on your device at any time. The accuracy of the
reading can vary based on your blood flow, the
device placement on your wrist, and your stillness.
1 Wear the device above your wrist bone.
The device should be snug but comfortable.
2 Select UP or DOWN to view the pulse ox widget.
3 Select START.
4 Hold the arm wearing the device at heart
level while the device reads your blood
oxygen saturation.
5 Keep still.
The device displays your oxygen saturation as a
percentage.
NOTE: You can customize the pulse
oximeter settings in your Garmin Connect
account.
Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking
You can set your device to continuously measure
your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally
low sleep-time SpO2 readings.
1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold UP.
2 Select Sleep Pulse Ox > On.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not
appear, you can try these tips.
Remain motionless while the device reads
your blood oxygen saturation.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The
device should be snug but comfortable.
Hold the arm wearing the device at heart
level while the device reads your blood
oxygen saturation.
Use a silicone band.
Clean and dry your arm before putting on the
device.
Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect
repellent under the device.
Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the
device.
Rinse the device with fresh water after each
workout.
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