# Streamlined Heart Monitors The Scosche Rhythm+ Wristband Monitors Your Heart & Gives You Feedback By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scosche-rhythm References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/scosche-rhythm-plus-fitness-monitor/32534/) & [scosche](http://www.scosche.com/rhythm) The Scosche Rhythm+ is an updated and upgraded version of the Rhythm armband [heart rate monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-powerbeats-pro-2), and is both easier to use and less expensive than its predecessor. The $79.99 Scosche Rhythm+ is attached your wrist, and [monitors your heart rate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability). Heart rate monitoring is performed via a special [biometric sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biostrap-kairos). It then sends data of interest wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet, where it is converted into information and feedback that is easy to digest. The Rhythm+ wristband has a battery life of up to eight hours, beating out its predecessor by two hours. It is also sweat-proof and waterproof up to a depth of 1 meter. The device is compatible with iOS as well as Android devices, and is capable of using either Bluetooth 4.0 or ANT+ to connect to a range of up to 100 feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Heart Monitors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced wearable heart monitor technologies with improved accuracy and additional health tracking features. - **Biometric Sensors:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Leverage biometric sensor technology to create new health monitoring devices and applications beyond heart rate tracking. - **Wireless Health Data Transmission:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create secure and efficient wireless data transmission systems for health devices, allowing seamless integration with smartphones and tablets. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine health monitoring with wearable technology to redefine patient care and remote health management. - **Fitness and Sports:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced wearable heart monitors tailored for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, providing real-time performance feedback. - **Mobile Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate heart monitoring capabilities into smartphones and tablets, enhancing their health tracking functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Optical Fitness Armband Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peloton-heart-rate-band.md) - [Clip-On Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrmfit.md) - [Data-Capturing Running Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-hrmpro-plus.md) - [All-Day Smart Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-frontier-x2.md) - [Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-fitness-monitor.md) - [Virtual Heart Rate Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-listener.md) - [Smart Sleep Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-index-sleep-monitor.md) - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yhe-bp-doctor-fit.md) - [Portable Health Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitrus-plus-30.md)