Versa 2 High heart rate alarm

[Robohobo]

Being treated for afib, it would be nice to be able to set an alarm point for high heart rate so I would know to stop for a breather. Should not be hard to code.  And appropriate disclaimers to protect Fitbit.

Moderator edit: subject updated for clarity

[SunsetRunner]

Hi @Robohobo , I would suggest you go to this topic in the Feature Suggestions Board about HR detecting problems and vote for it. the more votes, the likier it will become that this idea will be implemented in a new update of the Fitbit iOS. Regards kuzibri

[lorraineg]

I had open heart surgery this summer and I would never rely on the Fitbit HR. It's rarely correct and has been as much as 30 beats off of an EKG reading. Even if you have a high heart rate alert, it's pretty worthless if the HR readings are never right.

[Robohobo]

I just checked while at rest vs. two separate oximeters.  The Fitbit rate was within about 1 beat (2%) of the other two.  It does not respond quite as quickly as the oximeters if I increase or decrease activity.  But that is reasonable as the fitbit likely samples over a somewhat longer period than the oximeters.  The ekg sampling is probably shorter than the fitbit too.  But I am satisfied that the fitbit rate is accurate enough for me, and furthermore, if there were an alarm feature I would not want it triggered by a short spike in rate.  Besides, who would want to run around with a bunch of wires stuck to their chest like for an EKG!

[lorraineg]

“Besides, who would want to run around with a bunch of wires stuck to their chest like for an EKG!”

Not quite sure what you’re referring to here.
 
snd aren’t you the one thst asked for a high heart rate alarm? 

Yes, it’s fairly accurate at rest. I’ve compared it to an ekg at cardiac rehab and had it be 30 beats off with MILD exercise. If it’s not accurate with exercise, it’s worthless to me as s HR monitor. My workouts are very strenuous and I need accuracy at a high exertion level.

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