06-11-2024
08:22
- last edited on
06-24-2024
12:01
by
MarreFitbit
06-11-2024
08:22
- last edited on
06-24-2024
12:01
by
MarreFitbit
I realize the Fitbit is not a medical device but when I first got it -- it routinely showed my pulse ox at 95. Today it dropped down to 93 and is stuck there. I have a pulse oximeter so of course I checked and it's actually 98. (At repeated checks). Is this typical? I've only had this a few days but not feeling very impressed. I connected it to Fitness Pal but I'm not even sure what it's tracking as I bike and it seems to take that as steps. Wondering if I should be using a Garmin? ☹️
Moderator Edit: Clarified subject
06-11-2024 08:58
06-11-2024 08:58
Unlike Heart Rate measurements, Fitbit devices 'only' measure and report SpO2 when your sleeping. That is the case for all the other heart metrics as well.
06-11-2024 09:05
06-11-2024 09:05
Your Fitbit just measures your SpO2 overnight while you are sleeping, and will display that same value all day long. Your fingertip pulse ox is showing your instantaneous SpO2. And there is no need to be concerned with it being a lower number at night.
06-11-2024 09:50
06-11-2024 09:50
Thank you. I guess I should read the manual 😉 Very helpful.
06-11-2024 09:50
06-11-2024 09:50
Thank you! Did not realize that. Appreciate it.