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by Spearchucker 4120 days ago
Yeah I followed that saga too. And I still have no idea whether the sensor is actually bad, or good. I do know that the Band samples at different heart rate frequencies depending on what it's running -

- Exercise modes (Run and Workout): Heart rate records every second

- Sleep tracking : 2 minutes on, 8 minutes off. Repeats throughout duration

- All other times : 1 minute on, 9 minutes off, and repeating the cycle

- Manual: You can force-check your heart rate at any time by tapping the Me Tile