How do I use the Heart Rate Monitor on my Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit?

Please note: the heart rate measurement feature cannot be used for clinical or medical diagnosis

1 Make sure that your Gear Fit is snug on your arm, just above the wrist
Make sure the Gear Fit is snug on your arm just above your wrist
2 Swipe left or right on the home screen until you can see Heart Rate
3 Tap Heart Rate
4 Tap Start to begin measuring your heart rate
Tap Start to begin measuring your heart rate
5 The heart icon will appear and begin blinking. This indicates that the measurement is being taken. After a short while your current heart rate will be displayed

Please note: to get the most accurate results you should:

 

  • keep your body warm and rest for 5 minutes before taking a measurement
  • do not move your body while taking a measurement 
  • use the heart rate feature when your body isn't moving and the exercise feature when your body is moving
Your heart rate will be displayed
6 Scroll left on the heart rate measurement screen
Scroll left on the heart rate measurement screen
7 Tap History
8 Scroll left or right to view your previous heart rate records
Scroll left or right to view your previous records

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This allows us to take a closer look at what is happening. The data is anonymised and only held for the duration of the investigation. Find out more about sending an error report through the Samsung Members app.

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