How To Calibrate & Measure Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6

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Are you wondering, how to calibrate your Galaxy Watch 4, 5, or 6 blood pressure? If you want to know how to check or measure blood pressure on your Galaxy Watch then you are reading the right article. Samsung smartwatches have always offered plenty of features, from receiving important calls, notifications, and emails to tracking your workout, activities, and calorie burn. With a Galaxy Watch on your wrist, it is easy to perform your daily tasks efficiently all the while keeping track of your overall health.

One such health-tracking feature on Samsung Watches is blood pressure monitoring. In this article, I’m going to share how to measure and get (BP) Blood pressure on Galaxy Watch 4, 5, or 6. So without further ado, let’s get to it.

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Quick Takeaway
To calibrate blood pressure on your Galaxy Watch go to the Blood Pressure Tile, tap on Learn more, and proceed to download the Samsung Health Monitor on your connected phone. Open the Health Monitor app on your smartphone, tap on Calibrate the watch, and follow the prompts to record the readings.

Does Galaxy Watch  Have A Blood Pressure Monitor?

Does your Samsung Watch 4, 5, or 6 have a blood pressure monitor? You might think that the BP feature is not on your Galaxy Watch, but at least technically that’s not the case. This is because even though the Galaxy Watches are fully capable of measuring your Blood pressure, the feature is by default missing in some countries.

Mainly due to pending clearances and certifications from the country’s respective public health administration. If you live in such a region or country then you won’t be able to use the BP feature on your Galaxy Watch until Samsung gets the necessary approvals from the concerned authorities.

Note: The BP feature is only supported on Galaxy Watches that are paired with a Samsung phone. If your watch is paired to a non-Samsung phone then the Blood pressure monitor will not work.

How Accurate Is Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitor

How To Get & Set up Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch 4, 5, 6?

It is a really simple and easy process to calibrate BP on your Galaxy Watch. However, for some watches, it requires activation or setup, whereas for others it comes pre-activated. This is because in some regions the approval by authorities came after the Galaxy Watches went on sale. So for some watches, the blood pressure and ECG feature on Galaxy Watch may come through a software update, whereas in others it comes right out of the box. Therefore, I’ve mentioned all the steps to set up, activate, and calibrate blood pressure on the Galaxy Watch.

Note: The following steps will only work in regions where the Blood pressure feature is available.

How To Set Up & Enable Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch?

If you do not have the blood pressure feature on your Galaxy Watch then first you will need to activate it. For that, follow the below-mentioned steps.

Note: If you have Blood Pressure already present on your watch then you can skip this part. Also if your watch is updated to the latest software version but you still do not have this feature, then it might not be available in your country.

1. Go to Settings on your Galaxy Watch and open Software update.

Software Update

2. Tap on Download and install. If your Galaxy Watch has a pending update then you’ll have to install it.

Download & Install

3. After the update is installed and your Samsung Watch has finished rebooting, you’ll find the Blood pressure and ECG feature in the Add tiles section.

Blood Pressure and ECG On Galaxy Watch

How To Calibrate Or Activate Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch?

Before you start to calibrate your Samsung smartwatch, make sure that you use a medical-grade Blood pressure monitor to calibrate the watch.

1. To calibrate your Samsung Watch, go to the Blood pressure tile, tap on Learn more and allow the permissions.

Tap on Allow

2. After that, you’ll be prompted to download the Samsung Health Monitor app. So download it if you haven’t already installed it on your phone.

Download Samsung Health Monitor

3. Next, you have to open the Health Monitor app on your phone, accept the Terms, and allow the necessary permissions.How To Calibrate Galaxy Watch 4,5,6

4. Now, tap on Calibrate the watch and make sure to go through the How to Use guide. The measurement will start automatically within a few seconds.

How To Calibrate Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch

5. At the same time, take BP measurements using a medical-grade cuff-based Blood pressure monitor. Make sure to wear the cuff on the hand opposite to the one you’re wearing the watch in.

How to Measure or Check Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch 4,5,6

6. After the measurement, enter the reading in your Samsung Health Monitor app and tap on Done. You have to repeat this process two more times.

Enter the Reading

After the calibration is finished, tap on OK and that’s it. Now your Samsung Watch is ready to measure your Blood Pressure on the go.

How Accurate Is Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitor?

The Galaxy Watch’s Blood pressure accuracy is remarkable. The National Library of Medicine conducted a study to validate the BP measurement accuracy of smartwatches. The tests were conducted between a Samsung Watch and conventional BP monitors to check the difference in the BP readings. After the tests were concluded, it was found that the smartwatches gave reliable and accurate Blood Pressure readings.

Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure Monitor Accuracy

Even though Galaxy Watches are not meant to replace traditional medical equipment, their BP measurements are generally really accurate. Their accuracy remains consistent, granted that the measurements are being taken in the way it is intended and all the guidelines are properly followed.

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Final Verdict

The Blood pressure monitor is a really useful feature that the Samsung watches have to offer. However, this feature is disabled in some countries due to pending approval. So if this feature is available in your country then you can follow the above-mentioned steps to calibrate or set up the Blood pressure monitor on your Samsung smartwatch.

FAQs

Can I Check My Blood Pressure With My Galaxy Watch?

By using the Blood pressure monitor on your Galaxy Watch, you can easily check your Blood pressure.

Is Samsung Blood Pressure Monitor Available In The US?

Unfortunately, due to pending FDA approval, the BP monitoring feature is not yet available in the US.

How Accurate Is Blood Pressure On Galaxy Watch?

Though they should not be used for medical use, Galaxy Watches give accurate and reliable BP readings.

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Hemant Mendiratta

Hemant's love for watches started when his grandfather gifted him his Rolex watch when he turned 18! Being a teenager it was a big deal for him. Later when he got his first job he bought Fossil Palm Pilot back in 2003 which was a smartwatch. Since then smartwatches have come a long way and so is Hemant's love for them. His experience with watches inspired him to start Wearholic and share his knowledge of wearables including watches, smartwatches, smart glasses, & smart clothing.

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