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Mine goes over a hoodie without a fight, though I usually end up pushing the sleeves up anyway. The fit is fine, it’s just a bit less direct on the shoulder than bare skin. Good enough for a cold morning though.
The taps themselves are pretty consistent when I actually mean to do them. It’s not hit or miss in that sense. The problem is entirely on my end, where my fingers land when I’m just nudging the earbud back into place. I pause things way more than I miss an intentional tap, if that makes sense.
I do use them for translation a fair bit, so I’m reaching for them more than I ever did with music-only buds. That’s probably why it bugs me more than it would otherwise. During a conversation I’m adjusting them constantly, and every so often I’ll get a random pause in the middle of someone talking.
I haven’t figured out a spot to grab that avoids it every time. I’m better than I was a few weeks ago, but I still catch one maybe once or twice a day. So the controls work fine. It’s my hands that are the issue.
I still use the app for the first setup and then leave it alone after that. Mine records fine from the button, but I found the app handy once for lining up the angle before I bolted the mount down. After that it just lives in my pocket. One thing I did notice is the button press takes a second or two to actually kick off, so give it a moment before you start pedaling. Not a big deal once you know it. Battery also drains quicker if WiFi is left on, so I turn that off in the app and forget about it. For clipping on and going, you really don’t need the phone at all.
I upgraded mostly for the sleep baseline and it’s been handy for exactly that Tuesday night situation. Seeing a rolling average makes one rough night look a lot less dramatic. I don’t check the dashboard every morning though, usually just once a week when I sync.
Swapped mine last year and it’s been a solid upgrade for me. The install takes a bit of patience but once it’s in you basically forget it’s there. Battery’s been fine, my setup only runs while the car’s on anyway.
Mine ran for about three hours on low off a mid-size bank last weekend before I packed up. Plenty for patio use if you ask me.
Mine doesn’t just show it automatically, or at least not the way I expected. When I first got it I assumed it would keep the map pin updated whenever my phone was near the tag, but in practice the spot only seems to refresh when I actually open the app and let it connect. If I don’t open it for a day or two, the pin sits exactly where it was last time I checked. So for your bag situation, the spot you saw was probably from that last moment your phone and the tag were close, not a live thing running in the background. It still helped me find my keys in the couch once, but I had to open the app and wait a second for it to catch up. Not a big deal, just don’t count on it staying current on its own.
I look at the weekly average, not the single night. One dip after a harder workout or a late dinner happens to me all the time, and the next morning it’s right back to normal.
The whole “needs a wall adapter” thing is overblown. Mine’s been running off nothing but a power bank since I got it and it’s been fine. As long as your bank isn’t ancient it’ll work.
I get way more out of mine on my lower back than shoulders, but the pads do need to sit right on the meaty part or it just tickles. Ten minutes with the heat on is my usual. It won’t fix a whole day of sitting, but it takes the edge off.
Mine earned its spot on our screened porch this summer. Evenings here get humid, but sitting within a few feet still felt noticeably better than plain air. Dragging it out is worth it if you keep it close.
Mine handles calls better than I expected, but I switch to the phone’s speaker instead of holding it up to my ear. Keeps things clear without the feedback whistle. Takes a second to get used to but it’s easy enough.
Mine goes green when it’s topped off, takes about 45 minutes or so. If yours stays red past that I’d keep an eye on it.
Mine handled the wider bottle I tried, but I still keep a manual opener in the kitchen. I just prefer having it around for older corks anyway.
I reapplied mine before a beach trip last summer and the paint still looked decent after a week of sun. No idea if that’s the NuraFix or just my clear coat doing its job though. Either way it’s cheap enough to spray on again.
The screen thing is kinda overblown in my opinion. I’ve used cams with and without and the times I actually glance at the screen while riding are pretty rare. You’re usually moving, hands busy, and stopping just to check framing gets old fast.
What I do notice is the phone setup gets annoying in cold weather. Pulling your phone out with gloves on is a pain and the battery drains quick. So if anything sold me on a screen it was that, not framing.
That said, if your old cam is working fine I wouldn’t rush to swap just for the screen. The bulk difference isn’t huge but it’s there, and you already know your workflow. If it’s not broken, the upgrade is more of a nice-to-have than a game changer.
I use the phone-finding side more than the tag-finding side at this point. My keys basically live on the hook now, but my phone still wanders off constantly, mostly onto the kitchen counter or into the laundry pile.
What actually sold me on it was a pretty boring situation. I was heading out the door one morning and couldn’t find my phone anywhere. I’d already gone through the usual routine of patting pockets and checking the couch. Then I remembered the tag was clipped to my bag, so I pressed the button on it and heard the phone buzzing from somewhere in the bedroom. Turned out it had slid under a pile of clothes on the chair. Took maybe ten seconds total.
That’s really all it does though. It makes the phone ring. There’s no map pointing you toward it or anything like that. For me that’s fine because nine times out of ten my phone is somewhere in the same house, just buried under something. I’ve probably used it that way a dozen times over the last few months and it’s worked every time.
I wouldn’t buy it thinking it’ll track a phone that’s genuinely gone, but for the around-the-house stuff it does the job.
Mine actually got tighter if anything after the first hour or so, not looser. Different knees I guess. I’d say it’s probably just how you’re strapping it, not the brace itself.
Daily is fine if the sessions are short. I’ve used mine most evenings for months, usually 15 minutes on my shoulders while watching TV, and nothing has felt off. I’d just keep the intensity moderate and let your back tell you if it’s too much.
Mine has surprised me actually. I did a long ride last month with the camera mounted on the bars and the screen was still readable at noon. Not like a phone in full brightness, but I could frame shots and check settings without guessing. The matte finish on the screen helps a lot compared to the glossy ones I’ve had before. I mostly shoot with the sun behind me though, so maybe that’s part of it. For hiking it’s been fine too, I just tilt it a bit when I need to see. I still use the app sometimes for remote stuff but I don’t feel forced into it. If you’re mostly shooting into the sun it’ll be tougher, but for normal riding and walking around it does the job.
Mine felt a bit sticky the first week too, but it smoothed out after I cleared a couple apps I wasn’t using. Could be coincidence, but scrolling feels fine now.
Swapped from a painted wall to this screen a few months back and my lap times stayed the same, so I never noticed anything off. If anything my picture looks sharper now. I’d look at your projector’s settings.
Mine fits my 12 lb terrier mix fine, but I did notice the collar sits a bit high on his neck compared to his old one. It hasn’t rubbed him or anything after a couple months of daily walks. The strap does loosen up over time, so I check it every week or so.
Different animals react to different frequency settings. I bumped mine up a notch and the pigeons finally stopped landing on my shed roof. Robins still don’t care though, so I just leave it.
Mine are fine when I’m sitting, but I noticed the digging feeling goes away once I stop overthinking the strap tightness. I spent the first week or so adjusting them constantly, trying to find that sweet spot between locked in and comfortable. Turns out I had them a bit tighter than needed.
What helped me was loosening the lower strap just slightly before sitting down for longer periods. Not enough to make the brace slide around, but enough that the stabilizers aren’t pressing into the same spot for an hour straight. I also shift position more often than I used to, which probably helps.
The brace has softened up some over the last month too. Newer ones are stiffer out of the box and take time to mold to your leg shape. If you’ve only had it a few days, give it a couple of weeks before deciding it’s a dealbreaker.
I had the same thing happen the first couple times I used mine on the windows in the living room. What I found was that it really depends on how fast I move the nozzle across the glass. If I go slow and let the steam sit for even a second too long, it leaves those drying marks. When I speed up and keep a steady pace, it looks much better. That said, I still keep a dry microfiber cloth nearby for the edges and corners where the steam tends to pool up a bit. The main pane usually comes out fine now, but the bottom edge always needs a quick wipe. I would not say it is a flaw with the unit, just one of those things you get a feel for after a few tries. The kitchen window can also be trickier if there is any cooking grease film on it.
It really depends on how much control he has left. My dad got one a few months back and the guard does its job, so no nicks or cuts, but I would not say it made the whole process easy for him. The button is the part that gave him trouble because he has to keep it pressed while moving the trimmer along the nail, and that combination is where the shaking shows up the most. He can do it, but he still needs to brace his wrist against the table or his knee to steady himself.
The one thing that surprised me is how much slower it is than a regular clipper. That is actually a plus for him since there is less pressure to get it done quickly. He just goes nail by nail and takes a break if his hand gets too tired. I would say it is worth trying if the goal is safer trimming, but it is not a set it and forget it tool. He still has to be patient with it.