Advanced Health Features on Pixel Watch 3
The Pixel Watch 3 includes comprehensive health sensors with FDA-cleared features and advanced tracking capabilities through Fitbit integration.
Available Health Features
| Feature | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ECG | FDA-cleared AFib detection | Age 22+, calibration |
| SpO2 | Blood oxygen overnight tracking | Nighttime wear |
| Heart Rate | Continuous 24/7 monitoring | Always on |
| Skin Temperature | Overnight variations | Sleep tracking |
| Loss of Pulse Detection | Emergency alert if pulse stops | Emergency contacts |
| Stress Management | cEDA sensor tracking | Fitbit setup |
Enabling ECG
- Open
Fitbitapp on phone - Navigate to Discover Health & Wellness
- Select ECG and follow setup
- Complete initial calibration on watch
- Record ECG anytime from
Fitbit ECGapp
Regional Availability: ECG is not available in all countries. Check Fitbit app for your region.
SpO2 Overnight Tracking
- Enable in
Fitbitapp AccountPixel WatchSpO2 - Wear watch snugly overnight
- View results in
Fitbitapp next morning
Note: SpO2 tracks overnight only, not on-demand.
Loss of Pulse Detection (New)
Exclusive to Pixel Watch 3:
- Enable in
Fitbitapp Safety features - Set emergency contacts
- If pulse stops and no movement detected, watch alerts emergency services
Advanced Running Metrics
Pixel Watch 3 tracks new running metrics:
- Cadence: Steps per minute
- Vertical Oscillation: Up/down movement
- Ground Contact Time: Foot on ground duration
- Running Power: Effort estimation
View in Fitbit app after runs.
Fitbit Premium Features
Some advanced insights require Fitbit Premium ($9.99/month after 6-month trial):
- Daily Readiness Score
- Wellness Report
- Advanced sleep analysis
- Personalized insights
Core health tracking works without Premium.
Setup Recommendations
- Complete Calibration: ECG and heart rate need initial setup
- Wear Consistently: 24/7 wear provides best baseline data
- Update Software: Latest
WearOSenables all features - Link Fitbit Account: Required for all health features
Health Data Accuracy
Wear watch snugly (not tight), keep sensors clean, and wear consistently for most accurate health tracking. Initial baseline requires 1-2 weeks of data.
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