Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 3 in the Unpacked event in August. With the launch of this new-gen smartwatch, the company also included the ECG measurement right from their wrist. Notably, Samsung recently got the FDA clearance to bring this feature for Galaxy smartwatches. Moreover, this was previously limited only to the home country of South Korea. However, after the FDA approval, Samsung brought this ECG (electrocardiogram monitoring app) for Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 as well.
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The new ECG measurement feature is now arriving on the Galaxy Watch 3 and Watch Active 2 via a software update. So, if you own any of the watches, then you are in luck because you can take ECG tests right from your wrist. The new ECG measuring feature is live on the Samsung Health app. If you have not yet received the update, then it is about time that you check Google Play Store for the update of the Health app. In this post, we will give you a stepwise guide on how you can check ECG using your Galaxy Watch. So, without any further ado, let us jump right into it:
What is ECG?
Now, it is very important to understand what scenario ECG is useful or basically, what ECG means. ECG stands for electrocardiograms. It measures your heart rate over a period of time and checks for any irregularities. This new feature is now live for all the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 or Active 2 users on the Health app. This FDA approved feature is one of the best inclusions for any smartwatch owner. Besides, you do not need any additional equipment in order to get your ECG done.
Notably, if there are any irregularities in your heart rate, then this is not a good sign. Moreover, it indicates that there is some serious pending health issue. ECG support on the Galaxy Watches will help you identify the symptoms and get yourself checked or diagnosed. Besides, the new ECG support also makes it more convenient for the users to get their ECG done right from the comfort of their homes. Which is better in the current pandemic scenario as well.
