I've search this topic to no end so forgive me if an answers is tucked away in some lost dark corner. I love the S health app on my Galaxy note 5 however I wanted to eco system of Android wear so I went with the second gen Moto 360. There are a couple of things I would like to find out or maybe spark one of you talented developers to create.
1. can we trick, hack, port or whatever the moto 360 to record data into S health, even if it's via a middle man app?????
2. Same question but for weight watchers who is partnered with fitness bands only, is there a way to trick integration?
S health is by far the best and most robust health/fitness tracking app out there, it is a damn shame they lock it down to their Tizen watches that have basically no apps.
Thanks
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Just picked up a Huawei Watch 2 as my first dabble with a smart watch. Most things seem fairly self explanatory but neither Google Fit or the Huawei apps seem to be tracking steps unless I have my phone on me and that is moving also. Fit isn't counting anything though. That can't be right surely? What am I missing here?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/watch-2
I just read that Galaxy S9 will be able to measure blood pressure through sensor near the back camera. Anyone know some more about it? How accurate it can be? Will it be available to some other apps than My BP Lab?
Reasonably accurate. The tech has been around for a while. It's not accurate enough for medical professionals to use it yet, but should give you a round enough figure for fitness tracking. I expect it will be enough to tell you if you are reasonably high or low, but not as precise as the automated cuffs you can get at the pharmacy. Basically the same level as you get from the HRM sensor - good enough to tell you if there's a problem.
Has anyone tried this yet? I haven't found the function yet on my S9, Shealth only opts for an ability to log it from an actual measuring device. The phone itself doesn't seem to be able to.
Yes, it is in the SHealth app. And it seems quite ok. I have around 56 bpm, which is ok. After a bit of activity it said 89 bpm, I have the Exynos version
doza102 said:
Yes, it is in the SHealth app. And it seems quite ok. I have around 56 bpm, which is ok. After a bit of activity it said 89 bpm, I have the Exynos version
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That would be heart rate, not blood pressure.
Now i feel really stupid.... Sorry, my bad
doza102 said:
Now i feel really stupid.... Sorry, my bad
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Easily done ?
Was looking for the same thing. There will be an app called "my bp lab" which will be available on 15th March on playstore.
https://www.indiatoday.in/technolog...uld-be-life-saving-to-some-1177779-2018-02-26
mix1987 said:
Was looking for the same thing. There will be an app called "my bp lab" which will be available on 15th March on playstore.
https://www.indiatoday.in/technolog...uld-be-life-saving-to-some-1177779-2018-02-26
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I came across that info as well, it's a shame they didn't integrate the feature into S Health. It would seem like the logical thing to do.
I think they will integrate it when the s9 launches on March the 16th with an stealth update
Word is the app is suppose to be released today on the Play Store (yet to be seen). It will be integrated into SHealth when it is installed. I've seen the apk for download but I don't trust it.
I downloaded the My BP Lab app on my S9+ today, but i cant seem to get it to take my BP level, not sure what i am doing wrong, but i get to a point where it asks me what kind of BP cuff i have, my choices are...
- A&D blood pressure cuff (1200 ultraConnect, UA-1200CNBLE)
- other type of blood pressure cuff
- don't have a blood pressure cuff
not sure what to do here, i have tried the first two options but it doesnt seem to read my BP when i put my finger on the sensor on the back of the S9+.
It's up now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...earch.bp&rdid=org.sagebionetworks.research.bp
The app doesn't give you an actual blood pressure reading, it just gives a comparison to a baseline. So, no way to really check accuracy at this point.
Illrigger said:
It's up now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...earch.bp&rdid=org.sagebionetworks.research.bp
The app doesn't give you an actual blood pressure reading, it just gives a comparison to a baseline. So, no way to really check accuracy at this point.
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yup thats quite sad, although if you look at the screenshots of the app it shows the actual value. Hoping they just integrate it into Shealth.
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yup thats quite sad, although if you look at the screenshots of the app it shows the actual value. Hoping they just integrate it into Shealth.
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There are pictures out on Twitter from some insiders showing it integrated into SHealth, so it's probably coming with an update eventually. They may wait until after the 3-week study is over to encourage people to use it - I can't blame them for that, the potential of the amount of data they can collect through this is amazing. Potentially millions of people of all ages and health profiles all giving multiple readings per day is a data set that most studies can only dream about.
It's US only for now.
And yes, it DOES give an actual blood pressure figure, not just a percentage form the baseline. But to get that, you first have to take your bloody pressure with a proper device, and input those number. Then take a reading with the phone straight away, so that it can take a baseline.
Check this article:
https://www.phonearena.com/news/We-...o-the-test-as-blood-pressure-monitor_id103241
I'd like to get an app where multiple users can get the bp checked. Unfortunately with the UCSF study app, it's only for one person, and apparently the calibration only works for that one person. Would be nice if they could share that tech with other developers (or other developers use the tech to develop an app with this capability).
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Word is the app is suppose to be released today on the Play Store (yet to be seen). It will be integrated into SHealth when it is installed. I've seen the apk for download but I don't trust it.
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Well it's May 29th and no update yet to Samsung Health for BP - I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung is concerned about any legal ramifications (I've heard that some people like to sue Corporations) lol ?
Ha, until today, I never knew that Samsung Health could take your blood oxygen using the sensor. It's not that accurate though because I had mine checked at the doctor and it was 97 but when I checked it using the sensor in SH it wouldn't get higher than 88. I have found that the BP readings tend to be more accurate when compared to my cuff though.
I just purchased my first ever smart watch and did I make a good choice? I'm not a fitness junkey so this will be more of a watch/notification watch. Any tips that you guys have will greatly be appreciated.
Perhaps not. Samsung have made the watch half useless if you intended to just use it as a daily watch to get your call notifications. Not so long ago, all Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Watch users stopped receiving incoming Skype and Whatsapp call/video call notifications on their watches. I took the issue to Samsung personally and I got told this fairytale that their watches have never been receiving such notifications. As a long-time user of their watches, I know that to be a load of hogwash. So, up to you but I'd recommend returning it and get something else. It's not like receiving those notifications isn't a core function of the watch, or something. In fact, it's sometimes the only reason any of us buy it in the first place. It's also a function that any other watch can do effortlessly.
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Perhaps not. Samsung have made the watch half useless if you intended to just use it as a daily watch to get your call notifications. Not so long ago, all Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Watch users stopped receiving incoming Skype and Whatsapp call/video call notifications on their watches. I took the issue to Samsung personally and I got told this fairytale that their watches have never been receiving such notifications. As a long-time user of their watches, I know that to be a load of hogwash. So, up to you but I'd recommend returning it and get something else. It's not like receiving those notifications isn't a core function of the watch, or something. In fact, it's sometimes the only reason any of us buy it in the first place. It's also a function that any other watch can do effortlessly.
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I currently have the s9 and yesterday I ordered the galaxy watch and the iconx(2018) headphones together. It only made sense to order everything Samsung. But if you're suggesting returning the product, what would you recommend getting?
I know you mentioned you're not a fitness fanatic but I'll just throw this one at you, try the Fitbit Ionic. It does the important stuff and it looks good. I say that with hesitation because 'looks' becomes subjective, however, technically the watch functions rather well and excels in some areas.
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I have the galaxy watch now after having previous versions. I get Skype and WhatsApp notifications. I think the access to calls texts and emails is great. One thing you will have to search for is watch faces that have what you need on the watch face to make them easy to access.
I dont use Skype and wouldn't touch Whatsapp so I can't comment on those. Stair climbing has never worked because of the 10 ft algorithm Samsung uses but the rest of the fitness functions and GPS on my Galaxy are right on. I use them multiple times a week at the gym and they're spot on. My heart rate will match with the machines always within 1 or 2 bpm. The only thing I compare it to is my previous Fitbit and my wife's Fitbit. Fitbit makes crap and I'll never buy their junk again. Their fitness trackers are a joke so before you buy, make an account there and read through their community posts.
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I dont use Skype and wouldn't touch Whatsapp so I can't comment on those. Stair climbing has never worked because of the 10 ft algorithm Samsung uses but the rest of the fitness functions and GPS on my Galaxy are right on. I use them multiple times a week at the gym and they're spot on. My heart rate will match with the machines always within 1 or 2 bpm. The only thing I compare it to is my previous Fitbit and my wife's Fitbit. Fitbit makes crap and I'll never buy their junk again. Their fitness trackers are a joke so before you buy, make an account there and read through their community posts.
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Very honest opinion.. and i would add that sometimes when i ride a bike it counts as i m doing cycling
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I have the galaxy watch now after having previous versions. I get Skype and WhatsApp notifications. I think the access to calls texts and emails is great. One thing you will have to search for is watch faces that have what you need on the watch face to make them easy to access.
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Is there a way to get free watch faces kinda like paid apps for free?
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I dont use Skype and wouldn't touch Whatsapp so I can't comment on those. Stair climbing has never worked because of the 10 ft algorithm Samsung uses but the rest of the fitness functions and GPS on my Galaxy are right on. I use them multiple times a week at the gym and they're spot on. My heart rate will match with the machines always within 1 or 2 bpm. The only thing I compare it to is my previous Fitbit and my wife's Fitbit. Fitbit makes crap and I'll never buy their junk again. Their fitness trackers are a joke so before you buy, make an account there and read through their community posts.
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So stick to the Samsung watch?
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Is there a way to get free watch faces kinda like paid apps for free?
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Yes, there are plenty of free watch faces on Galaxy Apps and if you don't find what you want you can try apps like facer or watchmaker, plus if you want it you could use the Galaxy Watch Designer app on your pc to make your custom watch faces.
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So stick to the Samsung watch?
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I would say that it's something only you can answer.
For me the galaxy watch is great because it fits all my needs.
I get all the notifications I really need from work, family and friends and I can answer them but it's mostly calls, emails and WhatsApp messages(I do check out the notifications from social media but only to see if It can be interesting to check on the phone or pc).
It also tracks all the workout I do and I can store all the music I need for it so I can go out and do it without any need of my phone.
I know people that need less things from a smartwatch and could do fine with a less expensive one from any other brand, meanwhile other people need or want to use some apps that don't work great with a Samsung watch and choose either a android or apple watch to make it work better with the phone they have.
You should check what you want from a smartwatch and look if a Samsung watch is really what suits your needs.
Feel free to ask more things if you want.
I had several different models. S3 was too big for my hand and stopped working three times. In addition, Samsug's heart rate measurement is bad, you can not measure the heart rate and walk. FitBit is great for fitness but is ugly. There is not too much apps, you can not personalize the watch too much. Some activities recorded only after 10 minutes. My husband has a Garmin tactix and that's the best watch I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the watch is too big for my tight hand. The battery is much better, heart rate measurement is more precise, sleep tracking is better.... I'm impressed
The 1 problem I had with all other watches was i couldn't go all day on a charge with everything turned on.
This one does. Nuff said. For that, it's worth it.
Please see https://support.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/12663810?hl=en#fdAvailability
I had a fall in China facing down. Only Apple Watch Series 8 sounded an alarm. At the time, pixel watch may not even have fall detection yet. But assuming it did have but just refused to work because I was/am in China, could we make it work somehow by rooting? We know LSPosed 1.8.6 and GPS Setter module 1.3.0-beta could do real location spoofing for the phone, but what about the watch? Thanks. I don't want to have another real fall to test it. I certainly want it to show real location instead of a location say in Europe.
I would have bought iPhone 14 and apple watch for my folks, if the US model had come with a physical sim slot or the watch is not only linked to the iphone...Not sure if jailbreaking iphone 14 could have done as much as rooting pixel 7 pro. But that's another topic.
off topic but does fall detection use up more battery?