Update to Oura app

On March 14, 2019, I downloaded the Oura update to the app (version 2.5.2). The next day my RHR and HRV looked quite different. Could be me and just a coincidence. It could be the unusually cold water in which I washed my hands (the gap times match up with hand washing). Could be new algorithms - new sensitivity. Last month’s software and firmware was designed to improve sensitivity of sleep algorithms. And, this update included settings for personalizing sleep goals. The version history at the App Store indicates that Oura is updating the software every month or so. Clearly, Oura is seeking to improve steadily.

The new app has info markers on the graphs, which I think is quite clever. Clicking on the marker jumps to an explanation at the Oura ring web site.

HRV graph showing information marker

The updated software also has a floating plus sign on the home page to facilitate adding a note or activity quickly. That is an elegant design feature.

Home page showing floating plus

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