Samsung has announced that its upcoming Galaxy Watch 6 series will feature an FDA-approved heart-rate monitoring feature, allowing users to detect irregular heart rhythms and signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib). The feature, called Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN), is a component of the existing Electrocardiogram (ECG) feature on Galaxy Watches and has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A Major Step Towards Proactive Health and Wellness Tracking
The IHRN feature will be part of the One UI 5 Watch update and will debut on the Galaxy Watch 6 series, which is rumored to include a standard model and a Classic variant with a physical rotating bezel. After the release of the Watch 6 series, the IHRN feature will expand to previous Galaxy Watch editions.
The IHRN feature uses the BioActive Sensor, which was introduced with the Galaxy Watch 4 series, to check for irregular heart rhythms in the background. The BioActive Sensor is a 3-in-1 sensor that combines an optical heart rate sensor, an electrical heart sensor, and a bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor to provide more accurate heart rate monitoring.
In addition to the IHRN feature, the One UI 5 Watch update will bring personalized heart rate zones, improved safety features like Fall Detection and automatic SOS calls, and help users sleep better. The update will only be available on Wear OS Galaxy smartwatches, which includes the Galaxy Watch 4 and later models, and not on older models powered by Tizen, such as the Galaxy Watch 3.
Samsung’s emphasis on proactive safety solutions and enabling users to receive a more holistic understanding of their cardiovascular and overall health reflects the growing trend in the wearable technology industry toward health and wellness tracking. The Galaxy Watch 6 series, with its FDA-approved heart-rate monitoring feature, is poised to be a popular choice for consumers looking for a more comprehensive and accurate health-tracking experience.
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