The Google Pixel Watch, one of the latest smartwatches, has a previously unused feature: a SpO2 sensor. This sensor has been inactive until now, but Google has announced that it will activate it through an upcoming software update. Now, first users report that the sensor is functional after an update.
The activation of the SpO2 sensor
The Google Pixel Watch has a SpO2 sensor that could not be used until now. Now, users on Reddit share that Google has started enabling this sensor through a software update. Currently, it is not yet possible to manually measure the blood oxygen saturation. However, the Fitbit app now displays oxygen saturation during the previous night, suggesting that the SpO2 sensor collects data while users sleep.
Unclear how the update will be distributed
It is still unclear exactly how this update will be distributed. Google has not provided any details about such a patch, and the June update does not enable the SpO2 sensor on all smartwatches. In addition, the Fitbit app for the Pixel Watch has not been updated for quite some time.
The importance of the SpO2 sensor
The full activation of the Google Pixel Watch’s SpO2 sensor is imminent. This closes a feature gap with most competitors, many of which have offered a functional SpO2 sensor for years. Blood oxygen saturation shows how effectively the blood can carry oxygen. These measurements can be useful for detecting a falling oxygen level in good time, for example when climbing a high mountain and covering many meters of altitude in a short time. In addition, background measurements can indicate sleep and breathing problems.
No replies yet
Neue Antworten laden...
Gehört zum Inventar
Beteilige dich an der Diskussion in der Basic Tutorials Community →