Samsung Releases Innovative Sleep Technology With Galaxy Ring Expansion and Samsung Health App Update for Wearables
Galaxy Ring’s size expansion plus advanced sleep and mindfulness features enhance your sleep habits
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that Galaxy Ring is introducing two new larger sizes of 14 and 15, increasing its sizing range to sizes 5 to 15[1]. Starting today, Samsung is also updating the Samsung Health app to provide advanced features that help you achieve a good night’s sleep, going beyond analyzing sleep patterns from the previous night. These updates include the Sleep environment report, Sleep time guidance, and Mindfulness tracker. With this expansion, Samsung is reaffirming its commitment to improving sleep wellness through innovative technology, ensuring more people can benefit from its innovative solutions.
Galaxy Ring, built for comfort with a lightweight fit and [2], simplifies everyday wellness with a particular emphasis on sleep. Since its global launch in July 2024, Galaxy Ring has expanded to 38 markets, including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, UAE, U.K. and USA. Galaxy Ring will soon be available in 15 additional markets, including Cyprus, Czech, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, , Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Taiwan, Vietnam and Zambia. Galaxy Ring is available in three colours: Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold.
In addition to the Galaxy Ring expansion, new updates to the Samsung Health app will provide more personalized and comprehensive wellness capabilities[3], supporting better sleep and daily habits.
Together with SmartThings, Samsung Health analyzes your sleep environment, assessing factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and light intensity in the room. In the morning, you will receive a Sleep environment report[4] with suggestions on how to optimize the conditions of your surroundings.
Sleep time guidance suggests an optimal bedtime routine based on unique sleep patterns, habits, and conditions. Going beyond simple sleep analysis, Samsung Health provides actionable insights for better sleep, recommending the most suitable sleep times based on a combination of your sleep quality and daily routines.
In addition, the new Mindfulness tracker empowers you to achieve a better night’s sleep. You can monitor your moods and follow Samsung Health’s guides for breathing exercises and meditations, all easily accessible within a single tracker.
New sizes of Galaxy Ring will begin to roll out for purchase starting January 22. Find your fit at home with a free sizing kit from Samsung.com or visit a nearby Samsung store.
Sleep Apnea feature is now available on Galaxy Watch in Canada
The Sleep Apnea feature[7] has obtained a Medical Device License from Health Canada and this feature is now available on the Samsung Health app. This feature, will detect signs of sleep apnea using a compatible Samsung Galaxy watch and phone. The sleep apnea feature will enable users over the age of 22 who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) over a two-night monitoring period, a common and chronic sleep condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. To utilize the feature, users will be able to simply track their sleep twice for more than four hours within a ten-day period. With the sleep apnea feature, Samsung is taking the next step in its ongoing commitment to provide Galaxy users with the best possible sleep tools to improve their sleep health habits.
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[1]Availability of Galaxy Ring sizes and colors may vary by market.
[2] Battery life is based on results from internal lab tests for typical usage pattern scenarios conducted by Samsung. Tested with results from a pre-release version of the device under the following conditions: Sleep Tracking for 6 hours, Work Auto Detection for 1 hour and 30 minutes, and invoking several specific events (reconnection after disconnection, Samsung Health app setting change, Find My Ring execution, gesture execution), assuming 24 hours of Ring use per day. Actual battery life may vary depending on different usage patterns, device model, or the battery manufacturer. Typical battery capacity is 18mAH for sizes 5, 6, 7 (battery life of up to 6 days on a single charge), 19.5mAH for sizes 8, 9, 10, 11 (battery life of up to 6 days on a single charge), and 23.5mAH for sizes 12, 13 (battery life of up to 7 days on a single charge). Testing conducted by Samsung using Fast Charging USB C Cable, and Samsung 25W USB C Power Adapter. Charge time varies with settings, usage pattern and environmental factors; actual results may vary.
[3]Availability may vary by market, carrier or model. The features are intended for general wellness purposes only. Certain features may vary depending on paired devices.
[4]The feature will be available sometime in the first half of 2025.
[5]The feature will be available sometime in the second half of 2025. Requires wearing either Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Ring for a minimum of three consecutive nights of sleep data tracking.
[6] Mindfulness tracker is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition, sleep disorder, or diseases. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
[7] The Sleep Apnea Feature is an over-the-counter (OTC) software-only, mobile medical application operating on a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and Phone. It is intended for on-demand use, to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions over a two-night monitoring period. Not intended for use by people under 22 years or, or who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea, are pregnant, or have any of the following conditions: Parkinson’s, tremor, Periodic Leg Movement During Sleep, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or pulmonary fibrosis. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment, and the data provided by this feature is not intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders. Results displayed are for informational purposes only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. UI may vary depending on the software version, country, or region. For full terms and conditions of use, please refer to the Instructions for Use on your device.
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