Is there a computer app that can use the heart rate tracking from the airpods pro 3 ?

Hello

Since the AirPods Pro 3 feature advanced biometric sensors, using them as a heart rate source for streaming is a clever way to declutter your setup.

To make this work on a computer (PC or Mac), you need an app that can bridge the Bluetooth "Health" data from the AirPods into a format that streaming software like OBS or Streamlabs can read.

Here are the best ways to achieve this:

1. For Mac Users: "HeartCast" or "Hyperate"

If you are streaming from a Mac, the integration is much smoother because the AirPods are native to the macOS ecosystem.

• HypeRate: This is the gold standard for streamers. It can often pick up heart rate data from Apple devices and generate a browser URL that you simply paste into OBS as a Browser Source.
• HeartCast: Originally designed for Apple Watch, it has been updated to support the heart rate broadcast from AirPods. It turns your Mac into a receiver that displays your heart rate in a small, stylable window.
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2. For PC (Windows) Users: The "Phone Bridge" Method

Windows handles Apple’s specialized Bluetooth health protocols poorly. You will likely need your iPhone to act as a "bridge":

• HypeRate (App Store): Install this on your iPhone. Connect your AirPods Pro 3 to your iPhone. The app reads the heart rate and sends it to the HypeRate cloud.
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• In OBS: Add a Browser Source and enter your unique HypeRate link. Your heart rate will appear on your stream in real-time without your AirPods ever being "connected" directly to the PC.

3. Dedicated Desktop Apps (VibeSync / Pulsoid)

• Pulsoid: This is a very popular platform for streamers. Check if their latest "PC Client" update supports the AirPods Pro 3 heart rate profile. Usually, you connect the AirPods to the Pulsoid app on your phone, and it syncs instantly to the widget on your computer.

Important Setup Tips for Accuracy

• Fit is King: For the heart rate sensor in the AirPods Pro 3 to work, you need a very snug fit in the ear canal. If the "Ear Tip Fit Test" in your settings isn't perfect, the heart rate data will be erratic or drop out.
• Battery Drain: Constant heart rate tracking will drain the AirPods' battery significantly faster than just listening to audio. Plan for shorter streaming sessions or be ready to charge them mid-stream.
• Firmware: Ensure your AirPods Pro 3 are updated to the latest firmware via your iPhone before trying to pair them with 3rd party heart rate apps.

Maxime.P