While the Halo band doesn’t have Alexa built in, the new Connect Alexa feature means Halo users can ask for updates on their health and wellbeing from an Alexa-enabled device. All you need to say is, “Alexa, what’s my activity score?” or “Alexa, how’s my health?” and the virtual assistant will respond with information gathered from your Halo device.
The Creepiest Fitness Band Yet
However, Alexa will be a great way to get a snapshot of your vital signs no matter where you are. For instance, you can ask Alexa for your sleep score if you’re concerned that you’re not getting as much rest as you like.
If you feel a little iffy about giving Alexa permission to peer into your health history, don’t worry. As we mentioned above, the feature is disabled by default, so it’s not forced on you.
If you do opt in and turn it on and feel uncomfortable about the decision, you can turn the feature back off again, and Alexa will stay quiet. You can then head into the Alexa app and erase all the logs you created using the Halo fitness band.
If you’d rather spend more time running and less time fiddling with a gadget to show you the right statistics, you’ll be pleased to know that Alexa will soon be able to get information from your Halo fitness band. However, if you’re worried about privacy, the app will have everything you need to keep peace of mind while you exercise.
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