Fitbit s origins
Fitbitâs first device was the Fitbit Tracker in 2009, but 2013 brought wearables to the collective consciousness with the Flex (above).
These two devices brought the idea of step tracking and the evergreen 10,000 goal to the masses. But it was the next device, the Charge HR, that Conor Heneghan believes transformed the company thanks to its optical heart rate sensor.
âI certainly think the move to the optical heart rate tracking was pretty pivotal as a technical enabler, Heneghan told Wareable.
âWe build so much around that. The estimation of the sleep stages, sleep score, heart rate variability. It s all relying on that optical heart rate sensors, so that s a key milestone, he continued.
How Fitbit Health Metrics can help you listen to your body
Part 1: Healthcheck for 2021 with Fitbit Wareable is reader-powered. If you click through using links on the site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more In association with Fitbit December 28, 2020
One of the big new innovations in the Fitbit app is the Health Metrics dashboard, which is the home for all your key data â many of which are new for Fitbit users.
Health Metrics is a Fitbit Premium feature, but one that delivers a raft of health benefits.
Fitbit Premium is the companyâs subscription service, which is designed to supplement the normal Fitbit health metrics for people who want even more data, such as deeper sleep tracking, personalized feedback and mindfulness content.