Key Takeaways
1. Wear OS 6 update for Pixel Watch introduces new features and tweaks.
2. The update adds optical heart rate tracking capabilities to the Pixel Watch 2.
3. The watch can now transmit heart rate data to other devices, functioning as an external monitor.
4. This feature may reduce the need for users to buy separate heart rate monitors.
5. It allows users to avoid using built-in heart rate sensors on gym equipment, improving workout comfort.
We just talked about the Wear OS 6 update for the Pixel Watch, which brings a bunch of new features and some tweaks. However, Google hasn’t focused on all the new capabilities equally. Interestingly, this update adds a feature typically found in more expensive smartwatches to the Google Pixel Watch 2. This feature is related to optical heart rate tracking.
Heart Rate Measurement Capabilities
This isn’t directly about how accurate the heart rate readings are, but more about how the data collected by the optical sensors is used. As stated in a piece by Zakwan Oebit, the Google Pixel Watch 2 can now transmit heart rate data to another device. In this way, the Pixel Watch acts like an external heart rate monitor.
Potential Benefits for Users
While this feature might not matter to everyone, it could save some users money in certain cases. For instance, it means you might not need to buy a separate heart rate monitor. Additionally, this may help users avoid using the built-in heart rate measuring on gym equipment like treadmills, where you often need to grip electrodes, which can disrupt your running posture.
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