Accessories specialist Misfit has announced Shine 2, the next generation of the company’s award-winning Shine Fitness and Sleep Monitor. Fully redesigned and enhanced, the company notes tht ‘Shine 2 leverages the best of Shine’s elegant aesthetic and introduces powerful new functionality.’
Shine 2 tracks activity and sleep more accurately with a 3-axis accelerometer and newly added 3-axis magnetometer. Users can now easily see progress and tell time in a halo of rainbow-coloured lights, or get motivated with Misfit Move, a feature that encourages individuals to be active with a vibrational nudge. Text and call notifications and a silent vibe alarm are also new with Shine 2.
Shine 2 incorporates more advanced hardware and firmware—which means improved touch responsiveness with capacitive sensing technology, faster syncing, and an extended Bluetooth range. Its 12 lights display over 16 million colours and are bright enough to be seen in direct sunlight.
Compatible with Misfit Link software, Shine 2 is positioned as being more than just an activity tracker — ‘it’s now a remote to connect with the world around you.’ Users can communicate with friends, turn lights on, change music, take a selfie, advance slides, and more, all with a double tap.
Shine 2 references Shine’s iconic original design but features an even thinner aircraft grade aluminium body, while retaining its signature 6-month battery life, 50m water resistance, and modular design.
“We’ve packed a lot into Shine 2, adding more functionality into an even smaller form factor with the same battery life,” said Adam Mack, Misfit’s Director of Mechanical Design. “We didn’t compromise on craftsmanship or the user experience.”
Shine 2 comes in Rose Gold and Carbon Black, now available for purchase on misfit.com, and will be available in retail locations worldwide in November for US$99.99.
Misfit invents and manufactures wearable and smart home products. The company was founded by Sonny Vu with John Sculley, the former CEO of Apple and Pepsi, and Sridhar Iyengar, co-founder of AgaMatrix and Elemental Machines.
