Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 getting new features

Jan 26, 2021 15:37 GMT  ·  By

Samsung has just announced that it received the go-ahead from the European Union and several other countries to launch blood pressure and ECG support for the Galaxy Watc3 and the Galaxy Watch Active2.

In total, 31 more countries are getting the new capabilities for the two smartwatches, out of which no less than 28 are in Europe. Users in state members of the European Union can now use the latest capabilities, and so do those in Chile, Indonesia, and the UAE.

“To take blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements, users must have the Samsung Health Monitor app installed on both the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2 and their Galaxy smartphone. The Samsung Health Monitor app is automatically installed when users update their Galaxy smartwatch to the latest version via the Galaxy Wearable app. The smartwatch app will then open a link, which will direct users to the smartphone app download page in the Galaxy Store app,” Samsung says.

Going live early next month

The South Korean company explains the update for the Samsung Health Monitor app would go live starting February 4 on the Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2.

Taking an ECG on Samsung’s smartwatches is a process that requires only 30 seconds.

“The electrocardiogram function works by analyzing the heart’s electrical activity via a sensor on the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2. Simply open the Samsung Health Monitor app when you are seated comfortably, and ensure the watch is fitted firmly to your wrist. Next, rest your forearm on a flat surface and lightly place a fingertip from the opposite hand on the top button on the smartwatch for 30 seconds. The app will then measure your heart rate and rhythm, which will be classified as either a Sinus Rhythm (a normal, regular heartbeat) or AFib (when the heart beats irregularly),” the company explains.

You can see the new ECG and blood pressure measuring feature in action in the videos below.

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