Samsung Health Monitor App Now Officially Tick‑Tock‑Approved in Singapore
The Samsung Health Monitor app has just landed full approval in Singapore, which means certain health‑tracking goodies on the Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active2 are officially “unlocked.” No more double‑checking the firmware or hunting for a special app version – the features are ready to roll once your watch and paired phone are up to date.
What’s Inside the App?
- Blood pressure – uses pulse‑wave sensing (the same sensor that keeps your heart rate on point) to guess systolic and diastolic numbers. The watch reads the skin pulse and turns it into a pressure estimate, so you get a quick “mmHg” read without needing a cuff. Tip: keep your wrist steady; the more consistent the pulse, the better the estimate.
- ECG (electrocardiogram) – click the top button with a finger from your other hand and let it sit there for 30 seconds. The watch measures the electric spark from your heart and spits out two possible verdicts: Sinus Rhythm (all good, typical rhythm) or AFib (irregular beats that may signal atrial fibrillation). Had you thought the watch was a small road is, it’s actually a mini medicine cabinet.
- Blood Oxygen (SpO₂) – toggles a red LED against a tiny IR sensor to infer how well oxygen travels in your blood. You’re basically getting a quick “your oxygen is in the right zone” check, helpful if you’re running up stairs or traveling to a high altitude.
How to Get These Features Working
Just install the Health Monitor app on both your Galaxy Watch 3 / Active2 and its paired Galaxy smartphone. If your watch’s software is updated through the Galaxy Wearable app, the Health Monitor app will auto‑install and be ready to ship on 19 June 2021.
Why This Matters
Samsung Singapore says the new capability “lets users stay in the loop about their health wherever they go, and whenever they wish.” The same tech got FDA approval in the US back in September 2020, so it’s already proven safe worldwide. If you’re a fan of wearing a watch that does more than just tell time, the Galaxy Watch 3’s health trio now moves from “nice to have” to “law‑approved.” No wonder it ranked as one of our Tech Award winners for the best smartwatch of the year.
Friendly Reminder
These tools are great for keeping tabs on your wellness, but they’re not substitutes for professional medical devices or advice. Use them as a helpful companion, not a full diagnosis tool.
— Same information as released by Hardware Zone, tailored to make it easier for everyday wearers to grasp the news.
