TCL has announced at CES today, a new smartband that
it is calling the MOVEBAND BT (for Bluetooth). The device uses Bluetooth 4.2
connectivity, and a series of gesture controls allow users to navigate the
device with a twist of the wrist and other gestures. The smartband will monitor
your movements and your sleep. It also alerts you to notifications including
phone calls, emails and other messages.
Two versions will be available. One carries a double
wrap leather strap for women, and the other features a single round band for
both men and women. With an IP67 certification rating, the MOVEBAND BT can be
submerged in water as deep as 3 feet for as long as 30-minutes, and escape
unscathed. While pricing was not disclosed, the device will be available
starting in March through retailers and operators. The wearable supports both
iOS (7 or greater) and Android (4.0 and up).
TCL also has officially unveiled its LIFE Home
Monitoring Kit which enhances the security of your home and the family inside
it. The kit includes a LIFECAM camera,
LIFESENSE window and door sensor and motion detector LIFEDETECT. LIFE can also
monitor infants. The LIFECONNECT home bridge allows all of these tools to come
together giving you a total sense of security. All of these tools install easily
and can be tied together with the LIFECONNECT app that works with iOS 8 and up,
and Android 4.0 and up.
