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: Choose your option below to reveal instructions on how to view this data. Garmin Connect App
Open the App
Open the Menu
Android - 3 lines in the top left corner of your screen
iOS - Tap more in the bottom right corner of your screen
Select Health Stats
Select Sleep
You will see three tabs displayed on the Sleep Card: Stages, Pulse Ox, and Respiration
Select Pulse Ox
You can view your Pulse Ox graph here
Garmin Connect Web
Sign in to your Garmin Connect account from a personal computer
Select Health Stats from the navigation bar on the left side of your screen
Select Sleep
You will see four tabs: Sleep Stages, Sleep Score, Pulse Ox, and Respiration
Select the Pulse Ox tab
View your Pulse Ox data here
Why Is My Pulse Ox Reading Low? If your Pulse Ox during sleep reading seems low, it may not necessarily indicate low pulse ox saturation. Your arm position can influence the blood flow to your wrist and can adversely affect readings, typically making them lower than they really are. Where possible, maintain a position that is conducive to good circulation and at or around heart level. What Do I Do if the Watch Says "Check Watch Fit"? When attempting to get a Pulse Ox reading from the watch you may see the message "Check Watch Fit". If this occurs check the watch fit following these tips: