Power Beats Pro 2 – HRM User Studies
Overview
Two user studies were conducted to evaluate the Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) functionality in Power Beats Pro 2:
HRM Feature Education Study (with the UX/UI team)
Focused on setup, feature discovery, and notification engagement to improve usability and user experience.
HRM Performance Study (with the Core Technology team)
Evaluated HRM accuracy and real-world usage by comparing Power Beats Pro 2 data against a chest strap monitor.
Study Goals
Improve onboarding and feature accessibility for HRM in Power Beats Pro 2.
Assess touch interface usability and Bluetooth settings exploration.
Evaluate user engagement with workout-related notifications (before/after workouts).
Validate HRM performance by benchmarking against a chest strap in controlled conditions.
Methodology
HRM Feature Education Study (UX/UI Team)
Participants: Internal employees
Focus Areas: First-time setup experience
Tips notification engagement before/after workouts
Bluetooth settings exploration for HRM discovery
Process
Conducted usability testing in a simulated home environment.
Captured real-time interactions via video recordings and subjective assessments.
Identified natural vs. prescribed user interactions with the touch interface.
HRM Performance Study (Core Technology Team)
Participants: Internal employees
Testing Environment: Conducted in a Fitness Lab
Procedure
Strap on chest strap (as a control) and ensure connectivity with the watch.
Simulated Workout Sequence:
5 min sitting, 5 min walking on Peloton, 5 min running on Peloton
Data Collection
HRM data from Power Beats Pro 2 compared to chest strap readings.
Downloaded and analyzed using a Data Plot Graph.
Uploaded results to a Box folder for further review.
Key Findings
HRM Feature Education Study
Users preferred a quick, intuitive setup over extensive learning resources.
Tips notifications were often ignored, highlighting a need for alternative learning methods.
Intuitive UI was preferred over documentation, reinforcing the importance of self-explanatory interactions.
HRM Performance Study
Data accuracy was assessed by comparing Beats HRM readings to a chest strap monitor.
Findings informed firmware adjustments to improve HRM consistency across varying activity levels.
Impact
Refined onboarding flow to improve HRM feature discovery.
Adjusted notification strategy to enhance user engagement.
Optimized HRM performance and accuracy for workout scenarios.
Strengthened collaboration between UX/UI and Core Tech teams to create a seamless and high-performing user experience. 🚀
