G-SHOCK Connected Android

Reviews of G-SHOCK Connected

List of user reviews and ratings for G-SHOCK Connected

Total ratings

4.29 (Rating count: 37,238)

Review summary

Users appreciate the app for simplifying watch configuration and time syncing, as well as offering interactive features beyond the watch's standalone abilities. However, recurring issues include frequent crashes, persistent background running with intrusive notifications, unreliable synchronization of time and step data, and connectivity difficulties. Additionally, users express frustration over excessive battery and data usage, as well as limited GPS functionality. These problems have led some users to consider alternative apps or express disappointment with the watch-app experience overall.
Pros
  • Makes configuring the watch easier and more intuitive compared to manual button presses on the watch.
  • Allows real-time visualization of the watch and interactive features not accessible on the watch itself.
  • Syncs watch time automatically with the phone, assisting users especially those who have difficulty setting time manually.
  • Works across multiple platforms such as Android phones and tablets, adding convenience.
  • Enables setting of waypoints and navigation features more easily than on the watch display alone.
Cons
  • App frequently crashes and runs persistently in the background with no easy way to turn it off, causing annoyance and interrupting user activities.
  • Synchronization issues with time and step data are common, leading to incorrect or lost information on the app versus the watch.
  • Connectivity problems, including difficulty pairing the watch with the app and inconsistent functionality of features like 'phone finder'.
  • High battery and data consumption due to constant Bluetooth and GPS use, compounded by intrusive notifications when disconnected.
  • Limited GPS feature utilization, such as inability to view full GPS trails or combine GPS data from other apps, reducing mapping usefulness.
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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.20
All time rating average: 4.29
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2025-01-11
Th*****
For some reason i can't get the app to pair with my GSHOCK to sync the time. I tried everything. Never had an issue with the iPhone version of the app. There is a message in the app that says support ended in July 2023, so Idk if that's the reason for the issue. It shouldn't be bc I was still able to use the iPhone version of the app just fine. Anyway I downloaded the newer Casio app but now they want me to create an account, just to sync the time! Screw off.
For some reason i can't get the app to pair with my GSHOCK to sync the time. I tried everything. Never had an issue with the iPhone version of the app. There is a message in the app that says support ended in July 2023, so Idk if that's the reason for the issue. It shouldn't be bc I was still able to use the iPhone version of the app just fine. Anyway I downloaded the newer Casio app but now they want me to create an account, just to sync the time! Screw off.
2024-09-14
Aa*****
The superior app. Shows your watch in real time. The Casio Watches app works half the time. Also, only shows a still pic of your watch. Lame. This app was easy, seamless, intuitive, and interactive. But of course, with all things great, this app was shelved to make way for something deemed "better".
The superior app. Shows your watch in real time. The Casio Watches app works half the time. Also, only shows a still pic of your watch. Lame. This app was easy, seamless, intuitive, and interactive. But of course, with all things great, this app was shelved to make way for something deemed "better".
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