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Although Google unveiled its Pixel Watch late last year, there is one critical feature that the watch has lacked and fans have been eagerly waiting for, i.e. SpO2 measurement. However, according to reports, Google could finally be bringing blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) tracking to all users.
A Reddit user named triforce28 first discovered the feature when they stumbled upon an “Oxygen saturation” card in the Fitbit Today app. The card appeared below the Sleep score and provided users with a percentage representing their “Last sleep session,” and when tapped, the app redirected them to a detailed fullscreen stats page dedicated to SpO2, along with a comprehensive explanation.
“The Fitbit app on the watch shows oxygen saturation from sleeping last night. I’ve never seen it before. Is that new, or have I just not paid attention in the past?” said the Reddit user.
Big step ahead
The new addition of the SpO2 tracking is a significant step forward, as previously, the Pixel Watch only provided estimated oxygen variation (EOV) data under the ‘Restoration’ section. And even after the Heart Metrics dashboard became freely accessible in March, following the removal of the Fitbit Premium requirement, the metrics for SpO2 or skin temperature stated “no recent data,” along with a message indicating that these features were not available on the current device.
Although the exact rollout details of SpO2 tracking on the Pixel Watch remain uncertain, as many users have not reported seeing the new feature in the June update, the addition of SpO2 tracking could finally make the Pixel Watch a strong contender in the Android smartwatch space, which in recent years has been dominated by the likes on Samsung. Furthermore, it would provide users with valuable insights into their blood oxygen saturation, especially during activities like exercise or sleep, contributing to a more holistic understanding of their well-being.