Series 9 Blood Oxygen App outside USA

I purchased my Apple watch 9 45mm while visiting the USA this year. I live in Ireland. can the blood oxygen app be activeted on my watch?

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 11:55 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2024 11:57 PM

No, it does not matter where you activate your watch. If bought in the US, the Blood Oxygen app is disabled for now.

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  • The ability to measure blood oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States beginning January 18, 2024. These are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A. Learn how to identify your Apple Watch.

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copied from: watchOS - Feature Availability - Apple

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Sep 26, 2024 11:57 PM in response to Crualaoch

No, it does not matter where you activate your watch. If bought in the US, the Blood Oxygen app is disabled for now.

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  • The ability to measure blood oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States beginning January 18, 2024. These are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A. Learn how to identify your Apple Watch.

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copied from: watchOS - Feature Availability - Apple

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