Bio Sensor Issues?

[luckdog]

I got my zenwatch yesterday and I can't seem to get the heart rate or the relaxation to work right. My heart rate is always extremely high and I have yet to get a sucessful relaxation reading as it times out. Anyone having the same issues or advice on using this, it's pretty much useless to me now?

 

[CrashTestDroid]

iirc those heart rate sensors are only to get a very rough approximation. None of 'em work right, from Asus to Samsung.

 

[luckdog]

iirc those heart rate sensors are only to get a very rough approximation. None of 'em work right, from Asus to Samsung.

I will tell you the microsoft band one does. I put it on in the mall and my heart rate showed what it should be continously. The Zenwatch is all over the place giving me readings that are what Im at on a treadmill. Still like the zenwatch for other reasons, but I would not even advertise a feature as flaky as the heart rate monitor or relaxtion gizmo on this thing.

 

[WACOMalt]

I have found that Google's Fit app fails to get a heartrate, but I get a very accurate reading from Asus Wellness. Checked against manual reading from my pulse. Hopefully Google fixes their app as I prefer it to asus wellness.

 

[CSX321]

It's pretty flaky, but I get a better reading if my fingers are not super-dry when touching the bezel.

 

[Gustopher]

I also get better results if I try to make sure that the hand touching the watch isn't touching any other bare skin or clothing, i.e. don't allow the touching hand to rest on the other hand, on your chest, etc.

 

[BlastTyrantKM]

At least the heart rate monitor isn't on 24/7 with no option to turn it off like the Moto360. This is one of the watch's selling points, IMO. I couldn't care less if my watch has a heart rate monitor. But since you can't seem to buy a watch that doesn't have one, whether it gives accurate readings or not, at least I can just not use it and forget it's there. Useless feature anyway, even if it is working properly. When you're working strenuously your pulse increases, when you're resting it's decreased. What deference does it make if you know the precise rate?

 

[panamakevin]

I agree that the Wellness app seems to be more accurate than the Google Fit app. I still want to test out the RunKeeper app to see what it's interface and heartbeat recording is like. It took me a while but I found I get my best readings by resting my index finger on the bottom bezel below the watch... So far, it seems to be the most reliable way for me to get a reading.

 

[Atomic Virus]

Would you recommend to buy the watch if I am looking for a smartwatch?

 

[CSX321]

Would you recommend to buy the watch if I am looking for a smartwatch?

It's still a good choice, and I don't regret getting mine. If you want to spend less than $200, get the Asus ZenWatch or the Moto 360, depending on which shape you like. If you want to spend more, I think you should also consider the Sony Smartwatch 3, the LG G Watch Urbane and the Huawei Watch. Also, there will probably be a new Moto 360 out in the coming months.

---------- Post added at 12:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 PM ----------

I agree that the Wellness app seems to be more accurate than the Google Fit app. I still want to test out the RunKeeper app to see what it's interface and heartbeat recording is like. It took me a while but I found I get my best readings by resting my index finger on the bottom bezel below the watch... So far, it seems to be the most reliable way for me to get a reading.

I recently installed an app called Cardiograph, that I've found a lot easier to get a good reading with than with Wellness or Fit.

 

[Kermit33]

2 days ago when trying to get my heart rate, I get the rate the moment I put my fingers on the watch, of course the rates are incorrect and they are not shown on my phone!