How to Install the ECG App on Your Apple Watch

Got other questions on your Apple Watch? See the complete set of Qaly guides on Apple Watch:

• How to Take an ECG with Your Apple Watch
• How Accurate the ECG Is on Your Apple Watch
• How to Set Up High Heart Rate Notifications on Your Apple Watch
• How to Set Up Low Heart Rate Notifications on Your Apple Watch
• What Poor Recording ECG Means on Your Apple Watch
• What Inconclusive ECG Means on Your Apple Watch
• What Low Heart Rate ECG Means on Your Apple Watch
• What High Heart Rate ECG Means on Your Apple Watch
• ‍How to Read an ECG: Stanford Cardiologist Explains
• The Ultimate Cardiologist's Guide to the Smartwatch ECG

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Introduction

The ECG app or electrocardiogram app is a significant addition to the suite of health-focused tools available on the Apple Watch. This innovative feature revolutionizes personal health monitoring by turning your device into a functional ECG machine. The ECG Apple Watch app records the timing and strength of the electric signals that make your heart beat, thereby providing crucial data about your heart's health. This article will guide you on how to set up the ECG on your Apple Watch, understand your results, and integrate these findings with the Qaly app (App Store or Play Store).

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Prerequisites for the ECG App

Before diving into setting up the ECG on your Apple Watch, it's essential to ensure you meet the following prerequisites.

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Compatible Apple Watch and iPhone models

To run the ECG app, you need an Apple Watch Series 4 or later. Also, your iPhone needs to be running iOS 13.2 or later.

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Required Software Versions

Ensure your Apple Watch is operating on watchOS 5.1.2 or later. The ECG app's functionality may be limited if your device is running on an outdated software version.

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Age

The ECG app is only available to individuals who are 22 years and older. This age restriction is due to the different heart patterns and rhythms present in younger individuals, which the app might not accurately interpret.

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Country

The ECG app is available only in certain regions due to regulatory approval requirements. Here’s a list of countries where this feature is available.

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Installing the ECG App

If you've met all the prerequisites, it's time to learn how to get the ECG on your Apple Watch. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do the ECG on Apple Watch.

• Open the Health App on your iPhone: Start by opening the Health app on your iPhone. This app is where you'll find all the health data your Apple Watch records.
• Set up the ECG App: Inside the Health app, tap on the 'Browse' tab, then Heart > Electrocardiograms (ECG) > Set Up ECG App.
• Complete the Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions. You'll need to provide some personal information like your date of birth.
• Pair Your Apple Watch: Next, you'll need to pair your Apple Watch with the ECG app on your iPhone. Your Apple Watch will display a message that the ECG app has been installed, and you can now take an ECG anytime you want.

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Understanding Your ECG Results

Understanding your ECG results is vital in monitoring your heart health. If you're curious, here's a guide from Stanford Associate Professor Medicine and Qaly Co-Founder, Dr. Marco Perez, on how to read your ECG.

Here are four possible results that your Apple Watch ECG app might show:

• Sinus Rhythm: This means your heart is beating in a regular pattern.
• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): This refers to an irregular rhythm that could indicate AFib, a form of irregular heart rhythm.
• Low Heart Rate or High Heart Rate: The ECG app cannot check for AFib if your heart rate is below 50 BPM or above 120 BPM on ECG version 1, or above 150 BPM on ECG version 2.
• Inconclusive: If the app can't classify your heart rhythm, the result will be inconclusive.
• Poor Recording: If the app cannot get a clean ECG reading, it'll result in a Poor Recording.

These results should not replace professional medical advice. If you notice irregularities or feel unwell, please consult a healthcare provider.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of these ECG results, you can refer to these dedicated articles on sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, high heart rate, low heart rate, and inconclusive ECG on Apple Watch.

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Conclusion

Well, that just about wraps up our guide on how to install the ECG app on your Apple Watch. We hope this could be of some help to you.

If you need help interpreting your Apple Watch ECGs, don't worry, we understand how frustrating and confusing it can be to experience irregular heartbeats. That's why we created the Qaly app for you and for the hundreds of millions of people around the world who experience irregular heartbeats and abnormal heart rhythms. On the Qaly app, human experts will interpret your Apple Watch ECGs within minutes for clarity and peace of mind.

To get started with the Qaly app, grab the Qaly app from the App Store or Play Store today. If you have any more questions, or if you need our help in any other way, don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@qaly.co.

As always from the team at Qaly, stay heart healthy ❤️

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