Google Health 5.09 Brings Pixel Watch Health Guardian Features
Google Health 5.09 rolls out for Android and iOS, adding blood pressure tracking, insulin resistance charts, and sleep breathing data for Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5.
Google Health version 5.09 is now rolling out for Android and iOS, bringing the Pixel Watch Health Guardian features that were announced just the day before. The update focuses on expanding health tracking for Pixel Watch owners while improving core app functions.
Pixel Watch 3, 4, and 5 users gain blood pressure tracking, insulin resistance trend charting, and sleep breathing quality data. These additions mark a significant expansion of the health metrics available directly from the wrist.
The update also extends Cardio Load support beyond Google's own hardware. Garmin and Apple Watch models can now sync workouts that contribute to Cardio Load, according to androidauthority.com. New options for logging activities under Fitness are included as well.
Bug fixes and food logging improvements
Google addressed a bug that caused old step streaks to not appear correctly. The app also improves entering serving units and meal time for custom food items, and fixes related iOS glitches.
Quick answers
Which Pixel Watch models get blood pressure tracking in Google Health 5.09?
Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Watch 5 owners gain blood pressure tracking, along with insulin resistance trend charting and sleep breathing quality data.
Can Garmin and Apple Watch sync workouts to Cardio Load?
Yes. The update adds support for syncing workouts from Garmin and Apple Watch models that contribute to Cardio Load.
What bugs does Google Health 5.09 fix?
It fixes old step streaks not appearing correctly, improves entering serving units and meal time for custom food items, and resolves related iOS glitches.