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Phone compatibility for the PKG Monitor app

This article explains how to verify smartphone compatibility with EmbraceMini and the PKG Monitor app.

You can check compatibility before receiving EmbraceMini.

 


 

Check compatibility in the PKG Monitor app

 

 

  1. Download the PKG Monitor app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Open the app on the smartphone.
  3. Tap Start compatibility check.

 

4. If a pop-up message indicates that Bluetooth is off, tap Turn on Bluetooth to continue.

 

5. The system will automatically verify whether your smartphone meets the requirements.

 

If the device is compatible, you will see a confirmation screen. Tap Continue to proceed to the login page if you already have an EmbraceMini.

 

If the device is not compatible, you will see a notification screen. Tap View certified phones to see tested and approved models.

 

Compatibility requirements

To ensure full compatibility with EmbraceMini, the smartphone must meet the following requirements:

Hardware requirements Software requirements
  • Bluetooth 5.0® or higher
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) with 2M PHY support
  • iOS:
    • iPhone 8 or newer with iOS18 or higher
  • Android:
    • Versions 13 or 14 as released by Google

For complete details, visit the EmbraceMini Compatibility Page.

Please note that Android manufacturers customize their operating systems differently. Because of this, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all Android devices that meet the minimum requirements. The Compatibility Page includes a list of certified devices tested and confirmed by the Empatica Team.

 


 

Compatibility with other devices or platforms

At this time, the PKG Monitor app is not compatible with other platforms such as Windows phone or Amazon FireOS.

Smartphones running a branded version of the Android operating system without the Google Play Store installed may not be able to download the PKG Monitor app.

The PKG Monitor is optimized for iOS and Android smartphones only. It should not be used with tablets.


 

What to do next

After confirming that the smartphone is compatible with EmbraceMini and the PKG Monitor app, you need to configure it correctly for the system to work properly.

Refer to the article Configure your smartphone to use PKG Monitor for step-by-step instructions.

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