Written by Lodi
Edited on
4 May 2023
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10:14
Advice on activity trackers
Do you want to stay up to date on your daily activities and get insight in your health? An activity tracker, or fitness tracker, is the ultimate gadget for you. But how do you find one that suits you? On this page, you can find out which activity tracker suits you best.
When do you use the activity tracker?
You can choose an activity tracker based on what you want to do with it. Sometimes, a sports watch or smartwatch is a better choice. The most important question is how active you are and what you want to measure.
An activity tracker tracks how active you are during the whole day. In addition to your activity during the day, it also tracks your heart rate and sleep rhythm. Sync everything with the app, set goals, and live a healthy life.
Get the most out of your activity tracker
Brand-specific apps
Every brand has its own smartphone app to connect your activity tracker to. Fitbit has the Fitbit app, Garmin the Garmin Connect app, and you can view data from your Huawei Fit smartwatch in the Huawei Health app.
Independent apps
Independent smartphone apps aren't bound to a specific activity tracker. Thanks to the sensors in your smartphone, these apps can measure things and can display the route you ran. The most popular sports apps are Runkeeper, Runtastic, and Strava.
Your activity tracker as an extension of your smartphone
You can receive smartphone notifications on all activity trackers. This way, you'll stay up-to-date with your messages. Make sure your activity tracker can work together with your smartphone. That differs per operating system.
Article by Lodi
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