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I bought a Stratos to replace my amazfit bip and playing soccer, my stratos show around 185 bpm. It's impossible such reading. My old bip never showed more than 150 bpm (using treadmill as activity).
Is this sensor so bad? Can be improved in future updates?
As test I compared it to my fitbit and garmin and al readings are quite the same in workout and rest/sleep.
If I have a sprint or Hiit training my heart rate can spike to 190bpm. So 185 is possible depending on your workout.
Make sure your watch has the latest firmware, reset its data (factory reset then do not restore old data when pairing again) and use continuous HR for at least 24h and it should works a little better. Unfortunately the PPG sensor used in both Pace and Stratos isn't the best one around...
Hi Vogal , I'm experiencing the same as you.
I had a Bip for a year and a half. In the beginning HR was always 20 beats too low. If I wore in on the inside of my wrist, it was almost perfect.
I recieved my Stratos yesterday, it updated itself 3 times, even to the latest 2.3.8 that was released yesterday. I unpaired, rebooted, repaired, but didn't factory reset. HR is ALSO 20-30 beats to high. When standing still, measurement is perfect. But when moving, it's awful. On both watches.
Did you do a factory reset? Did it help?
My stratos HR works fine in spinning and elliptical machine. I compared it with another hr monitor with chest strap and both show very similar values. The problem is in outdoor activity like MTB. Here the stratos seems not realize about peaks of exercise and It always shows moderate values below 150 when the chest strap gives me values over 165. I tried tighting it more and different positions on my wrist but without any read improvement.
People, Pace/Stratos/Verge use a PPG sensor, it will never be accurate if you move your wrist/arm a lot, it is specially true when riding a bike... If HR accuracy is needed, use an external HR band.
The problem isnt the Stratos
Vogal said:
I bought a Stratos to replace my amazfit bip and playing soccer, my stratos show around 185 bpm. It's impossible such reading. My old bip never showed more than 150 bpm (using treadmill as activity).
Is this sensor so bad? Can be improved in future updates?
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The problem isnt the Stratos, its de Bip. I had one and never gave me the same value of the HR mesure of the running machine, also I tried with an Apple watch in other wirst and both, the running machine (also the eliptical) and the apple show me the same HR but the Bip was allways 30-40 beats lower
I love my AMAZFIT Stratos. Uses it daily for one year now. During my last holidays i took it for a swim to openwater (sea) - as it is marketed as water resistent.
Some days after that the swimming the Stratos seems to turn of randomly. When it is the battery is draining in the instant. I can literally see the battery go down in 1% steps.
I read that the AMZAFIT Pace can be damaged by seawater as it is only IP67. Is the same thing true for the Stratos? Any way to diagnose my Stratos further or is it simply broken?
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I love my AMAZFIT Stratos. Uses it daily for one year now. During my last holidays i took it for a swim to openwater (sea) - as it is marketed as water resistent.
Some days after that the swimming the Stratos seems to turn of randomly. When it is the battery is draining in the instant. I can literally see the battery go down in 1% steps.
I read that the AMZAFIT Pace can be damaged by seawater as it is only IP67. Is the same thing true for the Stratos? Any way to diagnose my Stratos further or is it simply broken?
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I've been to snorkling in the sea just the week before and found no harm to the watch. Looks like a faulty device. RMA it
Battery drain
Hi, I have exact same problem, which started 2 weeks ago. Eventually I left it charging for longer time and it seemed to be solved. But problem is now back.
Hope someone in this forum can help us. Tks.
Replaced the Strato with the GTS and the Pace (only for Running)
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has anyone tried swimming with the Amazfit Stratos 3?
any feedback on the Strokes count? plus other features
my Stratos 2 gives me a low stroke count of 25 strokes for 50m in 1mins plus a single random spike in the data recorded of 58 strokes for one lap in every one of my 1km swims for 20 laps
hopefully, it is solved in the new watch, otherwise will just continue using the Stratos 2 haha.
currently using the pause button for laps and resume to continue after a 30sec pause for each 50m lap.
I am also curious how the new startos 3 handle with swimming. I have Suunto Spartan Sport baro, and it works perfect when swimming, it only has weak vibrations
it's the same as on STRATOS 2, a pity no progress
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has anyone tried swimming with the Amazfit Stratos 3?
any feedback on the Strokes count? plus other features
my Stratos 2 gives me a low stroke count of 25 strokes for 50m in 1mins plus a single random spike in the data recorded of 58 strokes for one lap in every one of my 1km swims for 20 laps
hopefully, it is solved in the new watch, otherwise will just continue using the Stratos 2 haha.
currently using the pause button for laps and resume to continue after a 30sec pause for each 50m lap.
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it's the same as on STRATOS 2, a pity no progress
my 1st swim with stratos 3: In a 25m pool I swam all the time alternating freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke every lap in different swim type and I didn't stop. The distance is not good, I swam about 200-300 m more. The Stroke rate chart contains 0 values, which I think is wrong because I didn't stop. On the stroke rate chart the name of Y axis is wrong instead of BPM should be SPM. The title of the chart is Chinese, the name of the current stroke rate is also Chinese. On the pace chart the overlay data menu is also Chinese.
my 2nd swim: I expreienced the same, stratos 3 counted less laps as I really swam. E.g. after 4 laps it showses 3 laps.
I have bad experience, so inaccurate that it cannot be used.
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my 1st swim with stratos 3: In a 25m pool I swam all the time alternating freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke every lap in different swim type and I didn't stop. The distance is not good, I swam about 200-300 m more. The Stroke rate chart contains 0 values, which I think is wrong because I didn't stop. On the stroke rate chart the name of Y axis is wrong instead of BPM should be SPM. The title of the chart is Chinese, the name of the current stroke rate is also Chinese. On the pace chart the overlay data menu is also Chinese.
my 2nd swim: I expreienced the same, stratos 3 counted less laps as I really swam. E.g. after 4 laps it showses 3 laps.
I have bad experience, so inaccurate that it cannot be used.
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It was my failor, becouse I weared the watch on the other wrist as it was configured. The initial setup was made by my son, he configured it to wearing on right wrist. During the test written in my previous post I weared the watch on my left wrist. I tested it on my right wrist, in that case the watch was accurate, it counts the laps exactly.
swim menu
could you post a screen shot of the pool swim menu?
is there any option for connection of an external heart rate monitor, chest strap or polar OH1+ etc.
stratos 2 does not allow connection of heart rate accessories.
apparently Bluetooth signals don't travel well in water.
I think the stratos is very accurate when it comes to poolswimming, open water is a total mess!
Hello,
I can confirm that the GPS for outdoor swimming is a complete mess, however data HR/Strokes/distances, look ok apparently...
Surprisingly, GPS for "Paddles" outdoor activity on a lake worked fine either with GPS map it looks "almost" ok and not getting "crazy" like in swimming activity.
Other classic outdoor activities works fine, walk, run, cycling etc...
I'm using Startos3 with Everest2-4.0.20 custom ROM from Saratoga79 (my saver ) because 4.2.6.0 was a total mess on my side...
Tzar92 said:
Hello,
I can confirm that the GPS for outdoor swimming is a complete mess, however data HR/Strokes/distances, look ok apparently...
Surprisingly, GPS for "Paddles" outdoor activity on a lake worked fine either with GPS map it looks "almost" ok and not getting "crazy" like in swimming activity.
Other classic outdoor activities works fine, walk, run, cycling etc...
I'm using Startos3 with Everest2-4.0.20 custom ROM from Saratoga79 (my saver ) because 4.2.6.0 was a total mess on my side...
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4.2.6.0. is what I am ussing at the moment.
I think there are a few bugs in this ROM, hope they fix it asap.
With the last 2 swimsessions in 50m pool, Stratos 3 recorded perfect but the sync with Strava there was no distance in the upload, only the time recorded.
Hi, I'm using 4.2.8 and swimming is not accurate... When I swim 1000m the watch counts more than 1300m... Is there any way to make it measure HR? And EPOC? I usually jog and cycle but now I am swimming and my EPOC goes to zero...
Does the 4.2.5 measure the swimming better?
Is there a way to roll back to 4.2.5?
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Hi, I'm using 4.2.8 and swimming is not accurate... When I swim 1000m the watch counts more than 1300m... Is there any way to make it measure HR? And EPOC? I usually jog and cycle but now I am swimming and my EPOC goes to zero...
Does the 4.2.5 measure the swimming better?
Is there a way to roll back to 4.2.5?
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True, altough the poolswimming is accurate, it doesn't measure heartrate and doesn't calculate with epoc.
This watch gives it the feel that it wasn't finished when it arrives in the stores.
There is a lot work for the developers of amazfit, to solve al the bugs and shortcomings.
Doens't matter if it has 80 sports if doens't work... when it counts bad the distance, all the values are wrong...
Mine is already on sale... I'm going to buy a Garmin Fenix.
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Doens't matter if it has 80 sports if doens't work... when it counts bad the distance, all the values are wrong...
Mine is already on sale... I'm going to buy a Garmin Fenix.
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I understand, i mainly use this watch for running and swimming wich it does a accurate job.
EPOC is not a big issue for me altough i like to see that function working fine too.
My next watch wouldn't defenitely be an amazfit again.
SOLD IT. Never wanna see it again. Tired of problems and bugs... Bought a Garmin Fenix 5X Saphire. Until now it is perrrrrfect. When i swim it count the distance just perfect, notification perfect, gps tracking wonderfull. Battery is very good to and the screen is allways on as in the stratus.
And more: i can connect a lot of external sensores like HRM to swim, cadence sensor...
i have difficulty with my swimming data. the stratos 3 capture my swimming stroke and provide chart but when it sync with Zepp apps, no swimming stroke chart. i try to reset my zepp app, login back and sync with stratos 3, still do not have the swimming stroke chart.
i even try reset factory at my stratos 3 and did another swimming session buit still the same. can anyone suggest what to do next. my stratos 3 was in 4.2.8.0 version
Hi,
I have a Stratos 3 and was expecting a better GPS Accuracy.
Have recently updated it to 4.2.2.1 and it improved but it still takes take some time to lock signal.
Also, after a few experiences, I have noticed that if you start the activity immediately after locking signal the first few minutes will be inaccurate and it is better to wait a few minutes.
Any experiences from anyone else?
What pair are you using?
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Hi,
I have a Stratos 3 and was expecting a better GPS Accuracy.
Have recently updated it to 4.2.2.1 and it improved but it still takes take some time to lock signal.
Also, after a few experiences, I have noticed that if you start the activity immediately after locking signal the first few minutes will be inaccurate and it is better to wait a few minutes.
Any experiences from anyone else?
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Same here - I had the first Stratos and finding GPS signal was quite a bit faster than on the new one. Hope they'll do something to improve it. Though, considering what have they done with the Amazfit app, I'm not very optimistic...
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I have tried GPS + GLONASS and GPS + Galileu so far.
Galileu was accurate after the first 5 minutes only.
i'm expecting the same with my Stratos 3: GPS+ Galileo if start activity immediatly after GPS Fix it needs some minutes more to be accruate (5 min) but after it's perfect (i'm cycling in forest)
I did not try GPS+GLONASS for the moment will do it next time to see if it's better for initial fix and if tracking accruacy is as good as GALILEO
Gps and heart sensor
Hi, I sold my gtr because gps didnt work, I thinking I a Stratos 3, What Is it The heart sensor accuracy?
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I have tried GPS + GLONASS and GPS + Galileu so far.
Galileu was accurate after the first 5 minutes only.
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Hi, I sold my gtr because gps didnt work, I thinking I a Stratos 3, What Is it The heart sensor accuracy?
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the HR sensor is exactly the same so you know it!
Tks for reply... I think that we need to considering the sw factor as well....
Sad to hear that, I'm using a Pace and thought Stratos 3 as a improvement over GPS accuracy and Heart rate.
Pace is a mixed bag, sometimes it's very good but, even in open areas, sometimes the accuracy show my position on the other side of the street.
Often I experience inaccurate position on the first minutes also.
Let's hope for a software update to increase reliability.
Stratos 3 uses the new HR sensor used in both Verge and GTR/GTS, so it should behave the same. It's a bit bigger and should work better than the ones from Pace and the original Stratos, as it does if I compare my Verge with them. Just don't expect it to be perfect, as any other PPG (optical) sensor.
The same issue with Pace and Stratos (v1). You should always wait 2-5 minutes at the green Go screen before starting activity recording. Also, with Pace, I used to run with Airplane mode for better accuracy, but it looks like in current versions it makes no difference (better accuracy in both cases than early). That way you can avoid GPS inaccuracy. My Stratos 3 is on the way.
Are you on latest firmware? I had mine for a week and updated it the first day. GPS is very good and fixes fast (I returned the GTR because of the GPS being so bad). Maybe your issue could be location related? Like AGPS data related?
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Weird. I'm a new Stratos 3 user.
I have no accuracy issue with the GPS (Glonass) and the fix is done in less than 30 sec. Unlike the GTR, I sent back whose GPS was a deep sh.t.
I made 8 cycle workout and it worked very well. I leave near Paris there is buildings (not too high) around me during my
sessions and the recorded track is very good.
hercule18 said:
@Paxy
Weird. I'm a new Stratos 3 user.
I have no accuracy issue with the GPS (Glonass) and the fix is done in less than 30 sec. Unlike the GTR, I sent back whose GPS was a deep sh.t.
I made 8 cycle workout and it worked very well. I leave near Paris there is buildings (not too high) around me during my
sessions and the recorded track is very good.
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Can you, please, post an example, I'm thinking on ditching the GTR and considering a Stratos 3(which should actually be 2, because the first one was called Pace)?
Thanks!
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Can you, please, post an example, I'm thinking on ditching the GTR and considering a Stratos 3(which should actually be 2, because the first one was called Pace)?
Thanks!
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Hi here is 2 run one with GTR and one with Stratos, there is NO comparison.
In orange, the trace recorded by both watch and under you'll find the covered distance which totally approximate on the GTR as most of the run was not receorded.
stratos3 https://photos.app.goo.gl/UExKHU5qT9w59WKc9
gtr https://photos.app.goo.gl/HXJLT7ddJEw9HLg56
My review: stratos 3 Vs GTR pictures explains everything
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Hi here is 2 run one with GTR and one with Stratos, there is NO comparison.
In orange, the trace recorded by both watch and under you'll find the covered distance which totally approximate on the GTR as most of the run was not receorded.
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Thanks for taking the time to post these.
Seems pretty accurate. Have you checked through google maps to see if the distance is accurate? Is this the route: https://www.google.ro/maps/dir/48.8...0x47e67b314410fbbb:0x21dd71e67173a3e0!1m0!3e1 ?
@winni21 That's how my GTR cuts corners as well. Stratos 3 seems very good.
Now I'm pretty sure the GTR has faulty hardware for GPS (frame used as shared antenna with bluetooth), since they both have the same gps chipset and will never get fixed through software update.
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Thanks for taking the time to post these.
Seems pretty accurate. Have you checked through google maps to see if the distance is accurate? Is this the route: https://www.google.ro/maps/dir/48.8...0x47e67b314410fbbb:0x21dd71e67173a3e0!1m0!3e1 ?
@winni21 That's how my GTR cuts corners as well. Stratos 3 seems very good.
Now I'm pretty sure the GTR has faulty hardware for GPS (frame used as shared antenna with bluetooth), since they both have the same gps chipset and will never get fixed through software update.
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Compared to Google Maps, the given distance by the Stratos is pretty accurate as I have 9.53km for stratos and 9.6 for GMAPS.
But on my road I have to go in a tunnel for few meters and the GPS signal is lost at this time. On this section the Stratos show a straight line and google map a nice curve. The curve is around 200m, so this part explain partially the 70m missing on the Stratos.
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Can you, please, post an example, I'm thinking on ditching the GTR and considering a Stratos 3(which should actually be 2, because the first one was called Pace)?
Thanks!
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You are wrong. There is the Pace and there is Stratos (in China called SportWatch 2). There is no Stratos2 and Pace is not Stratos1.
My Stratos3 just arrived. It has fast GPS fix, but haven't tested accuracy yet.
I will compare it's accuracy against Pace soon.
BTW. Huami declares only Pace, Stratos and Stratos3 as sport watches. GTR,GTS,Verge etc are just smart watches without GPS in the focus of development.
There is also Stratos+ on Amazfit official web. The problem with the naming comes from resellers giving different names like Startos 2S or Pace 2.
But indeed there are 3 generations of the Amazfit Sports watch (Pace, Stratos/Stratos+ and Startos 3)
Hi
I am new with GTS2 (about 7 days).
What do you think about calories counter?
For example, yesterday I burned only 39Kcal because I don't start any sport.
But doing my activities like cooking, do the housework, shopping are also activities even it isn't sport!
And my body also burned some calories during the day without any activities.
What do you think about that? Is it the same on older version like GTS 1?
Thanks for your response.