this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2024
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

I understand that; I just question why. What's the barometer used for in the context of health and fitness? Blood pressure?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago

It uses the barometer to detect elevation changes. Like walking up stairs indoors without GPS signal.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

It isn't related. The manufacturer of the sensor package realized they could put a barometer in the package at a smaller cost than what they could charge for having added it, so they did. There's no conspiracy except for the usual profit hunting.