Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series gets blood pressure, ECG monitoring features

In today’s time, wearable tech has managed to stand out for simplifying crucial health metrics and making them available with a simple tap. What once was only a steps tracking device has now evolved into a personal health instrument. Smartwatches today come with built-in features to monitor blood oxygen, heart rate, women’s health, and so much more. Keeping this in mind, Samsung has now launched blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracking features for the Galaxy Watch6 series in India through an OTA (over-the-air) rollout. Here’s how to find them on your Galaxy Watch:

How to get BP and ECG monitoring on your Samsung Galaxy Watch6

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and above user, you can simply head to the Samsung Health Monitor App on the Galaxy Store. There, you will be able to locate both BP and ECG monitoring features. Your Galaxy Watch comes built-in with a Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor to record systolic and diastolic pressure.

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ECG, on the other hand, is a test that detects your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. Sensors are placed on the skin, which further detect electrical signals produced by your heart. Each time it beats, the information is recorded on a graph. Read on to learn how to use them on your Samsung smartwatch:

Blood pressure monitoring feature on Samsung Galaxy Watch

Step 1: Download the Samsung Health Monitor App on your Galaxy Watch and smartphone.

Step 2: Once done, make sure to calibrate your Galaxy Watch based on the instructions provided on the smartphone app.

Step 3: Put on your Galaxy Watch on your wrist; ensure the strap is snug and not too loose or tight. Then, tap on the option to measure your blood pressure

Step 4: Once done, the app will show you your blood pressure levels and measurement

ECG monitoring feature on Samsung Galaxy Watch

Step 1: Pair your Galaxy Watch with your smartphone.

Step 2: Ensure the watch is secured snugly on your wrist.

Step 3: Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch.

Step 4: For an ECG reading, rest your fingertip of the opposite hand lightly on the Galaxy Watch’s top button for about 30 seconds.

Step 5: The ECG data will be synced to the paired smartphone, and you can access it in the form of a PDF report.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch and the Health Monitor app both have received regulatory clearances and certifications from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. However, it is always a good idea to get your metrics double-checked with a physician for any underlying health conditions.