SAN FRANCISCO, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
BACtrack®, the leader in personal and professional-grade
breathalyzers, announced its app for Apple Watch. The standalone
app syncs with both the BACtrack Mobile and BACtrack Vio smartphone
breathalyzers, allowing users to initiate and complete BAC (Blood
Alcohol Content) tests via the touchscreen on the Watch. Moving the
testing process from the smartphone to the wrist makes it easier,
faster and more convenient for users to access their estimated
alcohol level anytime, anywhere. The BACtrack app will be available
in the Watch App Store at launch on April
24th.
A recent BACtrack survey shows that 63% of consumers do not know
how many drinks it takes them to reach the legal driving limit of
0.08% BAC, and a shocking 50% of those surveyed said they've driven
a car without knowing if they were below the legal limit. With the
BACtrack app on Apple Watch, testing is easier and more convenient
than ever before. BACtrack hopes this will encourage people to test
themselves more often so they can better understand how alcohol
affects their bodies and make smarter decisions while drinking.
How It Works
When a user opens the BACtrack app on
Apple Watch, he or she may choose to take a BAC test, set reminders
or view past readings.
- BAC Test: A user simply blows into a BACtrack smartphone
breathalyzer and their BAC results are wirelessly transmitted to
the BACtrack app on Apple Watch via Bluetooth® technology. With the
proprietary ZeroLine® feature, a user can view an estimate of how
long it will take for their BAC to return to 0.00%. The
first-of-its-kind Active ZeroLine™ feature then displays a
continuous estimate of a user's BAC as it counts down to
0.00%.
- Test in 15 Minutes: Users can set an actionable
notification so they're reminded to test their BAC in 15 minutes,
once the alcohol has dissipated from the mouth (a requirement for
accurate readings).
- View Readings: Users can view results from earlier that
day or from the past week so they can gain insight about how
alcohol affects the body.
What's New
With the Glances feature, a user can view
the Active ZeroLine™, an entirely new feature that provides a
continuous countdown of one's estimated BAC, directly on the Watch
screen. This unique feature is the first-of-its-kind and was
developed specifically for the BACtrack app on Apple Watch; it is
not currently offered on the BACtrack app for smartphones. By
having BAC data just a glance away, the information is more
accessible than ever before.
"The Apple Watch provides BACtrack users with an even better
user experience," said Keith
Nothacker, president and founder of BACtrack. "Having BAC
results and the Active ZeroLine displayed at a glance on the wrist
helps users know where they stand at any given moment. We hope this
will encourage people to test themselves and their friends more
often, and inspire others to do the same so that more people will
make smart decisions while drinking."
BACtrack Mobile and BACtrack Vio can be purchased at
BACtrack.com for $99.99 and
$49.99, respectively. They are also
available in Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) stores nationwide, and online at
BestBuy.com and Amazon.com.
About BACtrack
San
Francisco based BACtrack is the U.S. leader in
breathalyzers, offering a full range of innovative products for
both personal and professional use. Founded in 2001, BACtrack helps
people monitor their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and make informed
decisions about alcohol consumption. In 2013, BACtrack launched
BACtrack Mobile, the world's first smartphone breathalyzer that
uses police-grade fuel cell sensor technology and Bluetooth
connectivity. It has since won Popular Science's 2013 'Best of
What's New' Award for its innovation in health, and an Edison Award
for Industrial Design. BACtrack breathalyzers are available in 20
countries and at over 15,000 store locations, including Walgreens,
Costco and Best Buy stores, and can be purchased online at Amazon,
Walmart.com, and Target.com. BACtrack products have been featured
on Oprah's All Stars, The Dr. Phil
Show, The Doctors, and MythBusters. Connect with
BACtrack via Twitter and on Facebook. For more company
information, visit www.bactrack.com.
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