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Accuracy of Deep sleep & oxygen levels

NovemberGirl
over 5 years ago
Do these records seem about as expected? I know this isn't a medical device, but I hope the records are close. I'm getting some strange readings. Most nights show no deep sleep, or 30 minutes deep sleep. This would not be surprising with a disease I have, but I'd like to know if the readings are somewhat accurate for other people.

My sleep pulse ox also shows low. If the reading is fairly accurate, that's also a concern.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    Wrist-based sleep detection is not a thing to rely on. It should not be used for anything else than recreation, and it most certainly is not suited for monitoring sleep disorders.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    I realize this is not a medical device. If other people's readings are more in line with expected norms, it suggests that I should investigate these issues with a doctor.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    If you have any doubts, seek advice from a doctor. As noted, these are not medical quality devices. Furthermore, people's experiences differ so widely that it's hard to know for certain whether problems exist or otherwise.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    I’m usually in the 30-90 minute range for deep sleep.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    My deep sleep is 30-90 min a night also. 31 year old. active.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    Mine usually displays 30-45 minutes of deep sleep. I don't really sleep all that well, I have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. They say adults need 1.5-2 hours, so either none of us are getting to this useful, necessary level or the device is quackers.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    I'm registering an average of 20 to 30 minutes per night, usually early, but some nights are zero. One night was 104 minutes, but in 3 segments early, mid, late, with each happening shortly after being awake. As I don't have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (except when time to pee) I'm guessing that the problem is with Vivosmart.
  • 0 over 5 years ago
    I show roughly 60-90 minutes of deep sleep every night and usually the biggest segment is right after I fall asleep.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to GaryMooney

    My sleep patterns are very much like yours, according to the Vivosmart 4. But, my personal experience is that I'm well rested most nights, so deep sleep must be longer than 1/2 hour. I suspect the device has trouble measuring deep sleep accurately.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I have done the following test:

    On the arm the band recording PulseOX = 89%

    On the finger (same time the band records) best Beurer PulseOximeter = 97%

    Repeated the test:

    On the arm the band recording PulseOX = 91%

    On the finger (same time the band records) best Beurer PulseOximeter = 98%

    So Pulse OX measurements seems a bad joke.

    Deep sleep was always 2-10 minutes until software version 4.40.

    After is 1-1.5 hours/night.

    So very expensive pedometer it is.