Is it too much to ask that my fitness watch display my heart rate and the current time on the same screen? I finally found a way to do that with my G-Shock GBD-H2000 but with one problem.
I want BIG numbers for the time and my heart rate. Not rinky dink numbers. After hooking my GBD-H2000 up to my Casio Watches iPhone app, I customized the work out screen to show time and heart rate, but the numbers are not big enough!
The G-Shock DW-H5600 gives my the screen I want!
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Mastering Your G-Shock GBD-2000: Getting Heart Rate and Time on One Screen
In this practical video, Jim Kinkade tackles a common question for users of the G-Shock GBD-2000 fitness watch: how to simultaneously display both your heart rate and the current time display on a single screen. Jim shares his personal experience with the watch, which he acquired in March with the intention of using it primarily as a standalone device, minimizing reliance on Bluetooth or constant smartphone connectivity.
Initially, Jim notes that while the GBD-H2000 performed well as a basic heart rate monitor, a key piece of information was missing from the default screens: the ability to see both real-time heart rate data and the current time at a glance. This led him to connect the watch to the Casio Watches app in November to explore software updates and customization options.
The solution, as Jim demonstrates, lies within the app’s settings for customizing the measuring screens. Specifically, he highlights the ‘gym workout’ setting as one that includes both heart rate and time display options, although it requires editing within the app to activate and configure according to user preference. The measuring screen is designed with three distinct segments, offering flexibility in what information is prioritized. Jim opted to display heart rate, split time, and the current time in his preferred layout.
Jim also offers a comparison to another watch, the Casio G-Shock DWH5600, pointing out that some other models more readily offer a combined time and heart rate display. This comparison underscores the specific steps required for the GBD-H2000 to achieve this desired screen configuration. By following the process outlined in the video, users can unlock the potential to view these two crucial pieces of data together, enhancing the functionality of their GBD-H2000 for workouts and daily use. This detailed guide from Jim Kinkade provides valuable information for anyone looking to optimize their GBD-H2000.