These Fitbit Devices Support Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications

These Fitbit Devices Support Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications

The update brings the feature to the Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, Versa 2, and Versa Lite smartwatches. It is also available for the Fitbit Charge 5, Charge 4, Charge 3, Inspire 2 and the Luxe fitness trackers. As one would expect, the feature is also coming to wearables that already have an ECG sensor, such as the Sense and Charge 5. This means owners of these devices will have two ways to detect AFib — via the ECG app, which provides on-demand assessment, and via the new Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications, which works when sleeping or sitting still.
Fitbit has clarified that these devices are not getting an update, but it is the Fitbit app itself that is getting the changes that enable the feature. Additional details provided by Fitbit include how it works. The manufacturer says the wearables will collect heart rhythm data, and after collecting enough, “the PPG detection algorithm will analyze the data to look for signs of AFib.” Users are required to sync their heart rate data with the app, which will then show notifications about atrial fibrillation. In addition, the notification for AFib detection will advise the user to book an appointment with their physician.
Source: 9to5Google 1, 2

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These Fitbit Devices Support Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications

The update brings the feature to the Fitbit Sense, Versa 3, Versa 2, and Versa Lite smartwatches. It is also available for the Fitbit Charge 5, Charge 4, Charge 3, Inspire 2 and the Luxe fitness trackers. As one would expect, the feature is also coming to wearables that already have an ECG sensor, such as the Sense and Charge 5. This means owners of these devices will have two ways to detect AFib — via the ECG app, which provides on-demand assessment, and via the new Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications, which works when sleeping or sitting still.
Fitbit has clarified that these devices are not getting an update, but it is the Fitbit app itself that is getting the changes that enable the feature. Additional details provided by Fitbit include how it works. The manufacturer says the wearables will collect heart rhythm data, and after collecting enough, “the PPG detection algorithm will analyze the data to look for signs of AFib.” Users are required to sync their heart rate data with the app, which will then show notifications about atrial fibrillation. In addition, the notification for AFib detection will advise the user to book an appointment with their physician.
Source: 9to5Google 1, 2

#Fitbit #Devices #Support #Irregular #Heart #Rhythm #Notifications