Fitbit users report that key health metrics—including breathing rate, blood oxygen, resting heart rate, HRV, and skin temperature—have disappeared from the Google Health app's Vitals section. Reddit users link the issue to the recent Fitbit 5.12 update, with reports surfacing roughly six days ago. Google has acknowledged the bug and says it is working on a fix, while users have found temporary workarounds like reinstalling the app or clicking through stats to trigger monthly view refreshes.
zdnet.com
· 2026-11-12
Google has confirmed that an update to its Health app, version 5.12, is preventing some Fitbit users from viewing daily vitals including heart rate variability, resting heart rate, blood oxygen, breathing rate and skin temperature. A Google spokesperson said the company is investigating and working on a fix, though the underlying data appears to still be recorded correctly even when it isn't displayed.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-12
Apple's Series 12 smartwatch features a redesigned sensor layout with more diodes and electrodes for greater skin contact, enabling more frequent and accurate heart rate and HRV readings. This data powers a new Readiness app that generates a daily 0-10 score based on activity, sleep and vitals, alongside a redesigned Health app with Apple Intelligence summaries for compatible iPhones.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-10
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