FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Real questions, real answers — nothing borrowed from a spec sheet.
Does it work with my smartwatch?
A Wear OS 3+ watch with a heart-rate sensor (we've tested on Galaxy Watch), plus the companion app. The phone app also works without a watch — import games from Health Connect or log them manually.
Do I need to start anything at game time?
One tap on the watch (or the phone from the bench). Everything after that is automatic.
What happens if I forget to stop it?
Sessions end when you end them; the app handles it gracefully and you can trim or crop afterwards.
Is it really free?
Yes — completely: no time limits, no feature locks, no caps on history, no subscription, no ads, no account. The whole product is the free product here.
Does it work without a watch?
Yes: import from Health Connect (Fitbit, Samsung Health, etc.) or log games manually — detection runs on the heart-rate data.
What if a session isn't hockey?
It's never silently tagged or exported. Short or uncertain sessions become review cards you can confirm, delete, or adjust — with a plain explanation of why it was flagged.
Can I share my data with a coach?
Back up your games to one file and restore them on any phone; sharing is on the roadmap. We won't claim a roadmap feature as shipped.
Does it export to Health Connect?
Committed hockey sessions export with their full heart-rate series — once, cleanly, idempotently. Nothing else.
Where is my data stored?
On your phone, and on your watch until it syncs to your phone. There is no server of ours holding it.
Can I adjust the detection?
Fine Tune: move boundaries, crop the game, calibrate your aerobic floor, and watch the engine react to real data.
Which languages?
English + Korean today.
What about iOS?
Not yet. Over The Boards is Android and Wear OS only. An iPhone version may come later, but we don't have a date.
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