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Blaze is not tracking my heart rate accurately

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‎05-20-2018 14:47 - last edited on ‎10-27-2022 15:16 by Fitbit Moderator

‎05-20-2018 14:47 - last edited on ‎10-27-2022 15:16 by Fitbit Moderator

I've read a lot of the commentary about the resting heart rate algorithm.  I, too, have noticed on a daily basis that my heart rate when I'm sitting and resting for a few minutes is usually 2-10 bpm slower than what Fitbit calculates as my resting heart rate.  I've learned to deal with that and just don't worry about it anymore.  But I've noticed something else that's really pretty minor, but seems like it shouldn't be happening.

 

The daily resting heart rate reported on the web site dashboard is often 1-2 bpm different from the daily resting heart rate reported on the app on my phone.  Not a huge deal, but shouldn't FitBit calculate a single resting heart rate a day and report the same number in both places? 

 

 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

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‎05-24-2018 07:24

‎05-24-2018 07:24

Hi there @CardboardElvis! Good to see you in the Community Forums! 🙂

 

I'd like to answer this for you. 

 

Resting heart rate measures your heart beats when you are still, and it can be an important indicator of the health of your heart. Now, Resting heart rate refers to the heart rate measured when you’re awake, calm, comfortable, and have not recently exerted yourself. Fitbit uses your heart rate data from when you’re awake and asleep to estimate your resting heart rate. For best accuracy, it's recommended that you wear your device to sleep. 

 

Your resting heart rate is usually higher than your heart rate while you are asleep, so don’t be surprised if your resting heart rate is higher than the lowest number that you see in your heart rate graphs.

 

Hope you find this information helpful and if you have more questions, feel free to let me know!

Ferdin | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎05-31-2018 16:45

In response to FerdinandFitbit

‎05-31-2018 16:45

Thanks, @FerdinandFitbit.  I do appreciate your help.  However (and not trying to sound grumpy), copying and pasting the same answer that is given whenever somebody asks a question about resting heart rate doesn't help in this case.  I understand what resting heart rate is.  My question is, why is the value reported on the web site different from the value reported on the app?

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‎10-26-2022 11:35

In response to CardboardElvis

‎10-26-2022 11:35

You are correct in the fact that your question was not answered.  I'd like this answer as well.

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‎12-05-2022 05:41

In response to CardboardElvis

‎12-05-2022 05:41

Same for me. I find it confusing.

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