Basic watch / step counter?

[Anonymous]

Hello - I am interested in a basic, easy to use watch (for dummies) that will also track my steps. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I have a "BIGGERFIVE" (chinese brand) basic rubber band watch/step tracker off Amazon.... was probably less than $25 and have been wearing it two years with no issues. It holds a charge for many days and has a very simple app/interface.

[Anonymous]

I am happy with my simple Fitbit. I bought it for $50 off of craigslist

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am happy with my simple Fitbit. I bought it for $50 off of craigslist

Agree, get the Inspire from Fitbit. But also, if you have an iPhone, it is a step counter (look at the health app) and can work just fine.

[Anonymous]

I have a pedometer on my iPhone I think it was a free app

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a pedometer on my iPhone I think it was a free app

Doesn’t work if you aren’t holding phone.

[Anonymous]

I truly love my Apple Watch. You can buy refurbished. I upgraded my phone plan by $5 and my calls get routed to the watch, which is terrific so I can be phone-free and carry nothing while I'm out on walks by still available to my family if they need me.

[Anonymous]

I like my Fitbit Luxe. It is small and slim, which I like, and SO much cheaper than the Apple Watch. Also a nice basic watch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a pedometer on my iPhone I think it was a free app

Doesn’t work if you aren’t holding phone.

Yes it does, it works with a swinging arm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a pedometer on my iPhone I think it was a free app

Doesn’t work if you aren’t holding phone.

Yes it does, it works with a swinging arm.

I think you are holding your phone if you're swinging your arm.
I find it works if its in my pocket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a pedometer on my iPhone I think it was a free app

Doesn’t work if you aren’t holding phone.

+1 it’s not reliable.

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! I do have an iPhone but looking something that will track even if I’m not carrying my phone. I would also like to start wearing a watch again.

I’ve considered the Apple Watch but just feel like maybe I want a break from my phone?? Idk. Thanks again for the ideas. Good ideas to get something used possibly too. Thx!

[Anonymous]

I have a 70-ish dollar fitbit. Do not remember the name.

[Anonymous]

I like the vivosmart 4 because it is one of the smaller ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like the vivosmart 4 because it is one of the smaller ones.

+1. I've had different experiences vivosmart models. Maybe mine's a vivosmart 3? You can get them refurbished at a reasonable price, especially older models. I find that mine has all the features I need without too many I don't.