unlock SpO2 API to allow realtime access to what could be an incredible feature

[Mupshot]

I bought this watch specifically (requested as gift) because it listed SpO2 as an available sensor. Had I bought it myself I would have already returned it as false advertising. I dont even see it as an available API for development. Allow me to use it please. I take responsibility for my actions.

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

[Giampi71]

Hello @Mupshot 

There is already an almost identical suggestion that is locked as Not Currently Planned.

My experience says that you can easily remove the word "currently"

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Mupshot, and thanks for taking the time to share this suggestion about allowing SpO2 API to real time access . We rely on feedback like yours to help us develop products and features that we know our community wants to see. If this suggestion receives votes from other customers and gains popularity, it will be shared internally with various teams at Fitbit. To learn more about how Fitbit decides which suggestions get developed, visit our FAQs.

Watch this space for status updates. In the meantime, try visiting Health & Wellness to talk with other members about all things health and fitness.

[Azbidr]

I am a board certified sleep specialist, and I cannot recommend your device because of the lack of this function, even though it will give some data restricted to sleep only. I have brought my second device for testing and I think that I will return this one as well because you do not allow spontaneous measurements of spo2. You have the necessary hardware and software and I do not understand why you have chosen to not give users access to spontaneous measurements. This is available nearly every competitor product, including those available for under $50 on Amazon. It is my recommendation that people measure their oxygen  saturation when they were having symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or lightheadedness. It is understood that this is not a medical level device, but it does have the capability of doing a measurement, even if not calibrated. Currently I am recommending that none of my patients purchase FitBit devices as there are better alternatives for monitoring health in the marketplace.