Viewers don't just want to watch—they want to *feel* the moment. Real-time heart rate data brings exactly that: the raw,  pulse of performance, stress, and excitement, visualized right on screen.

HypeRate.io makes this possible without complexity. Built for creators who demand reliability, we deliver live heart rate from Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar, and dozens of other wearables straight to your workflow via simple REST endpoints and WebSockets. Easy, clean, and consistent data ready for professional broadcast systems.

Pair that with Ross XPression, and you unlock a new layer of storytelling. XPression's DataLinq pulls external feeds effortlessly, turning physiological data into dynamic overlays, pulsing animations, intensity gauges, or live trend lines that sync perfectly with the action.

How the Systems Work Together

HypeRate.io serves as the bridge: wearables stream heart rate to our cloud, where it's instantly accessible via a dedicated REST URL (e.g., `https://rest.hyperate.io/[your-unique-id]`). The output is straightforward JSON—`{"last_heartbeat": 142}`—updating in real time as the moment unfolds.

Ross XPression handles the rest. DataLinq ingests the feed like any other live source (scores, telemetry, weather), no custom code needed. The result: heart rate becomes a native element in your graphics package, as fluid and reliable as any built-in data field.

Integration Walkthrough

Getting it live is direct and repeatable.

1. Confirm Your HypeRate Endpoint 
   Open your unique REST URL in a browser. You should see live JSON updating every few seconds. If the value changes with the wearer's activity, the stream is active and ready.

2. Set Up DataLinq in XPression 
   In the DataLinq configuration:  
   - **URL**: Paste your full HypeRate endpoint  
   - **Method**: GET  
   - **Format**: JSON  
   - **Update Interval**: 1–5 seconds (1s for peak-intensity coverage, 5s for steadier scenes)  
   - **Connection Mode**: Static URL  
   - **Wrap Indices**: Enabled  
   - Leave XSLT blank—our JSON is already clean and consumable  

   Test the connection. The `last_heartbeat` field should refresh live in DataLinq's preview.

3. Bind to Graphics 
   Map `last_heartbeat` to your templates: numeric readouts, animated hearts that scale and pulse, color-shifting zones (green → red), or graphs tracking spikes over time. Use XPression's standard data-binding tools—nothing proprietary required.

Why REST Wins for Broadcast

HTTP/REST keeps things production-grade:  
- **Near-zero latency** — updates as fast as your interval allows  
- **Multi-talent scale** — spin up separate endpoints for each participant  
- **Rock-solid reliability** — proven protocol, graceful handling of network hiccups  
- **Zero custom dev** — configure once, deploy anywhere  

Quick Troubleshooting
- Data not showing? → Verify the exact endpoint URL and unique ID.  
- Updates lagging? → Check interval and network path stability.  
- No readings? → Ensure the wearable is paired and the HypeRate session is active.  

Test in rehearsal, add redundant connections for critical productions, and you're set.

The New Standard in Immersive Storytelling

Biometrics don't replace narrative—they enrich it. By surfacing the invisible (effort, tension, triumph), you create moments that resonate longer and deeper.

HypeRate.io + Ross XPression makes this accessible today, no steep learning curve or massive infrastructure changes required. Whether you're covering local leagues, flagship events, or next-gen streaming, real-time heart rate adds an authentic edge that viewers notice—and remember.

Ready to bring real emotion to your broadcasts? Reach out to us at HypeRate.io and get your license. Our team can walk you through a tailored setup, answer workflow questions, and show you live examples in your environment.

The heartbeat of your next production is waiting. Let's make it visible.