Hi all, I was wondering if there are any running watches that sync with music streaming services like Spotify. Ideally it'd also be able to sync over BTLE or ANT with an HRM.
Posted Dec 10, 2015, 3:47 PM UTC
Everything out is terrible. I had the Gear S2 3G and it basically does not work. It has the milk radio/streaming which was loaded with bugs and bogs down the OS to the point where GPS software fails. Just wait
I actually had the LG Urbane 2 which kinda sorta did everything and even allowed for emergency calls. Unfortunately LG put a stop to the launch due to some critical bug so I returned it. I was hoping for a replacement.
what was the bug?
There's a bit of back and forth on that. Their announcement: http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-watch-urbane-2nd-edition-lte-canceled-due-image-quality-hardware-issue refers to an issue with "our image quality" so the issue is either with the display or an unspecified bug impacting LG's corporate image. They never clarified which.
The TomTom Spark looks to do what you want: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/tomtom-spark-review.html
Unfortunately the spark only works with iTunes and MP3s.
Apple Watch?
No GPS w/o the phone and I'm not sure on the app and HRM pairing situation. My goal is to run phoneless.
Ah, yeah. Don't think there's anything that good out there yet.
The Moto360 sport has a GPS and you can use spotify with your watch, however I don't think it supports being able to download that offline, but it does support playing Google music offline though so that you wouldn't have to run with your phone. It is due to be released on January the 7th. You have to get the sport version if you want a GPS as the other Moto 360 versions don't have it.
If you're after pure streaming through your watch you'd be looking for a wearable with mobile data capabilities which does not exist that I am aware of.