Fun updates on battery life after using a combination of SmartMode & Power Saver Mode on this OnePlus Watch 2.0 ~ are very interesting. The best part is how many features OP included inside the battery-saving mode! It was... Thursday, 03/07 ~ fully charged to 100% at 18:50 Friday, 03/08 ~ smart mode all day Saturday, 03/09 - power-saver mode all day Sunday, 03/10 - re-enabled smart-mode and the battery life changed in the app from 44% down to 23% within 300 seconds. Ergo, does the battery life not correctly send/estimate from the watch to the O'Health app? Regardless, yes, the two modes are fun to use, but I don't thing OnePlus should have designed a reboot when transitioning from Power-Saver Mode over to SmartMode. 09:54 now, battery is at 22% with an estimated 21 hours to go. And that means my battery test has lasted 62 hours. The 100 hours is not a myth, but not too many minutes of GPS workouts can be used if you want, or perhaps need, to get to 100 hours off one charge.
They are only on their 3rd version. I have strong hopes for the app! I tried using it around 17:30 and I was still locked out. I sent a request to Zepp Support to figure out how many questions are allowed each 24 hrs.
I was going to try that very task next and then was blocked by the sheer # number of questions asked to make that first video. I will give that a few tests today and perhaps create a YT Short for you. How does that sound, eh?
As a fun note... nope, it did not take a full 24 hours before the Zepp Flow allowed me to ask further questions. It was about 18 hours, sometime around 17:00 to 18:00 the following day, yes, I was able to use Zepp Flow again on my Amazfit Balance.
@@wojciechsedlaczek3116 Okay, I powered it back on the Whatapp is not connecting in a way that I like. I was able to get a text message using both Alexa and ZeppFlow, but not with What'sApp, sorry. I can try again next month perhaps, Amazfit will release more updates.
@@PeterHerget I almost instantly swapped the watchstrap with one that isn't stretchable/elastic. The strap that comes with the watch looks good enough, but as with other types of elastics, when being stretched tightly they will eventually get loose, and with the new strap on I don't have to worry about it anymore.
Interesting... I have not noticed any stretching to the point where my Balance becomes too loose on my wrist, but over time, yeah, that could become an issues. Thanks for the comments on watch straps!
Could you explain why, I hesitated between those two and I ordered the amazfit balance instead because of the battery duration. I will receive it soon. What are your reasons?
@@chaudcola for me the OS of the Amazfit Balance is just as easy to navigate through as the Wear OS, and as you've mentioned yourself, the battery life is quite a lot better... The latest updates to the Amazfit Balance also give you the option to use the watch nearly "hands of" with the new AI voice assistant/commands...(Haven't taken myself time yet to read through it all, so at the moment I have it switched off)
That is another great idea, and dang it! Now, I feel the need to make yet another video about the amazing Amazfit Balance. I still find it difficult to believe it is on sale for $199 USD right now.
Unsure about that functionality, sorry, I don't use WhatsApp for I was getting too much SPAM. As for FB Messenger & Instagram, sure, I'd be happy to run a few tests :)
Hello, thx for this video. I have some questions, do you managed easily the calendars informations from you phone ? Or this device is is autonomous to handle calandars notifs ? Br.
Yes, I was able to manage three different calendars over three different Google Calendars inside the app. And yes, I get notifications from all three calendar accounts on the OPWatch 2.0
Could you explain how bluetooth calls work please? Especially when the user has the headphones connected. Why the software does not transfer the audio of the phone call to the headphones but that goes to the watch speaker? thanks
Sorry, I no longer have this Balance watch. I just have the following: 1. Cheetah Pro 2. Falcon 3. T-Rex 2 I gave away my Balance to a friend in exchange for a pair of customer earbuds.
I tried to use Whatsapp on the my Amazfit Cheetah Pro along with Zepp Flow and it functioned... just okay. I would not recommend buying the smartwatch just for the integration with Whatsapp. The video's audio was lame, ergo, not going to publish it. I filmed the review outdoors and it was far too windy, sorry.
@@PeterHergetdoes it mean the voice assistance on watch can help to transcript speech into text and then use text to send message to reply on Whatapps?
@@PeterHerget android... I currently have a Trex 2 I have always enjoyed that feature on wear or watches. Just wondering if that is now available on the balance and worth upgrading. Thanks!
@@theosterland2749 I recently gave my Balance away to a colleague and returned to my Amazfit Falcon. Yeah, I miss the Zepp Flow and eagerly await for the announcement of Amazfit's next smartwatch to upgrade my wrist a 6th time ;0 If you're rocking the T-Rex 2, yes, I would wait another few weeks for the Falcon 2.0 is long overdue as is the T-Rex 3.0 😁
I've been using Zepp OS 3.5 Flow for sometime in my GTR4. The voice recognition really works well. It may be obvious at this point, but it's a tiny device and it always get my prompts. EVEN in Spanish (Alexa feels so old now, makes tons of mistakes on the limited prompts she takes). The WhatsApp-reply feature works great too (and downloads photos too). It should be ironed out a bit, as the flow (ironically) is a bit clunky, you long press, you talk and then you need to find the send button, the assistant sometimes talks in the middle.. But well, nitpicking. A GREAT improvement (and unexpected in my older device!). Now if only you could listen or launch the WhatsApp audios on the phone.. I would buy a new model for that!
Thank you for the feedback about Zepp Flow. And I have much to learn about Whatsapp, I simply don’t use it enough, sorry. I will see if any of my friends want to help me test it…
@@PeterHerget Yeah down here in Latin America is widely used, I guess we chat there more than we actually talk in person :D so it's a game changer. The idea is not to reach for the phone for most basic things. So first we got canned answers (my old pebble had that already), emoji which they improved, and now voice-to-text answers. That's wild. Just being able to listen to audios (people here send them a lot instead of texts) things would be perfect :)
Is that feature always working for you? I bought balance yesterday and it keeps crashing. So it works fine and then suddenly I am getting "sorry I can't understand you" for hours before the feature is back and working again. So frustrating.
Purchased GTR4 6 weeks ago as they still sell it on their website only 20 cheaper than Balance only to realise GTR4 will no longer be supported with software updates, what a joke.. last amazfit for me
Bummer and sorry to read your comment about the GTR4. I am still rocking the Amazfit Balance and it has been great for nearly seven plus months now, no major issues either. Perhaps, Amazfit will release a watch that catches your eye in 2025 and you'll forget the woes about the GTR4...
Just bought a GTR4 and lo and behold they have updated to Zepp 3.5 and has many features that Balance has. Only thing missing I can think of is thermometer which is hardware based.
@@TwardyJohn www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1ewsenw/gtr4_ver_35_hit_this_morning_in_usa_for_me/?share_id=Hq1UlVFlHfZZX2IOb9Tik& Just look forward to it.. It's coming. Have patience.
@@PeterHerget wish I found that out 2 months ago before I uninstalled the Flow app. Now i'm playing with it and liking being able to reply without using canned messages.
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Fun updates on battery life after using a combination of SmartMode & Power Saver Mode on this OnePlus Watch 2.0 ~ are very interesting. The best part is how many features OP included inside the battery-saving mode! It was...
Thursday, 03/07 ~ fully charged to 100% at 18:50
Friday, 03/08 ~ smart mode all day
Saturday, 03/09 - power-saver mode all day
Sunday, 03/10 - re-enabled smart-mode and the battery life changed in the app from 44% down to 23% within 300 seconds. Ergo, does the battery life not correctly send/estimate from the watch to the O'Health app? Regardless, yes, the two modes are fun to use, but I don't thing OnePlus should have designed a reboot when transitioning from Power-Saver Mode over to SmartMode.
09:54 now, battery is at 22% with an estimated 21 hours to go. And that means my battery test has lasted 62 hours. The 100 hours is not a myth, but not too many minutes of GPS workouts can be used if you want, or perhaps need, to get to 100 hours off one charge.
I was wishing someone would put out a video that would go a bit more in depth with the Flow assistant so thank you very much!
Ok after watching I'm not completely sold on the Flow assistant yet. It seemed it was near 50/50 if it understood you at all. 🤔
They are only on their 3rd version. I have strong hopes for the app! I tried using it around 17:30 and I was still locked out. I sent a request to Zepp Support to figure out how many questions are allowed each 24 hrs.
Could you record how working voice answering on messages?
I was going to try that very task next and then was blocked by the sheer # number of questions asked to make that first video. I will give that a few tests today and perhaps create a YT Short for you. How does that sound, eh?
@@PeterHerget that sound great and awesome! Regards 🤝
As a fun note... nope, it did not take a full 24 hours before the Zepp Flow allowed me to ask further questions. It was about 18 hours, sometime around 17:00 to 18:00 the following day, yes, I was able to use Zepp Flow again on my Amazfit Balance.
so they limit, why? maybe openai ask money to them?
1. Can you reply on sms/messanger/whatsapp via voice (Alexa or ZeppFlow)?
2. Can you note via voice to any notepad or to-do-list?
Yes and no… Let me power back on the Amazfit Balance and run further tests. I have been focusing on Garmin & OnePlus for the past 11 days 🤓
@@PeterHerget ok, I am waiting :)
@@wojciechsedlaczek3116 Okay, I powered it back on the Whatapp is not connecting in a way that I like. I was able to get a text message using both Alexa and ZeppFlow, but not with What'sApp, sorry. I can try again next month perhaps, Amazfit will release more updates.
@@PeterHergetSurprisingly i can reply to whatsapp notification via Zepp Flow
This is not available in Brazil yet, nor the NFC payment. What a shame
Yeah, that is a shame. I hope the watch and all of its features arrive soon…
Love my Amazfit Balance watch... Since I got it, the Galaxy watch 6 has been laying in a drawer.
Great to hear you like the Balance 👍🏻 Do you find it is comfortable to wear?
@@PeterHerget I almost instantly swapped the watchstrap with one that isn't stretchable/elastic.
The strap that comes with the watch looks good enough, but as with other types of elastics, when being stretched tightly they will eventually get loose, and with the new strap on I don't have to worry about it anymore.
Interesting... I have not noticed any stretching to the point where my Balance becomes too loose on my wrist, but over time, yeah, that could become an issues. Thanks for the comments on watch straps!
Could you explain why, I hesitated between those two and I ordered the amazfit balance instead because of the battery duration. I will receive it soon. What are your reasons?
@@chaudcola for me the OS of the Amazfit Balance is just as easy to navigate through as the Wear OS, and as you've mentioned yourself, the battery life is quite a lot better...
The latest updates to the Amazfit Balance also give you the option to use the watch nearly "hands of" with the new AI voice assistant/commands...(Haven't taken myself time yet to read through it all, so at the moment I have it switched off)
Would you recommend buying Amazfit in store or online?
Online should yield a better price for your wallet 😁
With 2 assistants on the watch is it possible to voice command call someone from your contacts?
'Call Peter'
That is another great idea, and dang it! Now, I feel the need to make yet another video about the amazing Amazfit Balance. I still find it difficult to believe it is on sale for $199 USD right now.
Yes plis other video
I will most likely answer your question during an upcoming video:
Amazfit Balance vs. OnePlus Watch 2.0 (Zepp OS or WearOS?
Does the 'sync image messages from apps feature in the latest update also support apps like Facebook Messenger and Instagram, or only just WhatsApp?
Unsure about that functionality, sorry, I don't use WhatsApp for I was getting too much SPAM. As for FB Messenger & Instagram, sure, I'd be happy to run a few tests :)
Thanks Peter.
Hello, thx for this video. I have some questions, do you managed easily the calendars informations from you phone ? Or this device is
is autonomous to handle calandars notifs ? Br.
Yes, I was able to manage three different calendars over three different Google Calendars inside the app. And yes, I get notifications from all three calendar accounts on the OPWatch 2.0
Some watch faces of balance show a metric that is UVI. Does anyone know what it is?
UVI should stand for the Ultra Violet Index via weather & climate in your area.
@@PeterHerget many thanks.
@PeterHerget : many thanks.
You are... most welcome and have a lovely Tuesday!
How many times have you been told you look like bruce Campbell? Also whats your opinion on the health tracking accuracy?
You are the first...
Thank you for the overview! This looks great. Question -- can you respond to a received SMS/RCS message using the Zepp Flow voice to text feature?
I no longer have the Balance, but Zepp Flow was just enabled on my Cheetah Pro; ergo, I'll do some testing with that model and make another video.
Could you explain how bluetooth calls work please? Especially when the user has the headphones connected. Why the software does not transfer the audio of the phone call to the headphones but that goes to the watch speaker? thanks
Sorry, I no longer have this Balance watch. I just have the following:
1. Cheetah Pro
2. Falcon
3. T-Rex 2
I gave away my Balance to a friend in exchange for a pair of customer earbuds.
@@PeterHerget thanks
You are welcome. Did you decide to buy an Amazfit, COROS, or a Garmin, eh?
@@PeterHergetI bought an Amazfit Balance
Fun video about the Flow app 🤖 Could you do another video and compare the Amazfit Balance and the Apple Watch?
Many thanks for the suggestion. I shall pontificate about your idea over the next 88 hours...
Can I set a calendar appointment
Can you ask Zepp Flow to make an appointment?
Can I set a calendar appointment with Zepp Flow?
I will check tomorrow, today with a Family Day...
@@PeterHerget rhanks
You are most welcome.
I cant get it to tell me the weather tomorrow. It always tells me about the current day. Is that normal?
Interesting... what version of firmware are you running on your Balance?
Are you still getting this error on your Amazfit Balance?
is it possible to use Voice assistant to convert voice into text to reply / answer message for Messenger / Whatapp ?
I just installed Whatsapp. And plan to try that soon...
@@PeterHerget Thanks, waiting for your if any updates then
I tried to use Whatsapp on the my Amazfit Cheetah Pro along with Zepp Flow and it functioned... just okay. I would not recommend buying the smartwatch just for the integration with Whatsapp. The video's audio was lame, ergo, not going to publish it. I filmed the review outdoors and it was far too windy, sorry.
@@PeterHergetdoes it mean the voice assistance on watch can help to transcript speech into text and then use text to send message to reply on Whatapps?
does it able to use voice assistant to set up timer in 10 or any minutes?
nevermind, I saw it :)
yes, it works on the Cheetah Pro too ;)
Does anyone know with zepp Flow can I ask it to send a message to someone and it will through Google messages?
An excellent question. Is your Balance connected to an iPhone or Android?
@@PeterHerget android... I currently have a Trex 2 I have always enjoyed that feature on wear or watches. Just wondering if that is now available on the balance and worth upgrading. Thanks!
@@theosterland2749 I recently gave my Balance away to a colleague and returned to my Amazfit Falcon. Yeah, I miss the Zepp Flow and eagerly await for the announcement of Amazfit's next smartwatch to upgrade my wrist a 6th time ;0 If you're rocking the T-Rex 2, yes, I would wait another few weeks for the Falcon 2.0 is long overdue as is the T-Rex 3.0 😁
Great idea. Just tried it and Zepp Flow answered " I can only reply to notifications from the notifications pages.
I've been using Zepp OS 3.5 Flow for sometime in my GTR4. The voice recognition really works well. It may be obvious at this point, but it's a tiny device and it always get my prompts. EVEN in Spanish (Alexa feels so old now, makes tons of mistakes on the limited prompts she takes). The WhatsApp-reply feature works great too (and downloads photos too). It should be ironed out a bit, as the flow (ironically) is a bit clunky, you long press, you talk and then you need to find the send button, the assistant sometimes talks in the middle.. But well, nitpicking. A GREAT improvement (and unexpected in my older device!). Now if only you could listen or launch the WhatsApp audios on the phone.. I would buy a new model for that!
Thank you for the feedback about Zepp Flow. And I have much to learn about Whatsapp, I simply don’t use it enough, sorry. I will see if any of my friends want to help me test it…
@@PeterHerget Yeah down here in Latin America is widely used, I guess we chat there more than we actually talk in person :D so it's a game changer. The idea is not to reach for the phone for most basic things. So first we got canned answers (my old pebble had that already), emoji which they improved, and now voice-to-text answers. That's wild. Just being able to listen to audios (people here send them a lot instead of texts) things would be perfect :)
That is great to know, thank you Charly. I'll chat with my friend tomorrow and learn more about Whatsapp ASAP for an upcoming video.
Is that feature always working for you? I bought balance yesterday and it keeps crashing. So it works fine and then suddenly I am getting "sorry I can't understand you" for hours before the feature is back and working again. So frustrating.
It works for me nicely, yes. What question, or questions, does it hang up on?
@@PeterHerget actually it seems fixed now after the last flow update. Cheers.
Bonjour je viens d acheter cette montre en Belgique et je n’ ai pas alexa..Pouvez-vous me dire comment l’installer ? Merci beaucoup 🙏
I will see what I can discover for you.
Thanks a lot
And you are... MOST welcome. Happy Friday!
Umm
How long does it take to respond? Too many cuts in video to see delay
Anywhere from two to four seconds.
Purchased GTR4 6 weeks ago as they still sell it on their website only 20 cheaper than Balance only to realise GTR4 will no longer be supported with software updates, what a joke.. last amazfit for me
Bummer and sorry to read your comment about the GTR4. I am still rocking the Amazfit Balance and it has been great for nearly seven plus months now, no major issues either. Perhaps, Amazfit will release a watch that catches your eye in 2025 and you'll forget the woes about the GTR4...
Just bought a GTR4 and lo and behold they have updated to Zepp 3.5 and has many features that Balance has. Only thing missing I can think of is thermometer which is hardware based.
@@dav1dw what are you taking about GTR4 is still on Zepp 3.0.. I just checked and there is no updates to update to 3.5
@@TwardyJohn www.reddit.com/r/amazfit/comments/1ewsenw/gtr4_ver_35_hit_this_morning_in_usa_for_me/?share_id=Hq1UlVFlHfZZX2IOb9Tik&
Just look forward to it.. It's coming. Have patience.
Amazon Alexa might be better suited for tasks in this case. Bonus, because this watch has it.
An excellent perspective, thanks for the pithy comment. Of the many Amazfit watches , which one is your favorite?
Zepp flow is paid right?
Zepp Flow is... FREE just like Dobby the House Elf 😁
@@PeterHerget wish I found that out 2 months ago before I uninstalled the Flow app. Now i'm playing with it and liking being able to reply without using canned messages.
Алекса не может управлять часами вообще, даже будильник и таймер у неё свои, она не запускает их в часах
Yeah, Alexa integration is unique on this wearable.