Gear S3 heartbeats

[mastjef]

Hey ! 

I bought a Samsung S3 to use as a sportwatch. 

Unfortunately the heartbeattracker at the wrist does'nt work. 

It always indicates 160bpm does'nt matter how hard I run. If I compare  my bpm with my polar wristwatch it does'nt match at all.

So if you are thinking of buying a samsung S3 gear as sportswatch ? Don't ! 

Also you can not install a good sportstracker app. 

In my opion the S-health app is not sufficient. For instance you can't get can't get an overview of the trainings you did per week or month. 

I hope Samsung is doing their best to update / upgrade their apps because right now I don't think buying an expensive S3 Gear is a good investment. Also they should invest in the heartbeattracker. 

[KevinW]

Hi there!

I'm sorry to hear you're not satisfied about the heart rate sensor in the Gear S3. I have personally tested the sensor of the Gear S2 and Gear Sport with hospital equipment, and they matched. I didn't have an opportunity to test the Gear S3, but given the previous and next generation score the same, I doubt the S3 will score differently.

Please make sure you are wearing your Gear appropriately on your wrist and both your wrist and the heart rate sensor is clean. For a good measurement, make sure your wrist and hand isn't too cold or warm.

Also, to get a week or month overview, you can use the Samsung Health app on your phone.

[mastjef]

The sensor Works realy well when you are at rest.But once you start moving it just takes your running cadance as your heart rate...

[KevinW]

That's not my experience with both smart watches during a workout - including running, which is why I've given you some tips above.