# \#ecg **URL:** https://www.community.whoop.com/tag/ecg/3.md [Latest](https://www.community.whoop.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.community.whoop.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.community.whoop.com/tags.md) --- ## [App won't let me select "Take a new ECG Reading"](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/app-wont-let-me-select-take-a-new-ecg-reading/12294)
**Author:** [@TexasGopher](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/TexasGopher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/app-wont-let-me-select-take-a-new-ecg-reading/12294 "2026-09-20T15:43:34Z")
I set my new Whoop up last week and successfully took a couple of ECG readings. Wanted to take one today and the app won’t let me select the “Take a new ECG Reading”. It just ignores me trying to press the button. Any… --- ## [ECG Not Working](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-not-working/2495)
**Author:** [@popedriver](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/popedriver)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-not-working/2495 "2026-08-18T20:37:25Z")
I just received my Whoop MG. I cannot get the ECG reading to succeed. Every time I do it, it counts down the 30 seconds and shows the live wave view, yet as soon as the timer ends it gives me the failure message. I have… --- ## [ECG reading doesn’t work](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-reading-doesn-t-work/15330)
**Author:** [@bendandslayx](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/bendandslayx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-reading-doesn-t-work/15330 "2026-07-12T20:31:52Z")
I’v been wearing my brand new whoop for 2 weeks now and i tried to do the ecg reading everyday a million times and still writes the same things for me that ech reading failed after 30 seconds. I tried the reading on my b… --- ## [ECG Availability in Taiwan – Any Plans for Future Support?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-availability-in-taiwan-any-plans-for-future-support/14549)
**Author:** [@CharlieLin](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/CharlieLin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-availability-in-taiwan-any-plans-for-future-support/14549 "2026-04-16T13:13:29Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a new WHOOP user from Taiwan. Before placing my order, I was already aware that the ECG feature is currently not available in my region. Despite that, I still decided to join because I’m very interested… --- ## [ECG still not working feb 2026](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-still-not-working-feb-2026/13831)
**Author:** [@DutchSebastiaan](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/DutchSebastiaan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:02am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-still-not-working-feb-2026/13831 "2026-02-15T08:02:45Z")
Functionality ECG is not working. Problem is known since 2025. (My new out of the box whoop feb26) Hopefully there will be an update soon as many spent the extra €/$ for the ECG option. Can we expect a solution soon? --- ## [Why ECG IS NOT WORKING IN INDIA](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/why-ecg-is-not-working-in-india/12376)
**Author:** [@Gowriz](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Gowriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/why-ecg-is-not-working-in-india/12376 "2025-12-13T01:40:14Z")
Why ecg is not working in India can anyone explain --- ## [Whoop MG cannot measure ECG](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-mg-cannot-measure-ecg/12261)
**Author:** [@kew12355](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/kew12355)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-mg-cannot-measure-ecg/12261 "2025-12-10T00:06:57Z")
I got Whoop MG two days ago. I measured my first ECG two days ago and it worked normally. But today, when I try to measure it again, nothing happens. I tried restarting my phone, pairing and unpairing the device, and … --- ## [I have Whoop Life, no ECG](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/i-have-whoop-life-no-ecg/10193)
**Author:** [@zJozsef](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/zJozsef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/i-have-whoop-life-no-ecg/10193 "2025-10-29T17:19:25Z")
There is no reference whatsoever to ECG on my app. I just started Whoop Life a week ago. Will the ECG feature show up after a given time, or should it already be available? The Health tab yields one frozen half-filled … --- ## [MG ecg setup problems](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/mg-ecg-setup-problems/1277)
**Author:** [@tiphouse](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/tiphouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/mg-ecg-setup-problems/1277 "2025-07-22T16:13:19Z")
I got my MG today but can’t set up the ECG feature. It asks me to select a region to confirm my location, but there are no regions to select and there is no way to get past that screen. So the ecg is essentially worthles… --- ## [Are there plans for passive heart monitoring for Afib](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/are-there-plans-for-passive-heart-monitoring-for-afib/4952)
**Author:** [@Claydog73](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Claydog73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 8:48am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/are-there-plans-for-passive-heart-monitoring-for-afib/4952 "2025-07-14T08:48:10Z")
Are there plans for passive heart monitoring for Afib like Apple Watch ? Catching an episode randomly would be hard. --- ## [Is the Heart screener available in switzerland?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/is-the-heart-screener-available-in-switzerland/1465)
**Author:** [@kk22](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/kk22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/is-the-heart-screener-available-in-switzerland/1465 "2025-06-16T13:41:56Z")
Is the Heart screener available in switzerland? --- ## [Is Life membership worth it if ECG doesn’t work?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/is-life-membership-worth-it-if-ecg-doesn-t-work/3012)
**Author:** [@lfjaramillo](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/lfjaramillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/is-life-membership-worth-it-if-ecg-doesn-t-work/3012 "2025-06-16T12:43:53Z")
Is Life really worth it if the ECG doesn’t work? I’ve tried the ECG over 100 times, always stuck on “Calibrating” and then nothing. I followed all the tips: position, posture, cleaning, updates. Still no luck. This was… --- ## [ECG and blood pressure](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-and-blood-pressure/1339)
**Author:** [@gutterguy](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/gutterguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 2:40am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/ecg-and-blood-pressure/1339 "2025-05-18T02:40:30Z")
My whoop doesn’t let me access the ECG and blood pressure? Gave me heath span as soon as i charged it. Any ideas ? Thanks Carl --- ## [Whoop MG Features](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-mg-features/787)
**Author:** [@Rishabh1701](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Rishabh1701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-mg-features/787 "2025-05-12T02:29:33Z")
Hello, I just have a query on functioning of Whoop MG features in India under Life subscription. I am planning to get Whoop MG in USA but have to travel back to India in next 2-3 months, henceforth just wanted to get som… --- ## [Shipping to North Macedonia](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/shipping-to-north-macedonia/709)
**Author:** [@hatrix](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/hatrix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/shipping-to-north-macedonia/709 "2025-05-10T13:44:21Z")
Got a Whoop late December 2024, through Amazon, via WHOOP OFFICIAL store. I am interested in upgrading to MG. Need a clarification if ECG and Heart Pressure will be enabled? If I order again through Amazon, will my me… --- ## [What membership tier do I need to access the ECG feature?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-membership-tier-do-i-need-to-access-the-ecg-feature/449)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-membership-tier-do-i-need-to-access-the-ecg-feature/449 "2025-05-08T23:26:59Z")
Is the ECG feature available to all members, or do I need a certain tier or subscription type? --- ## [Can tattoos affect the accuracy of the ECG reading?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/can-tattoos-affect-the-accuracy-of-the-ecg-reading/456)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/can-tattoos-affect-the-accuracy-of-the-ecg-reading/456 "2025-05-08T17:34:37Z")
I’ve got ink where the sensor sits… will that mess with the signal or results? --- ## [How can I share my ECG results with my doctor?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-can-i-share-my-ecg-results-with-my-doctor/450)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-can-i-share-my-ecg-results-with-my-doctor/450 "2025-05-08T16:59:25Z")
If something looks off in my ECG, how can I get that info to my doctor in a clear, useful way? --- ## [Can multiple people use the same WHOOP device to take ECG readings?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/can-multiple-people-use-the-same-whoop-device-to-take-ecg-readings/455)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/can-multiple-people-use-the-same-whoop-device-to-take-ecg-readings/455 "2025-05-08T16:58:29Z")
Can my partner and I share the band to take ECGs, or is it locked to one person’s data? --- ## [How long does an ECG reading take, and do I need to stay still?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-long-does-an-ecg-reading-take-and-do-i-need-to-stay-still/454)
**Author:** [@ashmoo](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/ashmoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-long-does-an-ecg-reading-take-and-do-i-need-to-stay-still/454 "2025-05-08T16:57:20Z")
I want to know how much time I need to set aside for an ECG, and if I have to be totally motionless during it. --- ## [How often should I take an ECG reading? Is there a recommendation?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-often-should-i-take-an-ecg-reading-is-there-a-recommendation/452)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-often-should-i-take-an-ecg-reading-is-there-a-recommendation/452 "2025-05-08T16:56:07Z")
Should I be checking my ECG regularly as a health habit, or just when something feels off? --- ## [What are the results I can receive from an ECG reading? Where can I find more details on this?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-are-the-results-i-can-receive-from-an-ecg-reading-where-can-i-find-more-details-on-this/444)
**Author:** [@liv0](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/liv0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-are-the-results-i-can-receive-from-an-ecg-reading-where-can-i-find-more-details-on-this/444 "2025-05-08T16:52:07Z")
I want to know what kind of information WHOOP gives me after I take an ECG… does it just check heart rhythm, or more? --- ## [How do I take an ECG reading with the new WHOOP 5.0](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-do-i-take-an-ecg-reading-with-the-new-whoop-5-0/423)
**Author:** [@Durkin](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Durkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/how-do-i-take-an-ecg-reading-with-the-new-whoop-5-0/423 "2025-05-08T15:31:18Z")
I watched the WHOOP Unlocked video today on YouTube, and want to know how to take the reading. --- ## [What is an ECG (Electrocardiogram) and why is it important?](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-is-an-ecg-electrocardiogram-and-why-is-it-important/418)
**Author:** [@Durkin](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/Durkin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/what-is-an-ecg-electrocardiogram-and-why-is-it-important/418 "2025-05-08T15:25:41Z")
I saw you have ECG as a feature in the WHOOP 5.0 launch today.