The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 in August 2020 has attracted great attention because of the information about the ECG electrocardiogram tool through upcoming updates. If you own a Galaxy Watch 3, you no longer have to wait, Samsung has officially supported ECG in its Health app. Here's how to get the most out of the ECG feature for regular health monitoring on your Samsung Galaxy Watch .
ECG is the English abbreviation of electrocardiogram. It is a biological "gauge" that helps you monitor your heart rate and any abnormal changes. New update on Samsung Health app and Galaxy watch line allows you to measure your heart rate right on the device without adding any other auxiliary equipment. Thanks to that, you not only know your heart rate, but also recognize the first signs of AF.
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm caused by abnormalities in the two upper chambers of the heart. This condition is caused by uneven transmission of electrical signals to the heart, signaling a health problem that needs to be treated. The assisted ECG in the Samsung Galaxy Watch can help you recognize this symptom and promptly contact a specialist.
In addition, the ability to measure ECG comfortably at home during the COVID-19 pandemic is really a great addition of Samsung people to users. This way, you can monitor the health of yourself and your family right at home.
To make sure you have ECG functionality on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 or earlier, you need to make sure you have the correct update installed on your device. Samsung has now updated ECG support for global users. If you still haven't been prompted to update on your smartwatch, you may need to wait another 1 to 2 days.
In case you do not see the update notification, try changing the region to the US to download the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch update.
Now let's learn with WebTech360 how to measure ECG electrocardiogram on Galaxy Watch 3.
First, you need to pair your Galaxy Watch with the new Samsung Health app so that the ECG report can be saved on your Galaxy smartphone. This allows you to have comprehensive reports and monitor your heart rate “logs” over time with detailed graphs.
Visit the Galaxy Apps Store and look for Samsung Health Monitor .
Tap Install below and the app will now automatically be installed on your Galaxy phone.
When the download is complete, tap Open at the bottom of the app store page. Alternatively, you can also open it from the app drawer by clicking its respective icon inside.
The Samsung Health Monitor app will now automatically detect your paired Galaxy Watch 3. This app will then ask you to grant Use this watch to measure your blood pressure and ECG permission - Use this watch to measure blood pressure and electrocardiogram . Tap Accept to get started.
Next, the application will ask you to create a personal profile, enter health information so that the Health app can make an appropriate assessment report. Fill in all the required information and you will be taken to an introductory screen.
Swipe up to get started.
Tap the ECG tab at the top, instead of Blood Pressure, to conduct an electrocardiogram.
Tap Get Started at the bottom of the screen.
You will now see instructions on how to use Samsung's ECG. Read it carefully as they will help you get the most out of the device when conducting an ECG. Tap Next after you've finished reading.
The application will interpret the different results that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 displays after taking the ECG. Make sure you read the whole thing to pinpoint your problem. Then, tap Next at the bottom of the screen.
Read through the safety warning on the next page and tap Next again when you've finished reading the content.
Another guide will appear to make sure you're familiar with all of Samsung's recommendations and disclaimers. Click Next again when you have read the entire content.
You will now be asked to identify the wrist that is wearing the Galaxy Watch 3. Tap the desired selection to get started.
Tap Next when you've made a selection.
That's it, you're ready to take your ECG on your Samsung Galaxy Watch . Tap Done when the process is complete. You can follow the instructions below to conduct an ECG measurement.
Unlock Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health Monitor app. Scroll it down a bit and tap ECG . You can also rotate the watch dial to access the new ECG widget. Samsung will display a watch adjustment disclaimer notice.
Note : Samsung encourages users to sit down and breathe normally for accurate ECG results.
Scroll down and tap OK .
The watch will ask you to place your finger on the upper right button to start measuring.
Note : You don't need to press/activate the button, just place your finger gently on it.
You should now see a timer above the watch face showing the time you need to wait before the check is complete.
When the ECG is done, you will see the results on the screen. Then, access the report in the Samsung Health app on your mobile device and can share it if you want.
Note : Galaxy Watch 2018 does not support ECG function as it does not have built-in hardware for accurate ECG reading.
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