HONOR brand announces the expansion of capabilities of the American version of the HONOR Band 5: starting from September 30 the function of measuring oxygen in the blood SpO2 is available for American users. In addition, the fitness tracker software update will include a remote music control feature.
Previously, the blood oxygenation function was only present in a few premium models of professional fitness bracelets. With HONOR Band 5 this important metric is now available to all sports and active lifestyle enthusiasts.
SpO2 characterizes the oxygen saturation oxygenation of capillary blood. The higher the level of oxygenation, the better your muscles are supplied with the oxygen they need to function properly during exercise. The normal blood oxygen saturation is 90-100%. If your oxygen saturation level is below 89%, you should decrease the intensity of your exercise, take more time to rest, and consult a physician.
The HONOR Band 5 fitness bracelet now has a SpO2 tracking feature that lets users know how their body is taking in oxygen during workouts or at high altitudes. For the feature to appear on your device, all you have to do is update the software. The update will be available starting September 30.
How to get the update: Go to the Health app and click āCheck for updatesā ā the fitness tracker software will begin to update. After updating, scroll to the oxygen saturation monitoring page on your wristband and start monitoring by clicking on the appropriate icon.
The SpO2 measurement requires the wristband to be held tightly against your wrist. Hold the bracelet with the screen up and do not move your hand. The measurement results will be displayed on the screen of HONOR Band 5. Fitness tracker information is not a substitute for a medical examination and can only be used for personal information. The function is not intended to make diagnoses, prescribe treatment or prevent any diseases.
In addition, a software update from September 30 will activate the fitness tracker remote music control function for smartphones running Android 5.0 and above. Users will be able to switch tracks and control volume right from the wrist in apps like Shazam, VLC, Google Play Music, YouTube, Tube Go, Spotify, Audify, KKBOX, Blackplayer, Pulsar, and Huawei Music
Thatās great to hear! Iām curious to know if the blood oxygen measurement feature is accurate and if it provides valuable health insights. Additionally, how does the music control capability work? Can you control music on your phone or is it limited to certain apps?
Thatās impressive! Iām curious to know more about the blood oxygen measurement feature of the HONOR Band 5. How accurate is it compared to medical devices? Also, could you please explain how the music control capability works on the band? Can it connect to any music app on a smartphone or is it limited to specific platforms?
The blood oxygen measurement feature of the HONOR Band 5 provides a convenient way to monitor your oxygen saturation levels. Although it is claimed to be accurate, it may not be as precise as medical devices used in healthcare settings. It is important to note that the band is not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Regarding music control capability, the HONOR Band 5 allows you to control music playback on your smartphone directly from your wrist. It can connect to various music apps on your phone, including popular platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and more. This feature lets you play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume without having to touch your phone. It adds convenience to your workout or daily routines by putting music control at your fingertips.
This is really interesting! Iāve been using the HONOR Band 4 and Iām glad to see that the new HONOR Band 5 has upgraded features like blood oxygen measurement and music control. Can you provide more details on how the blood oxygen measurement works and if itās accurate? Also, could you explain how the music control capability functions? Iām curious to know if it supports playing music from any app or if there are limitations. Thank you!