Calories under Heart Rate
Short and simple...
When???
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Hi !
Right now, I'm getting my heart rate data from my Garmin watch - which works perfectly fine. If Hammerhead doesn't want to implement this "calculate calories by heart rate" feature soon, is there any way of getting it from the watch (Garmin does display calories via heart rate) ?
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If you have the "3" the Vin_Hke extension does a fine job. It is not a perfect solution because you have to remember to turn it on and off, but it works. I had to come up with a "conversion" factor to make the calorie alerts match the screen because the alert does not read the screen it uses it's own algorithm to trigger when to alert. The setting for ME based on my inputs requires me to set the alert 10% less than the screen target. I.e. if I want an alert at 300 calories "burned" I need to set the alert to go off at 300 / 1.1 = 273. So it might alert me at 299 or 301 on the screen but its close enough and stays consistent.
At least however I can have calorie burn by HR because not every one of my bikes have power meters.
I just cannot figure out why HH cannot have what all the others have. I have never understood it and their answers from support are just placating and have no substance.
The whole reason HR monitors exist in the first place since the very first ones, are to give a quantifiable measurement of the effort put out and HH ignores the whole concept. Just unreal.
I will not even go into how loud the alert still is even after the years of waiting and requesting user configurable alert sounds and volumes.
The must have a marketing team that rules the roost and any feature they didn't think of themselves in marketing will ever make the cut.
Other than that extension work around (which also ignore the watch) I know of no way to have HH receive the Garmin output transmission of HR signal
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Dear All, Thank you for taking the time to share your views and suggestions.
As per our current functionality, Karoo calculates calories using power data rather than heart rate (HR) due to the significant differences in accuracy. Calorie calculations based on HR can have a higher error margin as compared to power-based calculations, which offer much greater precision.
We are committed to providing the most accurate and reliable data possible to support our riders. Please rest assured that I have shared your valuable feedback with our product team for consideration.
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Thank you for your response.
I would just like to make the point that there is no valid reason to deny people without a power meter the ability to have a calorie burn. HH should not be a gatekeeper. HH can also not be held liable for accuracy of this information. You have closed the door based on the decision of "accuracy" when that can be easily challenged on power as well. You have no control over the end user's setup or what information they put in their profile. I would challenge that any established algorithm for HR calorie burn is better than NONE AT ALL.
The vast majority of your customer base is not purchasing your product based on the accuracy of your calorie burn. Implementation is a simple toggle of which calculation you want to use.
It makes no sense why HH is so resistant on this, and the excuse of accuracy is honestly laughable.
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Hi Daniel, Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts with me. I want you to know that our product team is looking into the possibilities.
In the meantime, you can sideload the Vin app on your Karoo, which will allow you to access the calorie data from your HR data. I truly hope this solution helps ease your experience for now.
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Hi Gianluca,
The sideloading feature is for Karoo. Please check the below article for more information about sideloading.
Companion App - Sideloading
Here is the URL for the VIN app: GitHub Link
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