How does it check your heart rate? Is it built in or does it require a band monitor, if so does it come with it? null

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Samsung · Accepted Answer

Hey there, Lori. What a great question. I would be happy to provide you some information on that. When standing still with your Gear Fit2 secured to your wrist, the heart rate sensor measures your heart rate in Beats per Minute using an optical LED light source and an LED light sensor. The light shines through your skin, and the sensor measures the amount of light that reflects back. The light reflections will vary as blood pulses under your skin pass the light. The variations in the light reflections are interpreted as heartbeats. I hope this was informative. Have a wonderful day.

Answered by Samsung 9 years ago

ScottsBabe · Answer

The heart rate detector is build into the watch so it will automatically take your heart rate without needing to do anything extra except click the check heart rate button!

METOO · Answer

I am not an engineer but my experience with this it seems to be built in. I don't have a band monitor but can check my heart rate with it. It didn't come with a band.

KimD · Answer

It is built in and will check randomly and upon request. No band is necessary.

JustME · Answer

It does not need a band. It is not as accurate as my old heartband / watch combo, but it is close enough for my uses. I do think the other features made up for that for me personally. I had a Polar FT4 prior to this.

Answered by JustME 9 years ago

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