Is this for spot-checks only, or can it be used continuously during an exercise routine or while sleeping?
1422497
No. This has automatic shut off. The battery duration is a problem. It cannot be used to record oxygenation continuously or even at intervals during sleep. iHealth confirmed that this is designed for spot use only.
1422498
I think this a spot check device. If you are looking for a heart rate monitor for sports consider one of the many polar models.
1422499
It could be used continuously but it would be difficult during exercise as it is held on by friction. The app records, however, only the last reading. You could write an app that theoretically talks to it to continuously record but iHealth would need to release an API
1422500
I only use it for spot checks, but I would think it could be continuously provided it was taped on or something
301705
When you setup the timer you can adjust the "exercise" time and the "rest" time. That gives you two different time intervals that will run/alternate continuously. I hope that answers your question!
61559
When I use mine it did. I would take it at regular intervals and it did detect irregular heartbeats. And I knew it was working because there were differences in the readings.
1135931
Yes. It records 12 hours of data so you can monitor your heart rate and blood oxygen through the night while sleeping.
795435
yes, I use it also in a pack and play when I am traveling and there is no problem at all, it can still detect movement. I did however had to reduce the sensibility so it would not start the alarm all the time.
1322747
Only if u are setting it to keep track. You would have to also periodically check your pulse for a reading. This is strictly used for when you are exercising
300593
I don't think this device is intended to be used during active exercise. It clamps gently on a fingertip and will give you pulse rate and oxygen level readings. There may be artifacts while you're moving and can easily be dislodged from the fingertip. You can use it intermittently when you pause or step off the treadmill. Comes with a cord to hang it around your neck for easy access.
1443868
I'm sure you can wear it to get a measure of your calories burned throughout the day, but I believe this device is most accurate when used during your workouts. However there are other devices that can do this for you -- I recommend checking out the FitBit. :)
82704
I would suggest you get a Fitbit Force which is a far superior product, but you will pay more. The Bracelet battery life is to short to be of any use for a alarm if you are more than six hours out.
371593
Yes the heart rate monitor only works when you touch the face, I would not recommend this watch for regular monitoring of the heart. It's designed for working out. I suppose if I felt my heart felt a bit irregular I might think to use this as a guide line or idea, but certainly would follow up with a true medical device or my doctor. I have been extremely satisfied with this watch for working out, but if I needed something to monitor my heart rate for medical purposes I would not use this watch. Hope this helps
1860564
No. However, I have had 2 (different colors) for more than a year - both still measure pulse accurately whether sitting or working out. Occasionally, I have to allow it to reset, if I have checked my pulse often during a workout. Not a big deal. I have overall been very pleased with mine.
170706
I've never used it while sleeping so I'm not sure about that. It's comfortable enough that you can use it on a daily basis. I can imagine you can work out with it even though I've never done that. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1700115
It depends on what you mean by not exercising. It does monitor heart rate as low as 69 beats a minute. But I doubt if it will go down to a really low reading, I haven't tried that. It doesn't monitor sleep, which may be what you are trying to find out.
1766074
I try and use it, though it requires some more discipline from the person wearing the band than the step/sleep tracker. The barcode scanner works great IF nutrition info is available. I've found packaged items like wraps and salads from grocery stores don't always have the information. It's tough to always match food from a restaurant to what's in the existing library. It is a good feature, but keeping up with it requires you to do a little more work.
1949930
I am not the manufacturer, but the instructions say it is not meant to be used for sleep or during driving, so I would say no. I think it's meant to only be used 15 min a day while seated stationary. Hope this helps!
1537712
D. Rein, I am debating purchasing one of these. I've really gotten into workout dvds and I'm tracking my calories without much success on my scale. I am hoping one of these can help me adjust my workout/eating to reach my goals. Which do you think would be better for me? I work a desk job so most of my day is sedentary. I'm also continuously tired and am excited to have something that tracks my sleep. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
1009067
Not really because the watch is primarily meant to monitor distance covered in a specific period of time with the additional heart monitor which is paired with the watch. What I'm trying to say is that there is nothing wrong in using it for non-running cardio workouts, but if you do, you ignore other functions this product offers and therefore should maybe look for a different solution.