Do you have to have a smart phone to use this? I have internet access - but no cell phone
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no - the BodyMedia is charged and your dashboard (which shows your sleep, calories in, calories out etc) is done with your computer. The BodyMedia does not have bluetooth like the Fitbit so it would work perfectly for you.
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no you don't. you just need to plug it into your PC here and there to upload the data on your armband. PS - I love my armband
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no you don't. you just need to plug it into your PC here and there to upload the data on your armband.PS - I love my armband
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Hello Katie, the BodyMedia Fit LINK likes to have a smartphone to take advantage of all the benefits and features, but not required. If you don't have a smartphone or don't want to use it for whatever reason, there is a BodyMedia Fit Core that you can get. It does everything the LINK does but doesnt need the smartphone. There is an optional Display device that can be purchased separately that acts similarly to the smartphone app if you want to see data live. Also their is the BodyMedia Armband Advantage (older model that looks just like the LINK but doesn't have bluetooth) that can be purchased used on Amazon or eBay. If you go with the Core/armband advantage models, I recommend the optional display. Hello Katie, the BodyMedia Fit LINK likes to have a smartphone to take advantage of all the benefits and features, but not required. If you don't have a smartphone or don't want to use it for whatever reason, there is a BodyMedia Fit Core that you can get. It does everything the LINK does but doesnt need the smartphone. There is an optional Display device that can be purchased separately that acts similarly to the smartphone app if you want to see data live. Also their is the BodyMedia Armband Advantage (older model that looks just like the LINK but doesn't have bluetooth) that can be... » Read More Hello Katie, the BodyMedia Fit LINK likes to have a smartphone to take advantage of all the benefits and features, but not required. If you don't have a smartphone or don't want to use it for whatever reason, there is a BodyMedia Fit Core that you can get. It does everything the LINK does but doesnt need the smartphone. There is an optional Display device that can be purchased separately that acts similarly to the smartphone app if you want to see data live. Also their is the BodyMedia Armband Advantage (older model that looks just like the LINK but doesn't have bluetooth) that can be purchased used on Amazon or eBay. If you go with the Core/armband advantage models, I recommend the optional display. « Show Less
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If you get the core version it's designed exclusively to be synced with your computer.
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No this is not a smart phone internet is the old mobile me app. There are Android smart phones that are as tough as this phone that would have this capability.
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No it doesn't have to have internet connection although it is capable. My son's phone does not have a data plan but he is very careful to never use any data because it is very expensive without a plan. I also had to tell Verizon that we were not using a data plan with this phone.
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Yes if you intend to keep the Phone firm ware up to date and browse internet. If you dont have a data plan do not turn on your phone's Mobile network data settings.
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Yeah I think you can access the Internet and what not as long as you have an Internet provider. You can use calculator, music, etc. just can't send/receive calls or texts.
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Hi Robert,No, the phone does not need Internet connection. It's a simple phone plug in. I purchased itfor my 89 year old Mom and she loves it.It's an easy set up! I hope that answers your question.
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yes you can access this with a smart phone you would need to download the software to do so.
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No... But you can do it wirelessly. Call your internet provider to turn on WiFi. then your phone will be connected to the Internet .
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No. This phone doesn't have any data capability so wifi isn't really needed.
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You dont need to login. If you do though, you can see your swings online. Not essential. You do need a SMART phone with internet connection.
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You dont need to login. If you do though, you can see your swings online. Not essential.You do need a SMART phone with internet connection.
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Thanks to all of you that provided your thoughts on this!Diane, there are various apps available that allow a user to make calls (either for free or requires the purchase of credits) whenever a Wifi connection is available thus making it a phone.. but it can be useless if you do not have an Internet connection.
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That depends on your cell phone carrier, I don't think its considered a smart phone so if you needed to use it for the net you would need to call your cell phone provider.
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I loved this phone, but I never had data on it. I believe that you can connect to the internet, although I am not sure what the cost of doing so would be. I finally got a smart phone, but it is costly to have internet. Hope this helped.
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No it doesnt have to be hooked up to the internet just a Bluetooth connection. You can play your music off your phone no WiFi is needed.
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I am sorry I do not know. I don't have a smart phone just a basic cellular phone.
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In the time that I used it, I didn't have internet. It has the internet app but in order to use it, I needed to take it to my cell phone service provider to have it programmed.