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Update on Fitbit. back to a step counter that monitors blood pressure/oxy. levels, etc.

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September 06, 2026, 12:41 AM
old rugged cross
Update on Fitbit. back to a step counter that monitors blood pressure/oxy. levels, etc.
Another ask about a simple stepcounter with maybe a few other features. I don't need a mega tech device. More of a pedometer than anything else. If it did BP and Oxy level that would be a plus. Can I get something good for $50-$100?
Thanks guys and gals.

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September 06, 2026, 05:06 AM
Opus Dei
If you have a smart watch, you might already have that capability baked-in. Of course, it's not going to be in the same league as a dedicated device, but maybe good enough.
September 06, 2026, 08:09 AM
V-Tail
My Apple Watch Ultra does all of that and a lot more, but not in your price range. I bought it used, from a SIGforum member, for $300.



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September 06, 2026, 10:53 AM
old rugged cross
not wanting a smart watch so is there a more basic item that is worth considering?

fitbit charge 5 or 6, Inspire 3?



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September 06, 2026, 11:19 AM
rduckwor
I have a wearable monitor that allegedly does all this. It handles heart rate and SAO2 well and counts steps. It fails miserably at B/P. Frankly, I don't see how any device can measure B/P with a couple of lasers while on your wrist.

If anyone has the answer, please enlighten me.

RMD




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September 06, 2026, 11:55 AM
old rugged cross
I just ordered a fitbit inspire 3 for $99 to my door from Best Buy. I know it is old tech. but that suits me fine. I see it has been a pretty reliable unit from what I can tell. Hope it is not a $100 down the drain Wink

Thanks guys.



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September 20, 2026, 08:59 PM
old rugged cross
Update For anyone interested I did get the Fitbit inspire 3. Found one through best buy for $99 shipped to the house.
The app was pretty easy to set up on the Iphone. The unit itself is fairly small. The initial set up/start up was pretty easy as well. I have had it on my wrist for a couple of days. I like it already. Pretty user friendly. Date and time, steps/miles. heart bpm, tracks hours slept, and a few other things. It does not monitor BP though.
I am still learning. Good battery life. So far I am impressed. And honestly I don't really like stuff like this.



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October 02, 2026, 01:57 PM
sig2392
My wife went through 4 Fitbits, replaced either under warranty or extended warranty.

She bought an Apple Watch, and it lasted for years.
October 02, 2026, 05:15 PM
old rugged cross
So far, so good on mine. Wink



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