I think any 3rd party app is accessing the same HR data as the apple app. You will find the option on the watch… Yesterday i did a run and the hrm was lost during 30mn...and my watch did not move, i swear ! I assume Apple is looking closely at any behavior in the watch that would give false readings. LAtPoly, Oct 21, 2017 11:06 PM in response to drweiler, Oct 22, 2017 12:49 AM in response to LAtPoly, User profile for user: I've had a similar issue. Apple advises that, even under ideal conditions, Apple Watch may not be able to record a reliable heart rate reading every time for everybody. An average person’s resting heart rate is usually between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Looks like no one’s replied in a while. I have a Series 2 watch and my watch started alerting me during the night (waking me up) that my heart rate was spiking @ 120+bpm versus the usual resting rate in the low 50's. KDelvecchio31, Aug 26, 2017 11:03 AM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: In response to drweiler. In response to drweiler. I have the brand new Apple Watch Nike Edition (no cellular) and i have many spikes during my run. Apple advises that, even under ideal conditions, Apple Watch may not be able to record a reliable heart rate reading every time for everybody. Has anyone else seen spikes like this in their heart rate? I would just get the elevated heart rate notification in the morning. and then go down near 140bpm, which is correct. In response to drweiler. If it drops back to the previous range then ignore the spike. For last 2 night I had made the update all is normal so far, Jan 27, 2018 6:26 AM in response to Leroysmith88 They never actually acknowledged that this is a problem they have seen before, they just seemed to be offering up solutions that they resort to when they don't know what else to suggest. Jan 11, 2018 1:45 PM in response to drweiler What it means, and where on Apple Watch you’ll find it. I reported the spikes in heart rate by my iwatch to my primary care physican and now I am wearing this stupid heart rate monitor from a cardiologist for next 30 days ., Nov 15, 2017 2:35 PM in response to Ansarim69 I hope Apple fixes this soon! The Infrared LEDs are the lights we want to focus on since your Apple Watch only looks for abnormal heart rates during periods of inactivity. Most text books cite 72 beats per minute as normal. In response to drweiler. It says it will go from 60 to 160 bpm if it was getting that high I'm sure I would wake up. If it stays up in that range then continue to record it. Additionally, things that are normal and known to be normal to cardiologists could be alarming to an Apple Watch user, like the fact that your heart rate can drop down to … In response to Panny1. Open the app, then wait for Apple Watch to measure your heart rate. Ray Pastore, Nov 15, 2017 5:57 PM in response to MarcoVenezia, Nov 17, 2017 3:15 AM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: I went to the doctor and got the 24 hours ECG monitoring strapped on my chest. Also, are these resting heart rate spikes showing on the graph as well? It really worried me at first - I am having extremely low postpartum heart rates. Philsolo2, Nov 8, 2017 10:48 PM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: In response to LAtPoly. Not ideal - here's hoping it gets fixed asap. 144. It seems to correspond to a fast movement of my arm... reaching for something, brushing teeth etc. I have the exact same problem here with my apple watch series 3 during sleep. I’ve had an Apple Watch 3 cellular version for about 2 months now and I’ve seen two heart rate bursts (about a10 minute event) both times when I was sleeping so I couldn’t do a manual pulse check. I was so worried but last coment help me I’m a bit relaxer now. Oct 4, 2017 11:44 PM in response to KDelvecchio31 There was a couple times it said my heart rate was 35 during the day. In response to drweiler. But hubby, who works with interpreting data a lot (including analyzing wave data) was sure it was a bug based on how it spikes. My world of process control would encounter catastrophic failures if every time a sporadic reading from a sensor came through. This information, as well as other data it collects, helps Apple Watch estimate how many calories you’ve burned. If it drops back to the previous range then ignore the spike. If the last two readings were in the 70’s and then the next reading is is 166, surely they should suppress the reading random spike and check again. Quite disconcerting and definitely didn't facilitate a restful remainder of the nocturnal hours. The green LEDs are used to measure your heart rate during workouts and other activity, while the infrared LEDs focus on the resting heart rate in the background when you're inactive. I have tried tightening and loosing it on my wrist, but it didn't help. Told me to toss it, but I like having the LTE for calls without the iPhone. Oct 21, 2017 11:06 PM in response to drweiler So to have my hr jump to 160+ while walking, in addition to my crazy low resting hr, scared me. The heart rate sensor on the back of the watch measures your heart rate in the background, every ten minutes or so. Jan 23, 2018 8:48 AM in response to drweiler Jonathan UK, Dec 20, 2016 4:32 PM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: If you're concerned, see your doctor. As part of the mRhythm Study, were analyzing a lot of heart rate data, and decided to write a brief primer on what both normal and abnormal heart rhythms look like when measured on an Apple Watch. I've been walking with the stroller for almost two months and only noticed theses spikes in the last 2+ weeks. My heart rate spikes when I sleep. I almost wondering if me moving around in my sleep. For the best performance from the heart rate sensor during workouts, Apple suggests that you consider tightening your watch band beforehand and loosening it again afterwards. In response to drweiler. They replaced the Watch - no difference. Sort of scared me at first but then realized it wasn’t real. Dec 4, 2017 9:56 PM in response to GreatScottie https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/apple-watch-series3-cellular-fitness-sport-r eview.html, Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT): MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, https://store.alivecor.com/products/kardiaband, http://med.stanford.edu/appleheartstudy.html, This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. It was all fine. calpalmer, Dec 30, 2017 7:48 AM in response to KDESLANDES, Jan 6, 2018 11:07 AM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: The highest was 194 which means I should have felt my heart beating very fast but no not a thing . Oct 22, 2017 12:49 AM in response to LAtPoly I noticed this behavior too recently. Wearing it with the right fit (neither too tight nor too loose, with room for your skin to breathe) should be comfortable, whilst also allowing the sensors to operate properly: The sensor is also likely to give better results for workouts that involve rhythmic (eg running) rather than irregular (eg boxing) movements. KDESLANDES, Feb 2, 2017 8:42 AM in response to drweiler, User profile for user: The Apple Watch has a feature that can flag abnormal heart rhythms. With the update to Watch OS 5.1.2, heart rate became an even more important feature on the Apple Watch with the two new FDA-cleared features that Apple announced at its … If it stays up in that range then continue to record it. Nov 17, 2017 3:15 AM in response to drweiler 140. My Heart Rate monitor suddenly mid-year started with random spikes readings for no particular reason. I'm sure my heart isn't actually doing this. In response to Leroysmith88. Knowing the reasons your heart rate might spike is essential, as is seeking help if it keeps happening, or you suffer a severe bout of it. In response to drweiler. I've made sure my watch is fitted correctly, but I do get the random spike in heart rate say from 74 bpm to 166 bpm for a second or two, then right back down to normal. Leroysmith88, Jan 24, 2018 1:42 PM in response to meeeh123, User profile for user: I have confirmed its an error in the watch because I wear a garmin on the other wrist and can confirm the apple watch is having problems with the heart rate monitor. When you feel stressed, your veins constrict and your heart races — and if you have an Apple Watch, you might get a notification to breath deeply. My biggest worry is if someone does have an actual problem and ignores it because they think it is erroneous. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. I had HR issues with my Fitbit completely missing beats so have got in the habit of manually checking my pulse (which my doctor says is a much better way to go anyway, though not so easy while working out without stopping). I use my AW and a Garmin heart rate monitor and the results and readings are identical. In response to KDelvecchio31. Q: If the last two readings were in the 70’s and then the next reading is is 166, surely they should suppress the reading random spike and check again. It says it will go from 60 to 160 bpm if it was getting that high I'm sure I would wake up. As a result, I actually went to a heart doctor who hooked me up to a 48 hour heart monitor test...which came back completely normal....no spikes despite seeing them on the Apple Watch during this time. I can assure you there was no reason for these odd measurements. I just upgraded to a 3 series...same thing. Oct 4, 2017 11:44 PM in response to KDelvecchio31 MarcoVenezia, Nov 15, 2017 2:35 PM in response to Ansarim69, User profile for user: Making sure the Apple Watch fits well is one of the best ways to ensure an accurate reading. I have the series 2 iwatch every since I downloaded OS4 I have been getting those alerts of spikes while resting . Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. http://med.stanford.edu/appleheartstudy.html, Question: For the best performance from the heart rate sensor during workouts, Apple suggests that you consider tightening your watch band beforehand and loosening it again afterwards. It was causing some anxiety but I realized if it's happening at night it would be happening during the day. I love the watch and what it does - but this problem is annoying and for me caused considerable angst! What surprises me is that with all the brilliant Apple software engineers none of them have thought about writing a couple of lines of code to validate the reading before displaying it. Heart rate monitoring is included on all Apple Watch models, but you’ll need a Series 1, 2, or 3 for this feature. Hi, I had this same issue last night. Dec 2, 2017 11:50 AM in response to drweiler I now have an alert on my watch so it tells me when it happens - but it will not work when you are exercising (which is when it happens to me). GreatScottie, Nov 25, 2017 8:19 PM in response to drweiler, Nov 27, 2017 6:57 AM in response to GreatScottie, User profile for user: During that night, apple watch said I had several minutes of elevated heart rate (above 120). I've made sure my watch is fitted correctly, but I do get the random spike in heart rate say from 74 bpm to 166 bpm for a second or two, then right back down to normal. I have seen this on my gen 1 watch for a year now. Please Apple Engineers, take note and add a few lines of code to suppress random readings so I can continue to use my Apple Watch as a true HR monitor. Elevated Heart Rate and your Apple Watch. You could try turning off the heart rate sensor from the watch itself. Here are three different nights shown in one picture. and then go down near 140bpm, which is correct. This is also happening quite often for me too. They told me to unpair and then pair - no difference. I had the same issue with my previous watch nike serie 2. If you don't see your heart rate, check your settings. I ask because i've been having heart rate spikes while sleeping (without showing the same issues during the day). -1F3FB; Jan 27, 2018 11:38 AM in response to Allistah In response to Ansarim69. As a result, your resting heart rate becomes slower. Apple Engineers please insert a few lines of code to validate if the current t reading is within reason compared to the last couple of readings, and if not look at the next reading to see if the spike is continual.