So I bought a Band 2, as an android user....

[psurob55]

Note 5 to be exact. Can't wait to set it up tonight.

What apps do I need aside from MS Health? Any other android specific tips/tricks?

I have my old lumia 920 I can use with it if needed for customizing the band, but I assume that can be done thru the MS health android app as well?

 

[Narr]

The most useful is the dashboard which can be accessed from a browser, that's where you can see how useful all those sensors are.

 

[James8561]

remember to customize the notification center tile or you'll be overwhelmed

 

[psurob55]

remember to customize the notification center tile or you'll be overwhelmed

done!

 

[DroidUser42]

What apps do I need aside from MS Health? Any other android specific tips/tricks?

James8561 gave the advice I would have.

Enjoy. Sit back and smile at all the problems the Windows folks are having. :winktongue:

 

[psurob55]

loving it so far, just for the notifications and responding to text. Emails don't display except for subject. Is this normal? Hope to start some fitness stuff when I return to the gym. Haven't tracked sleep yet either.

Regardless, good experience so far. The auto on watch when you turn your wrist up to look at it is awesome.

 

[louie5552]

Does the keyboard work for sending text with the band 2 because on the original it doesn't

Posted via the Windows Central App for Android

 

[InsGadget]

Does the keyboard work for sending text with the band 2 because on the original it doesn't

Posted via the Windows Central App for Android

This is a WP-only feature.

 

[ExcaliburII]

OP mentioned he is on android and responding to text messages. So wondering if they improved that for other platforms.

 

[devbent]

Does the keyboard work for sending text with the band 2 because on the original it doesn't

Posted via the Windows Central App for Android

Hi louie5552,

Microsoft Band 2 supports quick replies and keyboard replies on Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Mobile 10, and Android.

 

[psurob55]

Hi louie5552,

Microsoft Band 2 supports quick replies and keyboard replies on Windows Phone 8.1, Windows Mobile 10, and Android.

Yep...now i just wish it would work with cortana on Android!