My partner and I are getting older, and sleep in different rooms at different times. We’ve both worried about the other dying unbeknownst. I wear a pulse watch, but don’t know if it will do what I want. Any ideas, friends? I’d like us to be able to glance at a screen and see a heartbeat, ideally without spending more than a couple hundred dollars, and without too much hassle or cumbersome equipment. I appreciate any suggestions. (edit - we use android and Linux.)

  • phoenixarise@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Don’t use your thumb to check a pulse, you’ll mistake your own pulse for theirs.

    ETA: Doh, you said different rooms. 🤦🏽‍♀️😂 Well I’ll still leave this somewhat helpful advice here.

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      24 hours ago

      Excellent. I do this all the time, answer the wrong question. But yes, you are completely right, check pulse with your fingers. I feel very close to you right now.