Richard, thanks for this, I didn’t know there was such a thing as a restricted Apple Watch.
On Thu, 17 Jul 2025 at 20:31, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone < [email protected]> wrote: > While ChatGPT does get things wrong at times, I did some checking and I > believe the below information is correct, but of course, if someone wants > to confirm it, call Apple or go to a store and ask. > > You're absolutely right to be confused—here’s the full story, updated as > of mid-2025: > > *🔴** Blood Oxygen on Apple Watch was restricted—but only recently, and > only for Series 9 and Ultra 2 sold after January 18, 2024 in the United > States.* > ------------------------------ > > *✅** Here’s the current situation:* > > *Apple Watches with blood oxygen measurement still available in the U.S.:* > > - *Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8* – ✔️ *Blood Oxygen works normally* > - *Apple Watch Ultra (1st gen)* – ✔️ *Blood Oxygen works normally* > - *Apple Watch SE (1st and 2nd gen)* – 🚫 *Never included a blood > oxygen sensor* > - *Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sold before Jan 18, 2024* – ✔️ *Blood > Oxygen works normally* > - *Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sold after Jan 18, 2024* in the > U.S. – ❌ *Blood Oxygen feature is disabled* > > ------------------------------ > > *🧾** Why was it disabled?* > > This is due to a *patent dispute* between Apple and a medical tech > company called *Masimo* over the blood oxygen (SpO₂) sensor technology. > The *U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)* ruled in Masimo's favor, > leading to a temporary import ban of new Apple Watches with that feature. > > Apple responded by: > > - *Removing* the Blood Oxygen app and disabling the sensor in affected > U.S. models of Series 9 and Ultra 2 starting January 2024. > - *Selling modified versions* without SpO₂ in the U.S., while > international models are unaffected. > > ------------------------------ > > *🔍** How to check if your Apple Watch supports Blood Oxygen* > > If you're buying a *Series 9 or Ultra 2* and want the Blood Oxygen > feature: > > - *Buy an international version*, or > - *Buy a U.S. model manufactured before January 2024* > > You can check your Apple Watch's capabilities by going to: > > *Watch app > My Watch > Privacy > Health > Blood Oxygen* > > If the feature is missing entirely, you're likely using a restricted model. > > Let me know if you want help identifying a specific watch or locating one > with SpO₂ enabled. > > > > > > > > > > Richard, USA, > > "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and > not building bridges, is not Christian." -- Pope Francis > > > > My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ > > > > *From:* [email protected] <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of > *Alex Stone > *Sent:* Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:19 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: Replacement for IWatch: > > > > My point exactly! > > > > On Thu, 17 Jul 2025 at 20:17, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: > > Why would you want to, to my knowledge all current models of the apple > Watch like series 10 and Ultra 2 are available to purchase in the United > States. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Carolyn Arnold > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:12 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Replacement for IWatch: > > Is there a way you can buy one from another country? > > Carolyn Arnold > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:35 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Replacement for IWatch: > > My understanding is that they currently aren’t allowed to sell them in the > U.S. at this time. > > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of > Alex Stone > Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:33 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Replacement for IWatch: > > Sorry, I don’t understand your question;, Apple Watches already give blood > oxygen and position. > On Thu, 17 Jul 2025 at 13:29, <[email protected] <mailto: > [email protected]> > wrote: > Since apparently Apple can't sell Iwatches in the U S that give > oxygen > levels as well as pulls, do any of you know of a replacement? > > Thanks so much! > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V > iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this > list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact > the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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