With the only difference between the two being the tiny little sticker on the outside, and then the little logo on the back of the band itself. That said, the packaging is identical on both.
#Mio heart pro Bluetooth
However, these days, they are also selling the Bluetooth Smart variant.
For those who bought-in via Kickstarter, they had the choice of either Bluetooth Smart, or ANT+. There are actually two variants of the Mio Alpha unit, one is Bluetooth Smart enabled, and the other ANT+ enabled.
#Mio heart pro update
Also, because the technology world constantly changes, I try and go back and update these reviews as new features and functionality are added – or if bugs are fixed. But, if I’ve missed something or if you spot something that doesn’t quite jive – just let me know and I’ll be happy to get it all sorted out. I write these reviews because I’m inherently a curious person with a technology background (my day job), and thus I try and be as complete as I can. Lastly, at the end of the day keep in mind I’m just like any other regular triathlete out there. Sorta like hiking in wilderness trails – leave only footprints. These will be going back to them shortly. In the case of the Alpha watch, I bought and paid for the Bluetooth Smart version, but Mio (company behind Alpha) also sent over two units (ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart) to test ahead of them being publically available. In doing so, I’ve got a pretty good grasp on how the unit works, as well as all the inside and out details. So, how is it? Well, read on to find out. I’ve got a crystal clear understanding of how well the product works, and where it falters. During this time I’ve been collecting mounds of data. Finally, in December I received the final production units. Then in September, I received some early prototype units to try out. I initially got the chance to use a unit back in July for a quick test run as they were in the midst of their Kickstarter campaign. The Mio Alpha unit may represent the longest I’ve ever actually tested something before writing a review.