HIYD's hidden watch sensor draws more than 4,000 crowdfunding backers
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The creator promises wellness tracking without replacing a favorite watch. Funding is real; accuracy and delivery remain unproven.
HIYD proposes hiding a sensor beneath an ordinary watch. The creator claims its 2.7mm Gen2 tracks heart rate and sleep; those are product promises, not established medical results.
At 07:46 Beijing time on November 13, the campaign showed 4,078 backers and $695,903 against a $10,000 goal. The lowest listed non-VIP tier was $189, with estimated delivery in May 2027. The claimed 20-day battery life requires an additional battery band.
The appeal is keeping a favorite timepiece while adding wellness data. That explains a potential audience, not proof of measurement accuracy. Production, testing and certification still lie ahead.
Crowdfunding is not a store. Delivery and promised capabilities are not guaranteed, and wellness readings should not replace medical judgment.
Original project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/salahb/hiyd-add-health-tracking-to-the-watch-you-love
Original source published: HIYD / Kickstarter, November 11, 2026, 00:01:17 Beijing time / November 10, 2026, 11:01:17 AM EST.
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