Activ8rlives Buddy Band 2 User manual

www.activ8rlives.com
BuddyBand2 connects via Wireless Connection
& upload data to Activ8rlives.
FREE App that works with: iOS 10 and above (iPhone 5s or later & iPad 4 or later)
and select Android devices running Android 5.0 and above.
Apple Health App compatible.
Waterproof Activity & Sleep Tracker

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Contents
Getting started 4-5
Your BuddyBand2 6-7
Health and Safety Notices 8
Charging your device 9
How does the device work? 10
Installing Activ8rlves App 11
Let’s get started 12-13
Register for Activ8rlives account 14-15
Start-up Screens 16-17
Connecting by Wireless Connection 18-19
Pairing mode 20-21
Navigating screens and Settings 22-23
Viewing Data 24
Sending data to cloud 25
Viewing data on PC or Mac 26
Apple Health Integration 27
Trouble shooting 28-29
Manual data entry and Custom trackers 30
Calculating Stride 31
Case Study 32
Specifications 33
Warranty 35
Website 36
Groups and Adventures 37
Rewards and Medals 38
Food Diary 39

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We are a healthcare company. Our mission is to empower you to take care of
your health and that of your family by self-management through self-
monitoring.
From tracking levels of physical activity, weight, food intake, cardiovascular and lung
function, to a new generation of at-home testing for long-term lung disease, we provide
the devices and web-based tools to help you be active, eat well and stay healthy. Learn
more at www.activ8rlives.com

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www.activ8rlives.com/support/product-manuals.html

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Need Help Setting-Up?
Call us 7 days a week, between 9:00—18:00
UK [phone]

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Your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2
Please read this manual carefully before you use your new device so that you do not injure
yourself or others, or cause damage to your new device through improper use.
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 waterproof activity and sleep tracker is a robust wearable device,
with 3D sensor, 24-hour time, upgradable firmware and built-in notifications. The Activ8rlives
BuddyBand2 allows you to monitor your physical activity, energy expenditure and sleep tracking
—especially useful as part of an exercise schedule, overall health and wellbeing or weight loss
programme.
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 has several innovative features:
• Sophisticated movement tracking algorithms.;
• Sleep Tracking, which you can programme or set each night;
• Total Daily Distance;
• Active Minutes;
• Inactivity Alarm alerts by vibration after a number of minutes of inactivity, we suggest you
set this for 60 minutes;
• Alarms programmable for three events during your day or night;
• Custom Trackers that you can programme to measure anything you like, such as inhaler
usage, urinary incontinence, positive mood, smoking cessation, or cravings, almost
anything; and
• Notifications, which include Text, Email, Voice Message, Calendar Reminders, Social
Media, and Incoming Phone calls (function depends on your service provider).
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 does a lot more than just count your steps—it helps you
understand how your activity changes throughout the week. It measures your activity and
calculates your energy expenditure in calories, the distance you have walked or run and the
total active time during each day.
Included is the latest , tracking your food intake via our photo-based Food Diary and these
images are sent directly to your Activ8rlives account. This latest addition allows users to record
data from Activ8rlives‘ growing range of consumer-focused health monitors and store these
data in both the Activ8rlives web-servers and Apple’s Health App (HealthKit) on iPhones to
share data from other health-related Apps.
When you view your data with either the Activ8rlives website or App, this device will help you to
work out how close to your target values you are at any given time. This manual shows you how
to quickly set-up your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 —it will take just 5-10 minutes if you follow this
guide through.
If in any doubt about your health, please consult your medical team first and follow their advice
closely.

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Your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2
Your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 Bluetooth (4.0) has several parts, the Module (LCD Display and
Button), Magnetic USB Charging Cable, three Wristbands and Beltclip. The Module can be
fitted into the Wristbands or Beltclip. The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 has a rechargeable battery,
which cannot be removed. There are no user-serviceable parts and opening the case will void
your warranty.
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is made from a comfortable adjustable strap to fit wrists up to
22cm in circumference, comes with 3 interchangeable bands in Blue, Black and Pink. The
Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 may not be suitable for people who have skin sensitivity to synthetic
materials or the metal clip.
LCD Display
Button
Interchangeable
Wristband
Module Beltclip
Magnetic USB
Charging Cable

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Health and Safety Notices
WARNINGS: The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is waterproof to 2 meters for 30 minutes. Do not
submerge it in water below 2 meters or put into a washing machine or dryer, as this is
outside the scope of usage and would invalidate your warranty.
PLEASE seek medical advice before undertaking strenuous exercise or weight loss
programmes. Seek advice from your Doctor about any long-term condition. This device
should not be used to make a primary diagnosis.
• This device is not a toy. Only recommended for children over 6 years of age.
• Use a soft, microfiber cloth for cleaning. Don’t use harsh cleaning products as these will
cause damage to your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2. Don’t allow sharp objects to scratch
the screen of the LCD Display as this may damage it.
• The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 may not be suitable for people who have skin sensitivity to
synthetic materials or the metal clip.
• Do not allow your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 to be subjected to excessive forces, shocks,
dust, temperature changes or humidity over the range specified. Harsh physical
treatment may stop your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 from working properly. Don’t expose
your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 to direct sunlight for long periods of time.
• Don’t remove the back cover and tamper with the internal components. If you do, you
will invalidate your warranty and may cause irreparable damage. There are no user
serviceable parts.
• The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 contains a rechargeable Lithium battery. It takes about
120 minutes to charge and with typical use, will last 7 days before recharging is
required. As you turn on more notifications to your Activ8rlives BuddBand2, your battery
will be depleted more quickly.
• Only use the certified Magnetic USB Charging Cable supplied. Avoid rapid chargers
over 1amp as these decrease the lifetime of your rechargeable battery. The typical
lifetime of a rechargeable battery is 200-300 charges.
• If you are planning to store the device for a long period of time charge it first before
storage.
• When disposing of this product, ensure that it is collected separately for special
treatment and not as normal household waste.
• The measurement functions built into the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 are not meant to
substitute professional measurement or industrial precision devices. Values produced by
the unit should be considered as reasonable representations only.
• The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the Instruction Manual
are subject to change without notice.
• Contact Activ8rlives if your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 does not work properly.
Call us 7 days a week, between 09:00—18:00
UK [phone]

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Note: Do not tamper or attempt to open the unit in which the rechargeable batteries
are housed, your warranty will be invalidated. Substances contained within the battery
may damage the environment or human health if handled and is a risk of electrical
shock or burns. When disposing of this product and its batteries, ensure that it is
collected separately for special treatment and not as normal household waste.
Charging Your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2
Your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 has a 100mAh rechargeable lithium battery. It takes about 120
minutes to fully charge with the Magnetic USB Charging Cable supplied.
A full charge give between 4-7 days depending whether you have the Notifications switched
on (see later section).
You can do this by connecting the magnetic end of the USB Charging Cable (with the two
small round magnets) to the reverse side of the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 Module at the
corresponding magnets and the other end of the USB Charging Cable (flat end) to a PC or
Laptop. Only use the USB Charging Cable supplied as others are not compatible.
DO NOT USE RAPID CHARGERS or chargers outputting more than 1A of current as this will
damage the battery. Laptops, PCs or chargers with 05.A or 1A only should be used.
If the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is running low on power, the LOW BATTERY
warning symbol will appear on the LCD screen. When fully charged the symbol will appear as

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How Does the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 Work?
Now to use your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2! Once you have set-up using the following sections,
attach your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 to your wrist, or attach the Beltclip to your waistband or
other clothing, or wear the Beltclip attached to the inside of your sock when cycling. Pockets
are not great for step counters—we forget about them and they end-up in washing machines
and dryers. For this reason and also the Button gets pressed and reset, it is recommended that
you DO NOT wear your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 in your pocket.
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 has a 3-axis accelerometer chip and a microprocessor, which
measures how you move (accelerate) in three dimensions and it uses this information to
calculate the number of steps you take.
You will notice that the display does not always update as you move. It has a 6 step filter to
eliminate inaccuracies due to non-activity related movement and bumps and the screen may
even go blank. It has an eco-friendly sleep mode to make the battery last longer but will wake
up and update from time-to-time or if you continue moving. It also records how much time you
spend exercising. Useful as part of a rehabilitation programme and it is very accurate.
If you attach the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 to your wrist as you walk, you will see just how
accurately it can “sense” your steps and starts counting these after you have taken 6-10
consecutive steps.
Another ability of the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is that it will count and store your steps for up to
30 days, but we recommend uploading daily incase you should lose your BuddyBand2.
Energy expenditure is calculated based on your stride length and your weight and is shown in
calories (Kcal). The values are approximate but gives you a useful indication of how much
effort it takes to burn off the food you have eaten. You will be able to measure how much
physical effort it takes to burn-off even 200-300 Kcal—talk about an incentive to reduce your
intake of “junk” calories (a chocolate muffin at Starbucks is 500 calories—that takes a lot of
walking to burn this snack off!)
Again, an approximate Total Distance value is calculated for you based on your steps and your
average stride length. This is useful for estimating how far you walk at work or at school, for
example.
Steps, distance, calories and activity time are all saved to your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 and
can be uploaded to your personal Activ8rlives account. This is covered in later sections.

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1 Install the Activ8rlives4Wellness and Diary App to your iOS or Android
Smartphone or Tablet;
How to operate, use and take care of your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2
and connect to your Smartphone or Tablet; and
How to take routine readings and upload directly to your Activ8rlives
account.
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If you follow these directions sequentially, it will take you about 5-10 minutes to learn how to
measure your activity and sleep patterns and connect to the Activ8rlives4Wellness and Diary
App.
Help Videos in App, follow this ?
Website www.Activ8rlives.com
YouTube http://bit.ly/Activ8rlives
OK, let’s get started with the Setup
The Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is programmed by and uploads information directly to and from
your Activ8rlives account each time your Bluetooth Smart (also known as 4.0 or Bluetooth Low
Energy BLE) Smartphone or Tablet is connected to it (not included).
This guide will instruct you how to:

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Installing the Activ8rlives App on Your Smartphone or Tablet
(requires Bluetooth 4.0 Enabled Devices)
Download the Activ8rlives4Wellness and Diary App from the App Store appropriate to your
device. Search for Activ8rlives in the search bar of your App Store or scan the QR code below
and it will take you to the appropriate App Store for your device.
iOS 10 or above (iPhone 5s or later, iPad 4 or later, all iPad minis, Airs and
Pros). Earlier versions do not support Bluetooth Smart (also known as
Bluetooth 4.0).
Select Android devices running Android 5.0 or later. Devices must
support Bluetooth Smart (4.0).
Amazon App Store for Android 5.0 or later is now available for devices
that support Bluetooth Smart (4.0).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please adjust the screen lock function on your
Smartphone or Table to be longer than 2 minutes to allow the
Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 time to sync with your device.
Short times of less than 2 minutes cause frequent loss of connectivity.
Compatible Bluetooth 4.0 Smartphones or Tablets
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Register for Activ8rlives Account
Once you have installed the Activ8rlives4Wellness
and Diary App, open the App making sure your
Smartphone or Tablet is connected to the internet
with Bluetooth switched on.
If you have already Registered, you can Login to
your Activ8rlives account. Click the Login icon and
enter your Username and Password.
If you have not previously Registered for your
Activ8rlives account, then click the Register icon
of the App screen.
Completing Your Registration
To complete the Registration for your Activ8rlives
Account, add the correct details for yourself by
following the instructions on the App and selecting
Next at the bottom of each page.
As you complete the information, your Activ8rlives
account begins to learn more about you and your
health. These data are used to help you with your
self-care through self-monitoring. You can always
edit these data later if you make an error, but
please try to be accurate in entering your weight,
your height, your age and gender. These are
important data.
A height and weight conversion chart to assist you
can be found on our website under the
Information/Data Collected tab in the top menu.
Details of how to calculate your stride length can
be found on page 31.

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Completed Registration
Once you have completed your
Registration you will automatically be
directed to your Dashboard and a
summary of your activity and weight
targets are set into this Simple
Dashboard.
To add other health parameters to
your Dashboard, change and select
either the Advanced or Expert
Dashboard, that include increasing
number of trackers.
Remember your Username (email) and
Password details associated with your
account and keep these safe. You use
the same Username and Password to
access your account via the web:
www.activ8rlives.com.
How to Videos on App
A Quick Tour showing what the
Activ8rlives4Wellness and Diary App
can do is available from the App. Scroll
down to see a quick overview of what
you can do with this App.
Also access available Help Videos from
this page.

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Start-up Screen moves to Main Menu automatically.
Make sure that Bluetooth on your Smartphone or Tablet is switched on.

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From the Main Menu, select Upload Devices.
Make sure you have also set your Screen lock to longer than 2 minutes.

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Connecting to the Activ8rlives App
by Bluetooth
Ensure that Bluetooth is switched on, on your
Smartphone or Tablet. Open the Activ8rlives4
Wellness and Diary App on your Smartphone or
Tablet.
Select Upload Devices from the Menu and touch
the image of the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2, which
then takes you through easy steps to prepare your
device for connecting by Bluetooth.
Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 Ready in
Pairing Mode
If your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 screen shows
either the interlocked rings and a two digit figure or
the interlocked rings, cogs and Bluetooth icon on
their screens, they are ready to pair.

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Select your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 to Pair
The Activ8rlives4Wellness and Diary App will display a two digit
numerical code of the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 that it finds
within range, and you may see more than one displayed here if
others are in Bluetooth range.
If this code matches the number on your Activ8rlives
BuddyBand2, confirm by touching the number on the App.
Second Secure Pairing Step
As a further step to ensure that your data transmission is secure
and cannot be hacked, you are asked to confirm whether the
unique code on the Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 is the same as that
on the App.
If the two numbers are the same, confirm by pressing YES on the
App screen.
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Same
number

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Putting your BuddyBand2 into Pairing
Mode
If your Activ8rlives BuddyBand2 already shows the
time, it needs to be moved into the Pairing Mode and
you will need to follows Step 1 through to Step 5 as
shown below.
No Bluetooth connection currently but will appear
after you follow these 5 Steps.