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Custom app integrating with Fitbit real Time heart rate

‎10-12-2020 08:31

‎10-12-2020 08:31

We are implementing a custom mobile app for a ciropractic wellness center. Can we implement the Fitbit device API (SDK) on that app and be able to read real time HR ? or do we need to develop a separate app that will handle HR streaming ? This is intended for both Android and iOS.

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‎10-12-2020 12:18

‎10-12-2020 12:18

You will need a separate app/clockface that runs on the watch, and corresponding 'companion' code that runs on the wearer's phone. Real-time streaming will stop if the user closes the app/clockface on the watch, or if the phone OS closes the companion code.

This is a difficult thing to do; many have tried and failed, but it is possible (at least for a while).

Peter McLennan
Gondwana Software
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