Anyone using a smart ring instead of the chest strap for HR monitoring?

7419217 2 months ago

So given the fact that OHR is totally unreliable you need something to track your heartbeat while doing any sport activity.

There's the chest strap yes, but it's a little bit uncomfortable on the long distance.

I was wondering if there's anyone using a smart ring paired with our beloved ForeRunner?

In case can you share your experience? Model? Feedback?

Any "internet" information is appreciated too, I didn't find much about it.

For reference an example of a generic smart ring (which I'm pretty sure is not doing the job yet):

0 soptunna 2 months ago

Umm... Rings use OHR as well. In your picture the shiny green light. Reddit has a very informed and active subreddit:

https://old.reddit.com/r/SmartRings/new/

From what I've read, the majority is rather poor in the HR area while doing vigorous activities. Which makes sense - even less secure/tight fit (unless you'd like gangrene to cut off your finger...) than a watch.

General advice on the sub* from informed wearers are Ring during night, Watch during day/activities - unless you dislike these digital sports watches and go for a prestige mechanical.

Edit: Missed your "smart ring paired with" wording. No ring on the market (to my knowledge) can be paired, in the sense of Ant+ or Bluetooth, with a watch. Reason? Perhaps the battery demands. Or 'walled garden' syndrome. Or something else my mind can't comprehend.

* old.reddit because I prefer that user interface.