This article explains how to send your heartbeat to a family member or loved one using the Digital Touch feature on Apple Watch. You can only send heartbeats to Apple Watch and iOS device owners. This feature is not supported by Android devices.

When the message is sent, the heartbeat forms a characteristic image on the recipient's text.

Tap Messages on the Home screen of your Apple Watch.

Tap the conversation or person you want to send the heartbeat to, then tap the Digital Touch icon.