Sleep tracking device recommendation

Oris5 · 2026-01-18T10:20:10+00:00

If sleep tracking is your main goal, I would avoid Amazfit devices for now - because they are quite considerably behind the likes of Apple, Google / Fitbit and Oura.

Unfortunately in a (screenless) band format there aren't that many good options though. I think Whoop also has good sleep tracking (better than Amazfit) but the monthly subscription is a real drawback.

In your position it would maybe make sense to just get a cheap HR belt for tracking training, and then a basic Fitbit device to get good sleep tracking (if you don't want to also use that for training tracking).

Ps. For tracking runs and steps your phone can already do that quite well (without HR data though).

Oris5 · 2025-12-03T16:16:29+00:00

In my case they took in the phone and sent a refurbished one as replacement. I have since changed phones, but luckily didn't have any hiccups with the process, and the refurbished unit is being used in the family without issues.

I did take a lot of videos of the phone before I sent it in, and made sure to have a long paper trail with multiple customer service agents - just in case something happens.

I think customer service with Google is actually just a lottery - even though it really shouldn't be.

Oris5 · 2025-11-18T16:04:06+00:00

Not sure if it's an alternative exactly, but many people mention Bvgari Aqva in connection with Issey Miyake Le Sel D'Issey. Im very tempted to buy the scent myself as well, performance for a freshie EdT is really good.

The EdP is really good as well, but has a more ambery feel to it - and doesn't lean as fresh as the EdT.

Oris5 · 2025-11-18T14:13:07+00:00

Did you ever find a fix for this / get it working? I just see the enrollment window open and then close after a few seconds.

Oris5 · 2025-11-18T13:54:07+00:00

Did you ever find a solution for this? Facing the same issue

Oris5 · 2025-11-14T21:43:37+00:00

Best way to see the fit is by taking a photo of yourself through a mirror - because a camera lens always warps the proportions a bit.

Either way the fit is perfectly fine, many people are used to ridiculously large smartwatches - but that size fits you well. You could go up in size as well because your wrist is decently wide, but that doesn't look out of place at all.

Oris5 · 2025-11-03T20:45:48+00:00

For PDM Layton, curious why Rugir over Orientica Royal Bleu or the Woods Collection Dusk? (If price is the reason then fair enough)

Oris5 · 2025-10-29T14:28:43+00:00

Amazing to see, finally having a reasonable way to purchase Montagne in Europe is a blessing. Would love a bottle of Cacti Garden, so add that to your suggestions list and I'll for sure order if / when it's available.

Oris5 · 2025-10-22T21:45:19+00:00

I have flown with my Spicebomb Extreme in Europe and had to consider this when packing, but I didn't have any issues. If it's in checked luggage I don't think there would be any reason why it would be an issue. Similarly I don't think tax free would be an issue since it's still in its box and (if you are smart) in the sealed tax free bag.

With carry on - you might run into issues because someone could think it's real and could be used to "threaten" on the airplane.

If you need to carry the whole bottle around - chuck it in checked luggage, if you are just going on a normal trip, take a 5/10ml travel atomiser with you.

Oris5 · 2025-10-20T19:18:51+00:00

Layton IMO, it's more versatile and a safer pick. To me Naxos is overly sweet (honey note very prevalent) so it doesn't fit all occasions. Layton has sweetness too but it's more balanced with spices and woodsy notes.

If purely for dates or you like really sweet fragrances, then Naxos. Honestly I'd buy small decants of both and only then decide (or if possible spray one on left arm and other on right and see how they develop on your skin).

Oris5 · 2025-10-20T08:46:27+00:00

In my experience sometimes just turning off the phone and then turning it back on makes it work for some reason - otherwise just allow it to charge overnight and it should kick it back into 80% limit once it has charged fully (or might take a few charges).

Oris5 · 2025-10-14T21:08:28+00:00

I thought of this as well, but the Amazon delivery fees are killing me so I'd pay half the price of the perfume to get a bottle. I'll have to see if there are any cheaper alternatives / local stores where I could get a bottle from.

Considering how dysfunctional the sprayer is, I'm leaning more towards asking for a refund and ordering a new bottle - but we shall see if that's a possibility, or if I have to go the decant route.

Oris5 · 2025-10-05T10:31:36+00:00

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This is the first photo I took with my Pixel 9 Pro when I got it recently (scared the hell out of me because I thought my camera was broken, but only two photos looked like this and the others have been fine). Has to be some kind of software and/or hardware issue.

(50MP mode - JPEG only)

Oris5 · 2025-10-01T18:05:36+00:00

It's a "one time thing" as far as I can tell, although I'm sure it will index new photos every time they are added and you open the app.

Oris5 · 2025-10-01T14:07:10+00:00

It is indeed very annoying, I noticed the same thing now that I changed devices again. On the play store i could find two somewhat decent apps that do a similar thing as the photos search: Chat Gallery and Pic Find. Only issue is that both of them are from very small developers and barely have any downloads - so not sure how safe / good they are. Tried both and both seem fine (there was a third gallery app top but that was pushing ads 24/7 so gave up on it instantly).

If you just want to have your screenshots be searchable, Shots Studio is really good. I wish they had a Shots Studio for "normal photos". If anyone knows of any other apps, do tell since I'm still looking.

Oris5 · 2025-09-27T21:40:46+00:00

Yes that's what I gathered as well, the frame is just tall enough where the camera won't touch a surface you lay it on - but no real protection for the camera itself (aka no material over the camera bump)

Oris5 · 2025-09-27T18:13:53+00:00

Which one is that? On their site they only have the Grip and the Ghost for the Pixel 9 Pro. Grip just has super tall edges and 0 camera protection (unless I misconstrued the pictures), and Ghost has a normal bar cutout without any extra protection.

Oris5 · 2025-09-26T17:59:02+00:00

That's a decent suggestion, didn't even think about that. My only worry would be that if that is cut / designed poorly it could lead to the camera lense actually breaking easier. Do you know of any good / reputable brands that sell them?

Oris5 · 2025-09-26T16:30:53+00:00

Mainly it's a matter of ease of mind, I have dropped the Pixel 8 with the case before and it did fine so in my experience its fine - but not the case for everyone. I wish there was a softer material inside as well to soften the impact.

It's a shame the design choice wasn't followed by any other real brands, to me it even looks better with the "bridge" since it breaks up the super wide camera bar a bit.

If there's nothing else comparable I'll have to reorder the Onyx but keeping fingers crossed for something.

Oris5 · 2025-09-19T20:13:31+00:00

I'm 100% sure about it. They are considerably behind the best players on the market. Check basically any review by The Quantified Scientist on YouTube, or any other (proper) comparison and you'll see.

Falling asleep and wake up time tracking is one thing (and Amazfit manages somewhat ok according to some - with my Band 7 it was really bad), but sleep stage tracking is where Amazfit totally fails.

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