With watchOS 5.1.2,Apple has enabled ECG and irregular heart rate notifications. Here’s everything you need to know.
The Series 4 is the first truly big update to the Apple Watch line. It changes everything: the display, size, the shape, the sensors, the processor, the speaker and microphones—you name it. It truly elevated Apple’s wrist-wearable to a new level, but its most exciting new feature has been missing action since the Series 4’s September launch.
With today’s release of watchOS 5.1.2, though, that feature is finally here. Apple has given us the first smartwatch with a built-in electrocardiogram (ECG) feature (and they say Apple doesn’t innovate anymore!).
Here’s what you need to know about ECG on the Apple Watch Series 4.
Once you have updated your Apple Watch Series 4 to watchOS 5.1.2, you’ll notice there’s a new ECG app. The first time you run that, you’ll be prompted to open the Health app on your iPhone.
The first time you launch the ECG app, you’ll be prompted to complete setup on your iPhone.
In the iPhone app, you’ll be prompted to set up the ECG app by entering your age, as the app is not approved for use by people under 22 years old.
