# Blood Pressure-Tracking Watches Samsung Added Blood Pressure Tracking to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-active-2 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/samsung-launches-blood-pressure-monitoring-on-the-galaxy-watch-active-2-131540186.html) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-feature) added a [blood pressure monitoring feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-pressure-log) for its Galaxy Watch Active 2, which will be exclusive to South Korean Markets. The look pressure monitoring feature was approved by the South Korean drug safety agency, and the ECG sensor was previously approved. Following each measurement, blood pressure data can be integrated into the Samsung Health app, where users can track changes over time. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 was able to monitor blood pressure by calibrating a cuff-like monitor, which is commonly used in the medical field. However, the device will have to be recalibrated every four weeks to ensure that it is operating at maximum accuracy. Overall the feature my provide added value to many health-conscious consumers. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blood Pressure-tracking Watches:** Watches with blood pressure tracking capabilities offer an innovative approach to personal health monitoring. - **Medical Wearable Technology:** Medical wearable technology is advancing by enabling consumers to monitor their own health in real time. - **Data-driven Health Management:** Data-driven health management is changing how individuals monitor and manage their own health. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology industry is taking on the medical field by developing wearable devices that can monitor health. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the use of wearable technology to monitor patients remotely. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies are now offering wearable health tech that allows users to monitor their own health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartwatch Sleep Apnea Detections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-feature.md) - [Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch.md) - [Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yhe-bp-doctor-fit.md) - [Breathing Disorder Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-apnea-detection.md) - [Blood Pressure-Measuring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability.md) - [Health-Focused Smartwatch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch4.md) - [Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch6.md) - [Smart Blood Pressure Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-1.md) - [Biohacker Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch8-series.md)