Here, we’ll explain exactly how Samsung’s smartwatches manage to do this.

These measurements are then analyzed and combined with intelligent algorithms.

Hence, smartwatches can offer valuable insights and alerts, prompting users to engage in stress-reducing activities when necessary.

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This sensor uses infrared and LED lights to measure changes in blood volume.

Stress often leads to an elevation in heart rate.

A Samsung Galaxy Watch provides three convenient ways to measure your heart rate.

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you’ve got the option to also set a manual heart rate reading.

This provides insights into the wearer’s stress levels.

This technology helps to provide a more comprehensive understanding of stress and its impact on the body.

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These areas serve as electrodes for measuring the electrical conductance of the skin.

This is often done through a combination of high-frequency and low-frequency measurements.

Based on the analysis of the EDA data, your Galaxy Watch may provide an indication of stress levels.

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A Samsung Galaxy Watch can utilize its accelerometer to detect when you’re asleep based on movement patterns.

Using these measurements, your Galaxy Watch can identify sleep-related stress factors.

Monitoring activity levels on smartwatch

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