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> - I never got used to the fact that it needs to be in Snug contact with your skin 24/7 for all the sensors to work this can get tricky when you sleep (for exa
by chime 12y ago
> - I never got used to the fact that it needs to be in Snug contact with your skin 24/7 for all the sensors to work this can get tricky when you sleep (for example) and the device is on on too tight
I have a Basis B2 and my experience is the same. I really need the Basis because my pulse has been very erratic lately and it helps me monitor it so I don't overexert or stress myself. But the device is so tight, at least once a day I take it out just so my arm can "breathe" normally.
While it syncs over BT with my iPhone, it takes 3-4 tries to do it. I've just given up and sync with the cable and my computer. Another issue is that if my pulse goes over 100-110, it detects it as half the bpm (50-55), making me look way healthier than I am.
So ya, I'm with you on this. None of the devices are there yet. I'd pay $500 if all of the above are worked out. On the plus side, the sleep detection with Basis (especially REM phase) works surprisingly great.
- jvreeland 12y agoWhen I was buying my basis I heard similar things about having to wear it tight to get correct reading. But after wearing it for a few months I've noticed that as long as I'm not running I get the same results, even while sleeping when it's loosened by a hole and it becomes much more comfortable. And tightening it to track my running isn't a huge deal to me. The Bluetooth syncing worked perfectly for me the first week or so but stopped after that now I need to open the app to get it to sync properly over Bluetooth. But, at least for the unit I've gotten I've been extremely satisfied. It's not a perfect device and I would like to be able to access the information myself. When you say Basis B2 do you mean the one with the carbon steel model? I'm fairly certain the B1 is the only model available right.