Review of Ticwatch 2, a smart watch that can run independently

The existence of IT168 review smart watch is a little embarrassing. Due to its high dependence on mobile phones, it has always been regarded as an accessory of mobile phones. Once it leaves the Bluetooth connection with the mobile phone and loses the network, it is basically just a watch. A digital watch that counts steps. Early last month, domestic artificial intelligence company Mobvoi released Ticwatch 2 in Beijing. The biggest feature of this smartwatch is the built-in eSIM card patch, which can be separated from the shackles of mobile phones to a certain extent.

Ticwatch 2

is still compatible with iOS and Android systems, but since the author is an Android user, I have to reset the watch if I rebind my phone, so the following experience part of the article is only for If you are an Android phone user or an Apple user, just become a member of the Appearance Association here and take a look at the appearance.

The Ticwatch 2 released this time

*** is divided into three versions: Yuedong version, classic version and fine porcelain version. To put it bluntly, it is the sports youth version, ordinary youth version, and Rich version. It should be noted that the Yuedong version does not have a built-in eSIM card patch and no communication function. What we got is the classic version. Let’s make a simple comparison with the previous generation product

Ticwatch

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"Ticwatch 2 Classic Edition

"Ticwatch 1

Dial size

42

*11.95mm

46*11.95mm

Screen size

1.4 inches

1.5 inches

Screen resolution

400*400

320*320

Screen type

Sapphire/Japanese imported glass, OLED display

Corning Gorilla Glass 3, TFT display

Processor

1.2GHz dual-core processor MT2601

1.2GHz dual-core processor

MT2601

Memory

512MB

512MB

Storage capacity

4GB

4GB

Waterproof grade

Supported, waterproof grade IP65

Supported, waterproof grade

IP67

Communication function

Built-in Minsheng Communication SMD SIM card

Provides 3G function

Connect with mobile phone via Bluetooth

Make calls and reply to text messages

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Sensors

Dynamic optical heart rate sensor, acceleration sensor, gyroscope, GPS/Glonass/Beidou sensor

Optical heart rate sensor, acceleration sensor,

Gyroscope, electronic compass

Battery capacity

300mAh lithium battery

300mAh lithium battery

Price

1299 yuan (belt)

999 yuan (belt)

From the table we can see that there is not much difference in hardware between Ticwatch 2

and Ticwatch 1. The waterproof function has even been reduced from IP67 to IP65, which means that the watch must be taken off when bathing or swimming. Among the new features, Ticwatch 2 classic version and fine porcelain version

Ticwatch 2

both have built-in eSIM card patches and can operate independently to a certain extent; new GPS positioning is added module as well as off-wrist monitoring sensors. Overall,

Ticwatch 2

It is understandable that the thickness of Ticwatch 2 has become thinner and the integration level has increased. It is more difficult to do waterproofing treatment and the waterproof level has been reduced.

"Appearance

This time Ticwatch 2

has made some improvements in appearance, as we said in the previous unboxing photos,

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Ticwatch 2

In appearance, it is closer to a traditional watch. Even the packaging method is more similar to a traditional watch. It uses a square box and the watch is fixed on a special watch packaging pillow. , the charger and instructions are hidden in the boxes on both sides of the bottom layer, which is very different from the way Ticwatch 1 is unfolded in a long box.

Ticwatch 2

The appearance is different. The two most significant changes are that the dial diameter has been reduced from 46mm to 42mm, the screen has been reduced from 1.5 inches to 1.4 inches, the screen material has been changed from TFT to OLED, the resolution has been upgraded to 400*400, and the pixel density PPI is 287. A bunch of changes in parameters, to put it bluntly, the screen image is clearer. The screen-to-body ratio has been increased to as high as 73.5, and the entire watch looks more compact and refined, and it is also a little lighter in weight; secondly, it was slightly awkward before. The "Band-Aid" style "Tickling" has developed the skill of invisibility this time. By sliding the black area on the lower side of the metal part of the dial, the "Tickling" interaction is performed. It is worth mentioning that the black on the back of the dial can give people a sense of It creates an illusion, making the dial look thinner.

In terms of personalization, the classic version of Ticwatch 2 uses a leather strap, and the strap adopts a quick-release design for convenience. Replacement. This time

Ticwatch

also collaborated with Nordic designers and the Central Academy of Fine Arts to design many dials to provide users with more choices.

Ticwatch

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"Ticwear4.1.1 system experience

On the back of Ticwatch 2 we can find a new sensor, which is the wrist off monitoring sensor (detected through infrared LED), which can realize the watch off The automatic lock screen function on the back of the wrist allows us to quickly lock the screen when we take off the watch and place it on the table temporarily. Only after unlocking with the correct graphic password can we see the message notifications, which better protects personal privacy.

Ticwatch 2 runs the latest Ticwear4.1.1 system. A major feature of the Ticwear4.1.1 system is the shortcut cards. Just slide down on the main interface of the watch face. You can set the number of shortcut cards in the Ticwear Assistant on the mobile phone. And the order, and at the same time, the temporarily found information can be added to the shortcut card for easy recall during use.

In addition, this time the Ticwear 4.1.1 system has integrated Magic Questions. The taxi-hailing function is currently online, and coffee and order functions will be added in the future. Currently, you can bind the account of the ride-hailing service (Didi and Uber) in the Ticwear Assistant client on your mobile phone in advance, and set your home address and company address. When using it, you only need to wake up the voice search function, and then say "Take a taxi home" to Ticwatch 2, and the taxi software will be automatically launched, and the taxi information will be released based on the current GPS position, or the voice will say "Take a taxi from XXX to XXX". It can also automatically identify the origin and destination and publish taxi information. After successfully calling a taxi, the license plate number will also be displayed on the watch, and you can make a phone call to the driver.

Considering that some scenes in life do not necessarily have free hands to operate the watch, Ticwatch 2’s gesture interaction system is more complete. Lifting the bowl to light up the screen can prevent messages from being seen first by the people next to you. Embarrassing, the screen only lights up to display information when you turn your wrist towards yourself. When the screen is on, you can select the pull-up or drop-down menu by turning your wrist up or down. In addition, you can turn your wrist twice to bring up voice search or hang up the phone.

Ticwatch 2 has a built-in SMD SIM card in the watch, which is equivalent to the concept of having a physical SIM card in the watch. Register a mobile phone number through the cooperative virtual operator "Minsheng Communication", because it is Register a mobile phone number, so real-name authentication is required.

It should be noted that this number will be bound to the watch once the card is opened, and the number cannot be changed later. If you want to change the number, you need to return the watch to the factory and replace the built-in SIM card. So you must be careful when choosing your number.

After submitting the information on the Minsheng Communications website, it will be available for use after review within 24 hours. The actual network used is China Unicom 3G network signal, and there are certain preferential policies in terms of tariffs. When the phone is connected to Bluetooth, when making a call, you will be asked whether to use the watch or the mobile phone. When someone calls, you can not only choose to answer or reject the call, but also choose to reply to a quick text message or directly set a reminder. The time interval for reminders to go out is half an hour.

After disconnecting the Bluetooth connection from your phone, you can still use the watch’s phone calls, text messages, and voice search services. When your phone is about to run out of power, you can transfer the phone number call to your watch so that you can stay connected (provided that the watch has more power than your phone). Of course, the most important thing is to combine it with the new GPS module. For people who love sports, going out for a run will completely get rid of the shackles of mobile phones. They only need to wear a watch to record the movement trajectory and not miss a call at the same time. If If you add a Bluetooth headset, you can listen to offline songs in the watch's built-in 4GB storage space.

"Charging and battery life

Although the battery capacity of Ticwatch 2 has not increased, the charging speed has been greatly improved. The indicator light of the wireless charging base has been cancelled, but it can be seen from the watch. Charging status. The official claims that it can charge from 0 to 100 in 1 hour and 20 minutes. In actual use, it took 62 minutes for the Ticwatch 2, which automatically shuts down when out of power, to charge to 100. It seems that the official estimate is relatively conservative.

In terms of battery life, Ticwatch 2 supports low-power low-light mode. When the always-on mode is turned on, after 5-6 seconds of no operation, the dial will change to low-power low-light mode, and the screen will only Available in black and white, the effect is similar to the Always-On on mobile phones. You can check the time at any time without waking up the watch. In addition, you can also turn on the extreme power-saving mode. The screen is normally off, and you need to click the crown to light it up when you want to check the time. And the reality is still black and white.

Mobvoi officially claims that the average battery life of Ticwatch2 is 20 times longer than that of the previous generation. However, the specific battery life depends on the actual usage. In my recent experience, Judging from the time experience, if I don't turn on the extreme power saving at the end, the battery will not last for about 10 hours from when I go out in the morning to when I get home from work in the evening. This is mainly because WeChat only supports Android Wear. If you want to check it. If you want to send multiple WeChat messages and reply, you must turn on the AW compatibility mode (Android Wear). In this mode, the power consumption is higher. At the same time, I also turned on Bluetooth and 3G communication services. I pressed twice to try various functions, that is, It is said that if you do not turn on the AW compatibility mode and use it normally, there should be no problem for one day.

"Summary:

In general, Ticwatch 2 is more compact and refined in appearance. It looks more and more like a real watch and will not look out of place when worn on the hand. The built-in SMD SIM card allows smart watches to get rid of the definition of mobile phone accessories and have a wider range of uses. The innovation in interaction is very interesting and practical. Of course, the biggest advantage of Ticwatch 2 is Mobvoi's powerful voice interaction experience, with very high recognition speed and accuracy. However, although the recognition rate is high, it is still inconvenient to convert to text when the speech content is too long, and the mic noise reduction of Ticwatch 2 needs to be optimized. During use, several times during use, when I used the watch to reply to friends on WeChat, the voice was completely I couldn't tell what was said.