How to View Your Heart Rate on Apple Watch

Step by step

1. 10 sec

   Open the Heart Rate application

   Press the Digital Crown to view your installed applications. Locate and tap the Heart Rate icon, represented by a white heart on a black background.

   Note: You can add the Heart Rate app as a complication to your watch face for instant access.
2. 15 sec

   View your current heart rate

   Once the application is open, the sensor will begin an active measurement. Remain still for several seconds to allow the Apple Watch to capture your current beats per minute (BPM).

   Note: Ensure the watch band is snug against your skin for the most accurate sensor reading.
3. 30 sec

   Scroll to view heart rate trends

   Rotate the Digital Crown downward to see a breakdown of your daily activity. This view displays your resting rate and walking average for the current day.

4. 30 sec

   Examine daily graphs

   Continue scrolling to view a chronological line graph of your heart rate over the last 24 hours. Tap the graph to expand the view and see specific data points for individual hours.

5. 10 sec

   View extended data on iPhone

   For long-term health insights, open the Health app on your paired iPhone. Navigate to Browse, select Heart, and choose Heart Rate to view weekly, monthly, and yearly trends.

   Note: Data syncs automatically when the Apple Watch is within range of your iPhone.