as I want to leave the phone more than 10m away. I want an independent camera that saves photos and videos onto a memory card in the watch. Cheap, round face about 45mm max and leather strap would be good also.
an idea of the autonomy?
What in your opinion is the best android smart watch under 50$
Android watches haven't hit that price point yet, unless they are earlier 2015-2016 units offered on eBay.
How big is the strap?
bought this watch because of this video.. can you do a iphone video for this watch?
what about the battery life you got?
Goodmorning from Greece my friend,i want know how i can answer in a call from my phone because when i try answer in my phone is open the call in the watch i hear the voice!!What i must do not aswer the watch?
On your phone should be a button for Bluetooth connection. Touch it to turn it off and return the call to your phone, or select speaker phone mode on your phone. It is all done in the call app on your phone after you answer the call.
if i will turn off the bluetooth,it wil stop send also notification?
I found it,thank you so much...keep going the good job you do my friend!!!
hi i am really enjoying your videos, and you helped me pick my lem5
can you make apps review?
it will be so helpfull!
thank you!
Oh, I have already done quite a few. Check out any Android watches that say Full Review instead of Unboxing and First Look and you'll get an earful of app info. Also, check the channel for app specific videos.
Great review! am from algeria is it possible to buy one and how ؟
Try and order from the links in the show notes under the video. If they can ship to your country they will ship it to you.
Thnx
Can i Change the watch band ??
you are the one great as usual ,,, i am buying it now !!:-)
Yippee!
How i got to know that its fully charged ? Any way to know battery % ?
Good question. I'm not sure on this watch. One of the watch faces may show a battery icon. You should check there.
How long does the battery lasts?
Don't know. Haven't tested it. There's a video up about battery testing and smartwatches.
Today I have got my DT No.1 G5 its really awesome watch, I'm unable to active my Notify in the watch and im using IOS11.. i need your help
Can you bring that to the attention of the No.1 Team here: plus.google.com/u/0/communities/108993240225376107397
can you install custom watch faces on this watch
Yes through the Fundo Wear app on your phone after you link up with Bluetooth (adding a watch face is shown in this video).
its not shown in the video.
Wow, you're right. That got edited out. Open Fundo wear app, then go My Applications. With your watch and phone linked, select which watch faces you want to add and they will be installed to your watch. On my G5 I could only add two.
+SmartWatch Ticks ok i will try that but I just ordered mine so I cant do it now but Thanks for the help :D
Can I make pics or vids with this watch?
No, there's no camera on this watch. You might be able to use remote camera support where you press a button on your watch to take a picture on your phone, but that depends on setting up your phone tethering properly.
Does it work on iOS
+SmartWatch Ticks It seems to be a really nice watch, but is it possible to add a personal watchface, because those doesn't look very nice to me. If yes I probably will buy this watch!
And by the way, I guess the BT Camera works, when you have the camera app open on the phone, while clicking the photo button on the watch.
is waterproof?
Link to download fundoapp apk coz QR code is not working...
Download "Fundo Wear" from the Google Play Store. No link needed.
what means that smartwach is waterproof only for the lifewater ???
keep to No 1 rewiew..
thanks. Your each video have details. I prefer android wear watch over such type of watches. Woul you please recommend affordable android wear watch, whether its chinese i never mind. thanks again.
Does it support android 4.4 kitkat?
No, this is not an Android watch. For that check out the No.1 D5 (Android 4.4) or D5+ (Android 5.1).
love em just absolutely love these videos and im only ten
Oh my. Well welcome Mr. 10! Hope you get a cool watch soon.
Please do the unboxing of sampi Bluetooth smart watch pls pls
There are too many models and they all have the same name!
www.amazon.in/Bluetooth-Multilanguage-Recording-Smartwatch-Compatible/dp/B075WWM1CK?th=1
www.amazon.in/dp/B0755BXT1S or search:- B0755BXT1S pls
I'll see if any of my regular partners have access to that one.
Thanks for that
please do the unboxing of smart watch which have back camera in less budget please please please!!
hi can i install another app like whatsapp?
No, you need an Android watch for that, like the No.1 D5, not the G5
when you gonna do d5+
Later this week....
I have this watch. The heart rate monitor does not work. It always reads 85 to 78bpm, even after a good workout. That's not right
this watch available in india or not???
I don't know about India. You can try placing an order and see if it goes through.
just got mine but not quite happy as BT disconnects from my Android every 10 seconds
This watch seems to be a non sim bluetooth companion device. Not too bad
Hi, can anyone provide firmware of this watch. Thanks in advance.
I'ld like to know that, too. Anybody have access to the firmware for the G5?
does it connect with wifi
No, just Bluetooth.
what about battery life?
any user who purchased it
Nice simple watch, got it yesterday, will report if I discover something worth mentioning... Version updates by Fundo app I assume...
Thanks Zohar. If you try installing extra watch faces from the Fundo Wear app (Applications tab), please let me know if you can install more than two. Mine hit a limit so I didn't include adding watch faces in the video.
Hey my iPhone version of the Fundo App has no applications tab, did not find any solution to uploading apps. Also cannot clear all notifications...
BTW excellent reviews keep on..
This is getting out of controll, imagine one person trying to review every android device!
That's why here at least I'm trying to restrict it to watches only. It is out of control!
i just received the watch yesterday. Everything else is okay and well functioning but heartrate is FAKE. My unit only shown randomly between 74-84bps though I was running and should be 140 above bps. Really FAKE!!!
p/s
look at your video @00:22:00... haha.. you also got 84bps. fake!
It does seem to get 84 quite often. I'll have t try it after exercising and see what happens. Thanks.
I also got 84 reading....is this function work for anyone ?
Very nice smartwatch and cheap.
No.1 has a bunch of good ones like this. Check for the Playlist featuring all No.1 watches on the homepage for this channel.
It have camera
im laugh at little manual lol
That Chinese character means Black.. kuro in Japanese
cool
Pretty good for 30
Yea, especially when you consider full voice phonemail tethering to a phone. The $100+ flagship watches don't even do that yet.
But ..not waterproof...