Amazfit is testing a new blood pressure measurement tool for the Balance smartwatch! This exciting feature, spotted by users in China, Malaysia, and Brazil, brings blood pressure monitoring to your wrist.
Amazfit Testing Blood Pressure Measurement Tool on Balance Smartwatch
While not yet officially announced, the feature seems to be in a limited testing phase. A YouTube video by user @petersoncpxb showcases how it works. Just like with other health metrics on the watch, there’s a dedicated app for blood pressure. Opening the app displays your latest reading with date and time.
Taking a measurement involves tightening the watch band and acknowledging a disclaimer about the watch not being a certified medical device. The process itself takes 30 seconds and requires you to place your arm flat on a table while remaining still. Once finished, the watch displays your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, along with your current heart rate. The app also appears to store historical data.
Similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, reports suggest the Amazfit tool might require initial calibration with a traditional blood pressure cuff, with regular sensor recalibration recommended for continued accuracy.
Amazfit unveiled the Balance smartwatch last year in September with extensive health and fitness features powered by AI through Zepp Aura and Zepp Coach. The smartwatch boasts a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, water resistance up to 50m, and a BioTracker for sleep monitoring. It offers meditation and relaxation soundscapes and AI sleep coaching as a paid subscription service. Additionally, it can measure various body metrics and has a battery life of up to 14 days.
The exact date for a wider release of this feature to all Amazfit Balance smartwatches remains unknown. This news is exciting as it suggests Amazfit is pushing the boundaries of smartwatch capabilities, potentially offering a convenient way to monitor blood pressure for users in those select regions. We’ll be keeping an eye on further developments and any official announcements from Amazfit regarding a wider rollout.
In addition to the blood pressure feature being tested, Amazfit recently introduced the Body Composition Analyzer Mat. This companion product to the Balance smartwatch uses bioelectrical impedance analysis to give you a more complete picture of your health by focusing on lower body composition metrics.
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