Is Fenix 6 Pulse Ox ON during a (hiking) activity

Former Member over 5 years ago

Hi Geeks,

For my daily use, I dont prefer using Pulse Ox and leave the setting OFF.

When I go for Hiking and start the activity, would Pulse Ox be automatically switched ON, without myself changing the setting ?

Thank you.

0 crt_hun over 5 years ago

No, it wouldn't. As far as I know there is no activity which controls the PulseOX sensor, you either turn on the all-day tracker before your hiking or you won't have PulseOX data.

0 Dr Phil over 5 years ago

Even if on all-day setting Pulse Ox is disabled during activities. I believe that’s stated in the manual.

0 C.sco over 5 years ago

Don't worry, with PulseOX turned off, the watch will never turn it back on automatically unless you open the PulseOX widget and take a manual reading.

It's useful to turn on PulseOX if you travel to a higher elevation and want to know how well you're acclimating before you begin your hike. That's the only time I ever turn it on.