From firmware 44.128.1.42 heart notifications

[Guy_]

Rumours of a new function for Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications have been seen.

Could this lead to improvement in Heart rate issues?

[Clove6060]

Is this insider information? I have heard nothing.

where did you hear rumors?

[TommyIzzo]

@Clove6060 https://www.techradar.com/news/fitbit-update-brings-major-new-heart-health-feature-to-9-devices Although I don't see why anyone would expect sudden changes in the exercise heart rate issues on the Sense and Versa 3. Unless @Guy_ us referring to something else. 

[Guy_]

@Clove6060 , @TommyIzzo , click link provided in the post for more information.

[LZeeW]

@Guy_   My Versa 3 already has v. 128.6.12, newer than the minimum listed in the link.  I don’t think this feature will address any heart rate issues.  Available information says that this will be a background measurement, emphasizing that users should wear their devices when sleeping.  It sounds like this feature won’t be looking at your heart rate while active, just during rest 

[Guy_]

@LZeeW  - probably a misprint, and you are probably correct, but one can only hope if they are working on it something good may happen.

[Clove6060]

I run the same version. 44.128.6.12, so Is it RUMOURS OR RUMORS? 

[Criterion · Accepted solution]

It is not a rumor since it is now listed in the Fitbit support page here: https://help.fitbit.com/articles/en_US/Help_article/2467.htm

How do I turn on irregular rhythm notifications?

1. From the Discover tab in the Fitbit app on your phone, find the Assessments & Reports section.
2. Tap the Irregular Rhythm Notifications tile.
3. Tap Set Up Now, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Anyone can verify they see this option under the Discover tab?

[Criterion]

Also, please note this feature will not be added as a part of a NEW Firmware, this is inaccurate. This feature will be added in an upcoming APP update for selected US markets for now.

[LZeeW]

@Criterion   This feature should come to all US users who have compatible devices.

[Guy_]

@LZeeW  - premium only users, or all US users?

Does it work during the day? If so, are there heart rate improvements?

[LZeeW]

@Guy_  I am getting my information from the same link that you posted.  The way I read it, the feature can analyze your heart rate when you are awake, but at rest.  This feature is coming to nine devices and isn't listed as being a premium feature.  Since it uses the current OHR monitors and different devices have different OHR monitor configurations, I'm not sure how it could bring about any improvements.  I believe any change in a heart rate algorithm would require a firmware update.  This feature isn't a firmware update.

Here is the manual. 

[bumbleklutz]

Not seeing this in the discovery tile, but the app is acting a bit wonky today. I think they may be working on something in the background.

[RonaldM]

I also found this news page on fitbit.com with a bit more detail on the topic:

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