Ditto Vibrating Notification Device for People with Hearing Loss, Waterproof, iOS & Android Compatible, Black
- NEVER MISS A THING. Ditto notifies you to incoming calls, texts, emails, & calendar updates.
- SILENT BRACELET ALARM. Ditto has a silent alarm that wakes you and not your partner.
- NO MORE LOST PHONES. Ditto's virtual tether reminds you if you've gotten too far from your phone.
- CUSTOMIZEABLE. Customize your Ditto in the Mobile App. Compatible with Android & iOS.
- CLIP-IT. WEAR-IT. ANYWHERE. Each Ditto includes Wristband and Battery.
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From the manufacturer
Wear Ditto Anywhere!
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Clip Ditto on your shirt or bra strap for discreet alerts. |
Wear Ditto on its wristband while doing the things you love. |
Slip Ditto in a pocket and always be connected. |
Ditto is waterproof! Swim, shower, & workout with Ditto. |
With 60+ Compatible Apps
There are countless ways to make Ditto work for you.
Customize every aspect of Ditto with our Free App
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Wristband IncludedEvery Ditto comes ready to go right out of the box. Wristband, battery, everything you need to start enjoying immediately! |
Backed & Supported by You!Ditto was featured as a staff favorite on Kickstarter. We are proud to be a product supported by our passionate users. |
Ditto for the Deaf & Hard of HearingDitto is worn by thousands in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. We are committed to making Ditto a great solution for this extremely passionate and active user-base. We have made significant changes to our app specifically catering to the unique needs of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. These changes include additional alarms with repeating vibration options, making Ditto a fantastic wake up alarm, as well as adding app compatibility for multiple video relay services. Ditto is truly a Deaf Friendly company & solution. |
Technical SpecificationsWeight: 8 Grams. Battery Life: 3-6 months. Compatibility. iOS: iPhone 5 or newer, iPad 3rd Generation or Later. Android: 4.4 & Above. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.46 x 0.88 x 0.38 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.282 ounces |
ASIN | B00XW340EO |
Item model number | D101BLK |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #412,025 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #63,823 in Wearable Technology (Electronics) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | android, ios |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Simple Matters |
Date First Available | May 1, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality and ease of use of the wireless accessory. For example, they say it's a great little gadget and works as advertised. That said, some complain about the connectivity issues and battery life. Opinions are mixed on performance, vibration, alarms, and durability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the wireless accessory. They mention that it's a great little gadget, very helpful, and handy. Some say that the range is good and the concept is good. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...As far as the design, its very sleek and simple but honestly the clip could be better...." Read more
"...I will preface my review by saying that this company has excellent tech support...." Read more
"...I like the concept and theory of it. It is nice and discrete, I like that you can use it multiple ways (wrist band, shirt clip....)...." Read more
"This is a great little device. It vibrates when you can't feel your cell phone. You can program different notifications for different alerts...." Read more
Customers find the wireless accessory easy to use and set up. They say the app is straightforward, and the functionality is simple. Customers also say the vibrator is easy to attach to their person and the videos are easy to understand. They mention that the product is perfect for on-the-go use and can be discretely placed on their body.
"This thing is great. It's really simple, when your device gets a notification your ditto gives you a little shake...." Read more
"...They have different strengths. The ditto is perfect for on-the-go, and the notti is a fantastic home alert when you can't be bothered to clip a..." Read more
"...The app is easy to use. It will even let you know your battery usage so you know if you are getting close to needing another one...." Read more
"...The app functionality is quite simple, and setup was easy. I wish there was an option to allow repetition of the vibration...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the wireless accessory. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it just doesn't work consistently enough. Some say that the phone doesn''t have a functionality to prevent loss of Ditto, and that it is unreliable.
"...(and now not working at all)..." Read more
"...Tl;dr: didn't work out of the box, but works perfectly after a LOT of messing with settings." Read more
"...The bad: the wristband is worthless, except perhaps as a pattern to make a nicer one for yourself. It's as bad as the other reviews say...." Read more
"...After using the Ditto for the last...6 months(?) it has been flawless, and continues to get better/more stable. It is everything I hoped it would be...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the vibration of the wireless accessory. Some mention that the vibration is intense enough to get their attention without them having to look at it. They also appreciate that they can customize the intensity and set a variety of tone patterns to match their favorite ones. However, other customers say that the hookup works great, but the vibration was a little weak and didn't vibrate long enough. They say that it quit vibrating for text messages.
"...And forget putting it in your pocket, the vibrations are not strong enough to feel unless it was maybe a pocket on a pair of Lycra workout pants or..." Read more
"...small and light enough to even forget it is there, and the vibration is intense enough to get your attention without being overpowering and making..." Read more
"...The other problem and probably more of the main problem is it doesn't vibrate long enough...." Read more
"...You almost forget you have it on. The vibration is also nice and strong so that it will be hard to miss, and they provide you with different..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the alarms. Some mention that it has an excellent notification system, while others say that it doesn't consistently notify them of incoming messages or calls.
"...The second issue was that it would not notify me about text messages from my partner (only him- it worked for everyone else)...." Read more
"...The ditto is perfect for on-the-go, and the notti is a fantastic home alert when you can't be bothered to clip a piece of tech to your jammies...." Read more
"...Not a lot of supported apps, like it won't notify for Perfectserve and Misecure which are paging apps used in my hospitals and work...." Read more
"...The ditto is great for notifications, when it works. The problem is, it constantly disconnects for seemingly no reason...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the wireless accessory. Some mention it's dependable, solid, and sturdy, while others say that it fell apart after about a week.
"...It also routinely un-pairs itself from my blue tooth (which never happens with my other bluetooth devices so I know it's not my phone) I just can't..." Read more
"...it has been flawless, and continues to get better/more stable. It is everything I hoped it would be...." Read more
"...The only issue with this device is that the clip can fall apart if you have an active lifestyle...." Read more
"...Edit: The physicality is unacceptably poor. Several times when it was knocked during the day the battery compartment cover popped open...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the wireless accessory. They say that it keeps losing connection, randomly disconnects and connects from their phone, and it only connects to one device at a time. Customers also mention that the Bluetooth connection gets lost constantly and can briefly lose communication.
"...The problem is, it constantly disconnects for seemingly no reason...." Read more
"...There were 2 problems: the first was that it would lose connection when I opened the app and be unable to reconnect, pretty much no matter what I..." Read more
"...It buzzes only once and not continuously for phonecalls...." Read more
"...The Ditto kept disconnecting. I have several bluetooth gizmos and never have a problem with them disconnecting, unlike Ditto...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the wireless accessory. They mention that it wears the phone battery down so quickly, it was at 0% after 3 days use. The Bluetooth draw depleted their 5S battery too rapidly. Some say that the product needs battery replacement every time.
"...I don't use the alarm function or any extra alerts and the battery lasts maybe 1-2 weeks...." Read more
"...When I first got the ditto, I found that the battery life was a bit short, but I fixed that by making custom vibrations (very easy to do ) so that..." Read more
"...EDIT 2/19/1I've pretty much stopped using this because it sucks the battery down on my iPhone 6...." Read more
"It's okay, I guess. Strong points are battery life and no need to charge at night. It is easy to lose since it is very small...." Read more
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As far as the design, its very sleek and simple but honestly the clip could be better. I've dropped it quite a few times because the clip just wouldn't hold on to my shirt or pants. I'm not a fan of the wrist strap either. Luckily I do wear a wrist brace similar to a ace bandage for wrist support while working so I'm able to slide this little guy right under the wrap and it stays in place. It also being right against my skin really insures that I don't miss anything.
Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase. I'm just surprised no one thought of this before. I really thought I was the only one with this problem.
For reference, I receive MAYBE 2 calls per week and 10 text messages to the phone this is paired with, I don't use the alarm function or any extra alerts and the battery lasts maybe 1-2 weeks. It also routinely un-pairs itself from my blue tooth (which never happens with my other bluetooth devices so I know it's not my phone) I just can't risk missing a critical call in the middle of the night because the battery went dead or it un-paired itself from my bluetooth.
The clip portion will not stay clipped to anything bigger than 1 layer of fabric, so for example, you can clip it to an underwear band, but not to a regular tee shirt collar that has 2 layers of fabric, it just pops off. I don't know about all women, but all of my sports bras and regular bras have too thick of a band and straps to keep it clipped there, I have to put it down in the cup which is a bit weird when it vibrates! And forget putting it in your pocket, the vibrations are not strong enough to feel unless it was maybe a pocket on a pair of Lycra workout pants or something that was held really tightly against you.
Sadly, it's a waste of money which is a crying shame because it's a great idea!
The good news is that it works just as it says. The device is small and light enough to even forget it is there, and the vibration is intense enough to get your attention without being overpowering and making you wish you wore your brown pants. If you really like the idea of this device, you will probably be at least satisfied with the operation.
The not so good is that it simply isn't as flexible as one might prefer from customizing the vibration options on a phone. The alerts do not repeat - this is especially critical for the alarm function! The preprogrammed alert patterns are clunky and there isn't an option to set your own. These are glaring limitations that could be solved with a more developed app. I have also found my bluetooth connection seems flaky since I added the ditto. My bluetooth headphones are normally very solid, but since I've added the ditto they drop out of connection randomly, perhaps once an hour. In my unprofessional opinion it is like the ditto makes the bluetooth restart now and then, which doesn't bother passive devices but makes active ones skip. Aside from the headphones randomly disconnecting I have not experienced any problems, and I can't for sure say that is ditto's fault. The ditto's connection seems good.
The tethering feature works, but it may not be as responsive as some people would want, based on how it is shown in their promo video. You have to set a delay (30 seconds to a few minutes) for it to kick in. In some cases it may be less "tethering" alert and more "sucks to be you, because it's too late to go back now" alert. I could easily get in my car and drive away before it goes off.
The bad: the wristband is worthless, except perhaps as a pattern to make a nicer one for yourself. It's as bad as the other reviews say. I don't know why they wasted money including it.
I really really like the simplicity of this device. I like that it is just vibration. I like that there is no off switch or recharging. I like that i can replace the battery myself as needed. I like the price. What's missing is more functionality in the app and more ways to wear it, like a heavy duty sport clip, or a silicon molded wrist strap, or a molded bezel with a loop so you can wear it on a necklace. Personally, I may modify a leather bracelet so I can hide the ditto in there. It includes a non-clip back piece that gives it a sleeker profile, so it can be tucked into a small compartment. There are some lux jewelry wearables coming out (like the Cuff wearable) with a similar idea, but so far the ditto sounds like a superior product with a nicer pricepoint, and you can buy it now. Just be creative and you can make a nice wearable accessory out of it.
I also own the Notti light, which is a similar idea (external notifications, but light instead of vibration) and I really like them both. They have different strengths. The ditto is perfect for on-the-go, and the notti is a fantastic home alert when you can't be bothered to clip a piece of tech to your jammies. They have the same big weak point (app functionality), because they are new devices, but they both have loads of potential and work well enough to be worth buying now. If you need external non-audio alerts, I would look at both.
UPDATE: So, I lost my Ditto yesterday. I wore it to work, but on the way home realized it was not clipped on (in a location I thought would be the most secure). Thought about it, realized I'd knocked that spot with a piece of equipment a couple times during the day. The ditto app tries to connect with the ditto when opened and you can see if it makes contact. Checked around the house just in case I had left it home, but it was not connecting to anything. Went to work today and the app connected! It was somewhere in the building! Unfortunately I had been busy in several different areas. Commenced looking on my hands and knees peering under equipment, checking in boxes, periodically hitting the test button hoping to hear it rattling somewhere. Tried connecting from different corners of the building hoping to narrow down the direction. Ditto connected everytime - impressive but not helpful. Coworkers ask me what the hell I'm doing and I explain I am looking for a little pill shaped piece of plastic that vibrates. Lucky for me one coworker had found it and set it aside! This was the farthest location from my normal work area, at least 30 feet away through 3-4 walls. While I was looking for it I was grumbling about how I was going to dock a star from this review for the s***ty clip, but now I am sort of impressed by the connection strength and the connect/test function of the app that gave me some chance of finding it again, so I am leaving the 4 stars. I will be finding a more secure way to wear the ditto and not rely on the clip. While it was lost, I contemplated if I would buy a second - if the ditto is worth replacing. I think it is.