How to Setup Low Heart Rate Notifications on an Apple Watch?

QALY Team
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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.

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3. Select “Health Checklist.”

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4. Scroll down and select the 'Low Heart Rate Notifications' option.

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

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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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