Amazfit Balance 2 joins the blood pressure club, but only in some countries
The Amazfit Balance 2 has received blood pressure tracking, but not everyone will be able to use it right away. Just like with the T-Rex 3 and the original Balance, regional restrictions still apply.
Another Amazfit joins the blood pressure experiment
Zepp Health has now enabled blood pressure tracking on the Amazfit Balance 2. Just make sure to have the firmware version 3.16.0.3 or later, installed on your watch.
This makes it the latest in their lineup to support the feature, following the original Balance, T-Rex 3 and GTR 3 Pro. All of them use the built-in optical heart rate sensor to estimate systolic and diastolic readings, without any sort of inflatable cuff. For some reason Active 2 is not on this list, but maybe it will get the feature in time.
Essential reading: Amazfit Balance 2 vs Balance – what’s the difference
The approach hasn’t changed much since it was first introduced. Measurements are taken on demand, not continuously, and you need to stay still during the process. The Balance 2 now runs the same Zepp OS-based app used by its siblings, with a calibration process that takes about ten minutes to complete.
You might not see the feature unless you switch regions
The main catch is the same as before. Blood pressure tracking is only available in select countries. If your account is based in a supported region, like Singapore or Brazil, you should be able to install the app directly from the Zepp OS store. Just search for “Blood Pressure Measurement”.
If you can’t see it in your app, there is still a way to get it running. But it involves creating a new Zepp account based in one of those regions, unpairing your Balance 2, and setting it up from scratch on the new account. Which is a bit of a hassle.
The regional lock is probably related to local regulations. Some countries require more extensive validation before allowing wearables to offer this kind of health tracking. That’s understandable, though frustrating for users who want access to everything their watch can do.
Setup requires calibration and regular maintenance
Once the app is installed, you’ll need to calibrate the watch using a proper blood pressure monitor. This means taking three manual readings with your cuff-based device, and three with the Amazfit watch, all while wearing both on the same arm.
The app guides you through the steps. Calibration is not permanent. You’ll need to repeat the process roughly once a month to keep the feature active.
After setup, blood pressure readings can be taken whenever you like, directly from the watch. The readings show up almost instantly, and the process usually takes about half a minute. Zepp Health makes it clear that the results are for reference only and not suitable for diagnosis or medical use.
Still, early tests from institutions like the First Hospital of Peking University have shown decent accuracy. The reported differences between the watch and medical-grade devices were generally below 5 mmHg, which is within an acceptable range for a consumer-grade product.
You can view our detailed instructions on how to use the feature on this link.
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