Reviews of The PocketLab

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List of user reviews and ratings for The PocketLab

Total ratings

3.12 (Rating count: 50)

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Review summary

Many users experience significant issues connecting the PocketLab device to the Android app via Bluetooth, with some requiring internet and location services unexpectedly. The app appears outdated and less polished than its iOS counterpart, leading to frequent glitches, crashes, and reliance on the web app. Despite these problems, users appreciate the device's capabilities and the app's dynamic graphing features. Troubleshooting like reinstalling helps some users connect successfully. Overall, the app shows promise but needs updates and improved stability on Android.

Pros

The device itself is considered cool and functional when connected.
The app works well after some troubleshooting like reinstalling.
The app offers dynamic graphing which is appreciated over static charts.
The app allows for interesting data experimentation with the PocketLab device.
The app has potential and positive reviews when functioning properly.

Cons

Bluetooth pairing is unreliable or fails frequently, especially without internet connection.
The app requires location access to pair, which users find absurd.
The app is outdated, with no significant updates for almost two years, causing compatibility issues.
Many users report the app is less polished and glitchy compared to iOS version, with choppy data transmission.
The internal app often gets stuck during device pairing, forcing users to rely on the web app instead.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.30

All time rating average: 3.12

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50% (10)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-10-14	Ki*****	Cannot connect
Cannot connect
2024-09-30	Da*****	not working on phone.
not working on phone.
2023-07-26	Je*****	I purchased the Pocketlab Weather device to use in the field and it doesn't Bluetooth pair or function at all without an Internet connection. This is not shared in any of the product documentation or ad copy. Avoid this product if you do fieldwork.
I purchased the Pocketlab Weather device to use in the field and it doesn't Bluetooth pair or function at all without an Internet connection. This is not shared in any of the product documentation or ad copy. Avoid this product if you do fieldwork.
2022-12-14	gg*****	BAD WON'T CONNECT AND I MIGHT FAIL MY SCIENCE CLASS
BAD WON'T CONNECT AND I MIGHT FAIL MY SCIENCE CLASS
2021-05-03	Ha*****	Why must I let the app know my location in order to pair?? It will not pair with the PocketLab device unless I have GPS on AND allow the app access to my location. Absurd! Other than that, the app & product work fine; just like the iOS app. I would prefer pairing "the old fashioned way. My phone can see PocketLab's Bluetooth signal just fine. The PocketLab itself is super cool though...
Why must I let the app know my location in order to pair?? It will not pair with the PocketLab device unless I have GPS on AND allow the app access to my location. Absurd! Other than that, the app & product work fine; just like the iOS app. I would prefer pairing "the old fashioned way. My phone can see PocketLab's Bluetooth signal just fine. The PocketLab itself is super cool though...
2020-12-23	Ji*****	Are you ever going to update this app? It was advertised with an Android app. However, it would be nice if it worked.
Are you ever going to update this app? It was advertised with an Android app. However, it would be nice if it worked.
2020-11-14	Ca*****	The videos from the website say that it is not possible to connect to pocketlab air with an Android device and you should use a pc instead....what a piece of s***!
The videos from the website say that it is not possible to connect to pocketlab air with an Android device and you should use a pc instead....what a piece of s***!
2020-09-13	So*****	Proximity connect doesn't work. Cannot use my $300 air sensor with Android. Using webapp to connect shows zero noise pm 2.5 data so the sensor is clearly not functioning either. Not obvious if upgrading firmware is even possible. Overall a garbage experience.
Proximity connect doesn't work. Cannot use my $300 air sensor with Android. Using webapp to connect shows zero noise pm 2.5 data so the sensor is clearly not functioning either. Not obvious if upgrading firmware is even possible. Overall a garbage experience.
2019-11-07	A *****	Didn't connect, worked on iPad. This app hasn't been updated for almost 2 years. Please update it.
Didn't connect, worked on iPad. This app hasn't been updated for almost 2 years. Please update it.
2019-10-11	A *****	The sensoring device is only work with web app in Chrome browser as described in the manual. This internal app is absolutely not working. In my Sansung Note8 with the latest firmware, it stucked in the first page of device pairing step. Please fix this for five stars rating and more positive reputations.
The sensoring device is only work with web app in Chrome browser as described in the manual. This internal app is absolutely not working. In my Sansung Note8 with the latest firmware, it stucked in the first page of device pairing step. Please fix this for five stars rating and more positive reputations.