Samsung Launches Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification on Galaxy Watches

The new feature uses the wearable's built-in BioActive Sensor to continuously track blood volume and heart rate.

The global tech giant Samsung has introduced a new feature, Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN), on its Samsung Health Monitor app for several Galaxy Watches.

The IHRN feature combines Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring with atrial fibrillation (AFib) detection to monitor users' heart rates and alert them to irregular patterns.

The new feature uses the wearable's built-in BioActive Sensor to continuously track blood volume and heart rate.

If an irregular heart rhythm is detected, it alerts users immediately. It also monitors cardiovascular health, providing early warnings for potential heart-related issues such as stroke and heart failure.

Samsung said, ‘’Galaxy Watch users can now monitor other crucial aspects of their heart health. It offers tools to help users better understand their heart health, including on-demand ECG recording and an HR Alert function that detects abnormally high or low heart rates.’’

The IHRN feature is available on the latest Galaxy Watch7 Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 models and is also being rolled out to older Galaxy Watch models, including the Watch6, Watch5, and Watch4 series.

Users can enable the feature by updating the Samsung Health Monitor app from the Galaxy Store and adjusting the settings.

Other Innovations From Samsung

In July, Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Ring, the first ring-type healthcare device, positioning it as a “game-changer” in the wearable market. The AI-powered Galaxy Ring designed for 24/7 health monitoring

Equipped with three built-in sensors, the Galaxy Ring can track sleep, oxygen levels, heart rate, and skin temperature. Samsung claims the device offers up to seven days of battery life, a water resistance of 100 meters, and a durable Titanium Grade 5 finish.

Additionally, users can control their Samsung Galaxy smartphones paired with the ring, including taking pictures and turning off alarms by simply pinching their thumb and ring finger.

Released alongside the Galaxy Ring, the latest Galaxy Watch7 features a new glycation end products (AGEs) index, which reflects the overall biological aging process and indicates the user’s metabolic health.

Earlier, Samsung launched an advanced health monitoring smartwatch, expanding its lineup with a budget-friendly option that incorporates various features of the Galaxy Watch series at an affordable price point.

Additionally, it includes Samsung's BioActive sensors for comprehensive health and fitness tracking, as well as body composition analysis and personalized fitness coaching.