The Samsung Health Monitor app received a CE-marking in December 2020, which enabled the service to expand to 28 European countries. A CE-marking is an administrative sign to highlight that a product compiles with EU safety, health and environmental requirements. This will now allow users in the UK and Ireland to easily and conveniently benefit from blood pressure and electrocardiogram tracking.

“Nearly one million people have used the Samsung Health Monitor app to manage their health since its initial launch in Korea last June,” said Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Services & Technology at Samsung Electronics. “Our Galaxy Watch Series is a much-loved product in our Galaxy ecosystem and we are delighted to bring this innovative service to our customers in the UK.”

Blood Pressure Measurement

Once your Galaxy Watch3 (GW3) or Galaxy Watch Active2 (GWA2) has been calibrated with a traditional cuff, you can simply tap to “Measure” your blood pressure anytime, anywhere. Calibration is simple and can be done for free at many local pharmacies and your GP, or for convenience; home blood pressure cuffs are available to buy.  

The Samsung device (GW3 or GWA2) measures blood pressure through pulse wave analysis, which is tracked with the Heart Rate Monitoring sensors. The programme then analyses the relationship between the calibration value and the blood pressure change to determine the blood pressure^[1].

Electrocardiogram Monitoring

The electrocardiogram function works by analysing the heart’s electrical activity via a sensor on the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active2^[2]. 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)^[3].

Availability

To make 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 app will then open a link, which will direct users to the smartphone app download page in the Galaxy Store app.

The Samsung Health Monitor App is the perfect companion to the Samsung Health App, enabling Galaxy users to have a holistic view of their lifestyle and make informed decisions to monitor their health goals.

The Samsung Health Monitor app update will be progressively available on Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 in the UK and Ireland from February 4^th . For more information, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/uk/apps/samsung-health-monitor/

For more information about Galaxy Watch3 and Galaxy Watch Active2, please visit: https://news.samsung.com/uk or https://www.samsung.com/uk

[1] ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. For accurate BP readings, monthly calibration required by GP or BP monitor & arm cuff. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or above.

[2] Users should measure their blood pressure when at rest, as they would do with a traditional cuff, and refrain from measuring when they are working out, smoking or drinking. The blood pressure measurement or Samsung Health Monitor app cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. It is not meant to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

[3] ECG and BP feature only to be used by 22 years+. Requires a Galaxy smartphone running Android 7.0 or above.

[4] It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment.