Published on in Vol 8, No 9 (2020): September

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/18694, first published .
Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: Systematic Review

Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: Systematic Review

Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: Systematic Review

3/ Inaccuracies in measurement from commercial wearables mean that this is just garbage in/garbage out and editors… https://t.co/6q2Tajf3Aw

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RT @BuekersJoren: Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate https://t.co/Nj2m1HCCUg F…

12:20 PM · Sep 26, 2020

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Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate… https://t.co/mybWPQpOXU

12:15 PM · Sep 26, 2020

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RT @BuekersJoren: Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate https://t.co/Nj2m1HCCUg F…

11:05 PM · Sep 26, 2020

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RT @BuekersJoren: Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate https://t.co/Nj2m1HCCUg F…

11:03 PM · Sep 26, 2020

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RT @BuekersJoren: Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate https://t.co/Nj2m1HCCUg F…

10:59 PM · Sep 26, 2020

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RT @BuekersJoren: Commercial #wearables like #Fitbit, #Garmin and #AppleWatch can accurately measure heart rate https://t.co/Nj2m1HCCUg F…

4:19 AM · Sep 27, 2020

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New in JMIR mhealth: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available #Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Ener… https://t.co/0on26j2psw

12:59 PM · Sep 08, 2020

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#newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive… https://t.co/KSmE6EWiNj

6:15 PM · Sep 08, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

6:48 PM · Sep 08, 2020

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So happy that I got to contribute to this paper! So many people put so much work into this huge systematic review!!… https://t.co/7aVvNTJk6p

6:54 PM · Sep 08, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

11:22 PM · Sep 08, 2020

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This is a gift! Thank you @walkabilly! https://t.co/R9C0iAvq7Q

5:16 AM · Sep 09, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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Ever wondered how accurate your smart watch is? Thinking of getting one? Read the research. Understand what’s hype… https://t.co/sT44LqSavF

2:14 PM · Sep 09, 2020

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RT @AaronGenest: Ever wondered how accurate your smart watch is? Thinking of getting one? Read the research. Understand what’s hype and not.

2:30 PM · Sep 09, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

2:33 PM · Sep 09, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

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Check out this comprehensive SysReview on commercial activity trackers. Incl. validity, reliability, controlled vs… https://t.co/BesqsYwQ1a

7:00 PM · Sep 09, 2020

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@CamilleShort_au @matt_wallen_PhD another review of commercial wearable measurement validity, including heart rate.… https://t.co/Xjj4Go2txr

11:15 PM · Sep 09, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

12:39 AM · Sep 10, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

2:18 AM · Sep 10, 2020

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RT @walkabilly: #newpaper OMG this has been 4 years in the making. To my knowledge the largest and most comprehensive #systematicreview of…

2:24 AM · Sep 10, 2020

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Nice paper by Dr. Fuller (@walkabilly) and team: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Device… https://t.co/zkv7nYJ5R0

3:39 AM · Sep 10, 2020

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Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of… https://t.co/SUTg3nPYtu

1:10 PM · Sep 14, 2020

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RT @HermanDeVriesNL: Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of we…

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RT @HermanDeVriesNL: Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of we…

1:13 PM · Sep 14, 2020

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Quite interesting conclusions on the reliability of wearables for HR and steps, considering the potential utility f… https://t.co/HkCG9jVwzH

1:25 PM · Sep 14, 2020

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RT @HermanDeVriesNL: Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of we…

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RT @HermanDeVriesNL: Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of we…

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RT @HermanDeVriesNL: Interesting new systematic review in @jmirpub that included 158 articles to examine the validity and reliability of we…

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Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and He… https://t.co/F1ZQOK97yI

10:44 AM · Sep 17, 2020

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@docgoble Nice one. ???? Probably, it's a general university-industry (U-I) issue right? Was recently reading this one… https://t.co/1g8RUp3ylw

9:46 AM · Sep 30, 2020

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New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fit… https://t.co/fjuImTVfdi

6:24 PM · Nov 01, 2020

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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Are you a smartwatch tracker? https://t.co/GNs61GzFxr

7:42 AM · Nov 02, 2020

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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Well done @walkabilly! Nice to see your work. Hope you’re doing well. https://t.co/ywA3gXGRhq

12:01 PM · Nov 02, 2020

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

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RT @mattJstork: New review on commercially available wearable devices ⌚️: Apple Watch & Garmin most accurate for heart rate ❤️; Fitbit, App…

7:17 PM · Nov 02, 2020

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どのウェアラブルデバイスを買うか悩んでるならsystematic reviewを読もう。 さらに悩むことになるかもw Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wear… https://t.co/UTYHT75jgn

11:36 AM · Jan 14, 2021

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RT @ohd_d: どのウェアラブルデバイスを買うか悩んでるならsystematic reviewを読もう。 さらに悩むことになるかもw Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices…

11:41 AM · Jan 14, 2021

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Fitness trackers are pretty good at counting steps, so-so at measuring heart rate, and garbage at measuring calorie… https://t.co/xEzSHbqBUe

2:03 PM · Jan 14, 2021

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@andrewtibbs If you want to get super nerdy about what might be the most accurate how about some peer-reviewed scie… https://t.co/KGrw0TbOic

2:02 AM · Apr 03, 2021

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9:53 AM · Apr 07, 2021

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Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and He… https://t.co/PFjrOt6C7S

3:24 AM · May 26, 2021

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RT @GDLeahy: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: S…

3:42 AM · May 26, 2021

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RT @GDLeahy: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: S…

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RT @GDLeahy: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: S…

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RT @GDLeahy: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: S…

6:03 AM · May 26, 2021

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Great study highlighting the pros and cons of Fitness Devices. No devices found to accurately measure energy expend… https://t.co/sotVrlfzck

11:01 AM · May 26, 2021

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'For energy expenditure, no brand was accurate' https://t.co/Qt23k5yWxV

7:43 PM · May 26, 2021

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RT @GDLeahy: Reliability and Validity of Commercially Available Wearable Devices for Measuring Steps, Energy Expenditure, and Heart Rate: S…

9:03 PM · May 26, 2021

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測定精度が高いスマートウォッチ 歩数→Fitbit、Apple Watch、Samsung 心拍数→Apple Watch、Garmin エネルギー消費→精度の高いものなし https://t.co/GQHeZQFltd ただし、デバイスは常にアップデートしています。

9:54 PM · May 26, 2021

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@MarkAnnuncio "For energy expenditure, no brand was accurate." At least two other reviews or omnibus studies also… https://t.co/AXeSWF0tf4

11:21 PM · Oct 05, 2021

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#ducksinarow this week @TheBEAPLab goes to @Maestrofitness for crushing nearly 6000 title and abstract screens for… https://t.co/pe21iMlfh5

7:18 PM · Nov 23, 2021

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RT @walkabilly: #ducksinarow this week @TheBEAPLab goes to @Maestrofitness for crushing nearly 6000 title and abstract screens for an updat…

8:12 PM · Nov 23, 2021

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@still_blunt @UKRunChat @runningpunks Here is a link to a recent systematic review on smart watches. Accurate HR me… https://t.co/YqneYdT6nV

6:59 PM · Feb 23, 2022

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6:35 PM · Jul 06, 2022

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@iosgad @emil_yangirov Все врут, только еще и в разные стороны. Предложенный вариант относительной оценки - лучшее… https://t.co/kgeJqzDtJc

8:29 PM · Aug 19, 2022

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12:20 AM · Sep 14, 2022

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@veggiercxie yeah the study i based this tweet on is crazyy lmao half the brands overestimate and half of them unde… https://t.co/Kmz7LZkijS

8:46 AM · Sep 14, 2022

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all watches are simply estimating in the end and you people really need to learn what the phrase "tend to" means https://t.co/UeG9Er4x28

8:55 AM · Sep 14, 2022

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12:56 PM · Sep 14, 2022

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@tigesdefleurs @chocolatecalss cute you say that when i can easily afford one lmaooo https://t.co/StXV1YZiqY

4:42 PM · Sep 14, 2022

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This study isn’t the first to show that commercially available activity trackers shouldn’t be used to estimate ener… https://t.co/dtZaVuJ7RL

11:00 PM · Sep 24, 2022

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@PhillipMeintzer Measured on a commercial wearable device? I would say that difference is within the margin of erro… https://t.co/1PkNbK9xqi

5:44 PM · Oct 26, 2022

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@MJCrandall Easily one of the most inaccurate part of wearables, unfortunately. https://t.co/qlYBzq8E5R

5:35 PM · Jan 16, 2023

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Commercial wearable devices are accurate for measuring steps and heart rate in laboratory-based settings, but this… https://t.co/inSc7wORiR

3:11 PM · Mar 09, 2023

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Les applications de calcul de kcal sont mauvaises pour estimer la dépense énergétique (comparaison de l'appli vs la… https://t.co/v5GwGgA6eO

5:39 PM · Apr 04, 2023

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@Alan_Couzens yep - agree, very complex! It's also very difficult to keep up with validity on new firmwares, version, devices etc. By the time research published, device is 2 versions old! 'recent' review 2020: https://t.co/8xIPKDc3pW

11:01 PM · Apr 22, 2023

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@AyatoShinohara Applewatchなどのウェアラブルデバイスの信頼性妥当性を検討したシステマティックレビュー https://t.co/cirIukY784

12:03 PM · Sep 12, 2023

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@panTelocvikar @daniel_prazak Já o tom mluvím v této epizodě podcastu: https://t.co/9yWTXuEXyr Pod videem jsou i odkazy na některé studie: https://t.co/jU9e8EVnDV https://t.co/OJQ1zRM1VO

11:22 AM · Nov 03, 2023

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