iTECH Active 2 User Manual

Getting Started

What's in the box? Your iTECH Active 2 box includes:

• iTECH Active 2 (Color and material vary)
• Clamp Charging Cable

The interchangeable straps for the iTech Active 2 come in various colors and materials and are sold separately. Additional straps can be found via provided URLs or QR codes.

Charge Your Fitness Tracker

A fully charged iTECH Active 2 offers a battery life of up to 7-10 days (standby time). Battery life and charge cycles vary based on usage.

1. Plug the charging cable into a USB port on your computer or a UL-certified USB wall charger.
2. Insert the iTech Active 2 into the appropriate charging cable section. A charging screen will appear on the watch.

Note: Your iTech Active 2 takes approximately 1-2 hours to fully charge.

Setting up iTech Active 2

The iTECH Wearables App is compatible with most iPhones and Android Phones. A smartphone is required for call, text, and app notifications.

To get started:

1. Find the iTECH Wearables app in your device's app store:
   • [App Store] for iPhones
   • [Google Play] for Android Phones

Note: Do not use your mobile device's Bluetooth pairing to pair with the watch. Follow the pairing instructions within the mobile application. If you have previously connected your phone to the smartwatch, disconnect and "forget" the Bluetooth connection before setting up through the app.

Your device will only work with the iTECH Wearables App accessed via the QR code. For more information, manuals, or application details, visit the Help Center at www.iTechWearables.com.

2. Download and install the iTECH Wearables App. The application will request necessary permissions upon installation and account setup. It is highly recommended to allow all notification and pairing access for complete functionality.
3. Android users will be prompted to allow the iTech Wearables App access to native device settings. Not enabling these settings may affect application performance.
4. Once the app is installed, open it to create an account by following the on-screen prompts. The application will then guide you through connecting to your device.
5. To connect and sync your fitness tracker, follow the on-screen instructions during account setup.

Power On & Off

To Power On: Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on your iTECH Active 2 for 5 seconds until the iTECH Active 2 logo appears on the watch screen.

To Power Off: Tap the one-touch button ⚙️ until you reach the Settings screen. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on the 'Settings' screen to enter the settings section. Navigate to the Power Off icon ⏻. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on this screen to fully power off your device.

Basics

Learn how to navigate your iTECH Active 2.

Motion Gesture

Rotate your wrist to turn on the watch screen. Tap the Menu ☰ on the home screen, then tap 'Settings'. From there, tap 'Motion Gesture' to access and set up this function. You can control the active hours for this feature. Setting it to be always on (12:00 AM to 12:00 AM) will consume more battery.

Changing Watch Faces

Personalize your watch with built-in watch faces. The iTECH Active 2 comes with 3 interchangeable watch faces.

To change your watch face from the iTECH Wearables App: In the app, navigate to the Watch Faces page (found in the in-app settings menu) and tap on any of the available watch faces.

Navigation Tips & Features

Basic Navigation Tips

Your iTECH Active 2 is a one-touch device. Interact by tapping the one-touch button ⚙️ to navigate. Tap and hold the button to activate features or enter sections like Settings.

• Exiting a section or app: Tap the one-touch button ⚙️ until a back icon ← appears. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on this icon to exit.
• Haptic Feedback Control: Your watch vibrates for notifications. To turn vibration on or off, tap the one-touch button ⚙️ to the Settings icon ⚙️, tap and hold to enter, then navigate to the Do Not Disturb icon ?. Tap and hold to turn off vibrations. This feature may take up to 5 minutes to activate. Disabling vibration can extend battery life.
• MAC ID Address: Each iTECH Active 2 has a unique ID found on the device, used for connecting to the iTech Wearables app. To find it, tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on the main clock face for 3 seconds. This screen also displays battery level ? and a Bluetooth icon ? if connected.

Timekeeping

Alarms: Set up to three alarms via the iTECH Wearables App to occur once or on multiple days. Open the app, tap Menu, go to Settings, tap Alarms, and set your desired alarms. ⏰

Apps & Features

Notifications & Messaging

The iTECH Active 2 can display call, text, social media, and app notifications from your smartphone, provided both devices are within Bluetooth range.

• Set Up Notifications: Ensure Bluetooth is on and your phone can receive notifications (Settings > Notifications). In the iTECH Wearables App, tap the Menu ☰ icon, then Settings, and go to Watch Notifications to select which notifications you wish to receive. (Permissions may differ between iOS and Android users.)
• Viewing Incoming Notifications: Notifications cause the Active 2 to vibrate. Unread notifications can be checked later by navigating to the Messages icon ✉️. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on the Messages icon ✉️ to view the Messages screen. Tap the one-touch button ⚙️ to scroll through messages.
• Manage Notifications: The iTECH Active 2 stores up to 5 notifications; older ones are replaced as new ones arrive. You can turn off notifications via Watch Notifications in the app's settings menu or by enabling Do Not Disturb mode ?.

Note for Android Users: The 'Other' notification function is for unsupported app notifications. It is recommended to keep this off, as Android devices often send extensive data (screenshots, battery percentage, song changes) which can overwhelm the watch.

Activity & Sleep

The iTECH Active 2 continuously tracks stats like steps, calories burned, and distance covered. Sync your tracker to the iTECH Wearables App at least once daily to transfer this information.

• See your core stats: Find your complete history and automatically detected information in the iTech Wearables App.
• Track Daily Goals: The iTECH Active 2 tracks progress towards goals set during account setup. Upon reaching a goal, the app sends a push notification. Achieving a step goal triggers a vibration and a celebratory badge ?.

Sedentary Reminder

Turn on reminders to move in the app via the Settings Menu > 'Reminder To Move' selection. This feature is active between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Track Your Sleep

Your iTECH Active 2 automatically tracks sleep time and stages (deep sleep, light sleep, time spent awake). Sync your tracker upon waking to view your sleep quality score and stats. The app provides detailed sleep metrics and an overall sleep score. Tap the Sleep card on the home screen for history and tap the sleep progress graph for a 'Sleep Summary' ?.

Heart Rate

The iTECH Active 2 tracks your heart rate throughout the day. To measure real-time heart rate, navigate to the heart rate feature ❤️ and tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️. The watch will vibrate while measuring and again upon completion, displaying your heart rate.

Continuous Heart Rate: For 24/7 heart rate detection, enable 'Continuous Heart Rate Detection' in the app settings. The device will record your heart rate every 30 minutes. This data syncs automatically when within Bluetooth range. Continuous monitoring improves sleep statistics accuracy but consumes more battery; turn it off to conserve power.

Note: Not a medical device. This device and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.

Fitness and Exercise (Multi-Sports Mode)

Track specific exercises like running, hiking, football, and basketball. The iTECH Active 2 offers 4 sports modes and 4 workout modes, recording details such as steps, total time, average heart rate, and calories.

• Sports Modes Included: Basketball ?, Baseball ⚾, Football ?, Soccer ⚽
• Workout Modes Included: Running ?, Elliptical ?, Cycling ?, Hiking ?

Some Helpful Tips:

• For data to be saved, workouts must last at least 3 minutes.
• During a sports mode, data points are displayed. Tap the one-touch button ⚙️ to PAUSE ⏸️, tap again to STOP ⏹️, or tap again to return to the mode's main screen.
• You can perform sports with or without your smartphone nearby. The device syncs automatically when within Bluetooth range.
• Sync data after completing one sports mode before starting another. Doing multiple modes without syncing may result in data loss.
• Activities shorter than 3 minutes will not be saved.
• View daily sports and workout summaries, including calories burned, in the Calories card on the iTECH Wearables App home page.

Connected GPS

Utilize your smartphone's connected GPS for detailed workout stats, route, and pace information. Review your exercise history in the iTECH Wearables App.

The Connected GPS feature uses your smartphone's GPS sensors.

To use Connected GPS: From the app's home page, tap Menu ☰, select Running Mode. Tap 'Start' to begin tracking. Location permissions may be requested (allow 'While Using App'). Connected GPS remains active until paused or stopped. The screen shows heart rate and calories burned, with an option to view your route map. Completed activities can be reviewed in the app.

Fitness Tracker Features

• Music Remote: ? Control music playback on your phone. Navigate to the music feature, tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ to enter. Play/pause, skip forward, or skip to previous tracks. Compatible with Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora.
• Camera Remote: ? Snap photos using your iTECH Active 2. Navigate to the camera remote function in the app's settings. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ on the watch or shake your wrist to take a picture with your phone's camera.

Additional Features

Access more features via the app's Menu ☰ > Settings.

• Weather: ☁️ Once paired, navigate to Settings > 'Weather'. Your location is auto-detected or can be entered manually. The watch displays the latest weather readings, including current and next-day forecasts, updated hourly. Units of measurement can be adjusted.

The weather information updates every two hours. If your device is not connected, no information will display. Ensure your phone and device are connected.

Note for Android Users: Weather data may occasionally appear incorrect due to Android's data transmission limitations. Ensure your device is properly connected.

• Find Device: ? In Settings, tap 'Find Device' to make your paired iTECH Active 2 vibrate.
• Language: ? Change the fitness tracker's language in Settings > 'Language'. Note that this does not change the mobile application's language.
• Do Not Disturb: ? In Settings, set a time period to prevent notifications (except alarms). The feature takes 3-5 minutes to activate.
• Time Format: Select between 12 and 24-hour formats in Settings > 'Time Formats'.
• Unit Format: Choose between metric and imperial measurement systems in Settings > 'Units'. Other units are also available within the app.
• Hydration Reminder: ? Activate reminders to stay hydrated. Set start/end times and frequency in the app.
• Hygiene Assistant: ? Activate reminders to wash your hands. Set start/end times and frequency in the app.

Update, Restart, & Erase

Update Fitness Tracker Firmware

A pop-up notification will appear in the iTECH Wearables App for firmware updates. If no notification appears, navigate to Menu ☰ > Settings > 'Update Firmware'. Tap 'Update' to begin. Keep your fitness tracker within Bluetooth range during the update. The watch will restart automatically upon completion.

Restart Your Active 2

If you experience issues with syncing, GPS, or tracking, you can restart your device from the wrist. Navigate to Settings ⚙️, then Power Off ⏻. After the device shuts down, tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ for 3-5 seconds to turn it back on.

Reset Your Active 2

If problems persist with syncing or GPS, a reset may help. Navigate to Settings ⚙️, then 'Reset' icon ?. Tap and hold the one-touch button ⚙️ to reset your device.

Wear and Care

The iTECH Active 2 is designed for all-day wear. Follow these guidelines for optimal performance and skin comfort:

• Clean your band and wrist regularly, especially after intense workouts or sweating.
• Rinse the band with water or wipe it with rubbing alcohol. Avoid hand soap, dish soap, hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, or household cleaners, as residues can irritate the skin.
• Always pat the band dry before wearing it.

Note: The iTECH Active 2 is IP65 water-resistant, not waterproof. Do not submerge or swim with the device. It can withstand splashes, rain, and daily activities like washing dishes. If it gets wet, remove it until dry.

Important Tips: Individuals with allergies, asthma, or eczema may be more prone to skin irritation. If irritation or redness occurs, remove the device and consult a dermatologist if symptoms persist.

Regulatory & Safety Notices

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio communications if not installed and used according to instructions. However, interference is not guaranteed in all installations.

To correct interference, try increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a dealer or technician. Changes or modifications not explicitly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any received interference.

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. The device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC ID: 2AS3P-ITACT2

NON-MEDICAL DEVICE: This iTech Wearables product is not a medical device. It and its related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.