FAQ

Is the inPulse a BlackBerry on your wrist? No. Sorry to disappoint, but this is not a full BlackBerry watch. inPulse is a BlackBerry smartphone accessory, you must already own a BlackBerry to make full use of the product. inPulse allows you to view key information from your BlackBerry on your wrist.

Does inPulse actually work like a watch? Yes! It's actually one of the most user friendly watches you could get. Instead of fiddling with tiny buttons on your watch, you're free to set the clock, timers, multiple alarms, and more all from the comfort of the large keyboard and screen on your BlackBerry.

Technical

How long does the battery last? inPulse has a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery inside. Under normal use, i.e. paired with a BlackBerry, receiving and displaying 20-30 updates per day, the battery should last approximately 4 days. Since inPulse is highly configurable, the battery life will vary from user to user.

How do I recharge my inPulse? inPulse charges via a built-in micro-USB jack. If you have a fairly new BlackBerry smartphone (such as a BlackBerry Storm, Tour, 8520, 8900 or Bold 9700) then inPulse can be charged using the same charger as your BlackBerry. A micro-USB cable is also included. Charging is also very quick and usually takes less than 30 minutes.

Do I need to download a BlackBerry application? Yes. inPulse requires a special BlackBerry application to keep track of your recently received messages. Our easy-to-use application is straight forward to install, runs in the background and offers you the ability to customize your inPulse smartwatch.

Is inPulse waterproof? inPulse has been designed to withstand mild splashes (from washing hands, rain, etc) but has not yet been rated against any waterproof or water-resistant standards.

Do I need a data plan? Nope! inPulse will still be able to connect to your BlackBerry and receive caller ID and recently received text message (SMS) information. It will still function as a really cool watch! If you've already have a data plan for your BlackBerry, then inPulse will automatically intercept and display email messages.

Can I send messages from my inPulse? inPulse is simply a display-only accessory. In the future, other functionality may be added. Feel free to send us ideas for new features, if you'd like!

Can I use any BlackBerry model? Our BlackBerry application supports all current BlackBerry models, as well as any BlackBerry smartphone with OS 4.3 and above.

Sales

Is there any ongoing service fee? NO! inPulse requires no extra monthly fee. Our application simply monitors regular messages that you receive on your BlackBerry. It will never initiate any type of data transfer without notifying you.

When will my inPulse ship? inPulse is entering the final stages of production and should be ready to ship by April 2010. You may get in line to pre-order one of the first inPulse watches by clicking on the link at the top. It is free to join this waiting list and we will let you know as soon as a shipping date is confirmed.

What is the warranty on my inPulse? Allerta guarantees that you will be satisfied with your inPulse smartwatch. Full warranty information will be made available as soon as a ship date is set.

Will you ship outside of the US and Canada? At this time, due to industry regulations, inPulse is only available to consumers in the United States and Canada. Join our mailing list, follow our blog, Twitter or Facebook and be the first to learn when inPulse is available in your region.

Technical Specifications