- Garmin has rolled out its ECG feature to more areas
- It can now be used in the EU and Australia
- It works on watches like the Venu 3, Fenix 8 and more
This week, Garmin rolled out a massive upgrade to all of its top Garmin watches in the EU and Australia, bringing the ECG feature to customers for the first time.
The company announced that the ECG app is now available in the EU and Australia. As you might expect, the ECG app lets you record your heart rhythm to check for signs of atrial fibrillation, which can lead to health complications later in life.
You can view the results directly or in the Garmin Connect Smartphone app.
ECG is finally rolling out to Garmins in the EU and AUS
ECG functionality has been a mainstay of the best smartwatches on the market for a few years now. The Apple Watch Series 4 popularized the technology in 2018, with the company shipping an FDA-approved ECG using the device’s digital crown. Now you’ll find it in all the top Apple Watch models, as well as offerings like the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Series 7.
As for which Garmins will benefit from the feature, the company has not updated the feature support page not at all yet. However, supported models currently include:
As noted, you’ll both need a compatible Garmin And the Garmin Connect app to use the ECG function.
Earlier this month, the company unveiled its stunning new Garmin Instinct 3, the company’s rugged, durable outdoor smartwatch, complete with a flashlight, 24-day battery life and a durable exterior. There’s even a Solar version that promises infinite battery life under the right conditions.
Garmin’s ECG feature is already available in the US, as well as in other countries including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.