Apple devices are rarely put to the test for accuracy, but when it actually happens there are significant reasons why. According to a statement recently shared on social networks Apple Watch is not compatible with tattoos, or at least their presence reduces the accuracy of tattoos.

Based on previous cases it has been shown that Tattoo ink can interfere with pulse detection and therefore monitoring of physical activity or health in general.Because it reflects light differently than skin, which Apple Watch sensors should detect. Like other wrist-worn devices, Apple Watch uses light to collect data about heart rate and other health metrics.

Apple Watch is not compatible with tattoos

One user chose the benefits of an Apple Watch over the taste of a tattoo on her wrist, according to a 15-second TikTok post by cosmetic nurse Maryam Khatibi Laser treatment that eliminates your patient’s design with excellent results.

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This is not a widespread problem, but it is not unknown to Apple either. According to the support document, the Apple Watch uses a process called photolethysmography to measure the user’s blood oxygen level and pulse. The company explains:

This technology is based on a simple, if hard-to-pronounce fact: Blood is red because it reflects red light and absorbs green light. Apple Watch uses green LED lights, along with light-sensitive photodiodes, to detect the amount of blood flowing through your wrist at any given time. When your heart beats, there’s more blood flowing to your wrist (and less green light absorbing). Apple Watch flashes its LED lights hundreds of times per second to calculate your heart rate, or how many times your heart beats per minute.

The presence of ink means that the previous process was not completed completely. There are stark and costly solutions to solve this, like the ones shared on TikTok. Khatibi stated that the patient stated: It required 4 sessions at a cost of 380 Euros.

But, There are other less painful, cheaper and more effective methods that other users prefer to do, such as replacing the Apple Watch on their wrist.in case there is no tattoo or Connect Apple Watch to the chest strap via Bluetooth for accurate tracking during workouts.If you were in this situation, which option would you choose?

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