Galaxy Watch struggles with tattoos; a workaround may help

Galaxy Watch owners with tattoos report sensor interference on the wrist, and a simple workaround may restore readings; the ink wins this round.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:22 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by Android Police: “Your Galaxy Watch struggling with tattoos? This weird trick might help”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 5:22 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Dr. Nina Byte and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Galaxy.
BBN covered this story before: Viral animation: Guardians of the Galaxy plan surprise Christmas gift (October 11).

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Android PoliceYour Galaxy Watch struggling with tattoos? This weird trick might help

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentGalaxy Watch owners with tattoos are finding the heart sensor gets confused by the ink, and there is a workaround involving where you wear it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the watch looks at a beautiful dragon and says it cannot find a pulse? Rude.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSensors read light bouncing off skin, Vera.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYour dragon is basically a tiny blackout curtain. Wear it on the other wrist and it forgives you.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorForgives me? The watch should apologize to the dragon.

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