Health Services - Medical help locator

Application Name: Health Services

Description: Health Services is an integral feature in Wear OS, offering health and fitness capabilities to applications. It facilitates the management of sensors, monitors workouts, sets objectives, and offers various metrics such as heart rate, step count, calories burned, distance covered, and more. Health Services play a crucial role in enhancing battery efficiency for apps and ensuring reliable, top-notch health and fitness monitoring. Uninstalling Health Services may lead to issues with app functionality.

FAQ

What is Health Services?

It’s a system app for Wear OS devices that provides health and fitness functionality to other apps, such as sensor management, workout tracking, and metrics like heart rate and steps.

Do I need to download it?

No, it’s pre-installed on Wear OS devices running newer versions (typically Wear OS 2.0 and above). It may appear in the Play Store for updates, but it’s not something you manually install unless it’s missing from your device.

Can I uninstall it?

It’s a system service, and uninstalling it typically requires advanced methods (e.g., root access). Doing so may affect health and fitness features in apps on your Wear OS device.

Which devices does it work on?

It’s designed for Wear OS smartwatches (e.g., Pixel Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/5/6, Fossil Gen 6). It’s not intended for use on phones.

Does it use a lot of battery?

It’s optimized to improve battery performance by efficiently managing sensors, according to its intended design.

What permissions does it need?

It requires access to sensors (e.g., heart rate, motion) and fitness data to function. Specific permissions are detailed under "Data Safety" on its Play Store page.

Why don’t I see it on my watch?

It operates in the background and doesn’t have a visible app icon. It’s accessible through settings or the Play Store for updates.