Samsung Flips the Switch on Galaxy Watch Blood Pressure in the US

After much wait, Samsung has finally started rolling out blood pressure monitoring feature for Galaxy Watch users in the US. The update begins today (March 31) and will reach users gradually. This means some users may need to wait before the feature appears on their devices.

After years in limbo, Galaxy Watch blood pressure feature goes live in the US

As Samsung tells, the rollout applies to Galaxy Watch 4 and newer models that meet the required software conditions. Users will need a compatible Galaxy phone running Android 12 (One UI 4) or higher and the Samsung Health Monitor app installed to access the feature.

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The blood pressure monitoring feature is not available straight out of the box. Users must first calibrate their Galaxy Watch using a traditional upper arm blood pressure cuff. This process sets a baseline reading, which the watch then uses to estimate blood pressure from the wrist. To maintain accuracy, Samsung requires users to recalibrate the device every 28 days using the same cuff.

Once set up, the watch can provide systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings along with heart rate data. These readings can be viewed directly on the watch or through the Samsung Health Monitor app on a connected phone. Samsung emphasizes that this feature is intended for general wellness tracking and not for medical diagnosis or treatment.

The feature has been available in many countries for several years, but regulatory challenges delayed its arrival in the United States. Samsung now offers it as a wellness tool rather than a fully approved medical feature. The company also plans to introduce passive blood pressure monitoring later this year, which could allow users to track trends over time without manual measurements.