Upright GO 2 Premium | Posture Corrector Trainer & Tracker for Women & Men with Smart App

I am not getting any benefit or purchase discount for this review and this is simply my unbiased opinion based on my experience. Think of this device as a smart level. When you are leaning forward, the device detects you as off level and alerts you with a vibration. If you are needing feedback in keeping your back straight (upright), when either sitting, standing, walking or any other upright activity, then this device is for you. However, this device like others similar devices, has some limitations. Understanding those limitations are key in getting the most out of the device: 1) This device can't detect if shoulders are rolled forward on it's own. It can only detect the angle of your back. However, poor shoulder posture usually accompanies forward lean or hunch. And even thought it's possible to have poor shoulder posture when your back is upright (which this device cannot differentiate), in practicality it will alert you when you are hunched over. And this is typically is caused from BOTH forward leaning and hunched shoulders. The key point here is to remember to keep good should posture (shoulder blades slightly squeezed together) while correcting your back when the device indicates poor posture. Knowing this limitation and shoulder posture awareness will go a long way to establishing a good posture habit. 2) Fortunately, the device can be fined tuned for a a variation of posture ranges. This boils down to how the device is calibrated. If it is too sensitive to just the slightest hunch, calibrate it with a slight hunch and that will be the new reference. If you want it to alert you within a tighter range, do the calibration with your back more upright and shoulders pulled back. I find using a full length mirror is critical in observing your back and shoulder position while calibrating the device. Then test it with the device delay set to 5 sec. Check the range of motion and determine if you are satisfied with the results. If not, re-calibrate it. Otherwise you will be frustrated with the way it alerts. Ultimately, it's up to you, what you consider the threshold for bad posture and calibrate it accordingly. 3) Again, this device acts like a smart 'vertical' level. It does not work at all if you are in a recliner or laying down. So if you have bad posture while in a recline position or sleeping, your out of luck. It's not reasonable to expect a simple device like this one to help you in all situations. But you should know what good posture feels like after wearing the device for some time and adjust your sleep position accordingly. It would preferable if such a device could detects poor shoulder posture along with sleep posture, but no wearable device currently exists and even if it did, it would be a far more complex and expensive. I still find the device very effective even with these limitations. 4) I never used the sticky tape and instead use the necklace. I don't understand all the complaints about the necklace and I suspect it has more to do with improper calibration than the necklace itself. Its easy to wear, easy to access and turn on and off the device, less fuss, and less expensive in the long run compared to buying more tape. It's the way to go, period. If you are frustrated with the tape, before you blame the device save yourself the trouble and get the necklace. IMHO, this posture device will create a better posture habit if you understand the limitations along with setting it up correctly to match your expectations. I do not rely on the app much other than calibration and delay settings, so can't comment on the other functions of the app. At the end of the day, all I care about #1 is correcting my posture habit. IF it does that, I consider this a positive purchase. Everything else secondary like tracking data is useless to me.

I love this! I did have a bit of trouble getting it to charge the first time I tried but emailed customer service who promptly emailed me back with a solution and no problems since then. It's very helpful to remind me to correct my posture, the battery charge lasts for several days. i have only used the sticky patches but find them comfortable, stay in place securely and are reusable! When I take the device off I simply place a small piece of cellophane paper on it to keep it clean and when I am ready to reapply it stays on just as easily as it first did and lasts for a long time! I have it for a couple of weeks now and still using the first patch. It doesn't leave any sticky residue on my skin either! I already feeling a difference in my posture. My biggest obstacle is when I am sitting doing paperwork or needlework I find maintaining a good posture is difficult but I am working on it! May orders the necklace in the future but right now am happy with how I am using it. By the way I turn it off when I go to bed and it stays on throughout the night!

I was really excited to get this item and start improving my back health and posture right away. First thing you realize out of the box, is it comes with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Who uses this? Their company may find it a brilliant idea to use a charging cable that is not a major industry standard, but I do not. Between Apple and Samsung, they have 54% of market share of mobile phones. That means 54% of all chargers or Apple and Samsung as well. What is it they provide again? Emailed Martin at Upright, and he was no help at all. He sent me a link to where I can get this charger on Amazon, but it will take more than 2 weeks to get it because nobody uses this stupid connector. So, I'm already frustrated because this item only has a 10% charge in it, so I probably can't use it even for a full day. Next my girlfriend and I go through the steps to get it set up and going. We shave a little area of my back, clean it, and then re-clean the area with the alcohol wipe that they provided. Stick it on, get it calibrated and go for a walk. I'm pretty excited about this because I'm doing well and not getting buzzed for bad posture at all. I go to feel for it, and realize the crappy glue pads suck and the item fell off somewhere during my walk. I went back and found it and it had fallen off within the first five minutes of my walk. I'm lucky I found it of that would have been $80 out the window through no fault of my own. Also the Upright GO-2 just feels cheap and crappy. Made to break I would say. So far, I say 2 thumbs down way down.

My impression is that this is a simple device that checks how vertical you are positioned. It does not seem to be sensing the curvature of my back. The case: Case is cheaply made, the hing is not a tight fit. It can only hold 1 extra adhesive. The Adhesives: If you fall for it, that’s how they will milk you off your cash. Classic subscription model. If you enjoy the adhesive I would suggest finding alternative source that is cheaper and simply cut them out of a bigger sheet. The neckless: an alternative to the adhesive, but I’m surprised that they opted to use the USB plug as an attachment point. Privacy: The App is nice but maybe selling your sensitive personal info, additionally they may use your info to “ To assess your candidacy for a position that you applied to and to facilitate your employment application;” … just straight up weird thing to write in a privacy policy. I will update the review if it starts falling off during daily activity like some have complained.

Bought this for myself as a Christmas present after a colleague told me that someone new where we work hunched over when he talked, "just like you do." <Grimace> I've been using it everyday since Christmas 2025, and I have to tell you this really does work. It can be shocking to discover how often you slouch or relax your posture enough that you're no longer in good form. I bought the necklace attachment which is super easy to use. I never once used those little sticky pads; it settles into place with the necklace just fine. Most people don't know I even have it on: I mentioned it to a different colleague today and she was surprised, because she has seen me every day and has never noticed it. I showed her how it worked with the app and she was really interested and impressed. Anyway, I can tell that I am far more conscious now of my posture, even when I'm not wearing it. Like others, I set it to 15 seconds before it gives me that slight little vibration on my back. And when I get that vibration, it is very effective -- I correct my posture immediately. Charging is quick and easy. The only downside is that it seems to drop the signal pretty easily. Every time I open the app, it has to search and search for the device. Sometimes it doesn't find it, sometimes it takes a while. Sometimes I have to reach back and gently press the button on the device so that it sends a signal to the app. Small little frustration, but still... Anyway, I highly recommend this thing if you really are serious about improving your posture. It doesn't do it for you, but it reminds you very effectively to do so yourself. Not sure how long I will need to use it in order for my posture to naturally be better throughout the day, but it's very helpful right now.

I’ve been using the Upright GO 2 for over two years now, and overall, it has helped my posture significantly. It is a very effective tool for building back awareness, but there are a few critical issues long-term users should be aware of. The Good: After 2+ years of consistent use, the core device is still working perfectly. The battery has held up impressively well, and the vibration reminders are just as effective as they were on day one. It is a durable piece of tech that actually delivers results if you stay committed. The Issues: Data/App Syncing: Periodically, the app fails to detect my progress for the day. It’s as if the device "loses its memory," and all the tracking data for that entire session is wiped. This is very frustrating when you’re trying to maintain a consistent streak or monitor long-term improvement. Necklace Hardware (Corrosion): My biggest concern is with the necklace accessory. I’ve noticed a green liquid leaking from the magnet housing, accompanied by a strong "rust" smell. It appears the seal isn't sweat-proof or moisture-proof, leading to internal corrosion. I have to remove and clean the magnets frequently, and I am concerned about this chemical byproduct causing skin irritation or long-term damage. Bottom Line: I still value the device because the core technology works and lasts, but I’ve dropped my rating due to the unreliable data syncing and the hardware failure of the necklace. If you buy this, be very careful with the necklace accessory and ensure your app syncs frequently throughout the day.

I absolutely love this product. The Upright GO2 is actually my second one, and it's still awesome - I'll explain my journey with the product below. I have ALWAYS had bad posture. Both of my parents have poor posture, so some is probably genetic and some is probably learned (it took a long time for me to not slouch around people shorter than me for example). I bought my first Upright Go in around 2018 (I could be a little off on the timing). I loved it. I did have to sometimes recalibrate it when switching between sitting and standing at my desk, but it was super easy to do that. My posture significantly improved from wearing it. In late 2019 I broke my back, and therefore didn't need the Upright GO anymore. I couldn't sit comfortably for quite awhile, and had a hard back brace, plus was told to avoid leaning forward. Basically, if you REALLY want to improve your posture quickly, wear a hard back brace, and be told if you lean forward or slouch you could end up needing surgery :) I must have given away the Upright GO - I don't remember exactly what I did with it, but I know I decided I didn't need it. Well, fast forward 5 years, add a baby and years of work from home, and my posture had regressed quite a bit. In fact, I have severe TMJ dysfunction likely as a result of my posture. I've spent the last year working with an upper cervical-specializing chiropractor, a TMJ-specializing dentist, doing tons of yoga and bodywork, lots of rounds of botox in my masseter and other jaw-connecting muscles, etc. Then recently I thought - what about that thing I used to wear on my back that helped my posture so much?? I ordered the Upright GO2 last week, started wearing it a few days ago, and already feel so much better! My core and back muscles are SORE - but that's a good thing. I know that my issue with posture is that the front of my body is too tight, and the back of my body is weak, plus my core needs work. Being constantly reminded to stay straight is working the weak muscles and forcing me to stretch the tight ones. I'm SO happy. Here's my list of suggestions for new users: 1. Focus on CORRECT posture - use your core to lift your rib cage and lengthen your spine, and relax your shoulders down and back. The old 'pull your shoulders back' is just wrong - it's not at all about pulling, it's about finding the right position and relaxing. 2. Stretch! The muscles that have been holding you in bad posture are tight. You'll know where those are when you start to correct your posture. For me it's my pecs, my biceps, and the front of my neck. It's important to stretch throughout the day to help alleviate the tightness. 3. This is one tool in your toolkit. I do think that this is an AMAZING tool. if you can't afford regular chiropractic care, but you can pull together enough for this tool, you can still have significant improvement. That said, if you can afford a chiropractor and/or bodywork, do that too. They are very complementary. 4. Be consistent. It's hard to be consistent, but it's important, and worth it in the end. Wow- I've never written so much about a product... I guess that says something. Hopefully this is obvious, but I've been in no way incentivized to write this - I'm just a fan. I hope to update this review at some point with even more progress, especially with my TMJ pain.

Can never really tell if it's on and working. Sometimes it will be great for hours on end, other times, 5 minutes in it will just stop working, but you have no way of knowing. Also very frustrating to wear when you're doing things that require a slight bend forward like washing dishes or gardening. App interface is also useless because the device doesn't seem to be the to store any data, so you only get stats when you have the app open while wearing it.