Jaybird Reign

A great idea that’s been poorly implemented.

If you need to set activity goals and want to understand how much your body is capable of achieving, the Jaybird Reign is worth checking out. Just don’t count on it for tracking activity on specific gym machines or for integrating with third-party...

Tracks steps, calories burned, activities, sleep. Recommends number of hours to sleep. Includes heart rate variability reading. Supports iOS and Android. High quality material and construction in the wristband. Fully waterproof.

Can't see trends over time. Doesn't track heart rate. No calorie-logging system. Rudimentary mobile app. No desktop or Web app. No integration with third-party apps. No real display; LED indicators difficult to read. Difficult to fasten. Sensor pops...

Activities and Data AccuracyOne of the Reign's signature features is that it will automatically detect a handful of activities: walking, running, sleeping, and a few others. You see the activities and data associated with them, like how long you ran...

That set, and I reiterate this, if the convenience of not having to select activities and the super lightweight nature of the band attract you, the Reign could be your jam. It’s a bit pricey for those things, but it does them well.

Unique design that's comfortable and versatile; it comes with band extenders to get the best fit and a bike anklet to better track cycling. ; Activity goals based on your average activity level make it harder for you to remain stagnant with your daily...

Running and cycling carry more weight than other exercises and translate to more activity points than walking or other activities. ; Cannot add specific workouts through the app. ; Any confusing moves or unidentifiable exercises will be categorized...

I appreciate that Jaybird did something different with Reign. Yes, it tracks your daily activity and workouts. Yes, it automatically monitors nightly slumber. But its main job is to inform you of the state of your body using heart rate variability. You...