Amazfit Active Smartwatch in review – Well-made, surprisingly affordable

The setup process for the smartwatch requires the installation of the Zepp app. By scanning a QR code displayed on the smartwatch with the smartphone, the devices quickly connect. Users need to grant some authorizations, such as for phone calls and app notifications.

After setup, the Amazfit Active provides a tutorial covering all areas and gestures on the watch. While this offers a good overview, the movements are only demonstrated and not replicated by the user. To navigate through the tutorial, users need to scroll through individual pages with the same movement.

The Zepp app is organized into four sections. The ‘Start’ section offers a tile overview for readiness, steps, sleep, Zepp Aura, heart rate, PAI, and training history. Clicking on a field leads to the respective submenu. Two additional sections are dedicated to sleep and training.

Under ‘Profile,’ users can not only modify data and goals stored with Zepp but also access Amazfit Active settings by clicking on the device, leading to the submenu.

The app allows users to control the frequency of the smartwatch measuring various body parameters. Many measurements are initially deactivated, such as stress and SpO2 measurements. Activating additional measurements prompts a pop-up warning about potential battery consumption.

In this section, users can also access the app and the watch face store. The app store provides software for training, meditation, navigation, and games, although no well-known apps are available. The watch face selection is extensive, offering both free and paid options.

Users can store music from their smartphones on the watch, and Amazon Alexa can be set up. Watch settings, such as display brightness or the arrangement of widgets, can be adjusted both through the Zepp app and directly on the smartwatch itself.