Jon Loves His Samsung Galaxy Watch6❢
Jon's Favorite Watch Face is Displayed, But It's Changeable
We’ve used (and loved) Fitbit Exercise Trackers, beginning when our daughter, Michelle, gave me my first Fitbit
Tracker over ten years ago.
My First Fitbit Tracker Clipped on my Pants WaistbandSince then, Jon and I have regularly upgraded to the Fitbit Smartwatches, from Charge 2 to Charge 4. The features, including Fitness Monitoring, Sleep
Monitoring, and Stress Management, are excellent for keeping us on track for healthy
living.
My First Fitbit Charge 2 was Great!Recently, I realized that Fitbits lack two features that
have become critical in our lives. I had to find a replacement health tracker
when Jon’s Parkinson’s disease and our lifestyle called for two crucial health monitors.
1. Fall Detection Alerts:
It started when Jon insisted on repairing our motorhome
skylight and roof. His balance is poor due to Parkinson's disease, so falls are more likely. Climbing ladders
is just asking for trouble.
Jon Devised a Harness and Rope Safety Mechanism
Jon uses a harness and rope safety mechanism when he climbs ladders. But I was still nervous about falls. (Read ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐! ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ-๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ)
I decided Jon needed a wearable device to send me an
emergency fall detection alert if he fell. After researching options, I found no Fitbit model with a Fall Alert function, so I decided
on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6.
Jon Setting Up His New Watch6 Country
As Guatemala Because Mexico is Not an Option
Jon specified the Emergency Call function to dial my cell phone rather than an ambulance. The
watch automatically calls me if he falls. He can also send me an SOS call by
pushing the Home button five times. The SOS function causes the watch to emit
an emergency alarm so bystanders can hear it, dial my cell phone, and text me.
Jon's Watch6 Calling MeWhile It Emits a Siren for 10 SecondsThe Fall Alert relieves much of my worry. I learned one
lesson recently when Jon had a hard fall—hard enough that it cracked the Premium
Tempered Glass screen protector on his Watch6. I was with him and saw that he went
down hard, but I did not receive an Emergency Alert call.
We realized later that we were in the wilderness, without
cell service, so the Watch6 could not call. The two guides with us had walkie-talkies
in case of emergency, and fortunately, Jon was not hurt enough for them to call
for help.
2. Irregular Heart Rhythm Monitoring
Galaxy Watch6 ECG App (In the Background)Performs Analyses of Heartbeats
Jon was recently diagnosed with first-degree atrioventricular
(AV) block. AV block causes irregular heartbeats and is not uncommon in
Parkinson’s disease. First-degree AV block is rarely symptomatic but can
progress to the degree where a pacemaker is needed.
I like that the Galaxy
Watch6 will automatically detect Jon’s irregular heart rhythms and notify him before
it becomes an issue. It then alerts him to perform the ECG function using the
Watch6. With
that information, he’ll be able to notify his doctor if needed and get proper tests done
to detect any issues worth questioning.
However, according to Samsung, this new ECG feature requires a Samsung Galaxy device. The phone also needs Android OS 9.0 Pie or higher to run the
Samsung Health Monitor App ECG. My Samsung phone, which is only a year and a
half old, has a lower operating system, and Jon’s phone is even older than that.
Costco Mexico Has a Limited Time OnlineOffer On Samsung Galaxy Phones!Jon, always an excellent online shopper, found that Costco Mexico
has a fantastic online special deal on the Galaxy A34 (for a limited time). He ordered it
immediately!
The next day, my Fitbit
strap broke off and was not repairable. I use it in my pocket, which still
measures my steps, but that’s not good enough! So, Jon ordered a Watch6 and a Galaxy
A34 phone for me, too. I can’t wait for mine to arrive!
My Fitbit Band Broke Off--That's All That's Left!
Soon, I'll Have a Samsung Watch6 SmartwatchLike Jon's But in Platinum with a Blue Band!
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 has all of the health monitoring features that Fitbits have and much more. After Jon has used his Watch6 for three months, I can recommend it. I'm interested to see what new features the Watch7 will have, but I didn't want to spend the extra money on it now. Samsung keeps the Watch6 updated very well!
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Since then, Jon and I have regularly upgraded to the Fitbit Smartwatches, from Charge 2 to Charge 4. The features, including Fitness Monitoring, Sleep
Monitoring, and Stress Management, are excellent for keeping us on track for healthy
living.
Recently, I realized that Fitbits lack two features that
have become critical in our lives. I had to find a replacement health tracker
when Jon’s Parkinson’s disease and our lifestyle called for two crucial health monitors.
1. Fall Detection Alerts:
It started when Jon insisted on repairing our motorhome
skylight and roof. His balance is poor due to Parkinson's disease, so falls are more likely. Climbing ladders
is just asking for trouble.
Jon uses a harness and rope safety mechanism when he climbs ladders. But I was still nervous about falls. (Read ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐! ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ-๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ)
I decided Jon needed a wearable device to send me an emergency fall detection alert if he fell. After researching options, I found no Fitbit model with a Fall Alert function, so I decided on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6.
Jon Setting Up His New Watch6 Country
As Guatemala Because Mexico is Not an Option
Jon specified the Emergency Call function to dial my cell phone rather than an ambulance. The watch automatically calls me if he falls. He can also send me an SOS call by pushing the Home button five times. The SOS function causes the watch to emit an emergency alarm so bystanders can hear it, dial my cell phone, and text me.
The Fall Alert relieves much of my worry. I learned one
lesson recently when Jon had a hard fall—hard enough that it cracked the Premium
Tempered Glass screen protector on his Watch6. I was with him and saw that he went
down hard, but I did not receive an Emergency Alert call.
We realized later that we were in the wilderness, without
cell service, so the Watch6 could not call. The two guides with us had walkie-talkies
in case of emergency, and fortunately, Jon was not hurt enough for them to call
for help.
2. Irregular Heart Rhythm Monitoring
Jon was recently diagnosed with first-degree atrioventricular
(AV) block. AV block causes irregular heartbeats and is not uncommon in
Parkinson’s disease. First-degree AV block is rarely symptomatic but can
progress to the degree where a pacemaker is needed.
I like that the Galaxy Watch6 will automatically detect Jon’s irregular heart rhythms and notify him before it becomes an issue. It then alerts him to perform the ECG function using the Watch6. With that information, he’ll be able to notify his doctor if needed and get proper tests done to detect any issues worth questioning.
However, according to Samsung, this new ECG feature requires a Samsung Galaxy device. The phone also needs Android OS 9.0 Pie or higher to run the Samsung Health Monitor App ECG. My Samsung phone, which is only a year and a half old, has a lower operating system, and Jon’s phone is even older than that.
Jon, always an excellent online shopper, found that Costco Mexico
has a fantastic online special deal on the Galaxy A34 (for a limited time). He ordered it
immediately!
