Check your Samsung Galaxy Watch5 now because the Health Monitor BP & ECG function are now live for Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia has finally turned on a couple of the all-important services of its health monitoring suite Samsung Health for the Galaxy Watch5 smartwatches.

As reported just last month about the official registration and approval from the Ministry of Health, users within the region will now be able to keep track of their physical fitness by monitoring their blood pressure and heart rhythm. Utilizing the high-grade biosensors found within the 5th generation Galaxy Watch smart wearables, one can finally let go of the janky battery pack-powered BP machines and do the checking on the fly anywhere, any time.

Here are some steps to show you how to access the features.

Blood Pressure

1. Setup and launch the Samsung Health Monitor app
2. Calibrate your Galaxy Watch5 according to the instructions provided by Samsung Health Monitor
3. Make sure the strap is tight and steady, then start the measurement process
4. Review your numbers after

ECG

1. Setup and launch the Samsung Health Monitor app
2. Calibrate your Galaxy Watch5 according to the instructions provided by Samsung Health Monitor
3. Rest your fingertip of the opposite hand lightly on the Galaxy Watch’s top button for 30 seconds.
4. A PDF report is generated and sent to the phone via Bluetooth

More information about the Samsung Health Monitor can be found here.