2023-08-09 11:00:00
In addition to allowing you to follow notifications and see the time in different ways (with the most different dials and complications), the Apple Watch it is an excellent companion when it comes to keeping track of your health — which encompasses several areas.
But what exactly is it possible to monitor through such a tiny device, which is on our wrist most of the time? That’s what we’ll show you next! ⌚️
First of all, it is good to be clear that the Apple Watch is not a medical device. Therefore, it cannot serve as a substitute for a professional or dedicated exams. If in doubt, always consult a doctor.
Heart beats
by the app beats (Heart Rate)you can track not only your beats per minute in real time, captured by the sensor, but also the Average Resting Beats, the Walking Average and the one captured during a deep breathing session or reflection.
In addition, the sensor can also capture other data about your heart health, such as notifying you of high or low heart rate, irregular rhythm and low cardiovascular fitness.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
All generations can show heartbeats. However, certain resources raised by it depend on the generation. For example: high/low frequency notifications are only on Series 1 or later.
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Yes, it is possible to take an EKG directly from your wrist with the Apple Watch. Although it is not as advanced as those found in hospitals or specialized clinics, several people have already been saved with the help of this feature – which can detect atrial fibrillation (the most common type of serious arrhythmia or irregular heart rhythm).
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watch Series 4 or newer — excluding the SE (both generations).
Blood Oxygen
The level of oxygenation in your blood is measured as a percentage and indicates how much oxygen your red blood cells carry from your lungs to the rest of your body. Normally, it should be between 95% and 100%.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watch Series 6 or newer — excluding the SE (both generations).
fall detection
Thanks to the advanced sensors present in the watch — more precisely the accelerometer and the gyroscope — the Apple Watch can detect when there is a sudden drop and not only notify your registered emergency contacts, but also the authorities.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watch Series 4 or newer (including SE).
Accident Detection
Another type of detection the watch can pick up is car crashes — thanks to an improved three-axis gyroscope and a G-force accelerometer. there is an answer.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watches Series 8, Ultra and SE (2nd generation).
Body temperature
Body temperature can mean many things. On the Apple Watch, however, the focus is on allowing you to track your history captured during sleep and also to estimate the possible dates of the last ovulations and help with family planning, including offering an improved menstruation prediction.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watches Series 8 e Ultra.
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For those who want to have an idea of how their sleep is going, the Apple watch also allows you to monitor the various stages of the night, such as REM, Essential and Deep. These measures, however, are only available from watchOS 9.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
All Apple Watches compatible with watchOS 7 or newer, i.e. Series 3 and newer, including SE.
Environmental sound measurement
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Together with the app noise (Noise), it is possible to monitor the ambient sound measurement in real time. If you are in a place where the sound is louder than normal, you may even receive a notification that this could harm your hearing health.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
Apple Watches Series 4 or later (including the SE) and running watchOS 6 at a minimum.
Mental health
With the app Mindfulness (Mindfulness), you can do deep breathing or reflection sessions — which can help you with your mental health. For those who subscribe to Apple Fitness +, it is also possible to listen to guided meditations.
From watchOS 10, Apple will expand this app, allowing you to register your moods and choose the one that shows how you are feeling at the moment (and later get a graph with this data in the Health app).
Mindfulness is available starting with watchOS 8; in earlier versions, it is called Breathe (Breathe) and only allows you to use the deep breath function.
Which Apple Watches are compatible?
All Apple Watches with watchOS 3 or later.
In addition to these functions, the watch can also show all the metrics captured in physical exercises, of course.
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch SE
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