Does Garmin Fenix 8 support taking an ECG? We look into this user-generated query to bring the most updated answer.
Garmin uses the Garmin ECG app to take on-demand ECG readings on supported or compatible smartwatches.
As a good first step, we just need to make check if the Garmin ECG app comes preloaded on the Fenix 8 smartwatches. Well, the Garmin ECG app is not a part of the Fenix 8 software or firmware. The Fenix 8 software is the software that drives the watch and its functionality.
Since the Garmin ECG app is not available for Fenix 8 as we write this, it is safe to assume that the ECG functionality or feature is not available on Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatches as we write this.
Going by the past experience, Garmin could introduce the Garmin ECG app on Fenix 8 as part of a future software update or release.
Garmin added the ECG app on Venu 2 Plus and Fenix 7 pro series smartwatches much later after the release of these smartwatches. Both watches became compatible with the Garmin ECG app after a software update.
In our opinion, the ECG app may find support on the Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatches at any later date in the near future. If you wish to check about this possibility, you may get in touch with the Garmin customer support team and pose the query to the helpful folks of the team.
For now, it the missing ECG app support in Fenix 8 is a deal breaker for you, we will offer a piece of advice. Go and pick the Fenix 7 Pro series smartwatches for the inherent compatibility with the Garmin ECG app.