Journal
Hiyd and wearable news and updates
What we are learning about continuous health tracking, the sensors behind it, and how Hiyd is being built.
The Gift Guide for Watch Collectors Who Also Care About Their Health (2026 Edition)
A gift guide for watch collectors who want health tracking without replacing or sidelining the watches they already wear.
Read articleHow Hiyd Compares to Wearing a Dedicated Fitness Band: An Honest Trade-Off Guide
A direct comparison of Hiyd and dedicated fitness bands like the Fitbit Charge 6. Form factor trade-offs, data depth, cost over time, and who should consider...
Read articleHiyd vs Any Smartwatch: Why the Watch You Already Own Is the Right One
A clear look at what you actually give up when you switch to a smartwatch, what Hiyd does differently, and why the watch already on your...
Read articleWhat Metrics Does Hiyd Track? A Full List of Every Sensor Reading in 2026
A complete list of every metric Hiyd tracks in 2026, including heart rate, HRV, sleep staging, movement, calories, VO2 max estimation, and nutrition, and how they...
Read articleHiyd App Walkthrough: What You See on Day One After Setting Up Your Sensor
A walkthrough of exactly what you encounter on day one of the Hiyd app setup: the screens, the data views, and the logic behind how the...
Read articleWhat Happens to Your Hiyd Data If the Company Shuts Down? A Plain-English Answer
What happens to your biometric data if Hiyd shuts down: an honest look at data ownership, portability, and how Hiyd's no-subscription model compares to WHOOP and...
Read articleHiyd Kickstarter Reservation: What You Are Signing Up For and What to Expect
A straight explanation of the Hiyd Kickstarter reservation: what you are committing to, what the product does, and what the timeline looks like from sign-up to...
Read articleHiyd Deposit and Refund Policy: Everything You Need to Know Before You Reserve
Before you place a Hiyd deposit, understand exactly what you're agreeing to, what happens if your plans change, and what protections are in place if the...
Read articleHow the Hiyd Microsuction Sensor Works: The Engineering Behind the Attachment
How Hiyd's microsuction technology attaches to your watch caseback without magnets, adhesive, or residue, and why that engineering choice matters for mechanical watch owners.
Read article
What Is Continuous Health Monitoring and Why Does It Beat Spot Checks?
Spot checks give you a snapshot. Continuous health monitoring gives you a pattern, and patterns are where the useful information lives.
Read article
Wearable HRV Monitor 2026: Which Devices Give the Most Accurate Heart Rate Variability Data?
A practical comparison of the main wearable HRV monitors in 2026 (WHOOP, Oura, Garmin, Apple Watch, Fitbit, Withings, and Hiyd) covering sensor accuracy, form factor trade-offs,...
Read article
WHOOP Subscription Cost 2026: Is Paying Monthly for a Fitness Tracker Worth It?
WHOOP runs on a membership model. Here's what it actually costs in 2026, how it compares to alternatives, and whether the subscription is worth it for...
Read article