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terra252
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Can Apple Watch SE track breathing during the day?

I have breathing issues during the day. Can the Apple Watch se track during the day or is it only at night?

Posted on Oct 6, 2026 6:22 PM

2 replies

poonam_kumawat
User level: Level 4 (1,080 points)

Oct 7, 2026 12:22 AM in response to terra252

If you mean respiratory rate (breaths per minute), the Apple Watch SE primarily tracks this during sleep, not continuously throughout the day.


So unfortunately, it’s not a reliable way to monitor breathing problems during the daytime. Apple also says these measurements aren’t intended for medical diagnosis.



More info :Apple – Track your sleep and respiratory rate

terra252 Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 7, 2026 6:55 AM in response to poonam_kumawat

Thanks, not looking for a diagnosis. Just looking for patterns

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256371623