Samsung has unveiled new health-focused features for its Galaxy Watch series, designed to help users develop better daily habits through sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition tools.
“Sleep remains a cornerstone of our approach to health, as it influences physical and mental well-being, social relationships, and even work performance,” said Dr. Hon Pak, senior vice president and head of Digital Health Team, Mobile eXperience, Samsung Electronics.
The new features, part of the One UI 8 Watch, will be available first through a beta program, which started in June for a limited number of Galaxy Watch users.
Among the tools is Bedtime Guidance, which analyzes sleep patterns and lifestyle to recommend an optimal bedtime. It helps users maintain consistent schedules, even after periods of irregular sleep. Another feature, Vascular Load, tracks the stress on the vascular system during sleep, offering insights into cardiovascular health and related habits.
For fitness, the Running Coach analyzes performance with a 12-minute run, then designs a personalized training plan to help runners safely reach their goals, from 5Ks to full marathons.
To support healthy aging, the Galaxy Watch also introduces the Antioxidant Index. This feature measures carotenoids, antioxidants stored in the skin, in just five seconds using the device’s BioActive sensor.
Samsung said the tools aim to motivate users with instant feedback, showing the immediate impact of their behaviors while encouraging long-term changes.
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