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Swim function

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‎08-30-2022 12:25

‎08-30-2022 12:25

Why does the Charge 5 Swimming tracker not record bpm? Since it continuously tracks bpm when running or cycling why not swimming?  

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‎08-30-2022 14:07 - edited ‎08-30-2022 14:07

‎08-30-2022 14:07 - edited ‎08-30-2022 14:07

The heart rate tracking is disabled during swimming.

https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2087.htm

 

There are devices available that will specifically work with swimming.

CharlesKn | Mid-Atlantic, USA
60+, strength and cardio
Charge 5, Android, Windows

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‎08-30-2022 15:13

In response to charleskn

‎08-30-2022 15:13

But WHY? I know it is, but my question is why? If it can track bpm while running, why no whilst swimming? I cross train and want to compare.

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‎08-30-2022 17:34

In response to jglennox

‎08-30-2022 17:34

Hello @jglennox, 

Fitbit doesn't eplain the reason of their choices. In the past a suggestion was made for this specific request but turned down. You can still vote for it however.

Formerly Giampi71 - Retired from Fitbit for good on November 13th 2023
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‎08-30-2022 17:47

In response to Dopovo

‎08-30-2022 17:47

Well, they should, if they want to keep their customer.

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‎08-30-2022 18:06

In response to jglennox

‎08-30-2022 18:06

I have read that the water affects the accuracy of the heart rate tracking.

CharlesKn | Mid-Atlantic, USA
60+, strength and cardio
Charge 5, Android, Windows

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