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TL; DR
- Fitbit Health Metrics, previously locked behind a paywall, is moving to the free tier.
- This change will help supported Fitbit users better understand their overall health status.
- Users will start to see this change today, but it may take a few days or weeks before everyone gets it.
If you decide to grab one The best Fitbit trackersyou decide whether Fitbit Premium he deserves it. This set of tools costs $9.99 per month, so it’s a bit of an investment.
Fortunately, one specific Fitbit Premium feature is moving to the free tier. Fitbit Health Metrics collects all your health data and gives you an overview of everything for a week or month. This was something previously locked behind the Premium paywall, however Starting from todayit goes to all users who have a supported tracker or smartwatch.
The GIF below gives you an idea of what Fitbit Health Metrics looks like and what kind of data it shows you.
This is the kind of data you’ll be able to track in the long run from now on:
- breathing rate: The number of breaths you take per minute
- Heart rate variability (HRV): The difference in time between heartbeats
- skin temperature: Change in skin temperature taken from your wrist while you sleep
- Oxygen Saturation (SpO2): The amount of oxygen in your blood (only available on compatible devices)
- Resting heart rate (RHR): The number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest
Viewing these metrics over the course of a week or month can give you some valuable insights into your overall health. They can also help you detect deviations based on the date, time of day, or your activity levels.
Of course, it’s a little strange that Fitbit would lock this information behind a paywall. After all, this is your health data, not a feature. You should be able to access any and all data that is being tracked by your tech devices – it should just be a given. Regardless, it’s nice to see Fitbit rectify this situation.
Fitbit Health Metrics will be free to users today, but it may be a few days or even weeks before everyone sees it. Make sure your Fitbit app is updated to the latest version.
