Measure your heart rate with your phone

March 5, 2024

Fun fact: You don’t need a smartwatch to measure your heart rate. You can check your ticker with just an app.

It’s neat how these work. Put your index finger on the back camera, and the app measures your heart rate by detecting color changes. Be sure to hold your phone steady and keep still.

Just remember, apps aren’t a replacement for seeing a medical professional or talking to your doctor, especially if you’re not feeling well.

For iPhone, Cardiio: Heart Rate Monitor is a good choice. It works with iPads, too.
For Android, the Heart Rate Monitor app works similarly to Cardiio. Cover the back camera, stay still and you’ll get a reading.

❤️ Some people say a rapid, irregular heartbeat isn’t a big deal. Sorry, but that’s a-fib.

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