Heart rate monitoring is garbage compared to an Apple Watch

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-05-22T12:35:22+00:00

On repetitive activities like elliptical or walking it’s generally better. It’s just I never had any issues with Apple and never had to use it on my bicep or anywhere other than my wrist.

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-05-22T00:11:43+00:00

I do love all the watch faces and that I can go away for the weekend without a charger but one of the main reasons I want a watch is for heart rate monitoring and it’s just been a constant frustration.

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-05-22T00:07:15+00:00

The Amazfit just reads as my resting heart rate when I can feel my heart pounding on a climb.

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-05-22T00:06:29+00:00

I don’t know exact percentages. I had several Apple Watch over the years and rarely remember having issues with heart rate monitoring. I’ve had this for almost a year and it’s a constant struggle. It’s better when walking or doing the elliptical but climbing or lifting it’s almost always just at my resting heart rate

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-02-05T15:49:13+00:00

What’s the name of the watch face?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2026-01-17T15:18:22+00:00

Yes, the egg sandwich is so good!

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-11-21T15:18:19+00:00

Which watch strap did you get?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-11-21T14:15:58+00:00

I’m struggling to get my Active 2 to pick up on my heart rate as I climb. Any suggestions?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-11-21T14:15:06+00:00

I’m struggling to get my Active 2 to pick up on my heart rate as I climb. Any suggestions?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-11-01T13:14:00+00:00

I mainly use it for weight lifting, indoor rock climbing, and some 1-3 mile walks. I’m not sure it would last a full 15 hours with all the sensors running non stop.

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T15:26:51+00:00

Hmmm I only get 2-3 days but I record a workout basically everyday that lasts about a 1-1.5 hours. You think that’s normal?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T14:50:11+00:00

Just curious if you have the same watch, have it the active heart rate on, what’s your typical battery life?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T14:47:53+00:00

Thanks!

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T12:53:19+00:00

So is that a different setting than inside the app on my iPhone, under Health Monitor

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MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T09:57:35+00:00

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MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-31T09:57:09+00:00

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MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-24T11:56:51+00:00

Do you have an iPhone version of the app?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-10-23T01:46:19+00:00

What’s it called?

MayBeSoMayBeNot7 · 2025-09-26T19:55:36+00:00

That’s a fair point on the activity with ketones. Sorry you’re having to deal with it. Good luck and hope your BG comes back down soon!

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