How to Track Respiratory Rate Automatically on iPhone with Apple Watch

Enabling Respiratory Rate Tracking

• 💡 Respiratory Rate tracking on iPhone is an automatic overnight measurement and cannot be manually initiated.
• 🔑 A primary requirement is to wear your Apple Watch to bed, ensuring it is in Sleep Focus mode.

Watch App Configuration

• ⚙️ Open the Watch app on your iPhone, navigate to 'My Watch', then 'Sleep', and ensure 'Track Sleep' is enabled.
• 🔒 In the same Watch app, go to 'Privacy' and toggle 'Respiratory Rate' to the ON position to grant permission.

Health App Setup

• 😴 Configure Sleep Focus within the Health app, including setting up sleep goals and schedules.
• 🔔 Enable Sleep reminders in the Health app to minimize distractions during sleep.

Viewing Your Data

• 📊 After waking, open the Health app, go to 'Browse', select 'Respiratory', and then 'Respiratory Rate' to view your data.
• 📈 The chart displays your respiratory rate over time, with options to view data in hours, days, weeks, months, or years.
• 🎯 The typical adult range for respiratory rate is approximately 12 to 20 breaths per minute.