If you’ve been using the new Amazfit Helio Strap, you probably saw it — that little notification telling you a new firmware update is here. Version 3.1.8.2 just landed, and it’s not just another “bug fix” update.
For me, it’s a sign that Zepp Health is listening to early users and making quick changes based on real feedback. And honestly? That’s exactly what a product like this needs.
Key Highlights of Helio Strap Firmware 3.1.8.2
Heart Rate Tracking That Doesn’t Quit
Before this update, high-intensity workouts could mess up your heart rate data. You’d look back at your graph and see flat lines right when you were giving it your all. Frustrating, right?
Now, the tracking algorithm is more reliable. I tested it during intervals, and it finally kept up — no weird dropouts, just smooth and accurate readings.
Sleep Scores That Match Reality
Some of us were getting unrealistically high sleep scores before, even after a restless night.
This update changes that by factoring in REM stages and heart rate variability. The result? Sleep scores that match how you feel in the morning.
Annoying Bugs? Fixed.
This version also clears up random gaps in heart rate or sleep data, plus those Bluetooth hiccups that happened when pairing with multiple devices.
It’s not flashy, but it makes the strap feel more reliable day-to-day.
A New Way to Wear It
Zepp also released an upper arm band for under $15. If you do strength training, kettlebell swings, or push-ups, wearing it on your upper arm can give you more stable readings than on your wrist.
My Take
This isn’t a “wow, new features everywhere” update — it’s a foundation-builder. Zepp is moving fast, fixing issues, and making the Helio Strap better with each update.
If you bought it for serious health tracking, this one’s worth installing right away.
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