Apple is moving forward with providing health features on its watches that work to detect serious health problems early that you can address before it’s too late. In addition to the previous health features that detect heart problems, and in an exciting technical development, Apple has added a new feature that turns your watch into a personal guard that monitors your breathing while you sleep, and detects one of the most dangerous health problems that a person may suffer from without knowing it, which is sleep apnea. The feature has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and works on Apple watches 9, 10 and Ultra 2, transforming from a mere timekeeping and exercise tracking tool to an advanced medical device that can save your life while you sleep.
How can this new technology help you discover a serious health problem that may be hidden from you? Follow us as we reveal all the details…
Sleep Apnea Detection System Requirements
Apple recently added a new and important feature to its smartwatches that allows it to detect sleep apnea. Although the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 10 with its larger screen was the focus of attention during the iPhone 16 launch event, the sleep apnea detection feature is one of the most important technical developments in smartwatches ever. To enable the feature, here's what you need:
◉ Sleep apnea detection is available since September 2024, and requires Apple Watch Series 9 and later and current Apple Watch Ultra 2 models with watchOS 11 or later.
◉ Also update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
◉ Sleep mode must be set up with Sleep Tracking turned on and your Apple Watch turned on.
◉ You must wear your Apple Watch while sleeping for at least 10 nights over 30 days. Your data will be analyzed every 30 days.
◉ The feature uses the accelerometer to detect apnea at night, and it also sends notifications when potential apnea is detected as watch notifications.
◉ The feature is intended for use by people 18 years of age or older who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea.
This step by Apple in the field of detecting sleep apnea came somewhat late, as Samsung preceded it in this field by launching a similar feature in its smart watches, which reflects the ongoing competition between the two companies in developing health monitoring and medical monitoring technologies in their wearable devices.
Turn on sleep apnea notifications
◉ On your iPhone, open the Health app.
◉ Click on “Browse”, then click on “Respiratory”.
◉ Under Sleep Apnea Notifications, tap Set Up, then tap Next.
◉ Confirm your date of birth, and if you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, click “Continue.”
◉ Click “Next”, then click “Done”.
◉ To view sleep apnea or breathing disorders notifications, tap either Sleep Apnea Notifications or Breathing Disturbances under the “Respiratory” setting.
◉ You can view your breathing disorders over the past month, six months or year.
Things you should know according to Apple
◉The Sleep Apnea Notifications feature is not intended to diagnose, treat, or assist in the management of sleep apnea.
◉ Not all people with sleep apnea receive a notification.
◉ If you think you have sleep apnea, see your doctor.
One of the positive features of the sleep apnea detection feature is that it does not require the purchase of the new Apple Watch this year, as it works on the older Apple Watch Series 9. However, the question remains about how accurate and effective this feature is in diagnosis. From the personal experience of a patient suffering from sleep apnea and using a CPAP device for sleep apnea patients, it was necessary to conduct a sleep study and visit a pulmonologist to accurately determine the severity of the condition.
This feature is an excellent way to alert people who may not realize they have sleep apnea to go to a sleep doctor, which can happen to anyone for reasons including high blood pressure, for example.
The problem, however, is that this feature requires wearing an Apple Watch while sleeping, which many people do not prefer, especially since sleep apnea is not always a symptom that a person can notice themselves.
This is one of the most important health additions Apple has made in a long time, and its impact is expected to be as significant as the atrial fibrillation detection and high heart rate alerts, but this time it targets a completely different health problem than heart problems: sleep apnea.
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I remember the double tap feature in the Apple Watch Series 4 when it was announced, then we discovered that it supports the sixth and fifth generations, after which I wondered why it does not support the fourth generation, after which in the minor updates to WatchOS 8 it was officially supported!
I wish it would support at least the 8th generation in the minor updates!
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Hi Mohammed Jassim 🙋♂️, Regarding your question about the double-tap feature, Apple has a policy of introducing new features to the latest devices first in order to encourage users to upgrade. However, sometimes it provides these features to older devices in later updates if the devices are able to support them. 📱⌚
For the My Health app, it is used to collect and display health information from your device and apps that choose to share health data with My Health. If this is a concern for you, please contact your doctor or healthcare professional before using this information. 😊👨⚕️
Keep discovering the world of Apple! 🚀🌌
The feature is supposed to support even generations 6, 7 and 8 since it has an accelerometer and is no different from generations 9 and 10 unless it depends on the processor power in the last two generations, then that is something else! Although Apple did not mention that one of the reasons for choosing the last two generations is the powerful processor for both of them! Apple has a history of manipulating and monopolizing features to favor this product to encourage or blackmail an upgrade to a new generation!
Hi Mohammed Jassim 🖐️, you bring up a very interesting point! But it seems that Apple chose the 9th and 10th generations for its watches because of some of the technical improvements that these generations offer. While the sensors may not differ much, the software and overall performance of the watch can affect the accuracy and effectiveness of the features. I also think that Apple always likes to encourage users to upgrade to newer devices - because if all the features are available on all devices, why would anyone upgrade? 😅 And to you, Apple's love is in the hearts of its users! 🍎💕
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Buying Apple devices from Apple stores in China leaves you with accessories, all services are either postponed or unavailable, currently this feature is not available and all the features that came with the 18.1 update are not available on devices purchased in China or the European Union countries
Hello dear Abdul Azim! 😊 It seems that you are facing some issues with services on devices purchased from China or the European Union. Unfortunately, the availability of some features and services varies depending on the region. But there are always ways to overcome these challenges. 🕵️♂️ Also, Apple is always striving to make all its services available in as many regions as possible. Keep updated and smile! 😄🍎
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This feature is really great.
In addition to the above preventive health features offered by Apple in its smart watch
I have now set this feature.
thanks, but
I don't know why they don't put the apnea feature in the Apple Watch Ultra 1)
Because Apple is annoying. It wants us to buy.