Amazfit Balance 2 Update Adds New Heart Rate Feature

Key Takeaways

1. Zepp Health released software update 3.16.6.1 for the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch, following the previous update that added an Ultramarathon workout mode.
2. The update features enhancements for the Helio Strap fitness tracker, allowing users to check its status and see a heart rate source indicator on the smartwatch.
3. The user experience after workouts is improved, described as “smoother and more natural.”
4. The much-anticipated BioCharge energy monitoring feature is not included in this update and is still in development.
5. The update is initially available to users in the US, Italy, and Canada, with global rollout occurring in the following weeks, and requires the Zepp Health app version 9.11.0 or higher.

Zepp Health has rolled out a fresh update for the Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch. The new version, 3.16.6.1, comes roughly a month after the previous update, which was version 3.16.0.3 that introduced a new Ultramarathon workout mode.

Improvements with the Update

Referred to as the Amazfit Balance 2 OTA 3.1 update, software version 3.16.6.1 brings two enhancements related to the Helio Strap fitness tracker, currently priced at $99.99 on Amazon. After connecting the Helio Strap, users can now check its status directly on the smartwatch. Additionally, when the Helio Strap or any other heart rate tracking band is connected, a new indicator icon will show the source of your workout heart rate.

Enhanced User Experience

Another notable change with the version 3.16.6.1 update is the improved on-watch experience after workouts, which is described as “smoother and more natural.” You can see the full release notes in a screenshot shared by a Reddit user below. However, one thing missing from this update is the much-awaited BioCharge, a metric for energy monitoring that is presently exclusive to the Helio Strap. A few weeks back, a brand representative mentioned that Zepp Health is still developing this feature for the smartwatch.

Update Availability

Generally, Amazfit tends to release updates first to users in the US, Italy, and Canada, with other global users receiving the update in a couple of weeks. You can install this update through the Zepp Health app, which needs to be at least version 9.11.0 to function properly.

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