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How to Use Google Fit to Measure Your Heart and Respiratory Rates

The feature is available on Pixels first, then other Androids

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Measure your heart rate by placing your finger on the rear-facing camera lens. Measure your respiratory rate with your Pixel’s front-facing camera: Make sure your head and upper torso are in view, and breathe normally. The measurements will save to your Google Fit account so you can monitor them over time. This article explains how to use a Google Fit on Google Pixel smartphones to measure your respiratory and heart rate from the comfort of your home. Google states these measurements don’t equal and medical diagnosis or evaluation. Contact your physician if you have any concerns with the results.

How to Measure Your Heart Rate With Google Fit

Google Fit measures your heart rate using the rear-facing camera lens. It’s tricky at first if you use the fingerprint sensor on the back of your smartphone. Scroll down the Google Fit app’s main page. Under Check your heart rate tap Get started. Tap Next. Read the info about taking the reading, then tap Next. You might need to allow Fit to access your camera. Select While using the app or Only this time. Follow the on-screen instructions and use your finger to move the dot into the circle. Place your fingertip on the camera lens and hold still. Google Fit will reveal your beats per minute. Tap Save measurement to log it. Once you take a few measurements, you can view the history in a chart by week, month, and year.

How to Measure Your Respiratory Rate With Google Fit

Google Fit uses the front-facing camera to measure your respiratory rate. Scroll down the Google Fit app’s homepage. Under Track your respiratory rate, tap Get started. Read the info on the screen and tap Next. Read the additional info on the next screen, tap Next. Lean your phone vertically on a stable surface and frame your head
and torso. Tap Start measurement and breath normally. Google Fit will reveal your respirations per minute. Tap Save measurement to log it. Once you take a few measurements, you can track your history weekly, monthly, and yearly in a chart. FAQ How do you use Google Fit? Once you download the Google Fit app and enter your details, you can use Google Fit to set personal fitness goals, track your steps and workouts, and compare that data over time to see how close you're getting to achieving your goals. In addition, the Move Minutes feature tells you how active you are during the day, and you are rewarded Heart Points for more strenuous workouts. How do you connect a Fitbit to Google Fit? Although Google now owns Fitbit, there's no official way to sync the wearable with Google Fit. Instead, you'll need to download a third-party app like Health Sync or FitToFit to connect Fitbit to Google Fit. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Motorola Camera App How to Use the iPhone Camera How to Use an Apple Watch ECG How to Measure Your Wi-Fi Signal Strength Fitbit Charge 5: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs The 10 Best Pedometer Apps for Android in 2022 Google Phones: A Look at the Pixel Line The Best Samsung Apps of 2022 for Galaxy Smartphones How to Use Your Fitbit Charge 2 The 5 Best Motorola Apps of 2022 Samsung Galaxy S Phones: What You Need to Know The 8 Best Apple Watch Alternatives of 2022 What Is Burst Mode and How to Use It Fitbit Versa Lite Review: Fitness Monitoring at a Great Price Fitbit Inspire HR Review: A Fitness Tracker You Can Wear 24/7 How to Use WhatsApp Without a Phone Number Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies