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This is a legitimate question. The heart rate sensor uses infrared and visible light to detect changes in skin color and temperature(?) . Will that sensor be able to see my pulse and blood flow if I have dark brown skin? Does anyone have experience using these light-based heart rate sensors with brown skin?