Monitor your heart rate through Band

The already crowded fitness wearables market just got a little bigger this week with the release of Sony’s SmartBand 2, a wristband that monitors pulse, heart rate variability (HRV), movements, and the quality of sleep.

Once paired with a compatible Google Android or Apple iOS device, the SmartBand 2 uses LEDs and vibrations to notify users when an alarm, a message, or a call arrives.

The main features and capabilities of the SmartBand 2 include an activity tracker for steps, walking, and running, a “Do Not Disturb” mode, Google Fit, heart activity monitors, and stamina mode.