Is the Bluetooth connection strong enough to keep my phone at my waist during runs? Or do I need to use the armband to ensure a good signal?
1071019
Yes, it's strong enough. I typically have my phone on a table at least 4 ft away from where I work out and I haven't experienced any degraded or fuzzy playback.
1071020
Yes. I can leave my iPhone on the treadmill and walk to the drinking fountain with the BackBeat Fit on.
1071021
So far, I am finding the connection strenght is great. I also use the headphones a lot while at the office and I still have a strong connection when I am 10-15 feet away if not further
1071022
It actually works from almost 10 feet away! I myself was shocked by this. I have one this using a belt with my phone basically strapped to my lower back and the connection is perfect
1071023
yes absolutely.....It's strong enough to be over a room or two...ps - I wear it on my waist when I run. No issues! It's pretty much awesome!!!!
1071024
the BT connection is strong as I have my ipod in my pocket. I do wish it had higher volume though.
1071025
At the gym I usually put my phone to the side and workout up to 15 feet away and I've never had a problem with the connection.
2180473
I haven't tried them out running, but for walking, they're fine so long as you keep the device within the specified range which is on an arm band. Hope this helps.
96876
Yes it does have good functionality but while running I use bluetooth headphones so I can control directly from that. I just found it easier for me to go wireless. It was difficult for me to go by feel when pushing the volume buttons.
1295069
You may be able to find an arm band that will hold this radio but it is a little bigger than your typical arm band radio and you may not be satisfied. If you intend to use it at the gym, you would probably be better off buying an arm band radio - Sony, Coby or something similar. You may have to decide between performance and size.
1491012
Excellent for running. They appear uneffected by sweat. They fit really snuggly too so that they dont fall out. The blue tooth range to the device you are connecting appears to depend on the power output of your device rather than the ear buds. A tablet computer will connect and stay connected better than a smart phone. But overall these are great for physical sports.
1384426
Yes, the armband retains sweat. The plastic cover also gets moist and the phone ends up sticking to it making it very difficult to get the phone out after a run. I would guess the Zagg screen protector will make it just as difficult to extract, but not easier. I would imagine this would be the case with any armband-like carrier?
774592
The bluetooth connection from Plantronics to my laptop is flawless. It works as expected most all the time. I find that if I have to move around or the bluetooth is rubbing on my face (if not shaven recently) it can jumble a few words. The most important thing to do is train Dragon with the bluetooth and not just a headset...hope that helps.
181706
Yes I use this armband when I bike. I do about 15 miles and sweat up a storm and my iPhone stays nice and dry!
1973977
I haven't measured distance but seemed very stable I.e.: if the speaker is out on the deck and I walk inside with my phone the connection was maintained. Other bt receivers I have were much more temperamental
341524
I just got the band, so I have used it only once while running. I ran for three miles pretty intensely and my phone was not wet at all afterward. I would strongly recommend the product.
1416333
I never have issues with them in my pocket. When I wear them at the climbing gym, I'll leave my phone in a cubby and it can get most places. It can't reach me around corners and the like, but it's a pretty strong signal within 20' to 40.'
1776660
Technically it does work, but I find that I sweat so much I can never get a good response while I'm running. Before and after my runs it works just fine. I rely on my EarPods to control the iPhone while I'm running.
667126
Arm sweat shouldn't be a problem, heavy rain could be another story. The phone sits in a rubber frame with the front open for your fingers to hit the icons. The back is solid rubber. I did run a half marathon wearing mine in a light rain. I just made sure my head phone plug in was facing down and phone was ok. Love this product and highly recommend it!
1848562
I use this for my GPS, which I use to connect (Bluetooth) to my phone. I have no problem with it.
1918312
Yes. The wrist band holds very well. The velcro connection between the case and the wristband holds very well. I ran into issue where the adhesive between the velcro patch and the case came unglued when I was pulling the case from the band. I believe this was due to moisture while I was running. I don't believe it would have detached during the run, but seems that at times the velcro hold could be stronger than the adhesive hold and you will need to be careful when pulling apart. Otherwise, the holds are very strong.
2131921
during the half marathon I just ran I saw people wearing the armband on their forearms and wrists. if your headphone cord is long enough that it's comfortable to wear on your wrist, you'll be fine!
212265
Both my husband and I use these for running. Velcro holds it on your arm so you can make it as tight as you need to. And you can still use the iPhone controls to change music or answer a phone call through the plastic covering.