Go-Tcha LED Touch Screen Wristband for Pokémon Go Plus Accessory

[Opinion] Excellent device, though pricey. If you want a better deal, purchased from the states because the exchange is better.[Function] Catches Pokemon, activates pokemon stops, and also can be set to catch NEW pokemon automatically... with normal pokeballs.[Personal Use] Personally, I only use this to activate the pokemon stops automatically so I don't have to frantically mash the pokemon go plus device while driving. It's distracted driving ==" and I really shouldn't be doing pokemon go things while driving > >.[Additional information]Charging cable is short, approx 3-4 inches or 10-12 cm.To ensure a good fit, do rotate the device a bit and tap the circle to turn it on and check the charging status.Poor visibility in sunlight, unavoidable.Response time for activation of stops/pokemon is very fast. Subjectively appears faster than Pokemon Go Plus and has better chance activation when driving.Battery is rated at 8-12 hours depending on intensity of use.[Optional Suggestions]Purchase an additional chargerPurchased replacement wristband (xiaomi mi band 1) though look into the design of the wristband as some are better than others, and worse than others. (Updated: Device is not compatible with the Xiaomi mi band 2 replacement bands).Please download and read the manual!Due to potential battery life issues, bring cable & battery pack along with charging cable. This is pokemon go, y'all should know the drill.To improve battery life, disable vibration. (UPDATE: Apparently Disabling Vibration improves Battery life to up to 5 days)

It's like Go Plus on steroids!The Good:Auto-catch and auto-spin is super handy when you can't look at your phone all the time. Pairs very well with Android devices - something that the Go Plus can't easily do. Performs just like the original device (single throw, regular pokeballs, prioritizes mons before stops, etc.). This device lets you catch pokemon while driving at speeds up to 70 km/h.The Bad:Screen readout is impossible to read in sunlight - you must shield it with your other hand or find shade. The button sucks, period. There is no feedback and it is far too sensitive. The face is easily scratched, so keep the protective film on it as long as possible, and if that falls off, use clear hockey tape.

So this gets two stars because of the joy it has brought my family. Not me, the bill payer, however. I've lost count but I think I've bought at least 5 of these, 2 of which are still working (including the one delivered today). After a while they stop linking, stop charging or in some other way lead to howls of protest: "My watch isn't working!" I fool around with it for a while and consult online manuals, to no avail - I end up ordering another one. It's usually that it refuses to charge any more; the lifespan seems to be just a few months. Until my wife and kids find another hobby, I guess I'm stuck. Fortunately one has already decided it's not worth the hassle and is just using his phone.

There have been a lot of recent negative reviews. It's hard to tell, based on the reviews, if these are people who are using old phones, are not tech savvy and/ or couldn't trouble shoot a nearly empty toothpaste tube. I consider myself fairly tech savvy and a daily Pokemon player. I would have bought the Poke ball plus and done the rubber band trick if they were in stock for $49.99 CAD and not the $250 price gougers online.DAY 1: THE FIRST 24 HOURSAlright I've only had it for 24 hours, but here are my personal findings. I charged it up fully before first use AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS. Setting up and syncing is straight forward.CONNECTION:I have had a few disconnects but by and large it stays connected fairly well. If you want to set it in your pocket, leave your phone locked and not pay attention milage may very. However, if I do this and go for a walk it certainly stays connected for the entire walk. Reconnecting means tapping the icon on the main screen and the button on the Go-Tcha <- this is not a hard thing to do so arguable disconnects are really not that bad unless you want to 'set it and forget it' entirely even then Ninantic has programmed a 1 hour limit. I mean you want to play the game right? So check in every now and again.WRIST BAND:The wrist band is garbage. It does hold firmly however I can totally see taking it in and out several times the hard rubber will loosen over time for sure. There is no way to charge it in the wrist band which is another huge downside... So depending on how often you play you will likely wear out the wrist band fairly quick and I expect on subsequent review updates I will be noting that. On top of all this... it's ugly, let's be real. I wear it anyways because who cares.SETTINGS:I have not had much luck getting the settings to work on the unit itself and translate to the Pokemon Go app. The vibrate setting on the unit when toggled works. However, the auto catch Pokemon and Pokemon not seen do not seem to translate to the iOS app. Even with a full quit process and rebooting the app. The toggles in Pokemon go DO WORK. So if you just want to spin pokestops, or only catch mon, you can toggle in app and it works. This could be a user issue for me as I have only had it one day. I will try some other tricks and see if I have improvement.DUST FARMING:This has easily added 3000-4000 extra daily dust plus candies without much work on my part and only doing a few walks a day. I imagine this could be very powerful on community days and such coupled with active playing. Certainly brings my love for the game back.My Setup:iPhone 13 PROiOS 15.1.1Gotcha LCD UnitApp Version 3.0Firmware Version 1.7I will update this review on DAY 7 and DAY 30 and DAY 90.

PROSEFFICIENCY: It works as what you watch on youtube. It catches and spin pokestops much faster than you do manually. It applies even when you're in the middle of battle, etc.NECK & SHOULDER PAIN: I have shoulder and neck pain. It gets worse when I play pokemon outside. With go-tcha, I don't need to touch or keep looking at phone while I'm walking.SAFETY: Therefore you can pay more attention to traffic and surroundings.CONSCONNECTION: Maximum connection period is about an hour in my case. However you will find your best solution to reconnect within a couple days of use.POKEBALL: It only uses regular pokeball to catch pokemon. Wish I can allow it to use great/ultra ball as well but I don't see it.PRIORITY OF POKEMON VS. POKESTOP: Catching pokemon is its priority than spinning pokestop. It still applies when there is no pokeball left. Therefore you will see it't not catching pokemon and not spinning pokestop either when your pokeball ran out.THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOWCATCHING RATE: Catching rate is not 100% but you can't complain it. It will still get you more chance of shiny pokemons and stardusts than you can get them in same time.DEVICE: I am using an android on old LG G6 (2017). I saw people using this while driving on youtube. But that wasn't my case unless waiting signals or stuck in traffic.