How to use the ECG features on the Galaxy Watch 3?
There’s a new app available on your Galaxy watch called the Samsung Health Monitor app. You can use the app’s features to record your electrocardiogram data, to determine your heart's rhythm, and share the results with healthcare professionals, so you’ll be able to understand more about your health. Once you’re finished recording, you can view, save, and share your data.
Note: The ECG Monitor app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional. The ECG Monitor app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment and is for information purpose only.
Note: The Samsung Health Monitor app requires a Galaxy Watch Active2 or Watch3 on the most recent software, paired with a Galaxy phone running Android 7 (Nougat) or later.
The ECG feature of the Samsung Health Monitor app records your heart’s electrical activity in a certain way. Here are a few helpful tips to follow.
When you are recording, make sure:
- Your fingertip fully covers the top button on your watch.
- You do not press the top button on your watch.
- Your finger is resting lightly on the top button for the 30 seconds it takes to do the recording.
- You do not move your arms or talk.
Note: The Samsung Health Monitor app requires a Galaxy Watch Active2 or Watch3 on the most recent software, paired with a Galaxy phone running Android 7 (Nougat) or later.
Just put your watch on your wrist and open the Samsung Health Monitor app to begin recording your ECG. Make sure your watch and phone have been paired using Bluetooth and the Galaxy Wearable app, so you can sync your data after the scan.
Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your watch, and make sure your watch is snug on the wrist selected during the setup process.
Read the information and then tap OK.
Rest your forearms comfortably on a table. Then, using your opposite hand, lightly rest one of your fingers on the watch’s top button for 30 seconds. Remain still and do not talk while the watch takes your measurement.
Note: Do not press the top button during recording; pressing the top button will stop the record.
4. When the recording process has finished, the ECG result will appear on your watch. You can swipe up and down to see your result.
5. If you are experiencing any symptoms, tap Add. On the Symptoms screen, swipe through the list and select each symptom you are experiencing.
6. Then, tap Save to add the symptoms, such as a rapid heartbeat or fatigue, to your ECG report and to return to the Results screen.
Note: If needed, you can tap Edit to change the symptoms you chose.
7. Swipe down, and then tap Done to go back to the Start screen. You can review your ECG report in the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone.
Your watch's ECG results should automatically sync to the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone. However, sometimes the connection may be interrupted or slow. You can manually sync your watch's data to make it appear on your phone faster.
Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone, tap Menu (the three horizontal lines), and then tap Sync data now.
After you take your ECG, your data is synced to your phone. A PDF report will be generated so you can see all of your available ECG results and history from the Samsung Health Monitor app. You can see all of your available ECG results and history from the Samsung Health Monitor app.
- To find your data, navigate to and open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone.
- Tap the thumbnail to see your latest ECG report, or tap View history to see all available reports.
- There are a couple different results you can receive from your recordings. To learn more about the possible results, please see the next section.
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