South Korean Multinational Electronics Giant Samsung has launched latest health monitoring App for Samsung Galaxy watch. Your Samsung wearable can now help you to easily monitor Blood pressure. The App needs a traditional cuff to start with. Also it will not check BP while moving, doing any sort of exercise, smoking or drinking. Though, the new health tracking App by Samsung is still not fully developed but it has got clearance from South Korean’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) to be used as a software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and App will be available by third quarter. The App will work with Galaxy Watch Active 2 or any upcoming Galaxy Watch device.
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How do you calibrate Samsung health Monitoring App for Blood Pressure?
To get blood pressure readings, this App should be calibrated by you with a traditional cuff with advanced sensor technology on the Galaxy Watch Active 2. You should be in a relaxing or resting position. Once your galaxy watch is calibrated, you can simply tap the smart watch to smoothly measure your BP. This smart watch relies on optical heart-rate sensor to track blood pressure through pulse wave analysis. After this procedure, the App will analyze the initial stored calibration value and the blood pressure difference to determine the BP. Samsung recommends to repeat calibration process every 1 month.
This complete process takes four steps:
Step 1: By using traditional cuff method, take your Blood pressure readings and enter the readings into your watch.
Step 2: Do take the second and third measurement for accuracy.
Step 3: After this, your calibration process is finished. You can now check BP on your watch.
Step 4: Tap on measure on your watch and your reading process will start
Note: Do remember, to wear the watch on the opposite wrist of your BP machine. Sit still, don’t talk or move. Don’t change any medications based on these readings as first always ask your doctor.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 LTE is the most recommended high-end smartwatch for Android users and was launched in India in December 2019. It comes in 44mm and 40 mm dial with three steel finishes — Gold, Black & Silver. In India, Galaxy Watch Active2 4G is priced at Rs 35,990 for LTE version while Rs. 25990 for Bluetooth version. It is also IP68 water-resistant. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 cheapest price in India is ₹ 25,990.
You can buy Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 in India from Samsung official site or Amazon.
Samsung Newsroom’s announcement
“Globally, high blood pressure is known to significantly increase your risk of brain, kidney and heart diseases, including stroke and coronary heart disease when not managed properly. By helping users measure and track their blood pressure, the Samsung Health Monitor app gives people greater insight into their health and allows them to make more informed decisions, to lead healthier lives.”
Taejong Jay Yang, Samsung SVP and Head of Health Team said “The Samsung Health Monitor app has the potential to help millions of people around the world who are affected by high blood pressure. This is one of many examples of how Samsung is integrating its best-in-class hardware with the latest software innovations to innovate mobile experiences.”
Things to Remember Before Using New Samsung Health App
To use Samsung Health Tracking App to check BP things you need to care about :
- You must have either Galaxy Smartphone or any Android phone having Android OS N”Nougat” or above
- You must have Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 or upcoming Galaxy watches
- You should measure blood pressure while at rest
- You should not be exercising, smoking or drinking while tracking blood pressure
- You should calibrate the device once in every 4 weeks to ensure accuracy
- Don’t change any medications based on these readings as first always ask your doctor
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