Samsung Health Monitor BP & ECG comes to Galaxy Watch6 series: Here’s how to track your health

The new features are being introduced in India for the first time and will be rolled out via OTA.

The Galaxy Watch comes with a Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor that can record systolic and diastolic pressure, as well as pulse rate, and record it in the Samsung Health Monitor App. (Samsung)

Samsung has introduced a blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) tracking feature on its Galaxy Watch6 series. This is the first time that the Galaxy Watch6 series has this feature in India through an OTA or over-the-air rollout. The new features will help users to conveniently track their health, support their fitness routines, and follow up on regular checkups.

The BP and ECG tracking features from the Samsung Health Monitor App have also obtained regulatory clearances from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. To measure BP and ECG, users can download the Samsung Health Monitor App and follow the instructions. The company said that both these features will be available on the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch5 series.

The Galaxy Watch comes with a Photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor that can record systolic and diastolic pressure, as well as pulse rate, and record it in the Samsung Health Monitor App.

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How to use the BP monitoring feature:

Download the Samsung Health Monitor App on your Galaxy Watch and Galaxy smartphone
Calibrate the Galaxy Watch based on the instructions on the Samsung Health Monitor app
Wear your Galaxy Watch on the same wrist as during the calibration and make sure the strap is tight, then measure your blood pressure
Review your measurements.

How to take an ECG reading

Pair your Galaxy Watch with the Galaxy smartphone
Wear the Galaxy Watch snugly on your wrist
Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch
To take an ECG reading, rest your fingertip of the opposite hand lightly on the Galaxy Watch’s top button for 30 seconds
The ECG data is synced to the paired Galaxy smartphone where a PDF report is created.

A blood pressure test measures the pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps, while ECG is a simple test to check the heart’s rhythm and electrical activity to detect irregular rhythms. The Galaxy 6 Watch Series has been designed to help users build healthier habits. These smartwatches pack holistic health offerings and powerful performance in a refined and sleek design. The Galaxy Watch6 Series starts at Rs 23,999 as per the official website of Samsung.

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