Pokémon GO Plus +

Okay, this is going to be a long one because I did a lot of research on this and it still did things I didn't expect, I'll also be going over some common feedback in the other reviews.It does currently work with both Pokemon Go and Pokemon Sleep.I have it paired with an iPhone 13 pro max.If you want to walk, enjoy your walk, and get Pokemon and Pokestops still? This is for you.It will catch Pokemon and spin Pokestops, and it will do it while you're driving. (Though your mileage may vary on that feature depending on how fast you're going. It'll work passivly in town, less so at highway speeds.)It goes for Pokemon before Pokestops, even if you have auto throw off. I think if you turned "identify pokemon" off, it would work better for just Stops while driving especially. Otherwise, you're going to need to be in the area for a bit. While walking, I haven't had an issue with it missing stops.Changing the type of Pokeball thrown only counts for when it isn't in auto throw. It will only auto throw plain Pokeballs. But you can select Great and Ultra balls for the button press. Which works pretty well.Out of auto throw, this is how it operates:The device will vibrate and flash a green light in the button until it's pressed, at which time it throws a Pokeball. It will then vibrate and flash white up to three times, representing the three times the Pokeball shakes before a catch. If you catch the Pokemon, it will vibrate and flash rainbow. If you don't catch the Pokemon, it will vibrate and flash red.It's catching the same Pokemon that are showing up in game, though sometimes it will catch Pokemon randomly that don't appear at all. Bonus Pokemon, I guess. You'll see what Pokemon it's honed in on by the pink Pokeball that will show up above its head.I can't tell you what it does for Pokestops, because I can't tell it from the rest of it going mad around Pokemon. It either flashes yellow and then rainbow, or just flashes rainbow.None of this operation is explicitly written anywhere that I can find.It only stays connected for an hour, after which you'll have to reconnect it via an in-app button or the button on the device. (See setting screenshots)The Pikachu voice is too much for me, but it's cute. I could see some people liking it, but most will probably turn it off.You can track sleep in Pokemon Go, and it's part of a task to get the sleepy Snorlax. You also get Stardust, some very cute stickers of sleeping Pokemon, and hearts with your buddy for doing so. To do this, you hold the button down for a second or so and it will flash blue. Then it does nothing while you sleep. You hold it down again when you wake up, then reconnect it to Pokemon Go to get your rewards. You can connect it to Pokemon Sleep afterward as well. It seems to play just like it would if you tracked sleep in the app.It doesn't light up while you're sleeping, and doesn't vibrate unless you lay on it accidentally.The light is bright, but it's only in the center button. You could easily cover it with a sticker to make it more dim. I see those are sold on Amazon and are popular with Plus users.I haven't found the vibration to be much stronger than my phone's is. Though, if you have it touching something made of a hard material, it will make a loud rattling noise. I currently have its lanyard attached to my phone so that it hangs down when my phone is in my pocket, and I can't feel it when it goes off at all. You could easily attach it to a backpack or bag and have it not annoy you. They also make silicone cases for them that will dampen all of this. Mine hasn't made it here yet, so I'm on the standard lanyard. The standard lanyard has issues, but of course it does. It has a magnetic clip attached that's cute, but I don't trust enough to use.Its catch rate is pretty freaking good, all things considered. I've had it catch three star final evolution Pokemon with one regular Pokeball. The rates of zero star to three star Pokemon are the same you get as when you just catch everything around you, anyway.I have not had any issues with it running out of Pokeballs unexpectedly. I drive past enough stops on my way anywhere that I'm now flush will all berries and ball types. Running out? Drive around for a few minutes. I even live in a small town where most of the stops are churches and historical markers and I have no issues. I actually had to buy more bag storage, which is annoying. If you live in an area with zero Pokestops, this may become an issue.Its battery life seems to be wonderful, I haven't had it die yet. I just plug it in every few days and try to not forget it. I've had zero issues. It charges with USB-C, and they include a cord.Overall, I'm very happy with it. If you hate vibration you can't turn off, this is probably not for you. If you absolutely need auto throw with great and ultra balls, this is not for you.But, really, I haven't found myself minding that. I'm more annoyed by the lack of clarity behind the device as a whole. I couldn't find anything other than reviews that explained how the thing worked. That's very frustrating. Nintendo seems to play by, "Spend $55 bucks on this and you'll figure it out, trust us." Which is pretty ridiculous. I still haven't figured out how stops work outside of auto spin and i've had it for a week. That's silly.I also wish there was a more direct way to get it to only spin stops, and that the settings menu wasn't so buried.I'm happy that I can go about my walks or visit a zoo or museum and not be glued to my phone. It's still tracking my walking, I'm still getting the gamified features of exercise with the app, but I'm not missing out on things I could see at the same time. I'm also not putting myself in danger by being distracted while while walking, or having to pull over while driving to get stops. So I'm very pleased, despite the flaws.

I've had this for about two months so I just decided to write this review on a whim.OverallAll the reviews about how strong the vibration and bright the lights are true. I take mine to work daily and leave it working in my small file cabinet, it bothers no one. However, if I have it in my pocket or leave it on my desk it might get some attention. However, all of this does not bother me one bit. I got the silicone case (pokeball version) after one week since I travel with it often to protect it. So far I have drop it four to five times and it is working fine. So, if you are clumsy like me I would suggest to invest a case since this is an expensive toy.Pokemon SleepI decided to get this mainly for Pokemon Sleep since, according to this game, my phone belongs in an history museum because it does not have some kind of gyroscope feature. At first I was hesitant in getting the Pokemon GO Plus + because there are some reviews that said it works poorly with the game. However, after I got it I have used it everyday and it has never failed nor miss record. I am of petite size and sleep in a twin bed. I leave the Pokemon Go Plus + next to my pillow as it instructs and never had a problem. There are also claims that it is "easy" to push the button and turn off the sleeping mode. I have yet to have this problem. I once woke up with it in my hand and it recorded my sleep cycle fine. However, I feel it is important to point out that I have it in a silicone cover so maybe that helps with accidental button presses.Pokemon GoI re-downloaded this game after I got the pokemon go plus +. I play this mobile game very casually. I do not go out for the sole purpose of catching pokemon. However, if I am going somewhere I take my pokemon go plus + to catch pokemon for me passively. So on my commutes it does the catching and spinning while I drive. There are claims that it disconnects from the game. This is true but I think it was designed to do that. Why? Because in the end you are the one that is suppose to play the game. Why bother having pokemon go if you want it to play itself? Of course, this is just my theory. It disconnects about after 45ish minutes (give or take) if left to its' own devices. However, when I am playing the mobile game actively I have not seen it disconnect on its' own. It only catches with pokeballs and if used it to record your sleep you get extra goodies. I have yet to figure out how to use greatballs and ultraballs with it because I really do not care about it. I will figure it someday when I get around to it. I was really impressed after a drive to work I found it caught a shiny pokemon for me. So far it has caught two shinys. May we catch many more!Ending ThoughtsIf you use it for pokemon sleep with will do its' job and you do not have to worry about ruining your phone battery to play this game. If you use it for pokemon go, I think it is a bit of a cheat. It catches well and I have often found myself lacking item storage in the game. If you have not felt the strong vibration in awhile it is time to reconnect. For me the pros totally weight out the cons to the point I do not care for them. This device has paid for itself in entertainment and I am so glad I invested in it.