Ultrahuman Launched On-Demand Heart Rhythm Scan Feature
Ring users in specific global markets can now perform 60-second heart rhythm checks using their smartphone camera.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Heart Disease
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Ultrahuman has introduced a new on-demand Heart Scan feature for Ring Air and Ring Pro users, allowing individuals to monitor their heart rhythm. This capability, developed through a partnership with FibriCheck, is now available in supported markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Why it matters
This feature provides an accessible tool for users to generate heart rhythm data that can be shared with healthcare professionals to facilitate medical discussions. It integrates directly into the existing subscription service, offering an added layer of cardiovascular monitoring.
The scan requires users to sit still for 60 seconds to complete an optical heart rhythm test. Performance data for this algorithm, provided by FibriCheck, is currently limited to the feature's operational deployment across the specified global markets.
The players
Ultrahuman
A health technology company that produces wearable devices, including the Ring Air and Ring Pro, designed to track biometric health markers.
FibriCheck
A digital health company that provides medically certified software algorithms for detecting heart rhythm irregularities using smartphone cameras.
The details
To use the feature, users initiate the scan through the Ultrahuman app, which leverages a smartphone camera to perform an optical heart rhythm test. The data is processed by the FibriCheck algorithm and formatted into a PDF file, allowing the user to present the information to a physician. The tool is included at no extra cost for those with the Afib Power Plug subscription.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: The Heart Scan feature was officially launched.
Health Landscape
This launch reflects the ongoing expansion of the FibriCheck medically certified heart rhythm algorithm into the consumer wearable ecosystem. It illustrates a broader shift where personal health devices are increasingly designed to provide shareable diagnostic-grade data for clinical review.
This tool generates a PDF report of your heart rhythm, which is a useful document to bring to your next primary care visit for discussion. If you notice persistent concerns or irregular scan results, prioritize a conversation with your physician to determine if professional clinical testing is necessary.
The takeaway
While this tool allows for convenient rhythm monitoring, it is designed to assist in conversations with your healthcare provider rather than to replace professional diagnosis. Always consult with a physician to interpret your heart rhythm data and determine if further cardiovascular testing is required.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in monitoring cardiovascular health in our Heart Disease section.
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