How accurate is the heart monitor? I heard it is not so good.
1021484
First it only works if you are perfectly still even then it appeared to be off maybe 5-10%.
1021485
The fact that it takes more than 20 seconds on average to get a reading while requiring you to stand still, and does not display a continuous reading makes it unusable for me.
1021486
When I compare it to the Treadmill reading they are about the same while in exercise mode. I think for the most part the hear monitor is as accurate as most...don't think it could be considered medical grade, but seems pretty accurate for everyday use.
1021487
It's only good if you wear it the right way, which is tight, causing fatigue and sweat. Note: if you want a continuous rating, pretend to walk in the exercise app.
1021488
I am not using it because it was for gift.so i dont know how is it..i am waiting regards from them...
1021489
I work in healthcare and it is no different than what I would use to measure a patient's heart rate. It is a tad slower to register but if you actually use the sensor on your fingertip it is much faster, however in continuous monitoring mode during exercise it seems to work pretty close to the monitors we use in my clinic. I held out for a while for the Basis Band and honestly prefer the Gear Fit and Neo 2.
1021490
It's utterly worthless if you are attempting anything even mildly athletic. If I exercised and then froze in place to get a HR reading, which it requires, by the time it actually could get a reading my HR had dropped a good 30bpm.
540834
You need to be more specific with your questions. Your best bet is to find and download the user's manual. It will give you specific instructions. However, I wouldn't recommend this watch - at least not based on my experience. Its performance (as a heart monitor) is inconsistent - sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
916736
I don't know the answer to this yet. I have the heart rate monitor on order and should receive it in a week or so. I will come back and post an answer when I try it.
2187150
Sorry I can't really help; I am the only user but it seems to hold a fair number in memory. I just take it with me to the cardiologist so he can scroll through the readings. Very easy to use and he tells me it's accurate.
265000
Since the monitor picks up your pulse, I'd suggest that if it's not showing a regular beat, then go get a heart check-up. It's just my thought that it would give an irregular pulse rate.I just finished trying it on my husband, who DOES have an irregular heart beat & the little heart shows a "blip" every 3 beats, which would definitely be his irregular heart beat. Hope that helps. Just watch the little heart on your monitor.
534006
I can't speak for other owners, but my personal experience wasn't favorable. The watch had great difficulty receiving the signal from the band encircling the chest. I found it necessary to constantly readjust the band, and even then a heart rate reading could only obtained infrequently. Currently I am looking into purchasing an all-in-one monitor that acquires the heart rate at the wrist; i.e., by the watch itself. Hope this helps.
962887
The reliability is a bit variable, as checked by my wife, an RN, using a manual sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. I usually tried to do the three-reading average technique but found that maintaining this cuff over my brachial artery was difficult. However, a a general method of monitoring treatment for established hypertension, I found it satisfactory.
2106529
may not be as exact as u would like but it is accurate enough to help monitor blood pressure problems. If used as directed you get a good picture of blood pressure and heart rate
402083
I cannot quantify the accuracy. There are several factors that can change a reading. I did spend time with a nurse, and found that her reading was fairly close to the reading from this device, but changing the position of the monitor can make the readings off my more or less. Funny thing is, even at the doctor's office, they take my pressure twice, and they are never the same.
100820
I've had mine a few weeks. So far, it's been as accurate as my Garmin chest strap. I don't even strap it that tight. Feels very comfortable. I don't know if it makes a difference, but my wrist is bony.
2195107
It is not a heart rate monitor per se. So, if you want to know if you are at 140 or 150 beats per minute, this is not for you. This product takes different measurements of your skin temperature and other data from an arm band and makes calculations to figure out how many calories you are burning. One of those factors might be your heart rate, but I'm not sure. By the way I had the blue tooth version of this and the one that connects to a monitor you wear like a watch. That version of this product is much better. It's more reliable and you can tell how many calories you are burning per minute. It is not a heart rate monitor per se. So, if you want to know if you are at 140 or 150 beats per minute, this is not for you. This product takes different measurements of your skin temperature and other data from an arm band and makes calculations to figure out how many calories you are burning. One of those factors might be your heart rate, but I'm not sure. By the way I had the blue tooth version of this and the one that connects to a monitor you wear like a watch. That version of this product is much better. It's more reliable and you can tell how many calories you are burning per minute.
989383
I have found the machine is accurate but sometimes blood pressure fluctuates.I have another machine I test this unit in question.
318103
I find that the heart rate monitor works quite well. Sometimes it takes a little longer than normal because of it changing while I am working out, etc.And sometimes if I am super sweaty I have to wipe some sweat off first for it to work.
1703996
I compared mine to the use of sphygmomanometer, like in dr.office and stethoscope. Wrist manometer easy, comfortable. Readings comparable, blood pressure changes all the time. Important thing is following changes
243452
Mine is not accurate. It has been giving me a diastolic reading of 98 for 2 weeks which sent me to the doctor (costing me money and time.) At the doctor's office got two separate readings of 80. Came home and used this device and got 98 again. So it's off by 18 - which makes it worse than useless. I'm going to have to toss it even though it's practically new. Unless someone else wants it?
1855069
I have had my 205 for about 4 months and it appears to be pretty accurate most of the time . The last 2 weeks the heart rate monirtor is very erratic. It starts out, and stays, at about 68-70 and reamins static for about 5 minutes It will then kick in and stay in tune with another polar that i have. It will then proceed to be inaccurate and bounce around. I have changed the battery on the chest unit twice. No difference. Any thouhgts?
1468228
I don't have a precise answer on that, I know that it does detect an irregular heartbeat and will display a symbol, and it does store up to 90 readings of bp readings. I've had it for several years and it works great. I would have to consult the manual. If I find something out quickly, I will send the answer.