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ZenMonkey is an unguided meditation timer with practice history, reflections and optional Apple Health integration. Version 1.5.0 adds member-only HRV and resting heart rate trends.
Yes. In Settings → Data & Sync → Apple Health, choose whether to write mindful minutes and save Watch workouts. Reading HRV and resting heart rate is separate and requires Health permission. Turning off writing keeps existing Health records.
Use version 1.5.0 or later with an active Pro membership. In Settings → Data & Sync, enable HRV Body & Mind Awareness and grant Health permission. Enable resting heart rate in Apple Health settings in the app. Both need existing measurements in Apple Health; neither changes the free timer.
The reference needs at least seven comparable historical days within the previous 28 days. Read permission may be denied, data may be missing, or sources and contexts may differ. Pull to refresh to read existing data. Measurements older than one hour keep their date as a previous reference and cannot trigger a current reminder. The app cannot force Apple Watch to measure HRV.
No. The ring shows Lighter, Usual or Elevated relative to your personal HRV history, without a numeric health grade. The dashed chart line is the median of complete measured days in the selected period, excluding today, with at least two days required. Bar colors show relative position, not a diagnosis. Sleep, exercise, illness and measurement context can affect readings.
They are off by default. With Pro and HRV enabled, use Settings → Daily Reminders → HRV awareness reminders. Only fresh, sustained changes with enough personal reference data can invite a practice. Reminders respect your time window, cooldown and practice activity. Health delivery is system scheduled, not continuous monitoring or an emergency alert.
Open Settings → Home Screen Widgets for previews and all steps on one sheet. Touch and hold an empty Home Screen area, choose Edit → Add Widget (or + on older iOS), search ZenMonkey, choose a size and tap Add Widget. The app cannot install it for you. Pro HRV widgets need enabled HRV and synced data; gaps are not invented.
No. Practice and health views describe your records and, when there is enough data, their associations. They do not control sleep, exercise, illness or device changes. How you feel remains important, and a different HRV or resting heart rate value is not a meditation grade.
Yes. The companion Watch app supports practice and, with Health permission, recorded heart rate. In 1.5.0, the monkey shortcut and HRV watch-face widget open practice. Pro is required for HRV awareness; the shortcut itself is free.
Subscriptions are managed through Apple App Store. You can view, change, or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings.
Your practice data is stored locally on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, your data will be securely synced through Apple's iCloud service.
No, ZenMonkey is a wellness tool and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.