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‎03-04-2023 09:55

‎03-04-2023 09:55

The Fitbit Sense 2 seemed to be a great watch, but we got turned off with the Premium subscription which would run us $13/month in Canada.

 

To our mind, Premium features like recipes, mindfulness sessions, etc., are frivolous and fun features, which is fine for some users. BUT ECG analysis is a VITAL statistic, a VITAL health aid, and a key feature as to why many want the Sense 2.


This is the reason we wanted the watch in the first place, and to pay a monthly Premium to use this very important feature, turned us off. Sending our data out to a cloud, and than charging us for analysis doesn't work for us.


We decided to buy a Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro, which is more money, but we don't mind paying more up front and not have to pay a subscription fee. The Watch5 Pro does ECG on demand and continuous, and also does blood pressure, and a host of other goodies. We happen to have a Samsung phone which is a necessity for the Samsung Watch.


This forum has provided us with a lot of information on the Sense 2. Thanks for all your input. It was much appreciated.


M...

 

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‎03-04-2023 10:09

‎03-04-2023 10:09

@JWMG   The ECG doesn't require Premium.  My husband doesn't have Premium and checks his regularly.

Laurie | Maryland
Sense 2, Luxe, Aria 2 | iOS | Mac OS

Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.

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‎03-04-2023 12:03

‎03-04-2023 12:03

@JWMG I am also considering a Samsung, but for different reasons.  The Sense 2 just has too many features that don't work or are unreliable or innacurate.  I've also been frustrated with the failure of Google to support their products.  I am toying with the Samsung Galaxy 5, or the Whoop! band.  They are so different it is hard to compare them.  I don't need a lot of the glitzy stuff on the Samsung, but then again Whoop seems to lack a few things that I suspect I would miss.  I had hoped that Sense 2 would offer me the best of both worlds, but I'm finding it really doesn't have much for me.  Basic health tracking functions don't work, and geez, what is a health or fitness tracker if it has no idea what your heart rate is?  I appreciate your assessment of the Samsung

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‎03-04-2023 14:19

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‎03-04-2023 14:19

Hi.

The FitBit Sense 2 does two kinds of ECG - one is On Demand, the other is Continuous Monitoring. I believe you need Premium subscription for the Continuous Monitoring.

Thanks for your response,

M....

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