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Fellow Tattooed Users: Charge 5

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‎05-09-2023 13:05

‎05-09-2023 13:05

I just got a Charge 5 and it won't read my heart rate. After reading other posts, it sounds like it's because of my tattoos.

I never had this problem with my Charge 2 and it sounds like people are ok with the Charge 4. 

Has anyone figured out a workaround?

I'd love to keep my Charge 5, but HR is crucial to my workouts cause I have heart conditions. 

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‎05-09-2023 13:54

‎05-09-2023 13:54

Hi @typodactyl a few people have posted about their tattoos over the years. Most recently people have said using white medical tape or nano tape has made a difference and it appears to pick up the heart rate. You can experiment and let us know what works best for you.

Stepping in the U.S.A. since September 2013. Android 14

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