The new Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with Galaxy AI fitness-related features – Samsung Newsroom Germany
With the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has ushered in the era of mobile AI on its smartphones and has made it its mission to develop the Galaxy AI features1 on a wide range of Galaxy devices. That’s why Samsung is now bringing Galaxy AI to the Samsung Galaxy Watch and expanding the popular fitness and wellness features. By combining powerful on-device AI with the Samsung Health app, Samsung wants to enable personalized and safe fitness experiences.
AI for more holistic insight and more motivation
Samsung is committed to providing Galaxy users with an advanced fitness and wellness experience. Starting with the use of essential and actionable insights to help gain a better understanding of the physical condition of the users. By combining the Galaxy AI functions and Samsung Health, the new fitness and wellness functions offer a comprehensive insight into the fitness of the users and provide motivating suggestions to improve their own well-being: With the energy value2 Users can use a combined analysis of personal wellness data such as average sleep time, consistency of sleep time, consistency of sleep/wake time, time of sleep, activities of the previous day, sleep pulse and sleep pulse variability3 get a better understanding of the daily condition in order to be able to manage their day better. In addition, “Wellness Tips” help4 Helps users achieve personal fitness goals by providing insights, motivational tips, and guidance for their specific goal.
Precision and accuracy
Accurate and comprehensive measurements are the foundation for solid insights into physical wellbeing. Algorithms and advanced tracking tools combined with AI can provide holistic, personalized and actionable insights.
Because good health starts with a good night’s sleep, Samsung is improving its AI algorithm for sleep measurement to provide users with additional, in-depth insights. Newly added sleep indicators provide sleep insights and enhance sleep quality to better understand sleep patterns and develop better habits. These additional factors include movement during sleep, sleep latency, heart rate and breathing rate during sleep, in addition to the factors already supported such as snoring, blood oxygen level and sleep cycle.
Train almost like the pros – thanks to intelligent performance analyses
New fitness features provide intelligent measurements of physical performance for coordinated training, as traditionally provided by specialized devices. In addition to the five running intensity levels of the Personalized Health Rate Zone, the new detailed heart rate zone metrics for the aerobic threshold (AT) and the anaerobic threshold (AnT) support5 efficient running and quick performance analysis. In addition, cyclists can measure FTP (Functional Threshold Power) in about 10 minutes6 By using a personalized performance index based on AI data analysis, they can improve their performance based on that and train almost like the pros. Fitness tracking tools also help track training and personal progress.
With the new workout routine, different exercises can be combined for an individual workout and seamlessly connected to the next exercise without interrupting the workout. For more motivation, users can track their own progress when running or cycling with “Race”7 that compares current and past performance on the same routes.
“By extending the power of Galaxy AI across our entire ecosystem, we aim to open up new possibilities with optimized and connected experiences that offer users more personalization and intelligence,” said Junho Park, VP and Head of Galaxy Ecosystem Product Planning, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy AI features on Galaxy Watch are just the beginning of this process, and we look forward to unveiling even more integrations across our entire Samsung Galaxy portfolio soon.”
These new features will be available on the next Samsung Galaxy Watch series with One UI 6 Watch, which will be available later this year. A limited number of pre-selected Samsung Galaxy Watch users will get early access to the beta program starting in June. This is just a small taste of what Samsung has in store for Galaxy users to showcase the full power of Galaxy AI combined with the advanced hardware upgrades of the new Galaxy Watch series.
1 Samsung makes no promises, representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the results provided by the AI features. Signing in to a Samsung account is required to use certain Samsung AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary by device model. Galaxy AI features will be provided free of charge on supported Samsung Galaxy devices until the end of 2025. Different terms may apply to AI features provided by third parties.
2 Display simulated. To determine the energy value, at least the previous day’s activity and sleep data as well as heart rate data during sleep are required. The energy value is available on Android smartphones from Android 10.0, requires the latest version of the Samsung Health app and a signed-in Samsung account, and requires Galaxy Watch (Series 4 or higher) or Galaxy Ring. It is for fitness and wellness purposes only. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions and is intended for personal information only. For medical advice, please consult a doctor. Fabric Band sold separately.
3 Does not replace conventional diagnostic or treatment methods.
4 Available for Android smartphones (OS Android 10 or higher) and requires the Samsung Health app (V6.27 or higher). Signing in with a Samsung account is required. Not intended for detection, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease. The result is for personal use only. Please seek medical advice.
5 Heart rate zone personalization enabled when selecting outdoor running activity. It is required to run continuously for more than 10 minutes at a speed of 4 km/h or faster.
6 To measure personal FTP, the Galaxy smartphone must be connected to a power meter. To calculate a more accurate FTP, it is necessary to connect the Samsung Galaxy Watch to a smartphone. FTP is calculated automatically when cycling at medium to high intensity for more than 4 minutes with the power meter attached to the bike. Using machine learning, the more often users repeat the FTP values, the more accurate and individual they are calculated. The cycling power meter is sold separately. The conventional FTP analysis takes on average up to 1 hour with professional devices.
7 Race is only available for outdoor running and outdoor cycling. For comparison measurements, it is necessary to run on the same route as the pre-generated route. Users can compare by selecting one of the recordings from a period of up to 14 days. Comparing records by Race is only possible if you start at the same location as the starting point of the previous recording. It will automatically convert to Run mode if the starting points are different.
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