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Apple Watch Series 3 Heart Rate

Good evening Folks,


I bought the above roughly three weeks ago and have been using it every day since.


Now I wouldn't say I'm an overly healthy person, but I wouldn't say I'm totally out of shape.


I have a couple questions about the Heart Rate feature and if anyone else is experiencing the same problems.


When I check my heart rate for example for the first couple seconds it will show 95bpm, then all of a sudden down to 70bpm (which is what I would think my heart rate would be roughly about at the time of checking), does this problem happen with anyone else? I mean I've seen it go from 110bpm to 65bpm within seconds and it totally ruins my health app readings (obviously I can delete them, but you think it would wait to show an accurate reading).


Also I recently had a Fitbit and wore it for roughly a month which gave me a resting heart rate of approx 66bpm, however the Apple Watch is showing my average as 53bpm, I feel this is a fair difference?


Hopefully see your responses soon.


Thanks

Apple Watch Series 3, iOS 11.2

Posted on Dec 12, 2017 1:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2017 2:37 AM

Hi


Apple provides the following information regarding heart rate readings and factors that can affect their accuracy:



If you are in any doubt regarding the accuracy of the readings, then - whilst keeping in mind that Apple Watch is not a medical device - you may wish to consult your doctor / physician.


Otherwise, if you would like to submit feedback or suggestions to Apple in respect of the readings being logged, then you can do so here:


Feedback - Apple Watch - Apple


If you are concerned about a possible hardware defect with your Apple Watch, then I suggest that you contact Apple Support (remote diagnostics and/or mail-in service may be available, if required), make a Genius Bar reservation or visit an Apple Authorised Service Provider for assistance:


More information:

Important safety information

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