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Google Pixel Watch Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications confirmed as unavailable

Google has confirmed that Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications are unavailable on the Pixel Watch. (Image source: Google)
Google has confirmed that Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications are unavailable on the Pixel Watch. (Image source: Google)
Google Pixel Watch users recently reported finding Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications. The alerts were seen in the Fitbit app with a “Data last analyzed” timestamp. Google has now confirmed that this feature is not available on the Pixel Watch and explained the appearance of the data. However, a different feature, Fall Detection, is now rolling out to the device.

Confusion surrounding the Pixel Watch and Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications has begun after several users reported seeing the alerts in the Discover tab of the Fitbit app. Google has since confirmed with 9to5Google that the wearable will not deliver these alerts. The company explained that users who had seen these notifications were viewing historical data from other devices compatible with this feature, even if a “Data last analyzed” date might contradict this.

Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications are available on devices such as the Fitbit Inspire 3; a complete list of supported Fitbit devices can be found below. The Pixel Watch includes an ECG feature that can detect signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). However, this tool is only activated on demand; it does not run in the background and triggers alerts when it detects an unusual heartbeat.

While customers may be disappointed that this was a false alarm, a different Google Pixel Watch feature has recently begun to roll out to the wearable: Fall Detection. This tool can detect a hard fall, triggering an alert asking you if you wish to dial for emergency services. The company notes on its support page that the call can only be made with a sufficient signal. Google has not confirmed when the rollout of this feature will be completed.

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List of Fitbit devices with Irregular Heart Rhythm notifications:

  • Sense 2
  • Sense
  • Versa 4
  • Versa 3
  • Versa 2
  • Versa Lite
  • Charge 5
  • Charge 4
  • Charge 3
  • Luxe
  • Inspire 3
  • Inspire 2
The Pixel Watch includes an ECG feature that can detect signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). (Image source: Google)
The Pixel Watch includes an ECG feature that can detect signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). (Image source: Google)

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Polly Allcock, 2023-01-25 (Update: 2023-01-25)