Comprehensive health management functions strengthened, announced at 'Galaxy Unpack 2022'

Samsung Electronics is introducing a software update for the 'Galaxy Watch4' series that enhances comprehensive health management functions, including fitness and sleep coaching programs.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 8th that it will strengthen the comprehensive health management functions of the smartwatch 'Galaxy Watch4' series through a software update, and that more details will be revealed at 'Galaxy Unpacked' at midnight on the 10th.

This update includes a number of new features, including enhanced fitness features such as the ‘Interval Training Program’, a sleep coaching program, body composition insights, and various ‘Watch Faces’, to help users stay motivated, express themselves, and achieve their health goals.

Detailed and systematic body composition management and various new fitness function updates motivate users of the 'Galaxy Watch4' series to stay active.

The 'Galaxy Watch4' series is equipped with the innovative 'Samsung Bioactive Sensor', which allows you to measure your body composition by simply placing two fingers on the smartwatch anywhere.

This update allows you to set specific goals for each item, such as weight, body fat percentage, and skeletal muscle mass, and provides the insights needed to achieve your goals. Users can receive messages and reminders so they can continuously check their progress toward achieving their goals.

Additionally, we are introducing a new 'interval training program' that can be used while running or cycling.

Based on the preset exercise duration, distance, and number of sets, the Galaxy Watch4 guides users through high-intensity or low-intensity intervals to help them increase their exercise efficiency.

We also provide an enhanced user experience by working closely with popular fitness apps such as 'Adidas Running' and 'Strava'.

Samsung Electronics is also introducing a new 'Sleep Coaching Program' based on the excellent sleep measurement function of the 'Galaxy Watch4' series to help people better understand their sleep patterns and form better sleep habits in the long term.

The program combines seven days of sleep patterns and two questionnaire answers to show the user's sleep type as one of eight animal types, including lion, penguin, and crocodile.

Based on this, we provide a customized coaching program of approximately one month, including daily missions, checklists, meditation guides, and regular reports designed to help you get a good night's sleep.

The 'Galaxy Watch4' series can also be linked with the 'Samsung SmartThings' ecosystem to create the optimal environment for a good night's sleep.

For example, the 'Galaxy Watch 4' recognizes that the user is asleep and automatically turns off lights and TVs registered to SmartThings and operates the air conditioner in sleep mode.

Samsung Electronics has jointly developed a new watch platform with Google to enable more seamless connection between smartwatches and Android devices and to use a wider variety of apps.

With this update, ';The Galaxy Watch 4 series supports YouTube Music streaming, allowing you to enjoy music anytime, anywhere without having to connect to a smartphone.

Google Assistant support is also expected to be available in the coming months.

With support for Bixby and Google Assistant, users can utilize the optimal voice recognition function according to their individual needs.

Additionally, with this update, when you first connect the Galaxy Watch 4 to your smartphone, apps installed on your smartphone can be automatically downloaded to the watch.

With this update, the 'Galaxy Watch 4' series provides a more trendy wearable experience in terms of both operation and appearance.

Users can better express their individuality by using watch faces with new designs and color patterns, or by adjusting the watch font, watch hands, etc. to their liking.

New colors such as burgundy and cream are added to the existing sports band, and a fabric band and link bracelet are newly introduced.

Starting from the end of February, you can purchase a product that reflects your own style by combining the Galaxy Watch4 series with a strap at the Bespoke Studio on the Samsung Electronics website. Sales timing may vary for each strap.

More details on the 'Galaxy Watch4' series software update will be announced at the 'Galaxy Unpacked' event at midnight on the 10th, and the 'Galaxy Wearable' app update is available.

The 'Galaxy Watch4' series, released in August last year, consists of two models, the 'Galaxy Watch4' and the 'Galaxy Watch4 Classic', and is receiving favorable reviews from consumers for its △advanced integrated health management functions, △powerful performance, △integrated platform in collaboration with Google, and △Samsung's 'One UI Watch'.

“This update is part of our efforts to continuously provide a unique wellness experience unique to the Galaxy Watch,” said Yoon Jang-hyun, executive vice president and head of the S/W platform team at Samsung Electronics’ MX Business Division. “The more powerful Galaxy Watch4 series will provide users with successful health and wellness features to help them achieve their individual goals.”