The arterial stiffness detection feature on the Huawei Watch Ultimate is not available in all regions where the device is sold. This feature uses high-precision ECG and PPG sensors to detect arterial stiffness, an indicator of arteriosclerosis, and provides science-driven tips to improve cardiovascular health[1][2]. However, it is only supported in specific countries and regions.
According to Huawei's support documentation, arterial stiffness detection is available in a list of countries that includes Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Turkey, United Kingdom, Russia, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Oman, Qatar, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritius, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Morocco, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, China Hong Kong, and Macao[3].
Users in regions where this feature is not supported will not be able to access arterial stiffness detection on their Huawei Watch Ultimate. It is important to check the availability of this feature in your specific region before purchasing the device. Additionally, the feature is not intended for medical use and should not be used as a basis for medical diagnosis or treatment[4].
Citations:
[1] https://consumer.huawei.com/my/wearables/watch-ultimate/
[2] https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/wearables/watch-ultimate/
[3] https://consumer.huawei.com/ca/support/content/en-us15904840/
[4] https://consumer.huawei.com/ca/support/content/en-us15905697/
[5] https://www.todays-golfer.com/features/equipment-features/huawei-are-expanding-their-golf-watch-collection-with-a-new-colourway-and-strap/
[6] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15893330/
[7] https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2023/05/25/forget-apple-watch-huawei-watch-ultimate-beats-apple-to-game-changing-new-features/
[8] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/huawei-watch-ultimate-is-a-luxury-smartwatch-for-ocean-diving/
[9] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-ultimate-design/
[10] https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/wearables/watch-ultimate/