The newly launched AirPods Pro 3 features an innovative heart rate sensing capability, enhancing its appeal as a health device. This latest model from Apple, introduced this fall, boasts significant upgrades over the previous generation, the AirPods Pro 2.
Users can monitor their heart rate through the Health app on their iPhone, as well as close Activity rings without needing an Apple Watch. To activate the heart rate feature, users should access the Settings app on their iPhone, select their AirPods, and toggle on the 'Heart Rate' option found at the bottom of the screen.
Apple has provided several recommendations to ensure accurate heart rate readings, including checking the fit of the AirPods, maintaining updated personal information in the Health app, and regularly cleaning the devices to prevent obstructions. Additionally, factors like earwax or moisture can affect sensor performance.
Currently, the price of AirPods Pro 3 is $219, reduced from $249, making it an attractive option for consumers looking to enhance their health tracking capabilities.