News Heart rate tracking on earbuds was probably a mistake

[AC News]

Heart rate tracking built into earbuds is an intriguing idea, but it's apparently one that's difficult to execute. Based on my test results, the data isn't especially trustworthy.

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[psyclopps]

HR tracking worked great on the Samsung Gear IconX back in 2016. I wish they kept that line, especially with the fins for stability. It was nice having the earbuds track HR so you didn't have to wear a watch or anything, you could just update the activity in the app later.

 

[Village_Idiot]

Considering the best way to measure heart rate without a stethoscope or EKG, is either from the wrist, throat, or inner thigh, using earbuds is not that bright.

 

[ras47]

Heart rate tracking built into earbuds is an intriguing idea, but it's apparently one that's difficult to execute. Based on my test results, the data isn't especially trustworthy.

Heart rate tracking on earbuds was probably a mistake : Read more

"Isn't trustworthy" translates to "wildly inaccurate." I like thinking outside the box but this is an idea that never should have left the lab.

 

[kirk781]

Was there actually a demand from customers for heart rate tracking to built into earbuds or the manufacturers just ran out of audio related ideas to fill an earbud with?