My Top FREE Chronic Fatigue Recovery Heart Rate Monitoring FitBit Apps for How to Pace Yourself

[@SOTFarchive]

These apps are specifically for these types of FITBIT watches ONLY (as of Sept 1st, 2024): The HRPACING app currently works with: Ionic sense versa versa 2 versa3 Vera lite The RHR REPORT app works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite The STATS AND MED ID clock works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite There’s also a new PACING CLOCK clock by Geronimo66 that looks interesting and might be helpful and it works with Fitbit watch versions: Sense Versa Versa 2 Versa 3 Versa lite And if you are having a hard time finding the Fitbit apps to download, here is the Fitbit app links: HR PACING APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/240bd0c9-5c5a-4dc3-9a1b-b738c26c5143 RHR REPORT APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/033cdeea-41be-4bb5-bc57-3419c9c73850 STATS AND MED ID CLOCK: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c2d950d7-c3e7-4a6b-8b4b-c5fd95f36220 PACING CLOCK by Geronimo66: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c55f4f02-ac89-4b8b-8a7b-1742004ab348 I hope this helps you! Good luck with the pacing! ❤️

[@NetzOpossum]

@SOTFarchive first of all, so many thanks for the helpful video and the good tips! It seems that the links above aren't available any more. Since the Fitbit Versa 2 model doesn't seem to be widely available any more in my country, may I ask if support may be reduced and/or the respective apps no longer available? Thank you in advance! 🙏

[@penwyd]

thaank you!! i was going to buy a visible armband but i wasnt sure if it was something i should get into, only because of the monthly payments for the app, they say its for funding and i can respect that but im already heavily restricted with how much im able to work. this would be a one time purchase saving HUNDREdS in the long run!!! thank you for your honesty and time!! im barely 18 and i deal with eds pots mcas AND cfs.. its rough. im trying to find ways to hellp myself more because i feel like the medical care and specialists where i live dont take me as seriously as i should because of my age- and lack of ability to explain the pain and how it feels. thank you

[@SOTFarchive]

@@penwyd youre welcome! 😊 Just make sure to get a model that is supported by the free apps! (I think i pinned a list to the comments).

[@elizabeththomas6323]

Wow. This is cool. I've had a Fitbit charge 2 that I wear every day but it's old and doesn't have an alarm. I think I'll ask for a Versa for my birthday.

[@SOTFarchive]

The Fitbit versa 2 doesn’t alarm with the apps I’ve shown, but it vibrates to alert you. Although I do think they make more expensive versions of the Fitbit versa 2 now that do have speakers and can even do phone calls! So that version might possibly have an alarm sound, but even if it did the apps might not support using the sound.

[@elizabeththomas6323]

@@SOTFarchive ah. I said alarm but I should have said alert. If they have a vibration and visual that's enough. Thanks for all the details on how to set the aps up!

[@SOTFarchive]

@@elizabeththomas6323 no problem! I’m glad this helped! Let me know if you have any issues! And Amazon currently has versa 2 models for $119, so hopefully that’s affordable enough. 😊 And I totally get it. My old original Fitbit couldn’t do anything either (even connect to a phone) cuz it’s so old 😂😂😂

[@chihuahuapixieprincess2482]

Just brilliant and so informative ❤

[@SOTFarchive]

@@chihuahuapixieprincess2482 thank you so much! 😊❤️

[@dianefelice9730]

I am so excited to have found this awesome video!! Thank you so much for giving such helpful advice and how to specifically set it up and use it. I've been trying to pace using my apple watch, but like you said - it useless to alert you when your HR is over 100 for 10 whole minutes! I'm going to return it and get the Fitbit Versa 2. Thank you and God bless you!!

[@SOTFarchive]

Hey Diane! Im so glad that this video was helpful to you! 😊 I figured that if I was having a hard time figuring all this out, many other people must be too, so I made a video on what I figured out worked for me. That’s actually how I make most of my videos. 💜 Thank you for the blessing, and may God bless you too, especially in your progress with pacing. ❤️ Keep on surviving, my friend 💪🏿💜

[@jeanharris1043]

​@SurvivalOfTheFatigued Hello again. Can u tell me please if my galaxy Samsung a22 phone will be compatible with fitbit versa 2 or 3 to get the free pacing apps. I,m not good with tech, also in middle of crash after surgery. Can,t afford to buy the wrong watch. Hope u can help. Apologies for my terrible brain fog right now

[@SOTFarchive]

I use an iPhone, but a quick google search shows that the Samsung a22 phone does make syncing with the Fitbit tricky. Luckily there are many step by step video on KZbin, such as this one m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/joiZaKOKrp5lmas . I hope this helps. 👍🏿

[@gabilopez1324]

Thanks for info . I am a ME patient from Spain. Y have an smartwatch for measure my HR. I have tried to download the 3 apps but i can't. I have tried un play store in mi mobile and don't finde. Please send me how download It or link. Thanks!

[@SOTFarchive]

Hello from the USA! ❤️😊 The problem might be that These apps are specifically for these types of FITBIT watches ONLY: The HRPACING app currently works with: Ionic sense versa versa 2 versa3 Vera lite The RHR REPORT app works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite The STATS AND MED ID clock works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite There’s also a new PACING CLOCK clock by Geronimo66 that looks interesting and might be helpful and it works with Fitbit watch versions: Sense Versa Versa 2 Versa 3 Versa lite And if you are having a hard time finding the Fitbit apps to download, here is the Fitbit app links: HR PACING APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/240bd0c9-5c5a-4dc3-9a1b-b738c26c5143 RHR REPORT APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/033cdeea-41be-4bb5-bc57-3419c9c73850 STATS AND MED ID CLOCK: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c2d950d7-c3e7-4a6b-8b4b-c5fd95f36220 PACING CLOCK by Geronimo66: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c55f4f02-ac89-4b8b-8a7b-1742004ab348 I hope this helps you! Good luck with the pacing! ❤️

[@gabilopez1324]

Thanks!. I have got Samsung watch 6. Me brother borrow me for try It. I Will download app from link and Hope It works for this model. If not. I Will buy versa 2 and download apps. Thanks for everithing. I Will say how pacing with H R monitor works for me. Big hug!

[@kittyco0n]

Very helpful video, thank you! Does a fitbit work with android too? I never used a tracker or smartwatch before so I'm kind of clueless 😅

[@SOTFarchive]

@@kittyco0n my Google search says that YES! Fitbit works with most Android phones! As for the Fitbit apps for CFS monitoring, i dont see anything on the app pages saying they needs any specific type of phone. Although i did see somethibn saying Android needs at least to be updated with OS. 👍🙂 No worries. Tech is annoyingly difficult. 🤷‍♀️

[@kittyco0n]

​@@SOTFarchive thank you so much for the reply! I started to look into several tracking devices and there is a YT Channel that tests a lot of them and found that the Fitbit charge 6 is even better with heartrate accuracy and also a bit cheaper.

[@SOTFarchive]

@kittyco0n @kittyco0n okay, but if you check the pinned comment above, i list the fitbit watches that work with these apps. None of the fitbit Charge watches work with the apps ive shown.

[@kamaladevivenus3082]

Thank you for this video & I love your bird & cool lighting!!! What is creating the colored lights? I have a Fitbit Luxe, just emailed allyann to see if the HRPacing app can be made compatible with the Luxe. From your video it sounds like it has to be a Versa 2 (or 3?) for the HR to be really accurate.

[@SOTFarchive]

Thanks for commenting, KamalaDevi! 😊 I hope AllyAnn gets back to you with good news! I know 5 of the Fitbit watch versions were included, but i don’t think the Luxe was one of them. My parrots say thank you! I post pics of them on my Twitter and Ko-fi once in a while when asked. ❤️ The background lights are literally outdoor LED flood lights! 😂 I am strapped for cash, but I wanted cool lighting, so I got a package of two for $10! They are BLINDING in real life, as they are meant to lift up a whole house! 🤣 Keep on surviving, my friend! 💪🏿💜

[@mooninaries4397]

Did you get an answer from AllyAnn? I would love to be able to use this app on fitbit charge or Luxe.

[@SOTFarchive]

It still only includes the 6 versions of Fitbit, but not the charge or the luxe. Perhaps an email from you also might help give AllyAnn some incentive? ( [e-mail] ) 🙂

[@allyann_yt]

Unfortunately, Fitbit don't allow developer access to Fitbit Charge, Lux or Sense 2/Versa 4 so I am unable to update the app for those devices.@@SOTFarchive

[@SOTFarchive]

Thank you for the update, AllyAnn! We appreciate you looking into it! 😊❤️

[@jeanharris1043]

Hi! Sorry to bother u again, but I,m hoping u might know the answer. Am in the middle of a big crash after major spinal surgery and have no-one to help with this. Do u know if my Samsung Galaxy A22 5G phone is compatible with the Fitbit Versa 2( and still able to get the free pacing apps)? And final question, my phone was set up with a huawei smart watch...does that set up need to be taken out before installing fitbit? You will gather from my questions that I,m ancient and clueless when it comes to tech, but hoping my helper will be able to set it up for me. Thanks so much for your really helpful info

[@SOTFarchive]

No problem, Jean! I’ll try to be helpful through the brain fog we both have. I did a quick Google search, and Samsung a22’s seem to be compatible with fitbits, although they are known to be tricky to set up. 👉🏿Luckily there we step by step videos available that you can watch and see if it is something you can handle. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/joiZaKOKrp5lmas 😊 As for the needing to delete the Huawei for Fitbit to work, I don’t think you have to. I used both for awhile for an old unlisted video and they both worked at the same time. Not sure if iPhone would be different that android for that result, though. I hope this helps (and made sense 😅) Keep on surviving 💪🏿💜

[@bngineer]

Hi, thank you for the really informative video. I was about the get a versa but I found this other channel where it was tested for accuracy (the Quantified Scientist) and came into second thoughts. The HR accuracy of the versa is not that good and reliable. So, take the results of it with a grain of salt. It could be enough for tracking trends but can give you some false alerts. The new and affordable charge 6 is quite accurate. But it does not support third party apps which is a major disappointment. And as far as I know there is no built in setting for alerting certain heart rate levels. Otherwise it would be a really great option for pacing purposes. I am still searching for the best alternative for pacing purpose. Three main things are important in my opinion. HR accuracy, ability to set a threshold for alert and affordability. Maybe, battery life is also a considerable factor. I think I will start with the charge 6 and try to learn to listen to my body with help of reading the actual data manually. Hopefully, in the future there will be a accurate, affordable option with a function to measure pacing.

[@SOTFarchive]

Thanks for your well thought out comment! This is indeed something many people are worried about. And yes, I’ve seen the videos that you are talking about before I bought he Fitbit. I actually went through 3 heart rate monitoring watched before I settled on the Fitbit. I personally decided I’d rather be alerted more often with less accuracy, than wait and continue going downhill in my health as I had been. The watch helped me figure out my bodies signals, even if it isn’t 100% accurate.😊 Thanks for commenting! ❤️ Keep on surviving! 💪🏿💜

[@elizagray1397]

this is great thank you. do you know if I can set the custom HR to 80? some of them you cant set it below 100.

[@SOTFarchive]

Yes you can! That’s why I made this video, as I had the same issue with other heart rate monitoring devices, so I had to share this when I found out how to set the alert below 100bpm! 👉🏿The AlertMe app for sure lets you set to 80 on the watch itself. 👉🏿The HRpacing app on the fitbit app on your phone and you go to the settings and change the max heart rate to 80bpm, and turn on the ‘alert by custom max heart rate’. See the video for shown details on how to do both of these settings. I hope this helps! Keep on surviving! 💪🏿💜

[@elizagray1397]

@@SOTFarchive I thought so but when I saw in the video yours was set to 100 I thought oh nooo. thank you so much for getting back to me!

[@CricketGirrl]

@@SOTFarchivehow do you get the HR Pacing to stay open? It switches back to my watch face after less than a minute, and I have to re-open it in the apps. Are you really supposed to re-open every minute? How is this supposed to be useful? Do you set an alarm for every minute so you can re-open the app? Also, the Pacing Clock is no longer available. Totally useless tech. I cant afford stuff like this on what the government gives me to live on with severe ME, and Walmart is an hour away. 😢😢😢

[@SOTFarchive]

@@CricketGirrl Chill out. You’ve sent, like 20 comments in the last hour! You’re going to cause yourself to crash with all this wasted anxious energy! HUGS 💜 Yes, you are correct that the HRpacing app is supposed to stay open and not go to the clock face. As I mentioned in the video- It was a little glitchy right after downloading for me too.. That’s why I had to contact the developer.. And also to one of your other comments- No the Pacing Clock by Geronimo66 is not at all discontinued. It was even just updated in August.. If you can’t find it maybe you typed the name in the search incorrectly, or maybe you were looking under apps instead of clocks. Here is the website link to prove it is still available. gallery.fitbit.com/details/c55f4f02-ac89-4b8b-8a7b-1742004ab348 Some troubleshooting things I tried when I originally got my versa2: 1. In the HRpacing app settings (on your phone) you need to have the permissions set to “select all” so that it can do what it needs to run in the background. 2.On your watch swipe sideways until you see settings. In settings turn on the “always on display”. You will also want to set the brightness to dim to help save battery. 3. I also made sure to restart the watch after changing any setting or downloading any apps. 4. If 24 hours later the issue still persists, then contact the developer allyann as there might be a glitch in the program. Others recently have not had this problem, though, so I am guessing one of the above troubleshooting a should fix it. I hope this helps. Technology can be weird and wonky sometimes, and you’re not the first to have these issues, so I’m confident they will get resolved soon. And if not- Luckily the Fitbit’s are all returnable for 30 days. You won’t be out any money if this doesn’t work for you. Keep on surviving 💪🏿💜

[@lindaterzich6632]

What I dont understand is that this watch working do you need to have your smartphone on you all the time too? Or can you leave your phone at home and go out of the house, drive etc and the watch still gives you the info? 34+ years CFS, and looking to do the HR PEM avoidance. Thank you so much.

[@SOTFarchive]

Thanks for the great question, Linda! 😊 No, you don’t have to have your phone with you for these watch apps to work. With these apps I’ve mentioned, the watch works great to notify you of PEM at the heartrate you set it to alert you at. It does not need to be near your phone to work. BUT- Every night and every morning I would open and upload the information to your phone’s Fitbit app so that it can give you extra information on things like your sleep levels, HRV, and RHR (as quickly mentioned in the video). All you have to do to upload this is to open the phone Fitbit app and swipe up and it will automatically refresh and upload the info. Pretty easy. But you do need to do it daily as the watch can only hold one days worth of info. I hope this helps! 💜 Keep on surviving, my friend! 💪🏿💜

[@lindaterzich6632]

@@SOTFarchive perfectly stated complete information. Ezpz to do that morning and night. Great I will order this plus wristbands just in case. I got my first ever smart phone a couple months ago and I don't want to carry it around at all. I did just get the free beta app of Visible that you can use your finger on the smartphone camera and it will do heart rate and hrv. When they come out with their pay app they will give the polar arm band to use for it. Do you know about this? If cfs plus long covid use it there will be far more info on pem then we have now and better self-help I'd hope. I have been one way for decades and wasn't until I treated for sleep apnea for the last 6 months have I improved. So I figured I should give this heart rate serious application. I knew about it many years ago got chest polar with watch and was noncompliant lol. I wasn't really convinced giving up the much would get me the more over time. But now the timing of my life presently I can and will do this. Thank you for your videos and response.

[@CricketGirrl]

OK, I got the fitbit versa 2. Installed HRpacing. But it times out after about a minute and goes back to my clock face. How do I get it to remain open? Oh, and it is available for the Versa 3.

[@SOTFarchive]

Chill out. You’ve sent, like 20 comments in the last hour! You’re going to cause yourself to crash with all this wasted anxious energy! HUGS 💜 Yes, you are correct that the HRpacing app is supposed to stay open and not go to the clock face. As I mentioned in the video- It was a little glitchy right after downloading for me too.. That’s why I had to contact the developer.. And also to one of your other comments- No the Pacing Clock by Geronimo66 is not at all discontinued. It was even just updated in August.. If you can’t find it maybe you typed the name in the search incorrectly, or maybe you were looking under apps instead of clocks. Here is the website link to prove it is still available. gallery.fitbit.com/details/c55f4f02-ac89-4b8b-8a7b-1742004ab348 Some troubleshooting things I tried when I originally got my versa2: 1. In the HRpacing app settings (on your phone) you need to have the permissions set to “select all” so that it can do what it needs to run in the background. 2.On your watch swipe sideways until you see settings. In settings turn on the “always on display”. You will also want to set the brightness to dim to help save battery. 3. I also made sure to restart the watch after changing any setting or downloading any apps. 4. If 24 hours later the issue still persists, then contact the developer allyann as there might be a glitch in the program. Others recently have not had this problem, though, so I am guessing one of the above troubleshooting a should fix it. I hope this helps. Technology can be weird and wonky sometimes, and you’re not the first to have these issues, so I’m confident they will get resolved soon. And if not- Luckily the Fitbit’s are all returnable for 30 days. You won’t be out any money if this doesn’t work for you. Keep on surviving 💪🏿💜

[@healthylivingeachday]

Thank you very much! 💜

[@SOTFarchive]

I hope this helps you! 😊❤️

[@christynebliton3139]

Thank You!

[@SOTFarchive]

You're welcome! 😊 I’m so glad this was helpful to you! Thank you for watching, commenting, and sharing! 💜

[@darkkennny1]

Hello. I am also a survivor. Version 4 of the smartwatch is now available. Does the Versa 4 also support these apps? I would be very grateful for an answer.

[@SOTFarchive]

Hello fellow Survivor Kenny! ❤️😊 The HRPACING app currently works with: Ionic sense versa versa 2 versa3 Vera lite The RHR REPORT app works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite The STATS AND MED ID clock works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite There’s also a new PACING CLOCK clock by Geronimo66 that looks interesting and might be helpful and it works with Fitbit watch versions: Sense Versa Versa 2 Versa 3 Versa lite And if you are having a hard time finding the Fitbit apps to download, here is the Fitbit app links: HR PACING APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/240bd0c9-5c5a-4dc3-9a1b-b738c26c5143 RHR REPORT APP: gallery.fitbit.com/details/033cdeea-41be-4bb5-bc57-3419c9c73850 STATS AND MED ID CLOCK: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c2d950d7-c3e7-4a6b-8b4b-c5fd95f36220 PACING CLOCK by Geronimo66: gallery.fitbit.com/details/c55f4f02-ac89-4b8b-8a7b-1742004ab348 So, no the Versa 4 doesn’t work with any of these at this time. I hope this helps you! Good luck with the pacing! ❤️

[@darkkennny1]

Thanks for the answer. I'll probably get the Versa 3 then. Unfortunately the links are no longer there. It says: Sorry, that page is unavailable or does not exist. I couldn't find the apps on the internet either.

[@SOTFarchive]

@@darkkennny1 weird, all the links still work for me on Firefox browser. I wonder why they are not working for you? But I’m glad I could help you decide on a Fitbit. Be warned they can take a restart and a day or so to officially set up and link your watch and phone together. Good luck!

[@darengordon5665]

Thank you v much for another great video. I’ve come across a problem with the second app you recommend: Alertme - it only seems to work if that app is open on your watch screen. In other words, if your watch is showing the clock or any other app, alert me is switched off. Have I understood that correctly? I’m looking for an app that will monitor my heart throughout the day. Do you know if there’s an app that does that? Thank you very much.

[@SOTFarchive]

Hi Daren! So both the Fitbit apps ( AlertMe and HRpacing ) require the app to be turned on (open) in order to work. They will still work even if the watch times out and the screen goes dark. If the watch screen going dark turns the app off, then you need to contact the Fitbit app developers as that is a glitch. Since the apps do have to be left open to work, that is why I preferred the HR pacing app, as it had a clock and the date on it so I could still use my watch as a watch. I mention this in the video. Perhaps I am confused and you want something to keep a record of your heart rate? If you are looking for something to keep a record of your heart rate for the entire day, etc, then the Fitbit phone app that comes with the watch does that already. The heart rate tracker should be the first icon you see on the basic Fitbit phone app. I hope this helps. 😊 Keep on surviving 💪🏿

[@darengordon5665]

@@SOTFarchive I really appreciate you taking the time to explain all that. Thank you very much.

[@sluggobear]

I heard they're getting rid of the app store. Does this make the Fitbit Versa 2 unusable for pacing?

[@SOTFarchive]

@@sluggobear I can’t find any info that they are getting rid of the Fitbit App Store, except to sync to PC/MAC. Even so, once it’s downloaded onto your phone and watch I would think it would still work? 🤷‍♀️

[@sluggobear]

​@@SOTFarchive Thanks much for the reply! Upon further reading, it looks like Google may eventually transition the Fitbit App Gallery over to the Google Play Store. Apologies and thanks!

[@jeanharris1043]

Does the fitbit versa 3 have the same free apps for cfs or would I be wasting my money. Also will the versa 2 still have those free apps as we head towards 2024? Ps luv your info vid.

[@SOTFarchive]

Hey Jean!💜 Thanks for asking for an update on which models of Fitbit work for which apps! 👍🏿 Many people have contacted the creator based on my video, so I think she added a few more models since I made the video! HRPACING app currently works with: Ionic sense versa versa 2 versa3 Vera lite RHR REPORT app works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite STATS AND MED ID clock works with: Ionic Versa Versa 2 Versa lite There’s also a new PACING CLOCK clock by Geronimo66 that looks interesting and might be helpful and it works with: Sense Versa Versa 2 Versa 3 Versa lite Once the apps work they don’t really need any updating, so they shouldn’t become obsolete. If they do have any issues the creator allyann is really good about updating and fixing them asap. 😊 I hope this was helpful! ❤️ Keep on surviving, my friend 💪🏿💜

[@jeanharris1043]

Gawd luv ya thanks for the info...so helpful. Alltwen best

[@Ashlynn_6]

I think I made a mistake. I bought the Sense 2 and I don’t see any of these apps it works with? Did I buy the wrong one?

[@SOTFarchive]

Yes, you got the wrong one!😱 if you look back to my original response to Jean where I list all the Fitbits that work with each app, none of them work with the Sense 2 (some of them work with the original Sense/ aka Sense 1. Perhaps you confused that with any version of the Sense instead of just the original?). Hopefully you can return it since it’s within 30 days of purchase! 🤞

[@Ashlynn_6]

@@SOTFarchive yes! On my way to the store now to exchange it for a Versa 2. So glad I found this video. Greatly appreciated!