Microsoft Band

Microsoft Band is a fitness band created and developed by Microsoft, and released in limited quantities in the US on October 29, 2014. Microsoft Band is in short supply, and was sold out online and in most locations on the first day released.

The watch incorporates ten sensors, such as an optical heart rate monitor, GPS, and UV sensor. Its battery can run for two days on a full charge. The device partially relies on its companion app Microsoft Health, which is available for Windows Phone 8.1, Android 4.3+, and iOS 7.1+ if Bluetooth is enabled. The Band features Smartwatch-like features, such as built in apps (called Tiles) such as Exercise, UV, Alarm & Timer, Calls, Messages, Calendar, Facebook, Weather and more. If Band is paired with a Windows Phone 8.1 device, Cortana is also available, although for some features it is still necessary to use the phone directly. This feature requires the Lumia Denim update Users can also view their latest notifications on their phone by using the Notifications Center Tile.

The device functions as a way to promote Microsoft software and license it to developers and OEM's.