Does Versa include SPO2?

[rcooked]

I am curious if this device contains the SPO2 sensor that is hopefully going to add to the Fitbit abilities moving forward.

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity. 

[SteveH]

Yes it does (according to the specs in the online store)

[SunsetRunner]

But, does the software support it?  The Ionic also has the sensor and was promised the software within 6 months of release, but it's not there yet.  It's past the 6 month point, now.

[SunsetRunner]

Where does it say that?  I just went to the specs tab on the page.  All of the press has said that the hardware is included, but no commitment on enabling the sensor.  Fitbit is probably still working on it.  I would not buy the device expecting this to be turned on at launch.

https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa?color=woven-charcoal

Sensors & Components

• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis gyroscope
• Optical heart rate monitor
• Altimeter
• Ambient light sensor
• Vibration motor
• WiFi antenna (802.11 b/g/n)
• NFC (in special editions)

[SteveH]

My apologies - it was the marketing page rather than the store.

SENSORS & COMPONENTS

• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis gyroscope
• Optical heart rate monitor
• Altimeter
• Ambient light sensor
• SpO2 sensor
• Vibration motor
• Wi-Fi antenna (802.11 b/g/n)
• NFC

from: https://www.fitbit.com/uk/versa

[SunsetRunner]

My point is the same was said for the Ionic, when it was released, last summer.

[SunsetRunner]

That's interesting! Your link is to the UK product page and SpO2 is listed, but on the US store page it is not.  Seems like an oversight on Fitbit's part.  

Anyway, if Fitbit was planning to release this soon I'd imagine they'd be advertising it more.  I wouldnt make a purchasing decision based on SpO2, because I'm not sure if and when they'll actually let users leverage it.

[Fbitter]

I became aware of the release of the Versa from an article in the mainstream media - not directly from fitbit - and it noted the SpO2 and talked about it being used to improve sleep analysis and even help people with sleep apnea.

I think at this point they had better support it (or change their messaging, like yesterday).

[ErickFitbit]

Hey everyone -- Yes, Fitbit Versa includes a relative SpO2 sensor. In the future, this sensor could give consumers the opportunity to identify potential health issues like sleep apnea. We are still exploring how this could manifest in the consumer experience, but such technology would use this sensor.

[sonjacm]

The spanish page doesn't include it neither

Sensores y componentes

• Acelerómetro de tres ejes
• Giroscopio de tres ejes.
• Monitor óptico del ritmo cardiaco
• Altímetro
• Sensor de luz ambiental
• Motor de vibración
• Antena wifi (802.11 b/g/n)
• Near field communication (NFC)
• NFC (in special editions)

[bbarrera]

SpO2 is listed on the product page:

^^^^^^^^^ right there in left column, near bottom

[SunsetRunner]

It says the sensor is there, no where does it say it does anything, yet.  The Ionic is in the same boat.

[DrVikTroll]

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@SunsetRunner wrote:

Where does it say that?  I just went to the specs tab on the page.  All of the press has said that the hardware is included, but no commitment on enabling the sensor.  Fitbit is probably still working on it.  I would not buy the device expecting this to be turned on at launch.

https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa?color=woven-charcoal

Sensors & Components

• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis gyroscope
• Optical heart rate monitor
• Altimeter
• Ambient light sensor
• Vibration motor
• WiFi antenna (802.11 b/g/n)
• NFC (in special editions)

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https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa

Under specs you can check for yourself

[DrVikTroll]

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@ErickFitbit wrote:

Hey everyone -- Yes, Fitbit Versa includes a relative SpO2 sensor. In the future, this sensor could give consumers the opportunity to identify potential health issues like sleep apnea. We are still exploring how this could manifest in the consumer experience, but such technology would use this sensor.

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It could manifest exactly as you suggested, which was the selling point for me: Measuring blood oxygox levels during activities or sleep. No need to over complicate this. Record stats and buzz when level is to low. Why hold it back?

[SunsetRunner]

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@DrVikTroll wrote:

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@SunsetRunner wrote:

Where does it say that?  I just went to the specs tab on the page.  All of the press has said that the hardware is included, but no commitment on enabling the sensor.  Fitbit is probably still working on it.  I would not buy the device expecting this to be turned on at launch.

https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa?color=woven-charcoal

Sensors & Components

• 3-axis accelerometer
• 3-axis gyroscope
• Optical heart rate monitor
• Altimeter
• Ambient light sensor
• Vibration motor
• WiFi antenna (802.11 b/g/n)
• NFC (in special editions)

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https://www.fitbit.com/shop/versa

Under specs you can check for yourself

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Lol you realize my post is a month old and they obviously added it since then right? The info I posted was direct copy/paste.

[DrVikTroll]

Select region Europe (other)

[MasterHigg]

I would actually be very interested in using this sensor

[DrVikTroll]

All of us.
So Fitbit should finally enable programmers by unlocking the **ahem** API for
it.

[GrumpyCyclist]

Seems silly to me not activating the sensor for general readings, even if not using it for anything to do with sleep apnoea to start with. Even my phone measures my SP02 on demand. Unless the sensors don't work as accurately as they'd like and they're trying to fudge it with software...

[Bobled]

I think they are trying to figure out what to do with it.  They don’t want any liability hanging on it.  It’s the old this is not a medical device thing.