What countries support the Samsung Galaxy Watch's ECG feature?

Discover which countries support the Samsung Galaxy Watch's ECG feature through the Samsung Health Monitor app, including device compatibility and regional availability updates.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch's ECG feature is available only in specific countries due to regulatory approvals required for medical device functionality. This feature works with compatible Galaxy Watches and smartphones running updated operating systems. Availability varies by region and device model.

1. Which Countries Support the Samsung Galaxy Watch's ECG Feature?

The ECG feature on Samsung Galaxy Watches is enabled through the Samsung Health Monitor app and is subject to regional regulations. Below is a detailed list of supported countries grouped by device compatibility:

2. Supported Countries for Galaxy Watch Active 2, Watch 3, Watch 4, Watch 5, Watch 6, and Later Models

The following countries support the ECG feature on these devices:

1. Argentina
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Azerbaijan
5. Belgium
6. Bolivia
7. Brazil
8. Bulgaria
9. Canada
10. Chile
11. Christmas Island
12. Cocos (Keeling) Islands
13. Costa Rica
14. Croatia
15. Cyprus
16. Czechia
17. Denmark
18. Dominican Republic
19. Ecuador
20. El Salvador
21. Estonia
22. Finland
23. France
24. Georgia
25. Germany
26. Greece
27. Guatemala
28. Hong Kong
29. Honduras
30. Hungary
31. Iceland
32. Indonesia
33. Israel
34. Ireland
35. Italy
36. Korea
37. Latvia
38. Lithuania
39. Mayotte
40. Netherlands
41. Nicaragua
42. Norfolk Island
43. Norway
44. Panama
45. Paraguay
46. Peru
47. Poland
48. Portugal
49. Réunion
50. Romania
51. Russia
52. Singapore
53. Slovakia
54. Slovenia
55. South Africa
56. Spain
57. Sweden
58. Switzerland
59. Taiwan
60. Turkey
61. UK
62. Ukraine
63. Venezuela
64. Vietnam
65. UAE
66. Bahrain
67. Oman
68. Kuwait
69. Yemen
70. Qatar

Note: The Samsung Health Monitor app will be available in Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Yemen, and Qatar starting from October 21, 2024.

3. Supported Countries for Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5, Watch 6, and Later Models

The following countries support the ECG feature on these devices:

1. Macau
2. Luxembourg
3. Malaysia
4. Malta
5. Philippines
6. Thailand

4. Why Does the ECG Feature Have Regional Limitations?

- Regulatory Approval: The ECG feature is classified as a medical device in many countries, requiring government approval before it can be used.

- Device Registration: Samsung must register the Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health Monitor app as medical devices in each country.

- Travel Restrictions: Users may experience limited or unavailable service when traveling to regions where the feature is not approved.

5. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

The ECG feature is available on the following Samsung Galaxy Watch models:

Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 6, and later released models (excluding Galaxy Fit).

6. Related Samsung Support Topics

• How to set up the Samsung Health Monitor app on your Galaxy Watch

• Troubleshooting ECG feature issues on Samsung Galaxy devices

• Understanding health monitoring features on Samsung Galaxy Watches