“Activity stats are not accurate and it causes a skin rash. Anyone else having these issues?”
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My tracker does not count the flights of stairs accurately most of the time. I can see on the computer that I may climb 8 flights of stairs in a day, but I go down 18 flights on the same day. This is particularly true about the stairs in my home. During a recent trip, it counted the flights in my hotel accurately. It also records the flights at the gym well. The heart rate monitor is pretty consistently showing the same reading as the gym equipment. I think it misses some of the steps I take. The accuracy seems to be related to the tracker's position on my wrist. I have found an area where I get consistent readings. The tightness of the band also influences accuracy. The tracker may not be perfectly accurate, but it gives me valuable input about my activities so that I can track my fitness regime appropriately. Initially, I noticed a bumpy rash on my arm just under the optical sensor shortly after swimming in a chlorinated pool. I was able to switch arms for a day or so, and am careful now to rinse the device thoroughly after exposure to the pool water, and have had no further problems. My health care provider believes this is my skin's response to the optical sensor's exposure to the chemicals from the water. He also cautioned to keep the tracker and my arm clean following exposure to perspiration.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.My wrist sometimes gets itchy under the heart monitor. I move it up or down on my wrist. Made me wonder if there could be a carcinogenic effect from wearing the heart monitor too long in one place. I wear mine constantly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I found by wiping the inside of the band after activities and at the start of each day, I have no rash. As to accuacy, I find mine works well. In all the info I have seen from the manufacturer, this is designed as a tool to be used as PART of your over all wellness program.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Haven't had those problems
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