How Apple Watch Detects Hypertension & What to Do if You Get an Alert

Learn how the Apple Watch Series 11 uses innovative technology to detect possible hypertension by analyzing your blood vessels and heart data over time. This video explains what the hypertension notification means, how to enable the feature, and the important next steps if you receive an alert. Key topics covered: How Apple Watch detects possible hypertension without measuring blood pressure directly What the "Possible Hypertension" notification means and doesn't mean How to set up hypertension notifications and the Blood Pressure Log in the Health app Why consulting a healthcare professional after getting a notification is crucial Limitations of the feature and FDA approval status Stay informed about your heart health with Apple Watch — but remember, this is a prompt to seek medical advice, not a diagnosis. Tags: Apple Watch hypertension, hypertension notifications, Apple Watch health features, blood pressure alerts, heart health technology, watchOS 26, Apple Watch Series 11, managing hypertension, Apple Watch health monitoring