The Charge 6 fitness tracker is built in to the internet
The Charge 6 Heart Rate Tracker, a New Fitbit App, and an Updated App/Mobility Support Packet
Most of the Charge 6’s updates are software-related — a running theme with most wearables this fall. Fitbit says the Charge 6 features the most accurate heart rate sensing of its fitness bands, with up to a 60 percent improvement on intense activities like HIIT, spinning, and rowing. The device is used to measure during and outside of workouts. It is impossible to evaluate accuracy claims based on specs alone, we will have to look at how it performs in real life.
Otherwise, the sensors remain unchanged from its predecessor and include an optical heart rate monitor, accelerometer, built-in GPS and GLONASS, SpO2, temperature sensor, and “multipurpose electrical sensors” for electrodermal activity (EDA) and EKG readings for stress tracking and advanced heart health alerts.
As for apps, the Charge 6 gets both Google Maps and Google Wallet. With the former, the Charge 6 now lets you view turn-by-turn directions from the wrist. You will be able to control the music on the internet with the tracker. That said, this functions more like a remote control than onboard music because it doesn’t support offline playlists. Plus, you’ll need a YouTube Music Premium subscription. This fills part of the gap left by Fitbit’s decision last year to remove access to Spotify, Pandora, and Deezer, as well as the ability to transfer music from your computer, but it doesn’t exactly make up for the fact that there used to be multiple music options and now there’s just YouTube Music.
For new Fitbit devices, you will need to use your Google account, since you’ll still be able to track health metrics on Fitbit OS. You can see all your stats in the newly redesigned (and Google-ified) Fitbit app. There’s a $10-per-month Fitbit Premium service that hides some of the best features of Fitbit behind a paywall.
The heartrate tracker is the most accurate that the company has yet to come up with. That’s because it uses many of the learning models that were introduced in the original Pixel watch to deliver heart rate results. Fitbit claims these algorithms have been optimized to maintain a seven-day battery life, despite the higher processing power.
The Charge 6 can connect to exercise machines that have a built-in technology for connecting to smart phones and tablets. There are also new workout activities like surfing, skiing, and CrossFit, adding up to a total list of over 40 different exercise modes.
Fitbit has unveiled the Charge 6 heart rate monitor and fitness band with built-in GPS, GLONASS, among others. The device features “the most accurate heart rate sensing of its fitness bands”, Fitbit said. It includes an optical heart rate monitor, accelerometer, built-in GPS and GLONASS, SpO2 temperature sensor, and other sensors for stress tracking and advanced heart health alerts.