Ultrahuman Launched On-Demand Heart Scan Feature
The new feature allows Ring Air and Ring Pro users to check heart rhythm via a sixty-second smartphone camera scan.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Heart Disease
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Ultrahuman has introduced a new Heart Scan feature for Ring Air and Ring Pro users, utilizing FibriCheck's analysis algorithm to perform on-demand heart rhythm checks. The service is currently available in supported markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Why it matters
This feature provides users with a convenient way to monitor their heart rhythm and generate PDF reports that can be shared directly with healthcare professionals. It integrates into the existing Afib Power Plug subscription without incurring additional costs for current members.
The Heart Scan requires users to remain still for a 60-second duration while the smartphone camera conducts the optical heart rhythm test. Results are compiled into a PDF format, though the system relies on FibriCheck's algorithm for data processing.
The players
Ultrahuman
Ultrahuman is a health-tracking technology company known for producing wearable fitness devices like the Ring Air and Ring Pro.
FibriCheck
FibriCheck is a digital health company that provides medically certified algorithms for heart rhythm analysis using smartphone camera technology.
The details
Users can initiate the test through the Ultrahuman app, which leverages a smartphone camera to capture optical heart rhythm data. The analysis is handled by FibriCheck, providing actionable health data that users can easily export for medical consultation.
Timeline
The new feature was officially launched on October 7, 2026.
The Big Picture
This release follows the industry precedent set by the Apple Watch's AFib History feature, signaling a shift toward regular, consumer-led heart rhythm monitoring. It marks a departure from traditional episodic clinical screening toward continuous, user-initiated health observation.
Users can now conduct heart rhythm checks from home without the need for specialized equipment, potentially streamlining the diagnostic process during physician visits. The PDF generation tool allows patients to present tangible data to their doctors during routine consultations.
The takeaway
Integrating medical-grade algorithms into consumer wearables gives individuals more control over their own heart health data. Users should use these tools as a supplement to professional medical advice rather than a replacement for clinical diagnostics.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in monitoring at our Heart Disease section.
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