Inspire HR

I've heard chest bands are actually much more accurate but I understand if that's not what you're looking for. i have the Fitbit inspire HR and I have the same issues. whenever my heart rate has those big 30-60bpm jumps, it needs a minute to catch up.

Google is currently still selling the current Fitbit models but I think they won't be producing new models. Security updates for current models will be up till June 2026 (actual date depends on model). Likely Google will slowly kill off Fitbit and focus on their main smartwatch product, the Pixel wa

You could try Gadgetbridge. A free, open-source Android application. Alas, my Fitbit Inspire HR is unsupported. It is old tech. The app was a luxury anyway and the HR monitor works without it. I might switch to Garmin when the Fitbit stops working.

honestly my pulse ox is the most helpful. i have a Fitbit inspire HR but it doesn't track the big hr jumps well.