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Why does my garmin flash red or green against my skin at night?

Sheila over 3 years ago

The light against skin (green or red flashing)...why does this happen?

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e7andy over 3 years ago in reply to Sheila +1 verified

Pulse oximeter can be turned off, have it on during sleep or on all day. Sensors->Pulse Oximeter

Wrist heart rate measurement is on or off. If you turn it off you will not get values for stress, body…
Sheila over 3 years ago in reply to e7andy +1

Thanks very much...That's what you do at 4:00am when the light is driving you (me) nuts! You turn on your phone and source out this group and (along the way) come across a video explaining how to turn…

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0 e7andy over 3 years ago

It measures your heart rate and oxygen levels.

Green - Heart rate

Red - Pulse oximeter

0 Sheila over 3 years ago in reply to e7andy

So is there a way to stop it at night? Thanks

+1 e7andy over 3 years ago in reply to Sheila

Pulse oximeter can be turned off, have it on during sleep or on all day. Sensors->Pulse Oximeter

Wrist heart rate measurement is on or off. If you turn it off you will not get values for stress, body battery, intensity minutes and some other activity tracking values.

0 Sheila over 3 years ago in reply to e7andy

Thanks very much...That's what you do at 4:00am when the light is driving you (me) nuts! You turn on your phone and source out this group and (along the way) come across a video explaining how to turn the pulse-ox off! YEAH! and thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Have an awesome day!