A DHL truck outside my house can only mean one thing, well two actually; either I have forgotten about something that I have ordered online or the wonderful people at BrAun have be kind enough to send me to try out. So always willing and able here I go!
Since I am still only on week 11 of the initial 12 week course using their Silk Expert IPL Hair Removal system and Sonic Body Exfoliator (still to write a blog post on the overall results of using the system after after 12 weeks about that keep following) I am super lucky to have been chosen to tooth-test the new Oral-B Genius 9000 before it goes on sale! So see it here first folks.
The box contains a mixture of familiar and unfamiliar pieces. This is my third Oral-B electric toothbrush I am pleased to find the the unit is lighter than my current Triumph model. The new black body is also sleeker and looks much cooler than the old white ones associated with the brand (though for those of you that prefer white it will be an option on this model).
New features are the bits that I like to get my teeth into (excuse the pun!). So we have a mobile phone holder and bluetooth connectivity icon on unit. This readers can only mean one thing to tech geeks - this is a Smart toothbrush and we need an APP!
I presumed that scanning the QR tag in the instruction booklet would take me straight to the app in the appstore, this however is not the case it took me to Product registration - which needs to be done as this will extend your guarantee but this model isn't there yet! To find the app I had to do a traditional search and hope that I am downloading the right one. Bearing in mind that this product is not on sale yet so perhaps this will change.
App downloaded. Toothbrush unit needs to charge. The nice touch with this model is that you can either mount it on the traditional vertical stand or inside the Smart Travel Case which charges the toothbrush and mobile phone! I am going to be trying out the latter.
I will then need to pair my phone to the toothbrush and this can't be done while its charging so that's all for now folks! Check back later for more!
A little time later...... its all charged and ready to go! I unfortunately made a little video because this is more of a show and tell gadget (apologies in advance as this is clearly NOT my day job!). In summary nice lightweight unit which feels good to hold and is the same size but lighter than previous models. Some older brush heads are compatible and will fit on the top and the app once you have positioned the phone correctly seems to work well
but needs a little practice.
Pros buying the new Genius 9000:
The toothbrush itself is great though and you can feel that you get a really great clean. It will be the first electric toothbrush I take on holiday I think this year I am so enamored - despite the failings of the app.
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Since I am still only on week 11 of the initial 12 week course using their Silk Expert IPL Hair Removal system and Sonic Body Exfoliator (still to write a blog post on the overall results of using the system after after 12 weeks about that keep following) I am super lucky to have been chosen to tooth-test the new Oral-B Genius 9000 before it goes on sale! So see it here first folks. 
The box contains a mixture of familiar and unfamiliar pieces. This is my third Oral-B electric toothbrush I am pleased to find the the unit is lighter than my current Triumph model. The new black body is also sleeker and looks much cooler than the old white ones associated with the brand (though for those of you that prefer white it will be an option on this model).New features are the bits that I like to get my teeth into (excuse the pun!). So we have a mobile phone holder and bluetooth connectivity icon on unit. This readers can only mean one thing to tech geeks - this is a Smart toothbrush and we need an APP!
I presumed that scanning the QR tag in the instruction booklet would take me straight to the app in the appstore, this however is not the case it took me to Product registration - which needs to be done as this will extend your guarantee but this model isn't there yet! To find the app I had to do a traditional search and hope that I am downloading the right one. Bearing in mind that this product is not on sale yet so perhaps this will change.
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| Unboxing video! |
App downloaded. Toothbrush unit needs to charge. The nice touch with this model is that you can either mount it on the traditional vertical stand or inside the Smart Travel Case which charges the toothbrush and mobile phone! I am going to be trying out the latter.
I will then need to pair my phone to the toothbrush and this can't be done while its charging so that's all for now folks! Check back later for more!
Pros buying the new Genius 9000:
- The lightweight handle
- The Smart Travel Case with inbuilt charging for toothbrush and phone!
- Easy to pair phone with toothbrush
- The app reminding me to use my mouthwash and clean my tongue
- The feel after you have finished cleaning your teeth - definitely more effective leaving that smooth feeling
- The 'oh so pretty' personalised 360 degree LED colour ring
So far so good! I'll be back with more updates in a few days!
14/06/16 - UPDATE
Err.....The app is REALLY annoying. I hope they refine it before they release but I am unsure what they can do to make it better. The technology needs work I think it just can't accurately tell where I am brushing so sometimes takes twice as long because you have to hold it in the same place for ages in order for the app to pick up on it. Being a Mum as well I sometimes want to just 'brush my teeth' - that was the beauty of the Smart Meter, it just quietly sat in the bathroom and would automatically count down as soon as you started your toothbrush. No phone to find, then unlock, then open the app, then make sure the app sees the brush, then confirm the prompts, then brush your teeth which when you have precious time before the next fight or 'Mum' request is so important. I don't want teeth brushing to start becoming another thing I need to maintain the app needs to make the process easier not more complex.
14/06/16 - UPDATE
Err.....The app is REALLY annoying. I hope they refine it before they release but I am unsure what they can do to make it better. The technology needs work I think it just can't accurately tell where I am brushing so sometimes takes twice as long because you have to hold it in the same place for ages in order for the app to pick up on it. Being a Mum as well I sometimes want to just 'brush my teeth' - that was the beauty of the Smart Meter, it just quietly sat in the bathroom and would automatically count down as soon as you started your toothbrush. No phone to find, then unlock, then open the app, then make sure the app sees the brush, then confirm the prompts, then brush your teeth which when you have precious time before the next fight or 'Mum' request is so important. I don't want teeth brushing to start becoming another thing I need to maintain the app needs to make the process easier not more complex.
The toothbrush itself is great though and you can feel that you get a really great clean. It will be the first electric toothbrush I take on holiday I think this year I am so enamored - despite the failings of the app.
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