Title: Top FAQs for the Pulse Ox Feature on Garmin Watches | Garmin Support
Headings: Top FAQs for the Pulse Ox Feature on Garmin Watches
Top FAQs for the Pulse Ox Feature on Garmin Watches
What is Pulse Ox?
Why Should I Be Interested in Pulse Ox Tracking?
What Kind of Light Is Being Used to Trigger the Pulse Ox Feature?
Will Using the Pulse Ox Feature Affect the Battery Life of My Device?
How Often Does the Watch Sample My Pulse Ox?
Spot Check Mode
All-Day Mode
Sleep Mode
How Can I Use the Feature?
How Do I View Pulse Ox Data During Sleep Times?
Why Is My Pulse Ox Reading Low?
What Do I Do if the Watch Says "Check Watch Fit"?

Content: Refer to "Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings" in your owner's manual for detailed steps on how to access the Pulse Ox widget. All-Day Mode
In All-Day Mode the watch will sample your SpO2 levels every 5-15 minutes. If the watch detects a high level of movement (e.g. out for a run) it will read less often. When viewing Pulse Ox on the watch, you will see the average of readings for each hour. NOTE: All-Day tracking is not available on the Approach S62, Forerunner 245/245 Music, vivomove 3/3S, vivomove Luxe, vivomove Style, Lily or vivosmart 4 (refer to your owner's manual ). Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode is designed to read SpO2 levels while you sleep. In Sleep Mode the Pulse Ox sensor will sample for 4 hours during the middle of the regular sleep hours you have set in Garmin Connect. The Pulse Ox sensor can generate readings up to every minute while in Sleep Mode. NOTE: