My Apple Watch spotted I was getting sick before I did this week — here's how to make the Vitals app more accurate
The Apple Watch Vitals app is worth using. Here's how to make sure it's getting the most accurate data.
This week, the Apple Watch's Vitals app proved it could detect my toddler’s illness before I noticed any symptoms. To get the most out of the Vitals app on your Apple Watch, there are a few adjustments you can make. First, ensure your watch fits snugly but not too tight, and is positioned above your wrist bone. Next, wear the watch continuously overnight to gather data and establish baseline metrics like respiratory rate and heart rate.
Enable sleep tracking on your watch and set up an automatic Sleep Focus window if needed. Check that all the required settings are enabled in the Watch app on your iPhone, including Wrist Detection, Heart Rate, and fitness tracking. Keeping your iPhone and Apple Watch updated with the latest software will also ensure you get the most accurate health algorithm.
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