Is Fitbit Worth It for Advanced Health Analysis? Like ECG and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
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In this video, we discuss the most important health features, electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate variability (HRV). What these big companies claim is often not honest. This video breaks down Fitbit products, whether their claims of advanced health analytics are true and how much of it is true. When making a decision to purchase one, you should know the ins and outs of wearable trackers, all of the terminology and how big companies try to fool us.
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That's wrong, Fitbit actually use electrodes for the ECG
I completed several ultramarathons with a Fitbit. The daily calorie burn always stopped at 7119. I also never received a badge for the 130,000 steps in a day. Oh yeah, there were also large blocks of time where data was missing, on these high performance days. I don't know why the device is not capable of handling higher performance levels. I am only 65, and still improving my performance levels. I keep hoping one day I can get a free one from a company trying to promote senior fitness. Guess I have to keep working harder.
I just want a watch that continuously tracks my heart rate. I currently have an iwatch series 4 and an iTouch wearables sport.
I’m not happy with either one. ITouch wearables actually gives me continuous HR readings and has a 15 day battery. My frustration with apple is the delay. Like I’ll have a HR of 78 and then 166 while laying down. But I can’t even see when that happened due to the delay and background readings and that it’s not continuous.
Which watch is the best for continuous monitoring of HR?? And preferably accurate
Quite an informative video, thanks. Can't believe the channel does not have more subscribers ! Quick query in case you read this comment - can a Smartwatch also be used as a basic GPS tracker ? Like if someone goes for a jog/bicycle ride while wearing it, can someone back at home track their location (real time) ?
Thanks a lot! 🙏
You can do that with Apple, they have gps same with Garmin watches. But for bike rides and such there’s tons of apps you can use with your phone like Strava! As for tracking others, there are specific services for that.
@@Komodotec Thank you !
love your little bits of humor inserted here and there
Finally, someone who understands mild humour 😂 thank you! 🙏
They are not using optical sensor for ecg, i assume
Thanks so much! I was going to get s fitbit to detect afib and low oxygen, and i need something serious
hej man awesome video, quick quest have you tried the Oura ring?
Hey Johan. Yes we’ve tried it, will possibly make a video later on once we fully test it. What I can say is that it’s similar to other optical based HRV trackers. The only difference you will find in all these products is the display and how they visualize their info. So it’s a preference at the end of the day. You’re not exactly choosing which is more accurate. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Is there fitness tracker with true dead accurate ecg and heart monitoring?
I would say a chest strap is your best bet
Nice video sir. But fitbit got FDA approval for HRV n ECG n hope lot of validation n accuracy would hv scrutinised before releasing such watches. Pl reply sir
This review is completely incorrect and I’m appalled by the misinformation. Smart watches use ECG with two electrodes. One under the wrist on your left hand and then using your other hand you need to hold the electrodes. Essentially the signal runs from the left hand through to the right hand just like a 2 lead ECG. Lol this guy knows nothing…
Not sure I want to wear a sleeve and I am very petite. Doubt the sleeve would fit me. 5'1 tall 105lbs. I have small fiber neuropathy. Wearing clothes can hurt. Wearing a sleeve all the time would probably drive me nuts. I need to track my heart rate for my post viral syndrome/ME/CFS. It is a common thing now. They call pacing. You have to be careful not to overexert yourself. The opposite of what fitness watches want u to do.
Similar to a moving one lead, not a three lead
I guess fitbit compromise the data accuracy for "wearable advice" design. Thank you point that out ! Great video.
Thank you 🙏
I just watched another video using the ECG app and it required holding the ring around the Sense with 2 fingers for 30 seconds. So its using more than the optical sensor...
That's just to create the illusion that there are 2 electrodes, because people are familiar with Apple's process. According to the in depth info on their website regarding "ECG", it's still "ECG-similar" as they call it
@@Komodotec Can you post any evidence that this is just an illusion? The Fitbit Physician's Guide clearly states that "The electrical sensors are on the back of the Fitbit wrist-worn product and on the metal frame around the face." (see section "How data is colleted" help.fitbit.com/manuals/manual_ecg_physicians_en_US.pdf)
Also, you may want to review the section on how the study was carried out. It is stated that "The Fitbit ECG R-wave amplitudes were on average 2.4mm (SD 1.4mm) / 0.24mV (SD 0.14mV) larger than the reference 12-Lead R-wave peaks." To my understanding this kind of reading can only be done with electrodes not with optical sensors but I'm open to any counter argument.
Fitbit has the same FDA clearance for it's ECG App as the Apple Watch and Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 have.
@@grellguy Our engineers have taken apart many devices, including this one, and did not find evidence of 'medical grade' electrodes. We will do a video on that as well eventually because many people have raised your question and are upset with us. They simply filed for a 510 (k), which is a premarket authorization under the FDA. This authorization is the quickest under FDA and lots of health and 'medical' devices use it to get the FDA stamp. In Fitbits case, they received that authorization for the 'ECG' App, not the device even. Also states the device should not be used for medical diagnosis.
@Atlanticway Paddle & Adventures correct! That will be in a separate video coming shortly. Just a couple of days ago we released an article on our site talking about Apple tech in depth, which has similarities to Fitbit
So, let's recap on this disingenuous mess. In both the video and his first response in this thread, KOMODO puts forth the wild idea that Fitbit is lying about using electrical sensors for their ECG, secretly using optical sensors instead. He even goes so far as to imply that Fitbit purposely has their customers carry out a decoy procedure in which they must touch fake electrodes to trigger the optical sensor reading. His only evidence for this conspiracy theory seems to be his distaste for the use of the word "similar" in one sentence in the manual. Then, when people here point out that, in fact, there are electrical sensors present, his story changes to "we (a competitor) took it apart and didn't think the electrodes were 'medical-grade.'" Ok. 1) That's a totally different claim than you started with. 2) You're telling us that the electrodes in a cheap wearable aren't comparable to the ones in medical equipment that's a couple orders of magnitude greater in both size and cost? Uh...of course?
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THe sample rate isn't wahat enables you to determine HRV. It's the accuracy of the measurement between beats, not the sample rate.
So what is the best watch to get ?
Depends on your requirements
@@Komodotec A good oxygen/heart monitor, fitness tracker thingy .. I can charge it every day so battery life isn't a huge deal. My price range is around 150,200 bucks. I hope that can help
@@dylanosmond2240 As much as we hate promoting our competitors, if you're just starting out, perhaps consider an older iWatch. probably the easiest to navigate and SPO2 is their big features. Our product, The AIO Sleeve has blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring, but the focus is on heart rate variability. And it's not a watch, it's a smart compression sleeve. Also maybe a cheaper version of Garmin, just make sure they have SPO2 function if you really need. Hope this helps Dylan 🍻
Next time drop the drums in background. Thanks.
Noted! 👌
Lmao the optical sensor one looks like PVCs
Oh just when i thought you're gonna tell us which company uses an actual
ECG in their devices... we were left wondering....
So does apple use the same ECG tehnology in their series 6 watches as fitbit sense?
The AIO Smart Sleeve does a real, full-time ECG reading. Apple does too, however not for extended period of time. 😁
@@Komodotec so apple does a better job in ECG ?
@@srikushee definitely not
I thought it was approved by FDA
Technically yes, but it’s a specific designation under the FDA that’s a lot less stringent. That’s A)…. B) the approval was actually for the application and not the actual hardware. Very confusing, we know 😅
@@Komodotec thanks for the reply
Based upon my experience with Fitbit Ionic recall, I will never buy another Fitbit. Still waiting for my refund after 3 months. I don’t trust Fitbit.
You shouldn’t, they are owned by Google. However it was a voluntary recall for two-million watches in which 174 people around the world were burned. Some of which were burned bad but it’s such as small number and defects are bound to happen. To say you don’t trust something bc 0.0087% of the population that bought the watch reported injuries prior to the recall is a bit dramatic. But more power to you I guess.
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Your video is completely inaccurate. Fitbit uses 2 electrode sensors, one under the watch and 2 on the sides. The electrical signal runs from one hand through to the other hand, ultimately measuring the voltage potential of the heart as it travels. You are misinformed buddy, should learn medical videos on how an ecg works before posting misinformation.
Somehow I trust FDA a bit more than author of this video 🙆
Somehow we trust the 5,000 + negative reviews regarding the HRV feature on the app and dozens of clinical studies that discredit their devices, and not an organization that fast tracked years-long approval process into weeks for money
Is this the same FDA the tells you bread, pasta, grains and rice is healthy for you?