Setting heart rate alerts on your Apple Watch is straightforward and helps you monitor potential health changes by notifying you if your heart rate is too high or too low while you appear to be inactive for at least 10 minutes.
Here's exactly how to configure these alerts using your iPhone:
Steps to Configure Heart Rate Alerts
Follow these simple steps to set your desired thresholds for high and low heart rate notifications:
- Open the Apple Watch App: On your paired iPhone, locate and launch the Apple Watch app. This app is the central hub for managing your watch settings.
- Navigate to Heart Settings: Within the Apple Watch app, tap on the My Watch tab located at the bottom of the screen. Then, scroll down and tap on the Heart option.
- Set High Heart Rate Alert:
- Tap on High Heart Rate.
- Choose the desired Beats Per Minute (BPM) threshold from the available options. If your heart rate exceeds this number while you appear inactive, you will receive an alert.
- Set Low Heart Rate Alert:
- Tap on Low Heart Rate.
- Select the desired BPM threshold from the options. If your heart rate drops below this number while you appear inactive, you will receive an alert.
You can choose specific BPM values like 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150 for high heart rate alerts, and 40 or 45 for low heart rate alerts, depending on your needs and consultation with a healthcare professional.
Note: These alerts are designed to notify you when your heart rate is unusually high or low while you appear to be inactive. They are not intended for monitoring heart rate during exercise or periods of activity.
Setting these alerts can provide valuable insights into your health data and prompt you to consult a doctor if you receive frequent or unexpected notifications.
