The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 and newer smartwatches have ECG ECG built in, but the company hasn’t activated the feature in most markets around the world, the same is true for its latest smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Samsung has now announced that it has activated ECG and blood pressure monitoring for the Galaxy Watch 5 series in the Malaysian market.
Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users in Malaysia can now use the Samsung Health Monitor app on their smartphones to check their ECG and blood pressure. This can help users diagnose heart-related problems early and then consult a doctor for possible rescue measures. This feature is only available for the Galaxy Watch 5 series when the smartwatch is paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
To measure blood pressure, Galaxy Watch 5 Series users must set up the Samsung Health Monitor app on their Galaxy smartphone, make sure the watch fits snugly on their wrist, calibrate the watch with a dedicated blood pressure measurement device, and then complete the operation.
Measuring ECG is a little easier. Simply pair the Galaxy Watch 5 Series smartwatch with your Galaxy smartphone, open the Samsung Health Monitor app on the smartwatch, and then place the finger of your other hand on the top button of the smartwatch for 30 seconds to start measuring your ECG.
