Check SpO2 at anytime on supported Fitbit devices

[mbarylski]

The new Sp02 clock face is nice, but can you also add the ability to check Sp02/pulse ox at anytime during the day rather than just during sleep?

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[DocTDJ]

With Long-covid I need this sp02 feature activated whenever I need to check since the docs have no clue of when or why 02 levels fluctuate. This would help me know when to exercise, when to get oxygen. I ordered the Sense specifically for this feature.

[pbug56]

I bought my Versa a few years ago because of my asthma, so I could check
my O2 levels during my commute walking. Silly me. I also needed it to
measure my sleep, but when it generally didn't work for that, was pushed to
buy a Sense. Now I liked the Versa and like the Sense, but SPO2, long
after other vendors (sometimes at a very low price to buy) allowed realtime
O2 checks, nothing from Fitbit does. It truly baffles me. It has the
hardware. Plus it can tell me if I have an arrhythmia. But they won't let
me check SPO2 other than a mystery number and chart connected to my
supposed sleep. It makes no sense. And Fitbit / Google won't tell us why.

And to anyone who says to get a finger clip, I have one. But it's not
going on a commute, or a long walk anywhere.

[Joules_100]

This should definitely be developed and pushed to production

[MrNybble]

This was requested almost two years ago.... Come on Fitbit.  I've had it, I'm going to buy the Samsung Watch 5 next month when released and sell my sense on ebay. You guys need to listen to your customers.

[SunsetRunner]

I already did it a long time ago. I'm using a Galaxy Watch 4 now.

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[gmcd11270]

I love that my Sense tracks my SpO2 and Temp at night, but it would be hugely beneficial if we could check them at any time like we can with heart rate, ekgs etc. Your competition offers these features.

[LizzyFitbit]

Hi @gmcd11270, we wanted to let you know that the ideas you recently posted already exist on the Feature Suggestions Board. You can see them here where you can add your vote to those existing suggestions:

• Check SpO2 at anytime on supported Fitbit devices 
• Check my temp at anytime on the Fitbit Sense

Please try to make sure you only post one idea per suggestion, so we can keep the board organized, easily searchable and see which idea other members are voting for. Thanks for participating in Feature Suggestions.

[Ginazari]

Please please!!! We need this ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[MrNybble]

That is the Number 1 reason I got rid of my Sense and got a different watch. spO2 is an important part of working out and they just won't do it.  It can't be that hard except for sapping the battery and if that was the trade-off I'd still have been happy.

Fitbit just is not listening to their customers.

[Gina1981]

You’re right they’re not. 😔

[pbug56]

So Fitbit, if Apple can do it, apparently quite well, why is this not
available on my SENSE?

[MrNybble]

Samsung and Garmin do it pretty well too.  This is a feature that has been voted for and requested for several years now

[FireGeth]

So this was requested 2 years ago and Fitbit still refuse to add the ability for users to access data which is already being recorded.

Perhaps we need to take this higher and request we see what data is being recorded. It is our data and we have the right to see what is being collected. 

The sense collects data autonomously such as skin temperature and sp02 levels, but we have extremely limited access to this.

Again, as I said before, either they don't have the actual sensors there (and therefor false advertising) or they release the data they are recording (right of access &  right of data portability). 

[Gina1981]

I guess I’m going to need another watch 😕

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[SunsetRunner]

I'm now on oxygen 24/7. I have to carry an oximeter around with me so I can check my level and make adjustments to my output. I'd use an O2 on demand app several times a day. I've read the new Sense 2 has this feature. If true, can we get the app for the first model? I'd pay for it!

[pbug56]

If Sense 2 can do it (or are the ads untrue), why can't Sense or Versa?

[Gina1981]

Right? Why not the Versa or the Sense?

[Ginazari]

The description says this

Tracking SpO2 tells you how well blood oxygen is distributed in your body, which can help you understand potential changes in your wellness.

I think is sleeping O2 like the other ones 😣

[pbug56]

I read that too, but when I bought my first Fitbit I got a strong
impression that we would soon have realtime SPO2. This time they seem to
be strongly saying that without actually saying it. So I don't know what
to think. I certainly don't trust their marketing any more.

In contrast, other brands, major and minor, do have realtime and have had
it for a while.

[DannyFB]

The fact they very clearly do NOT state real time tracking will be there is
pretty well guaranteed they do NOT track.

Otherwise they would state it clearly, since it is a selling point.

Standard marketing/sales. Keep it vague and hope buyers will jump to the
wrong conclusions. Then if they complain you can argue you didn't actually
say it would work that way.

[pbug56]

Probably once per day you'll get a variance chart for non sleep time. No
real values. Week of it, month if premium.

[Jeanniemih]

If you didn't already buy the Sense 2, I'd look into something different. I did buy the apple watch 6 black Friday but then my iPhone took a crap and I got a cheaper Android for now so it's back to the crappy Fitbit until I can get a better watch or back to an iPhone. I've also noticed my versa isn't tracking sleep correct. Went to bed about 11 last night and it's telling me I didn't fall asleep until after 1 (know that's not true) and woke up at 4 (again not true). These things are so unreliable it's insane.

[pbug56]

My Sense has a great imagination re sleep. Misses some, imagines some.
Can't tell lying still from sleep.

[SunsetRunner]

My daughter keeps urging me to get an Apple, but everything else we have is
Android, so I'd have to switch *en masse!* I guess I'll wait to see if they
do listen to their customers!

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[SunsetRunner]

Where does that description come from? I think I picked up on a thread
midway!

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