ECG Rolls Out on Garmin Watches: Massive Upgrade for EU and AUS Users
- Garmin has expanded its ECG feature to Europe and Australia
- Works on select models like the Venu 3, Fenix 8, and more
- Monitor your heart rhythm to detect signs of atrial fibrillation
This week, Garmin introduced a significant update to its lineup of best-selling smartwatches in Europe and Australia, unveiling ECG functionality for the first time in these regions.
With this feature, users can now record their heart rhythm to detect early signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition linked to potential health complications in later life. The ECG results can be viewed instantly on the smartwatch or through the Garmin Connect Smartphone app, offering users valuable insights into their heart health.
ECG Finally Arrives on Garmin Watches in the EU and AUS
ECG (Electrocardiogram) functionality has become a standard feature in top-tier smartwatches over the last few years. The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized this health-tracking capability in 2018, setting the bar with an FDA-approved ECG feature. Since then, brands like Samsung and Garmin have followed suit, with models like the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Series 7 integrating ECG tech into their ecosystems.
Now, Garmin users in Europe and Australia can benefit from this advanced feature on several compatible devices. While Garmin’s official support page is still being updated, the following models are confirmed to support the ECG feature:
- D2
- Enduro 3
- Epix Pro (Gen 2)
- Fenix 7 Pro
- Fenix 8
- Quatix
- Tactix
- Venu 2 Plus
- Venu 3
- Venu 3S
To use the ECG feature, you’ll need a compatible Garmin smartwatch and the Garmin Connect app.
Garmin’s Growing Ecosystem and New Innovations
This update comes hot on the heels of Garmin’s announcement of the Instinct 3, a rugged outdoor smartwatch designed for adventurers. Key highlights of the Instinct 3 include:
- 24-day battery life
- Integrated flashlight
- Ultra-durable outer shell
- A Solar edition promising infinite battery life under the right conditions
Before this expansion to the EU and Australia, Garmin’s ECG feature was already available in regions like the US, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam. With this broader rollout, Garmin cements its position as a leading innovator in the smartwatch market, offering advanced health monitoring for users worldwide.
