Body Media Band sync

http://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1755914--bodymedia-not-syncing-11-3-14-

Nope.

I'm using the calories burned from my heart rate monitor and entering them into MFP right now.

Here's the text from the help ticket to MFP linked to several times in this thread.

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***BodyMedia not syncing 11/3/14***
MOST RECENT UPDATES CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE ARTICLE

Hello MyFitnessPals,

We are receiving reports that members are having difficult with the sync between MyFitnessPal and Bodymedia. We are aware of the problem, and are currently investigating what could be causing this. We are working with BodyMedia to figure out what is causing the problem and hope to find a solution as soon as possible. Please check back to this link for updates.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Best,

Kelly
MyFitnessPal Staff

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UPDATE

November 10, 2014 - 9:02am PST: We are aware that this issue has not been resolved for our members and we are still working with BodyMedia to figure out a fix for the problem. Apologies for the continued trouble!

November 17, 2014 - 5:51pm PST: Hello everyone! Just wanted to update that we know this issue is still very live and affecting many people. At this time, we do not have a timeline on when a resolution will be in place, but we continue to work directly with BodyMedia during the course of the investigation on this issue. Thank you.

November 21, 2014 - 4:13pm: We have been in contact with BodyMedia regarding the aforementioned issue, and have received news that they believe this issue is on their end. We do not have an ETA on a fix, but will continue to be in touch with them and monitor the progress towards a fix.

The acquisition of Bodymedia by Jawbone was a disaster for customers. Hopefully, some other company will rebuild and extend the Bodymedia technology.

PikaKnight wrote: »

rbs1976 wrote: »

The acquisition of Bodymedia by Jawbone was a disaster for customers. Hopefully, some other company will rebuild and extend the Bodymedia technology.

They can't. The whole point of buying Bodymedia was to claim the technology (hence the new UP 3 using bioimpedance sensors).

I was excited about the Up 3 but seeing how Jawbone has handled things with the dying out of Bodymedia, I'm probably going to get the Fitibit Charge HR that is getting released in 2015, as a replacement for my Link. Jawbone can suck it.

I am just wondering about the accuracy of Fitbit products compared to BMF. I might just not get an activity tracker and use my data from BMF.

PikaKnight wrote: »

randomtai wrote: »

PikaKnight wrote: »

rbs1976 wrote: »

The acquisition of Bodymedia by Jawbone was a disaster for customers. Hopefully, some other company will rebuild and extend the Bodymedia technology.

They can't. The whole point of buying Bodymedia was to claim the technology (hence the new UP 3 using bioimpedance sensors).

I was excited about the Up 3 but seeing how Jawbone has handled things with the dying out of Bodymedia, I'm probably going to get the Fitibit Charge HR that is getting released in 2015, as a replacement for my Link. Jawbone can suck it.

I am just wondering about the accuracy of Fitbit products compared to BMF. I might just not get an activity tracker and use my data from BMF.

Someone on my FL had both and compared them. The BMF Link seemed more accurate in reading activity due to the bioimpedance sensors, but (from my understanding) the Fitbit Charge HR and Surge will be using Purepulse sensors so the accuracy may end up being comparable to the UP 3.

This is promising news because Jawbone can def suck it as far as how they handled BMF customers.

SnuggleSmacks wrote: »

Personally, I would either get the Up3 or explore the Microsoft Band or wait for the Fitbit Surge. The Band and Surge will have GPS. The Up3 is waterproof. I would want one or the other, if I can't have both. That leaves out the Fitbit Charge HR.

For runners, I could see that being an issue (lack of GPS). Luckily I don't, so it's not a problem. But if you are really into running, I'd probably point you more towards Garmin.