How to see SpO2 data for heart rate?

[peteer01]

I understand that SpO2 may be an approximation, or may only look at relative change.  That's fine.  I have a thyroid issue, and monitoring my temperature, resting heart rate and SpO2 helps me identify when I need to supplement my thyroid activity with Synthroid.

I bought the Ionic today with the understanding that Fitbit has an improved sensor that can pull meaningful SpO2 data, even if it only an estimation that can help me spot trends/relative changes.

How do I see this data?  Being able to monitor this would be hugely helpful to me.

[SunsetRunner]

There is an improved sensor, but it appears to be not in use at the moment.

Hopefully that will change with a software/firmware update soon...

[CGP_2507]

I just was informed by Amazon (Germany) that if the SpO2 data is still not shown /made useful to the user 6 months after release (I.e. March 2018) every customer can claim a full refund since it is a major fault by Fitbit.

I'll receive mine on Wednesday - reading through the bad experiences I already consider switching to another brand (Garmin?) if the Ionic doesn't work properly after 2 weeks.

[Fattire]

There's no way they will have anything in 2 weeks.  I would say there is a modest chance they will have anything in 6 months.  And a moderate chance anything at all, ever.

Please don't get this device for the non functional SpO2 sensor 

[CGP_2507]

Ok, i see your point. I agree

But for me there are few points why I purchase the Ionic - actually because of its USP 

- Android app (perfect)

- SpO2 data

- Sleeping analysis

That's it. Anything else (GPS, Fitness tracking,...) is absolute industry standard more or less and not unique to the Ionic.

And.... 350 EUR is quite something for a watch that causes more headache than satisfaction....

[bcalvanese]

The O2 sensor was known to be for the future and would not be functional from the start, so I don't know why anyone is complaining.

Do at least a little research before you buy something.

[CGP_2507]

Do read my post carefully... I just stated that returning because of missing SpO2 data is possible after 6m (which I consider) - and I MIGHT return the Ionic if the bugs annoy me.

If I return the Ionic for whatever reason, it s up to me, right ?

[Rich_Laue]

Fotbit did say this feature will be released in a future update.

BTW inspite if thd title of the thread it has nothing to do with the heartrate.

[peteer01]

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@Rich_Laue wrote:

Fotbit did say this feature will be released in a future update.

BTW inspite if thd title of the thread it has nothing to do with the heartrate.

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You're right.  I made my post after clicking through the different sets of information available on the fitbit dashboard, and heartrate was the closest metric I could find.  I was wondering if I was missing something to pull up another line graph for SpO2 on that tab.  Years of using a pulse oximeter caused me to conflate the two.

[MariamV]

Hey everyone!

Thanks for your inquiries. This feature is not currently available. In the future, this sensor could give consumers the opportunity to identify potential health issues like sleep apnea. Fitbit is still exploring how this could manifest in the consumer experience, and such technology would use this sensor. 

See you around. 

[mlindgren]

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@Fattire wrote:

I would say there is a modest chance they will have anything in 6 months.  And a moderate chance anything at all, ever.

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I wouldn't hold my breath (no pun intended). Even if they can get meaningful data from the sensor, they'll probably have to jump through different regulatory hoops in every country they want to display that data in.

[peteer01]

This is excellent! I hope people will see this and express their interest
in the SpO2 functionality!

[stemplar]

sorry .I did not want to apologize here.
But in the "sleepwalking" topic .. 🙂

[Tinkerstoy]

I totally agree. I just bought one because the local store listed the O2 sensor as a selling point. When one buys a car, it is rightfully assumed the engine advertised actually runs. If it does not function with suitable software, it is dead to the device. Don't list it. When my watch arrives, I am sending it back. Very disappointed I had to learn this flaw from a board.

[CGP_2507]

I actually returned my Fitbit Ionic last week after having had it for 3
months. Have never been really happy or satisfied with it. Got my money
fully refunded (also due to the SpO2 issue).

Have now a Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro - Love it. Is 50% cheaper and has offline
Spotify. Battery is not great and App Ecosystem, too. The device is super
though. Much better than the Fitbit (sorry to say that. I was a Fitbit Fan
for 3 years - until I was hit hart by the Ionic Beta Testing with me and
350 EUR).

Cheers

[Rich_Laue]

Fitbit from day one said the SPO2 sensor was not being used at this time. 

My guess it might be for a select group of beta testers. But that's just a guess. 

[Tinkerstoy]

Unfortunately, people selling this device are using the O2 sensor as a selling point. Just as brilliant, selling a car lacking the keys. 

[Rich_Laue]

Just like apple selling a phone then putting a speed limit on it. 

All advertisements did say the SPO2 might be used in a future product 

Since Fitbit spent big bucks working with one of the major companies in the for front of oxygen detection in the blood, I'm sure it is only time, and I would not be surprised if there is best testing going on. 

[martia]

Grumpy old men aren't allowed on the internets

[ye4jim]

In others words, exploring potential lawsuits from people who confuse Fitbit for a medical device.