Will Apple Watch ever get BP monitoring?

[Steve Adams]

I am moving back to the Apple Ecosystem after years of trying to various levels of success. Are there any rumblings of the AW getting blood pressure monitoring in it like the samsung devices have?

 

[Howard2k]

Seems like it. BP monitoring is in active development and the AW currently has hypertension detection.

 

[kissfan]

Wrist BP devices are inherently inaccurate.

 

[robvalentine]

When I had a galaxy watch I needed to recalibrate every 28 days, so I just used my BP monitor.

 

[Steve Adams]

Close enough for me. If it's a few numbers off I will still enjoy having some tracking of it. When I need precise monitoring I will use my BP machine.

 

[madrobby]

Measuring, no. To do that you have to exert pressure around the wrist.

Maybe they somehow manage to shorten the amount of data needed for their existing hypertension warning.

 

[jz0309]

Measuring, no. To do that you have to exert pressure around the wrist.

No, see what Samsung released 2 or 3 years ago, the sensor technology can do this, though Samsung watch needed recalibration every 4 weeks and for what I understand wasn't very accurate, the technology is there, just needs further refinement.

Maybe they somehow manage to shorten the amount of data needed for their existing hypertension warning.

read this document: https://www.apple.com/health/pdf/Hypertension_Notifications_Validation_Paper_September_2025.pdf

 

[AM2354]

So, let me give you my expert opinion about a BP reading on the Apple Watch. As a Paramedic of 35+ years, I have performed over thousands of blood pressure readings. I will tell you this, Hospitals, Urgent Cares, Doctor's Offices, Paramedics, and EMT's, all wrap their blood pressure cuff around the upper arm, preferably the left arm, and with a stethoscope we listen for the systolic and diastolic pressure. I don't think I want a watch telling me I am stroking out when I am not.

When something new comes along in medicine, I research it, and then state my opinion on it. I plan on researching claims that a BP and Blood Sugar can be achieved on the Apple Watch. I am very skeptical of theses claims based on my education and years of experience, but I willing to research it.

 

[Howard2k]

So, let me give you my expert opinion about a BP reading on the Apple Watch. As a Paramedic of 35+ years, I have performed over thousands of blood pressure readings. I will tell you this, Hospitals, Urgent Cares, Doctor's Offices, Paramedics, and EMT's, all wrap their blood pressure cuff around the upper arm, preferably the left arm, and with a stethoscope we listen for the systolic and diastolic pressure. I don't think I want a watch telling me I am stroking out when I am not.

In conclusion I will leave you my philosophy.

Medicine is not an exact science.
It's a science of uncertainty.
And an art of probability.

When something new comes along in medicine, I research the hell out of it, and that's what my plan is with. This claim that a watch can deliver an accurate BP reading is something I am going to dive it and research it.

It's going to be interesting seeing this technology come to life. I think it's inevitable, but just a question of time. I wish I had a better understanding of the details.

 

[I7guy]

So, let me give you my expert opinion about a BP reading on the Apple Watch. As a Paramedic of 35+ years, I have performed over thousands of blood pressure readings. I will tell you this, Hospitals, Urgent Cares, Doctor's Offices, Paramedics, and EMT's, all wrap their blood pressure cuff around the upper arm, preferably the left arm, and with a stethoscope we listen for the systolic and diastolic pressure. I don't think I want a watch telling me I am stroking out when I am not.

In conclusion I will leave you my philosophy.

Medicine is not an exact science.
It's a science of uncertainty.
And an art of probability.

When something new comes along in medicine, I research the hell out of it, and that's what my plan is with. This claim that a watch can deliver an accurate BP reading is something I am going to dive it and research it.

Like other AW health functions, like AFIB, if BP monitoring ever came to AW it would be an estimate. For me I have a cuff and stethoscope and know how to use it on myself. But an estimate would be welcome.

 

[MOAZZAM ALI]

I am moving back to the Apple Ecosystem after years of trying to various levels of success. Are there any rumblings of the AW getting blood pressure monitoring in it like the samsung devices have?

BP monitoring would be huge, but honestly even the existing health data like HRV and recovery trends feels underutilized. Most people have no idea what to do with the numbers Apple Watch already gives them.

 

[Steve Adams]

BP monitoring would be huge, but honestly even the existing health data like HRV and recovery trends feels underutilized. Most people have no idea what to do with the numbers Apple Watch already gives them.

Since I had a few health issues I know all my metrics and what they do now. More people should learn them if they are serious about their health they should learn them

 

[shady16]

from what ive read yes apple is working on it but its not even close. won't see it until 2027 earliest but still unlikely

 

[AM2354]

While on the subject of monitoring I have something to tell all of you. As a Paramedic I live with A-fib. I also have a Watchman implanted upon my request. That is an entire whole different story that I won't get into, but with the A-fib I want to make sure I monitor my EKG on my watch as well as Heart Rate and O2 Saturation. Now, one day as I am performing a 12 lead EKG on my patient, I had to shave his chest to get the leads to properly adhere to the chest and record a signal. It was then I took a razor and shaved my wrist area where my watch goes. I figured the same concept applies for both applications. I also make sure the Apple Watch sensor is always cleaned from smudges and dirt. It seems to be working just fine.

 

[Howard2k]

While on the subject of monitoring I have something to tell all of you. As a Paramedic I live with A-fib. I also have a Watchman implanted upon my request. That is an entire whole different story that I won't get into, but with the A-fib I want to make sure I monitor my EKG on my watch as well as Heart Rate and O2 Saturation. Now, one day as I am performing a 12 lead EKG on my patient, I had to shave his chest to get the leads to properly adhere to the chest and record a signal. It was then I took a razor and shaved my wrist area where my watch goes. I figured the same concept applies for both applications. I also make sure the Apple Watch sensor is always cleaned from smudges and dirt. It seems to be working just fine.

Isn't the shaving process because of the sticky pads?