However, tracking your sleep habits with your Fitbit can be a good alternative for those who are unsure whether they have the sleep disorder, or who are simply not ready to attend a clinic. Since then, I only get Asleep, Restless (some nights over 20 times!) Sleep apnea affects breathing, which can starve the body of oxygen and stop you getting the rest you need. Either I’ve got a restless ghost who keeps the same hours I do or Fitbit’s "tracking" includes a lot of "guesstimating." Last we checked, all the major players including Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, and Polar are currently offering some form of Sleep monitoring and sleep quality rating features. I have sleep apnea and wear a bipap. However, wrist trackers such as Fitbit or the Apple Watch may be able to clue you in on your sleep quality and even track sleep apnea. Instead I use the Fitbit sleep analysis as a guide and then fill in my sleep diary manually each morning. The launch of Sleep Stages was a huge step forward in sleep research—for Fitbit users and scientists.. I detected essentially no difference in my sleep patterns My resting heart rate was in the low 60's during both periods. How does Fitbit work? So far as I’m concerned, the sleep tracking is the most useful function of the fitbit. Plus restless sleep isn’t necessarily a bad thing ... To diagnose a person with sleep apnea, they conduct a sleep study with multiple complicated monitors and instruments. I was wondering if anybody with arrhythmia such as AF, Ectopic HB or Flutter, does experience Restless Sleep. Greetings all, just finished a sleep study last night and though I'd post this. The device will be available starting in October. The most common type is called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Available on Fitbit Alta HR, Blaze, and Charge 2, Sleep Stages uses motion detection and heart rate variability to estimate the amount of time users spend awake and in light, deep, and REM sleep each night. I look at the main awakenings in the night, as those are the ones I can remember and it is useful to compare the analysis with my own perception of my night’s sleep. It showed me waking up many times a night and my heart "racing" when it had to beat extra hard to wake me up and get me breathing again. These numbers I expected. Also says I’m asleep when I’m not. Having said that, I still find the device useful because it helps keep me aware of my sleep habits on a daily basis. Share . Fitbit has made no secret of its plans to get its fitness trackers US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared for sleep apnea detection; while not there yet, the company has recently made noteworthy progress on related FDA aspirations.. Fitbit just received 510(k) clearance from the FDA (as well as Conformité Européenne or CE marking in the European Union), for its electrocardiogram … My sleep apnea recently returned and I got tested properly at a sleep center. Fitbit's shipments sank 35 percent in the first quarter from the prior year to 2.9 million devices. By tapping into your nighttime heart rate and movement patterns, these devices will be able to estimate how much time you spend in light, deep, and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. But perhaps not realistic. Fitbit is now working on devices that can track and diagnose sleep apnea, Conor Heneghan, Fitbit's lead research scientist, revealed in an interview with CNBC. Alta HR is the first Fitbit to use heart-rate monitoring, and demonstrated a real improvement in sleep tracking, helping track sleep stages and giving more specific and informative sleep stats. Your doctor might want to see your Fitbit information, and will definitely be interested in what your husband has to say. Check if you have sleep apnoea. The new Fitbit Charge 3 is part of Fitbit’s bigger goal of developing FDA-regulated software for sleep and heart conditions. 5 to 10 times that I can count. Have for 3 years. https://blog.fitbit.com/5-reasons-you-might-be-a-restless-sleeper It’d be pretty cool if the Fitbit could do that! I have a Fitbit Alta HR and it used to register Deep, Light, Rem and Awake Stage times until I developed permanent arrhythmia. Symptoms of sleep apnoea mainly happen while you sleep. I know statics show a high rate of sleep apnea with Afib patients. 09:44 am. It can’t tell you if you have DSPS, or Sleep Apnea, or Restless Leg Syndrome. The release notes for Update 1.100.34 state that "Your Fitbit device can now estimate your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) while you sleep". Usually there are several periods of solid sleep lasting 2-4 hours . The fitbit hr indicated sleep periods of 6.5 to 7.5 hours per night with 5-10 restless periods and 0-3 times awake. I am a very restless sleeper and my Fitbit doesn’t register sleep correctly. Very time I've gone to my EP they have always asked if I had sleep apnea, my wife has always told them no "he really doesn't snore". Obesity can affect the overall quality of sleep, leading to sleep deprivation . Fitbit unveils Charge 3, adds SpO2 tracking in preparation for potential sleep apnea, a-fib features. In some situations, restless sleep is tied to an underlying sleep disorder like insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), or sleep-related breathing disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Traditionally, sufferers of sleep apnea are required to attend a sleep clinic for testing and diagnosis. Blood oxygen can be used to detect sleep conditions such as sleep apnea, and offer a better analysis of what's going on with our bodies in those lost hours. Amazon takes on Fitbit and Garmin with Alexa-powered sleep apnea tracker Amazon has a radar-equipped tracker in the pipeline and it looks set to be a brilliant tool in the fight against sleep apnea. By Jonah Comstock. Another great option is Fitbit Charge 3 , which is a nice overall upgrade from Charge 2 with enhanced heart rate and sleep tracking. The result? None of these major players today offer a definitive feature for diagnosing, monitoring and managing Sleep Apnea, except for one company that is grabbing on to first mover’s advantage and making some serious … I checked the heart rate stats on my Fitbit, and sure enough, spikes up to 120, 130, 140 bpm (my resting HR is around 55-64) at 11:00 pm and 1:00 and 2:00 in the morning. Sleep Apnea Tracking On Your Wrist . Sleep disturbances could indicate health issues such as allergies or asthma, among others. I was diagnosed with Afib Novemer 8th 2015. The Fitbit Community is a gathering place for real people who wish to exchange ideas, solutions, tips, techniques, and insight about the Fitbit products and services they love. By joining our Community, you agree to uphold these guidelines, so please take a moment to look them over. How does Fitbit track sleep? and Awake Pattern times. I tried my new Fitbit last night to track my sleep and here are the results: Desktop: Mobile: As you can see, I have 90% sleep efficiency and slept for over 7 hours. While the Fitbit Charge 3 has many of the features included in the previous Charge model (non-health features like Fitbit Pay; call, calendar, and text message notifications), it also has some unique additions. Fitbit is a wrist-based device that can be used to measure the number of hours one sleeps, both in the day and night. Sleep is crucial to health and apnea certainly isn’t much fun for sufferers. Pretty cool, right? What Fitbit is reluctant to do is say that it can diagnose conditions like sleep apnea. On its own, the fitbit cannot give you conclusive information about your sleep. Afib, Fitbit and sleep apnea . Learn the Basics. If you use a Fitbit Alta HR, Fitbit Charge 3, Fitbit Versa, Fitbit Ionic, or Charge 4, your sleep data may soon be able to reveal why.