S Health HR reading success rate is very bad

[bat0nas]

Hi,

I am getting HR readings only maybe one of ten. I try different finger positions, be very silent etc etc.

Is your HR Monitor working really perfect?

Sent from my mobile device

 

[tomtomsf]

Not mine. Maybe one out of four times. It's so crappy that I don't use it.

 

[muzzy996]

Works fine for me even with my S-View case on (which puts the sensor in a depression).

I always use my right index finger. Trick I find is to place my index finger parallel to the sensor, with the crease of the first joint close to but not on the sensor. The further towards the tip I go the less accurate it is.

I'm even able to take measurements while walking as long as I hold my arms out and try to keep them steady. They're probably not totally accurate at that point though but I'm not too concerned about that, ballpark is fine for me . .

 

[Therealm80]

I got a Gear S and it take it from the wrist. Works great. 4 readings 1 failed.