Amazfit quietly testing blood pressure monitoring on its smartwatches - Amazfit - NewsAmazfit quietly testing blood pressure monitoring on its smartwatches - Amazfit - News

Title: Amazfit’s New Blood Pressure Measurement Tool for Balance Smartwatch: A Game-Changer in Wearable Technology

Amazfit, the innovative tech brand behind a range of smartwatches and health monitoring devices, is currently testing an exciting new feature for its Balance smartwatch. This feature, which has been spotted in various regions including China, Malaysia, and Brazil, promises to bring blood pressure monitoring directly to your wrist (Amazfit Testing Blood Pressure Measurement Tool on Balance Smartwatch).

Although not yet officially announced, this feature appears to be in a limited testing phase. A YouTube video by user @petersoncpxb showcases the functionality of the new tool. Users access this feature through a dedicated app on their smartwatch, where they can view their latest reading with date and time (Opening the App).

To take a measurement, users are required to tighten the watch band and acknowledge a disclaimer stating that the watch is not a certified medical device. The process takes approximately 30 seconds, and users must place their arm flat on a table while remaining still (The Process). Once finished, the watch displays both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, as well as the current heart rate. The app also stores historical data for future reference (Historical Data).

Comparable to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, some reports suggest that this Amazfit tool might require initial calibration with a traditional blood pressure cuff and regular sensor recalibration for continued accuracy (Calibration).

Launched last year in September, the Amazfit Balance smartwatch offers extensive health and fitness features powered by ai through Zepp Aura and Zepp Coach. The watch boasts a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, water resistance up to 50m, and the BioTracker for sleep monitoring. It provides meditation and relaxation soundscapes, ai sleep coaching as a paid subscription service, measures various body metrics, and has a battery life of up to 14 days (Amazfit’s Balance Smartwatch).

The exact date for a wider release of the blood pressure feature to all Amazfit Balance smartwatches is still unknown. This news is exhilarating as it demonstrates that Amazfit is pushing the boundaries of smartwatch capabilities, potentially offering a convenient way to monitor blood pressure for users in selected regions. We will continue to follow developments and any official announcements from Amazfit regarding a wider rollout (Future Developments).

In addition to the blood pressure feature, Amazfit recently introduced the Body Composition Analyzer Mat – a companion product designed to work with the Balance smartwatch. This innovative tool uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to provide more detailed health insights by focusing on lower body composition metrics (Body Composition Analyzer Mat).

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