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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<\/a> on Google.<\/p>\n ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can now monitor blood pressure. An inflatable cuff monitor is required for calibration. Actual systolic\/diastolic readings are provided on the Galaxy Watch.<\/p>\n I am fast approaching 60 and regularly get high blood pressure readings during my medical exams, so when Samsung released its blood pressure monitoring capability five years ago, I planned to always wear a Samsung watch to track this metric outside the stressful doctor’s office.<\/p>\n However, this functionality was not supported in the US due to the FDA approval process, so I’ve been wearing other watches<\/a>. <\/p>\n Also:\u00a0I tested the best blood pressure watches: Here are the top options<\/a><\/p>\n Today, Samsung\u00a0finally announced<\/a> that blood pressure monitoring is now available for compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch models. This new capability will work on Galaxy Watch 4 and later models, and I plan to put the awesome Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 back on my wrist to track trends in my blood pressure throughout the day. <\/p>\n How to enable blood pressure monitoring\u00a0<\/p>\n To enable the feature and use it with your Galaxy Watch, download the latest Samsung Health Monitor app<\/a> to your Android smartphone, then follow the steps to connect your Galaxy Watch and set up the monitoring utility. A blood pressure cuff, something like a Garmin<\/a> or Withings<\/a> monitor, is required to set the baseline and calibrate the Galaxy Watch every 28 days. <\/p>\n Although this functionality has not been available in the US, there were methods to hack it onto your watch, and that’s what I tried for a couple of years. The hack wasn’t always perfect and required several steps to set up, but I was pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of the blood pressure readings from the Samsung Galaxy Watch and look forward to having a complete, authorized experience on my wrist.<\/p>\n I had some unpleasant experiences with doctors when I was younger and suffer from “white coat syndrome,” so my blood pressure at the doctor’s office is usually much higher than when I take readings at my home. With a Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health Monitor app, I will now be able to take readings throughout the day and share them with my doctor for a more accurate diagnosis and possible treatment. <\/p>\n Image: Samsung<\/p>\n