Fitbit Is Adding Deeper Sleep Tracking

Apparently, this is the main feature of the new heartbeat tracker.

Sleep is the reason Fitbit, and particularly the Alta HR, may one-up most of the competition. After years of meteoric growth, Fitbit’s sales shrunk 19% in the all-important holiday shopping quarter last year, hit by manufacturing problems, weak demand in Asia, and a lack of compelling upgrades. There are awake times as well, which are a normal part of any sleep cycle.

This version has the same thickness as the first Alta.

If you are on a budget you can always go for the Mi Band 2 with heart rate sensor that costs Rs. 1,999 which is cheaper than the cheapest replacement band. It is touted to be the world’s slimmest wrist-based device, with an updated full-time heart rate sensor.

Sleep Stages could give Fitbit an edge over similar devices. For more information check out the Fitbit Alta HR website. They both have rectangular OLED displays that you can tap to scroll through various screens filled with activity stats, but the main visual difference is in the band. It is available in three sizes large, small and extra-large. There’s also a Special Edition Alta HR which sets buyers back by $179.95 or Rs 16999. You can also access the fitness features, check out exactly who’s calling, get a synopsis of any incoming messages and so on. Moreover, the smartwatch is powered by the battery life that extends up to seven days. However, the new Fitbit offers superior battery life to the Charge 2, with a claimed 7-days between charges instead of 5-days. “People want more and more insights around sleep”.

Fancy still photography of Alta HR family. They can also all remind you to move around if they detect you’ve been stationary too long. If you’re adept of short naps, you will have to keep in mind to activate sleep mode manually whenever you lie down. Better sleep starts by knowing what’s happening at night. For example, Fitbit might point out that you sleep more restfully on the nights you run, or suggest you try to maintain a consistent bedtime to get some more shut-eye.

But the cherry on top is the analysis of sleep. Light Sleep typically accounts for over a half of your kip time. Tempted by the Fitbit Alta HR? It could be an excellent addition in your case if you were looking for a good sleep monitor. This is more of an update to the previous Alta.

The news confirms previous rumours and leaks that pointed towards the Alta HR as the next in Fitbit’s product line-up.