Wahoo TICKR FIT Optical HR Sensor Review: Unboxing, Setup, Accuracy Testing!

[@celyda2]

"I'll be right back..." classic. Loved it. Thanks for all you do, keep it up.

[@csl9495]

All i wanted to know is if the tickr (x) can pair with a watch!!!! (Before i make a purchase). Youve answered that. Thanks.

[@dela_soul_nl]

Nice Review! I've a tip to include newer testing of optical HR measurements. When I used a Optical Fitbit a time ago I discovered Optical HR has flaws In measuring HR at cycling sprints from arm of wrists. I tried the Optical HR on +_ 10cm of the ankle bone (HR Optical on inside positioned to a vain) and discovered it measurements a much accurately. Maybe you can investigate? this as well? / rediscover new use of it!

[@markoer]

YOU HAVE RUN THE FIRENZE MARATHON! That's my city! Now you are really my hero!

[@cliffcox7643]

I have this and very, very happy with it, how it pairs, and the battery life. I would get another.

[@pearsbears]

“I’ll be back” - 🤣🤣 that was awesome!!

[@nezra3514]

Scohche rhythm + above all. Been using it nearly two years and have not failed once.

[@PARIS8500]

Is your Scosche compatible with Wahoo Fitness app?

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

Thank you. I am planning on buying the new generation Scoche, which will be out in April or the Polar armband device. I have Tickr straps, and they are very good for all activities, but like all chest straps they turn on and off automatically. I use the Scoche for an unusual purpose: sleep tracking with heart rate via Bluetooth. I have a heart rhythm abnormality and I want accuracy. Most of my fellow beta testers for new features of that app don't care if it's deadly accurate; I do. They use their fancy watches for HR. And watches are notoriously inaccurate and fussy devices. But HR straps are only for running, cycling and so forth. And most importantly, you turn an armband on, and you turn it off. (If the sleep app runs low on battery for some reason - a physical disconnection, say, tracking stops to save the alarm. In such an instance, the BTLE HR strap's readings are ignored by the app, too, to save phone battery. Other than that, it takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin.') The Scoche 24 actually has a mode just for rest!!! Awesome. Cyclists like that idea as do we sleep trackers. So glad that these new straps click in to attach to the arm, instead of using velcro. Unfortunately for Wahoo, your tests show quite a few glaring inaccuracies. So I know which one I have my eye on BTW, when it fell, it was funny as he**; thanks for not cutting it out. I have dropped small electronics, too many times. A terrible, sinking feeling. LOL

[@PetteriSteigen]

God that you didnt edit out the fail ;D

[@greyhugh2379]

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[@vicenteandrew4393]

@Grey Hugh definitely, been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself =)

[@davidparker8475]

@dela (below) makes a very interesting observation. Curious if you tested the tickrfit in this fashion?

[@willsr2010]

Awesome review. You seemed to be wearing the Fit on your upper arm, but Wahoo indicates that this should be worn on your forearm. Did you try your forearm? If the upper arm is a misplacement, could that explain some of the data discrepancies you measured?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, I’ve mixed and matched a bit and haven’t seen any differences.

[@cliffcox7643]

Mine has been flawless until today. I noticed I couldn't turn it on and when charging, it blinked red. So, I think it lost the ability to hold a charge. I smashed it to look inside and learned nothing. BUT, I will order it again.

[@fbicking]

Thanks Ray, great video. You mention the Scosche can do pace and cadence at the end. Is that right? I have never seen that before. Also your thoughts on what is more accurate this or the Scosche?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, it was introduced this past fall in a firmware update. The only catch to it though is that you need a more recent unit (i think the cutoff is about 12-18 months ago). Also, some folks have reported some wonkyness in the most recent version.

[@fbicking]

Thank you, I did do the firmware update last night to one of my two units. Cool to get the new stats but you are right on the wonkiness. Did a 2 hour workout on TrainerRoad today with the updated unit. Got drop outs for the first time ever with the unit. Rebooting the unit did not fix so the latest firmware has issues.

[@legalcounsel420]

I just unboxed mine and it recommends wearing the monitor on the upper forearm. You say you wore yours on your upper arm (above the elbow, presumably). Could this be a contributor to the accuracy reading issues?

[@marty131]

Any chance you could do some runs comparing data for all 3 (Tickr, Scosche and Polar)? I've got a Fenix 3HR and can't stand normal chest straps or the Fenix OHR, hence pretty keen to get the best stand-alone OHR device :) Cheers!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, coming up this week! Hang tight!

[@Grollebol]

Late to the party haha: questions can you were the Tikr on your wrist non sporting and when I start cycling on the for arm? Thx

[@bmp713]

Does the Tickr Fit work on other places with good blood flow besides your arm such as the side of your head like the Polar OH1?

[@gatorfanboy]

Great review as usual. How about a review of the Whoop Strap 2.0. ?

[@janvanderwegen01]

GP Lama beat you to it :-) Still prefer my Scosche (bought after your recommendation)!!!

[@Dcrainmaker]

:) Yeah, I focused on getting my written review up first at the same time as his, and then backtracked to finish editing and uploading.

[@janvanderwegen01]

DC Rainmaker no worries! Kind a like some symbiosis between you guys! Independent but mostly similar, shows a lot of confidence!

[@gplama]

We don't race each other on these. We just do our best to get our take on things out as soon as we can so everyone can see the ins and outs of what's new.

[@MrToroburn]

Hi Guys I wanted a bit of advice as am planning on using one of these in a study and have had a bit of difficulty getting a clear answer from the Wahoo website. I need to be able to see the data from the device for analysis on a windows PC . What is the workflow for this and what is the best software? I don't need to see it live. Do I need to get an ant+ receiver or is a bluetooth dongle enough? Thanks in advance!

[@EditioCastigata]

Polar OH1 is cheaper, can be gotten for 65€, and is cleared for up to 30m depth (manual, page 27 or 37).

[@joselarrarte6964]

Question, during the last year, I have had 3 Wahoo HR monitors gone bad. They start giving wrong readings and that’s it, they never come back to accurate. Wahoo has warrantied all those. Do you have any idea what’s happening with them? Or may be is that issue fixable? This last one Wahoo said it is because some body’s ph is not compatible. Thus, they are sending me this Fit one which I have seen really bad reviews of.

[@willbert7715]

@dc rainmaker ray would you recommend it? or do you feel like the problems while intervalling are too big?

[@dmeador11111]

Hey ray any coupon codes for clever training or anywhere for this? Thanks and really enjoy your videos.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nothing for 10% off cash, however, if you use the DCR/CT VIP program, you can get 10% back in points, which you could use for something. Though honestly, it only works out to a 'savings' of about $8, but you do get free fast shipping! Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/vip - Thanks for the support!

[@johnmanley4528]

Hi Ray. Are the straps the same as the Scosche? I have found that the Scosche velcro straps at times pop out if I'm at the gym or playing tennis

[@Dcrainmaker]

A bit different than the Scosche, though somewhat similar. One thing to note is that Scosche did change their straps about a year or two ago, so depending on how old your Scosche is, may be worthwhile grabbing the updated straps.

[@johnmanley4528]

DC Rainmaker I didn’t know that. I will check it out. Thanks, Ray.

[@nezra3514]

John Manley clean that strap with water and alcohol. Dry it completely. Your sweat and dead skins makes the Velcro less effective.

[@ads3453]

How do you get the raw data out from strava like heart rate data and then render it as a chart ?

[@ads3453]

Never mind just realised you have to pay for it.

[@vanandpillai9424]

What’s the soundtrack featured, that you used for the run? 9:34 - 9:47

[@rjzlwop3153]

DC, I am visually and paired and my coach wants me to get a heart rate monitor to wear and two alert me I guess for setting up different zones, I can’t see to work a touchscreen and or navigate buttons to go through Settings, is there one that is simple enough that I can just connect to my phone or set it up and it will chirp or buys me to let me know if I’m in the right zone or not? And perhaps will attach to my wrist or my arm? I don’t really feel like straps that go around my chest and back, if you would let me know what you think thank you very much

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, you could pair it up to an app and get zone alerts via audio. I think the Wahoo app even does that by default, but there are lots of apps that will do that as well.

[@rjzlwop3153]

So buy your reply, you’re saying that the one in this video is the one I should get?

[@Dcrainmaker]

@@rjzlwop3153 It's an option. Another is the Scosche 24 as well as the Polar OH1.

[@lloydranola]

Is there a difference when wearing it on the upper forearm?

[@Dcrainmaker]

None that I’ve seen.

[@chaowang2019]

was afraid of dropping garmin watch into the water lol

[@Vidushaka68]

I’ll be back 🤩

[@ryandowney5798]

I see it is using a green optical light, but I've read that red light is much more accurate. Have you heard of any companies experimenting with red optics lately?

[@Dcrainmaker]

It's actually a mixed bag. In general, companies that say red light is more accurate are companies using red LED's, but I've never seen any actual evidence that one is better than the other. They tend to cut through different skin tones differently. Scosche actually uses a blend of a yellow+green light, which helps a bit there.

[@nflcolts83]

@@Dcrainmaker actual evidence? You do realize hospitals use red sensors as it provides accurate readings. Green is it's more commercially used. Definitely get a HBM with at least 1 red sensor. Many still use the green ones 😒

[@nurashidnoormohamad3572]

I will try not to die while using this unit.

[@FWCaptain-kv6sm]

I’m sceptical about the ticked accuracy , not so much.