
Key Takeaways
The Apple Watch offers an array of health-monitoring tools, one of which is the low heart rate notification. This feature alerts you if your heart rate dips below a selected level. Here's a quick guide on setting it up.
Setting Up Low Heart Rate Notifications
1. Open the Health app on your iPhone. This is your central hub for all health-related data and settings.
2. Tap on the Profile icon in the top-right corner.

3. Select “Health Checklist.”
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4. Scroll down and select the 'Low Heart Rate Notifications' option.

5. Choose your threshold and tap “Done” in the top-right corner to save your settings.

Once configured, if your heart rate drops below this threshold for a continuous 10-minute period, you will receive an alert.
Understanding a Low Heart Rate
A low heart rate is characterized by your heart beating fewer than 60 times per minute. If your Apple Watch ECG app consistently shows a low heart rate and you feel well, there's usually no immediate cause for concern. For a deeper understanding of what a low heart rate could mean, check out our dedicated blog post on the subject.
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