Blood oxygen accuracy
How accurate is the blood oxygen on your watch. I see sudden drops on mine (84) and wondered if was accurate.
Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 9
How accurate is the blood oxygen on your watch. I see sudden drops on mine (84) and wondered if was accurate.
Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 9
I hope 84% is not accurate or you would need to seek medical advice immediately.
It is supposed to be +/- 2%. Tattoos and loose/too tight fitting can affect all wrist readings
Apple say the Watch is for general health indication and should not be considered a medical device.
If I don't say this someone else will...
Contact Apple Support.
Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support
or phone numbers
Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
For under £30 you can get a finger mounted oxymeter which will be accurate to 1%
I hope 84% is not accurate or you would need to seek medical advice immediately.
It is supposed to be +/- 2%. Tattoos and loose/too tight fitting can affect all wrist readings
Apple say the Watch is for general health indication and should not be considered a medical device.
If I don't say this someone else will...
Contact Apple Support.
Click here > Contact - Official Apple Support
or phone numbers
Click here > Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
For under £30 you can get a finger mounted oxymeter which will be accurate to 1%
Amazon has Pulse Oximeters for under $12, if you want a check.
As with any measurement, you can't rely on just one try. Lots of things can happen in 15 seconds. Have you repeated the oximetry measurement twice in a row? After readjusting the watch and band? Does it change?
If I'm careful, my watch has always been close to the "gripping-finger" value.
Thank you. I called apple and they were no help.
I can slide my pinkie inside the band but not easily my index finger
Same here
Blood oxygen accuracy