Oximeter / oxygen saturation

I'm trying to understand the pulse oximeter in garmin 6s pro.

Have you also noticed that it is very difficult for the measurement to take place, there is often the inscription: do not move. Although the hand is motionless.
Any tips / advice?

Why can't we add oxygen saturation monitoring during activity? Or I can't find it.

I thought this would be the added value of this device.

0 bluefish over 5 years ago

KamilR said:
Why can't we add oxygen saturation monitoring during activity?

For this very reason. You have to keep your arm still. Since this is usually not the case for an activity, the watch does not measure.
It's best to rest your arm calmly on a table. It may take up to 30 seconds for the measurement to take place.

0 Otto-Destruct over 5 years ago in reply to bluefish

From Garmin's Fenix 6 online manual, with source links:

Wearing the Device

Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device.
See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data for more information about wrist-based heart rate.
See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.
For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix66s6xpro/EN-US/GUID-F2E7E0A9-FB44-4297-BF4D-D0C31C400C45.html

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

Remain motionless while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.
Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.
Use a silicone band.
Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.
Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the device.
Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix66s6xpro/EN-US/GUID-B7A60F69-6ADF-4B11-A42B-A9922E466AEE.html

TL;DR: raise your arm to heart level for PulseOx readings. (I've had success crossing my arm to my opposite shoulder)