The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 series was launched last year on the company’s Galaxy Undake Event. Now, Korean electronics brands have launched ECG (electrical cardiac) and BP (blood pressure) monitoring capabilities to target their latest wearable devices in India. The new health tracking feature can be accessed through the Samsung Health Monitor app in the Galaxy Watch 6 lineup, which will help users perform ECG testing from the comfort of their homes and implement regular health checks. BP and ECG tracking features have been proven to be available in the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 series.
According to an official press release, Samsung is activates blood pressure monitoring and ECG capabilities in India’s Galaxy Watch 6 series after obtaining regulatory licensing and certification from India’s central drug standards control organization. Health tracking can be accessed through the bundled Samsung Health Monitor app on the wearable device, and the update will be launched to the device via OTA (Over the Air). Promises for both of these features on the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5.
Users can wear the Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 models firmly on their wrists, and the rhythm of their heartbeat can be measured with the ECG tracking feature. The sensor placed on the skin detects electrical signals generated by the heart every time it beats, and the data will be recorded in the figure. With the Samsung Health Monitor ECG app, users can create, record, save and share ECG data with health professionals.
How to measure blood pressure and electrocardiogram with a galaxy watch?
After setting up the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch and Galaxy smartphone, you can use ECG anytime, anywhere. You must calibrate the wearable according to the instructions on the application and slide it onto your wrist to fit in viewing blood pressure measurements.
Measurement ECG:
- Pair your Galaxy watch with your Galaxy smartphone.
- Put the Galaxy Watch tightly on your wrist and open the Samsung Health Monitor app.
- Gently place the fingertips of the other hand on the top button of the Galaxy Watch for 30 seconds.
- Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone and click Record to view the data.
- Click to share this report to share PDF of your ECG results.
