Your smartwatch heart rate readings are wrong
Make sure your watch is snug on your wrist and the sensor is clean. Wear it higher up on your wrist, not over your hand bones. Restart the heart rate app and give it a few seconds to read.
Heart rate sensors are sensitive to fit and cleanliness. We'll make sure your watch is on right, clean the sensor, and let the app get a good reading. That fixes it.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5–10 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Wear the watch or tracker snugly on your wrist
- ✓Have the companion health app open on your phone
- ✓Know your normal resting heart rate
- ✓Stay still for at least 30 seconds when taking a reading
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not wearing the watch snugly enough
- Moving or talking while the sensor is trying to read
- Not giving it enough time to get an accurate reading. Needs at least 15 seconds
- Not realizing the sensor is dirty
Signs you need professional help
- If the sensor is still inaccurate after cleaning and adjusting fit If the sensor shows a red X or error code If you think the heart rate sensor hardware is broken.
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