kogan com KAP3RNDBLKA Pulse 3 Smart Watch User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Kogan com
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kogan com KAP3RNDBLKA Pulse 3 Smart Watch
SAFETY & WARNINGS
Please read the following instructions before using the device for the first time:
- When you use device keep it away from heat sources (fire) and from humidity sources (water and other liquids).
- If the product is wet or damaged do not use it.
- Do not use the product with wet hands.
- Do not allow the device to come into contact with flammable materials.
- Do not expose the product to high temperatures (for example: inside a car during hot weather).
- Do not throw the product into fire.
- Keep the product away from children.
- Disconnect or switch off the product if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
- Do not use the device if you perceive any visible defects.
- Do not attempt to open or puncture the product. You might damage it.
- Do not use the product with incompatible devices.
- To prevent device failure, fire and explosion, never place the smart watch or its accessories in any extremely high temperature or extremely low temperature areas.
- To prevent device damage, accessory damage and device failure, always protect the device against strong impact or shock.
- Do not disassemble or modify the device or its accessories without authorization. Any device failure should be referred to our after-sales service personnel.
- The smartwatch heart rate and blood oxygen data should not be used as the basis for any medical or diagnostic decision.
- Only qualified medical personnel can diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure problems. Contact your medical centre for a medical opinion and do not treat or diagnose yourself.
- The smartwatch heart rate and blood oxygen data may not be accurate due to factors such as signal interference, improper placement of the device or weather or physiological changes.
- Do not use the smartwatch data to modify your medication or medical treatment. Follow the instructions provided by authorised medical personnel.
- The watch is not suitable for hot baths, hot springs, saunas, snorkeling, diving, water skiing and other wading or deep-water activities with high-speed water flow.
COMPONENT LIST
- Smartwatch
- USB charging cable (45 cm)
- User guide
OVERVIEW
APP INSTALLATION
Download the Da Fit app
Download the Da Fit app from the iOS App Store or the Google Play store, or by scanning the QR code below.
You can also download the app directly by typing “Da Fit” in the Google Play or App Store search engine.
Register in the app
Registering in the app is very simple.
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Once the app is installed, access it. The next screen will appear:
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Set all the parameters. Once you do so, you are ready to go.
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Make sure to accept all the permissions that the app requests.
Pairing iOS / Android devices
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Enable your smartphone’s Bluetooth.
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Enter the Da Fit app and tap on the bottom middle icon to access the device section.
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Tap on the add a device option. Once you do so, the available devices list will show. Tap on “Pulse 3”.
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Once you tap on the device the pairing process will start. When you do so, ensure the watch is close to your smartphone.
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A message from your smartphone’s Bluetooth will pop up. Make sure to accept the pairing.
OPERATION
How to attach and remove the straps
Although only one strap is included in the box, it can be attached and removed easily. The shorter strap must be placed in the display’s top slot, while the longer strap must be placed in the display’s bottom slot. Otherwise, the insertion system may be irreparably damaged.
- To remove a strap: Remove a strap from your smartwatch by depressing the release mechanism near the connection point, sliding out the quick-release pins, and repeating for both sides if necessary.
- To attach a strap: Attach the new strap to your smartwatch by aligning the quickrelease pins with the slots on the watch case, sliding the pins into place, and confirming a secure fit.
Charging
The smartwatch’s full charge time is approximately 3.5 hours and the battery
can last up to 4-6 days depending on the usage.
Use the 45 cm USB-A cable with magnetic charging port that is included in the
box to charge the smartwatch. Connect the USB-A connector to a charger,
computer output or power bank and place the magnetic port in a way so that it
sticks to the 2 pins featured on the back part of the body watch.
Power on/off
- To turn on the smartwatch press and hold the top button for 4 seconds.
- To turn off the smartwatch press and hold the top button for 4 seconds
You can also power off, restart or reset the smartwatch. To do so access the smartwatch main menu and access the watch settings (gear icon). Scroll down and tap on system. When you do so, you will see a list of three options: restart, power off and reset. Tap on the desired option.
About IP protection rating
The Pulse 3 smartwatch has an IP68 protection rating. This means that it can withstand being submersed under water 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.
Notes : In case of swimming in the sea or in a saltwater pool, it is recommended to rinse the watch with fresh water after the immersion due to the corrosive effect of salt.
It is important to always accept all the permissions requested by the app so that the smartwatch functions optimally. Also activate all the desired features from the device option within the watch section in the Da Fit app.
Touch controls
Touch controls
Swipe your finger to the left from the main screen to access the quick access
menu. A few functions are set by default (activity, sleep, heart rate, SpO2,
Weather…). To add more functions to the quick access menu keep swiping your
finger to the left until you see the “+” option and tap on it. If you want to
delete which quick access menu, you can long press it and tap the “-” red icon
to delete it.
Swipe your finger downward from the main screen to enter the options menu. In here you will find different functions, such as the do not disturb mode, settings, low power mode, brightness, among others. To access any of these options, simply tap on their corresponding icon.
Swipe your finger upward from the main screen to view app notifications, missed calls, text messages and other notifications.
Swipe your finger to the right from the main screen to access the auxiliary
menu. In here you will see the latest app functions that you have accessed.
From here you can also access the smartwatch main menu. To do so, tap on the
grey icon that shows 9 dots.
Top button (home button)
Press the top button to wake up and sleep the home screen. You can also use it to go back to the main screen whenever you are making use of a function or in any of the various menus. You can also use it to turn off the smartwatch, as previously explained in the manual.
Lower button
Press the lower button to access the smartwatch main menu.
Changing the watch face
There are 3 options when it comes to changing the Contact watch face:
- The first option is from within the smartwatch. On the main screen, long tap on the display and you will see multiple watch faces. Tap on the one that you like the most to make it your watch face.
- The second option is swiping your finger downward from the main screen to enter the options menu. Tap the Settings into list, tap Display, tap Watch Face to change the watch face.
- The third option is from the Da Fit app. From the device section you will see the watch faces option. From here you will be able to select a wide variety of watch faces to download them and set them as your main screen theme. The watch latest watch face that you download will be stored in the smartwatch face change function.
- Press the “Edit” button below the watch face to edit and create your own watch face using images stored on your phone.
Calls
The Pulse 3 smartwatch allows you to make, receive, answer and reject calls. You can maintain a phone call conversation with just the smartwatch thanks to its built-in microphone and speaker.
Receiving, answering and rejecting calls
- Calls will appear in real time on the screen and the watch will vibrate.
- Calls can be accepted by pressing the green icon and rejected by pressing the red icon.
- If the call is accepted, it can be ended by pressing the red icon. To reject the call, tap on the red icon before answering it. A lost call notification will appear on the smartwatch’s display.
Making calls
There are 3 options when it comes to making calls. All of them can be accessed by entering the smartwatch main menu and tapping on the green icon showing a phone.
- Call a contact: Choose up to 8 contacts from the favorite contacts option within the Da Fit app device section. Once you do so, access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the green icon showing a phone. Tap on the contacts’ option; you will see that the 8 contacts that you have chosen will show. Tap on the contact whom you want to call.
- Dial pad: Tap on the dial pad option to dial any phone number. Once dialed, tap on the icon showing a phone to start the call.
- Recent calls: Tap on the recent calls option to access a register of calls that you have made and received. To call one of the contacts/phone numbers that appear, simply tap on the corresponding contact/number.
Notifications
The smartwatch displays your smartphone notifications. This includes apps such
as: WhatsApp, Gmail, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, among many others. Make
sure to enable them through the Da Fit app.
To enable them, simply access the notifications option in the DaFit device
section and tap on the box to enable them.
Voice assistants
To make use of the voice assistant function, simply access the auxiliary menu and tap on the talk after tap option, on top of the menu. To correctly configure the voice assistant function, you must have successfully synchronised the smartwatch to your smartphone via DaFit app and enabled all accesses.
Music control
The smartwatch features a music control tool. Access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the musical note icon. Once inside, you will see several options:
- Play/Pause: Tap on the icon to pause or play the music that you are listening to.
- Previous song/Next song : Tap on the previous or next icon to play the previous or the next song.
- Increase/Decrease volume: Tap on the speaker icon to increase or decrease volume.
When your phone is paired with your smartphone, all the audio files and videos will play on the smartwatch. This includes YouTube videos, WhatsApp voice notes, WhatsApp videos, etc.
To stop this from happening, access your watch settings, enter the phone call option. Once inside you will see the following:
Unselect the media audio setting so that all the music, videos, voice notes and other files that contain audio play on the phone and not on the smartwatch.
Remote camera control
The Pulse 3 smartwatch allows you to take pictures from your smartphone remotely. Access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the camera icon. For both android & IOS, the camera within the App must be selected to use the Camera Control Mode. This cannot be used via the in-built Camera app on the phone. To take remote pictures, simply place your smartphone wherever you want and tap on the red circle inside the remote camera function of your smartwatch.
Find my device
The Pulse 3 smartwatch feature an anti-lost function. Access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the green icon showing a radar. Once inside, tap on the screen to make your phone sound.
The DaFit app will let you do the same but the other way around. Access the device section of the app and enter the others option. Once inside, you will see a find device option, tap on it to make the smartwatch sound.
Other functions
The smartwatch features a wide variety of other functions, such as: alarm, calculator, stopwatch, timer, weather, breathing exercises, reminders, among others.
Health
Sports
The Pulse 3 smartwatch allows you to monitor a wide variety of sports. You can access the sport monitoring from the main menu.
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Main menu: Access the main menu and tap on the orange icon showing an arm.
Once inside, you will see a list of sports to monitor. Choose the desired sport and the smartwatch will start monitoring your physical activity, such as: steps, calories burned, heart rate in real time, distance travelled, pace… -
Quick access menu: Swipe your finger to the left from the main screen to access the quick access menu. To add Exercise to the quick access menu keep swiping your finger to the left until you see the “+” option and tap on it.
To stop monitoring the sport that you have chosen, tap on the top button and then on the stop icon. All the sport data will register in the smartwatch. To access this data, enter the main menu and tap on the red icon showing a paper and a weight.
Pedometer, calories burned and distance travelled
The smartwatch automatically registers the steps taken, the burned calories and the distance travelled. To view this information, access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the Activity icon with yellow, green and orange.
You can also access this feature via quick access menu. This data will also appear in the Da Fit main section.
Heart rate monitor
The Pulse 3 smartwatch monitors your heart rate automatically. You can set the smartwatch to measure it every 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes automatically. To do so, enter the DaFit device section and tap on the others option. From there, you will be able to set the automatic heart rate measurement (Full-day Heart Rate).
You will also be able to measure your heart rate immediately. To make use of this tool, access the smartwatch main menu and tap on the red heart icon. Once inside, tap on the screen to start measuring your heart rate. After a few seconds, the number of heart beats per minute will be displayed. You can also access this feature via quick access menu.
Blood oxygen meter (Sp02)
The Pulse 3 smartwatch allows you to measure your blood oxygen saturation
levels instantly. To make use of this tool, access the smartwatch main menu
and tap on the red O2 icon. Once inside, tap on the screen to start measuring
your blood oxygen saturation. After 60 seconds your blood oxygen saturation
data will be displayed and the watch will vibrate.
This data will also be displayed in the DaFit main section.
Sleep monitor
The smartwatch functions while you sleep and provides statistics on the time and quality of your sleep. This tool’s available information is more detailed in the DaFit app than in the smartwatch:
- In the smartwatch: To consult the time that you have slept, access the main menu and tap on the purple icon showing a moon. Once inside, your time slept will be displayed, as well as the time that you have been in deep, light, REM sleep and awake.
- In the app: Your sleep data will also be displayed in the DaFit main section. Here, you will be able to see the time that you have slept, as well as the time that you have been in deep, light, REM sleep and awake. You will also be able to view a weekly and monthly sleeping record with all your sleep data.
You can also attach this function to the quick access menu.
Menstrual cycle
The DaFit app allows you to set reminders related to your menstrual cycle. Enter the DaFit device section and access the others option. Once inside, scroll down and you will see the physiological cycle reminder.
From here, you will be able to set some data related to your menstrual period, such as: cycle days, menstrual days, last menstrual start date, reminders, among others. When you set all this info, access the physiological cycle calendar to view your cycle chronological data.
If you set reminders, they will show in the smartwatch. To view these reminders, simply access the main menu and tap on the red icon showing a flower. From here, you will also be able to view the cycle chronological data.
Menu view
There are 8 menu view for choose, enter watch settings, tap “Display”, scroll down and you will see Menu View this setting.
Connect to the Health App (iOS)
Activity data will be synchronised to the hearth app after connection.
To connect, on your iPhone go to Health app -> Steps -> Data Sources Access -> DaFit (Switch it to on)
Connect to the Google Fit
Tap “Connect” to connect to Google Fit.
Updating Watch Firmware
To update the firmware of your watch, open the DaFit app, tap on “Device à Upgrade”.
Synchronizing Data
To ensure any data which has been stored on the watch is not lost, the watch needs to be synced to the app. Open the app and wait until syncing is confirmed. The watch only keeps records for the last 7 days (e.g. pedometer, distance, calories, sleep, etc.). Ensure to synchronize your data at least every 7 days.
CLEANING & CARE
- Clean the product regularly with a dry cloth. The product must be unplugged or unplugged or switched off when cleaning.
- Keep the product’s ports and connectors clean from dust, dirt, etc., to ensure proper connection.
- Avoid breaking the product. Do not place objects on it or bend it with excessive force.
- If the product has a cable, do not bend or pull it with excessive force to avoid damaging it.
- Do not wet or immerse the product. Always keep the product in a dry place away from moisture.
- When not in use, store the product in a clean, dry place away from moisture and dirt.
- If water enters the product, immediately disconnect it from any power source or device to which it is connected.
- Avoid bumps and drops that could damage the product.
- Do not use the product for any purpose other than that for which it was designed.
- Recycle the product in accordance with local environmental rules and regulations
SPECIFICATIONS
Display | 1.43” AMOLED Multitouch 466 x 466 |
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Battery | Lithium 260mAh |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Compatibility | Android 6.0 / iOS 9.0 and later versions |
App | Da Fit |
Housing material | Metal case + IML case back |
Display material | Tempered glass |
Strap material | Silicone strap and Stainless-steel buckle |
Protection rating | IP68 (submersible 2 meters for 30 minutes) |
Watch dimensions (without strap) | 45.7x 45.7x 10.7mm |
Strap width | 22 mm |
Wrist closure diameter | 16.5 to 22 cm |
Weight | 52 g |
Autonomy | 4-6 days in normal use |
Charging time | 3-4 hours |
Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker |
Health functions | Sport monitor, pedometer, heart rate meter, blood oxygen, |
menstrual cycle
Functions| Make and receive calls, notifications, voice assistants, music
control, remote camera control, weather, calculator
Other functions| Alarm, calculator, timer, stopwatch, weather, reminders, etc.
Languages| English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Ukrainian, etc.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
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App cannot discover the watch. | Pairing has failed. |
- Ensure the “DaFit” app is updated to the latest version.
- Close all programs on the watch.
- Turn your phone’s Bluetooth off and then on again.
- Ensure notifications for the app are enabled.
- Power off the smartwatch and repeat the pairing steps.
- Ensure your phone’s operating system is iOS 9.0 and above and Andr id 6.0 and above.
Watch is not receiving notifications, texts, or phone calls| App does not have notifications enabled. Phone is in “Do not disturb” mode.|
- Ensure notifications forthe app are enabled.
- Notifications are not shown when phone is in “Do not disturb” mode.
Bluetooth is disconnecting.| The watch is too far from your phone.|
- Reduce the distance between the watch and your phone.
- Ensure there is no more than 5m distance between the devices.
- Remove any metal jewellery as this interfere with the stability of the connection.
The time displayed on my watch and phone is inconsistent.| Watch is not
connected to the phone.| Ensure your watch is connected to your phone through
the app and not directly through your phone’s Bluetooth.
Number of steps on the app and the watch does not match.| Watch is not
synchronised to the phone.| Ensure your watch and the app are synchronised.
Open the app and wait until syncing is confirmed.
Watch is not charging.| Charging contacts may be dirty or rusty.| Clean the
charging contacts on both the watch and charging cable.
Music is playing from the watch rather than my Bluetooth speaker.| Bluetooth
Audio is enabled.| On the watch, go to settings Phone call and switch
“Bluetooth Audio” off.
Outdoor exercise tracking on the watch isn’t consistent with the data on my
other exercise tracking apps.| This watch does not have in-built GPS.| To make
use of your phone’s GPS, you must initiate the workout in the DaFit app’s
workout section and have your phone present with you during the workout. Even
when connected to your phone’s GPS, some data discrepancies between the watch
and other fitness apps (Strada etc.) may occur due to the relative positions
of your phone and watch during exercise.
NOTES
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References
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