How Smartwatches Are Detecting Sleep Apnea

In this episode of The Wearable Tech Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how smartwatches and fitness trackers are increasingly being used to screen for sleep apnea, a condition affecting an estimated 30 million Americans, most undiagnosed. They break down the sensor technology involved—blood oxygen saturation, heart rate variability, and movement detection—and discuss FDA clearance for features like Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection and Withings' Sleep Analyzer. The hosts also examine the limitations: watch-based detection can flag potential apnea but can't replace a clinical diagnosis. They consider the implications for public health and the future of at-home sleep monitoring. A practical look at a wearable feature that could save lives. #SleepApnea #SmartwatchHealth #WearableTech #AppleWatch #Withings #Fitbit #BloodOxygen #HeartRateVariability #SleepHealth #FDA #HealthTech #Technology #Wearables #FitnessTracker #SleepMonitoring #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #WearableTechPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo