Powered by Samsung’s innovative sensor technology, the new Galaxy Watch8 series¹ provides a holistic, real-time overview of our health. It provides clear, insights based on your lifestyle patterns to help you understand your body and mind more deeply, build healthy habits and help monitor for heart beat irregularities.

▲The Galaxy Watch8 series’ Antioxidant Index allows you to monitor your antioxidant intake by measuring carotenoid levels in the skin.

Monitor your Heart Health

With new heart metrics, Galaxy Watch8 series spots the potential for health issues sooner and allows you to monitor your heart.

• Irregular Heart Beat Detection: Galaxy Watch8 series’ enhanced Electrocardiogram (ECG)² and the Samsung Health Monitor app can detect irregular rhythms. Galaxy Watch8 series provides ECG measurement with the ability to differentiate instances of irregular rhythms providing insights on your heart.
• Vascular Load³: While you sleep, Galaxy Watch8 series’ reads Photoplethysmogram (PPG) waveforms – optical signals associated with blood flow during sleep. It measures blood volume and vascular stiffness and analyzes changes in stress on blood vessels. Because diet, stress, and rest all affect this metric, regular monitoring can show which habits to fine-tune.

Lifestyle Changes Motivated by Sensor-Driven Insights

The Galaxy Watch8 series’ advanced sensor now gives you more insights for your nutrition and sleep patterns to steer you towards lasting, sustainable habits:

• Antioxidant Index⁴: The Galaxy Watch8 series shines a light on your daily choices. The BioActive Sensor measures skin carotenoids in five seconds using multi-wavelength absorption spectroscopy. After analyzing these carotenoids, an antioxidant which reflects fruit and vegetable intake, you are given a score of 0–100, which is categorized into one of three levels. This score shows how diet, UV light, alcohol and stress are impacting your antioxidant levels. With insufficient fruit and vegetable intake linked to major health risks, this non-invasive metric offers meaningful insight and can lead to making healthier choices.

• Bedtime Guidance⁵: Leveraging the science behind the two-process model of sleep regulation, the Galaxy Watch8 series tracks your circadian rhythm (internal body clock) and sleep pressure (how much your body needs sleep), over three days. It then interprets this data as a differential equation to calculate the optimal bedtime for waking up refreshed. The algorithm uses changes in sleep threshold and individual sleep needs throughout the day to deliver personalized guidance. Developed by Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), this feature helps build healthier sleep routines that lead to deeper, less interrupted sleep and more energized mornings.

Pioneering the Next Era of Monitoring your Health

Samsung’s latest sensor innovation on the new Galaxy Watch8 series helps unify your patterns, expose hidden risks, and deliver real-time actionable insights.

¹ Availability and features may vary depending on market, model and the smartphone paired. Available on Android phone (Android 10 or above) and requires Samsung Health app (v6.30 or later). Samsung account login required. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or diseases. Before starting an exercise program, please consult a medical professional for advice. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

² IHRN is a component of the ECG feature. Make sure your Galaxy Watch has been updated to the latest software version. The information gathered from your watch, the Samsung Health Monitor app, or related software is not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent any diseases or other conditions. The ECG feature is not intended for users under 22 years of age or with known arrhythmias, other than atrial fibrillation. It cannot be used to diagnose cardiac conditions or look for signs of a heart attack. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. 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. The ECG and IHRN feature has received a Medical Device License from Health Canada as of April 2024.

³ Vascular Load is available on Android phones (Android 10 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (V6.30 or above). Samsung account login is required. To measure vascular load, it is required to wear Galaxy Watch (Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch8 and later release Galaxy Watch Series) when sleeping for at least 3 days out of recent 14 days. Vascular load monitoring is for fitness and wellness only. If you have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease or are recovering from surgery, be sure to follow your doctor’s treatment plan. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or diseases. This is a Labs feature that you can preview before its official launch. If you don’t want to use this feature, you can turn if off in Samsung Health settings.

⁴ To measure, place the center of your finger on the sensor at the back of the Watch and hold it for 5 seconds. While Anti-oxidant index can be measured using any finger, the thumb is recommended for most accurate results. Repeat measurement if there is uneven placement of finger. Requires Samsung Account login and Samsung Health app 6.27 or later. Available on devices with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later. AGEs is supported in Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and later released Samsung Galaxy Watch models only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition. Anti-oxidant monitoring is for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

⁵ Bedtime guidance is available on Android phone (Android 10 or above) and requires Samsung Health app (v6.30 or later). Samsung account login required. Bedtime guidance is based on 3 days of sleep analysis of user’s sleep patterns. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or diseases. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

Samsung Canada is encouraging users to reach their wellness goals with advanced health monitoring tools, made available in Canada through the Samsung Health Monitor app. Designed to conquer better living every day, the Galaxy Watch4 Series is now equipped to help categorize and track a wide range of new and recently released health and wellness offerings.

Cutting-edge wellness features include BioActive Sensor technology and Advanced Sleep & Continuity SPO2, offering some of Samsung’s most advanced wellness capabilities to date. Insights from the BioActive sensor, which measures Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, can be seen on the app— so users can monitor their heart rate and blood oxygen level[1].

Also, new blood pressure monitoring[2] and electrocardiogram (ECG)[3] features – which, together, are the first in Canada launched on a smartwatch, will be available to help complete an expansive suite of tools for monitoring fitness and overall wellness on the Samsung Health Monitor app^[4] through the Galaxy Watch4 Series.

“The needs of today’s smartwatch user is continuously evolving. With this new software update, Samsung is providing access to meaningful data and insights to support Canadians in advancing their health and wellness goals,” said Raj Doshi, Head of Mobile Business, Samsung Canada. “We are excited to introduce these new features and innovations as part of our wider commitment to redefining holistic wellness.”

This offering has been combined with previously released features, including the Body Composition[5] measurement tool, which provides users with an understanding of their general wellness and fitness, with key measurements like skeletal muscle mass, basal metabolic rate, body water and body fat percentage. Whether a user is looking to get active, or is focusing on a unique improvement journey, data from the Samsung Health Monitor app and useful tips and reminders allows them to make informed decisions about their wellness.

With a suite of advanced features to fit you and your lifestyle, the Galaxy Watch4 Series is a powerful companion that’s built to keep your life on track while making a stylish statement wherever you go. In addition, Galaxy device continuity allows users to access their insights into their overall wellness across different devices including select Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

Blood Pressure Measurement

The Galaxy Watch4 Series measures blood pressure through pulse wave analysis, which is tracked with the Heart Rate Monitoring sensors. Users can simply tap it to measure their blood pressure at their convenience and see results on their Galaxy smartphone Samsung Health Monitor app.

Electrocardiogram Monitoring

The new electrocardiogram feature on the Galaxy Watch4 Series works by analyzing the heart’s electrical activity, classifying it as either a Sinus Rhythm (a normal, regular heartbeat) or AFib (when the heart beats irregularly)[6]. Users who receive an AFib reading are encouraged to consult with their qualified health professional to address any questions or concerns. Being able to monitor heart health on a regular basis allows users to be more informed on their overall health.

Availability

Users must have the Samsung Health Monitor app installed on their Galaxy Watch4 Series device and their Galaxy smartphone[7] to take blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements. The Samsung Health Monitor app update will be available on the Galaxy Watch4 Series starting April 20, 2022.

For more information, visit Samsung.ca.

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[1] The Blood Oxygen (SpO2) feature is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

[2] Blood pressure feature only to be used by adults 22 years and older. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice. For accurate BP readings, a calibration is required every 4 weeks by BP monitor &arm cuff.

[3] Intended to create, record, store, transfer, and display a single channel electrocardiogram (ECG), similar to a Lead I ECG for adults 22 years and older. The ECG feature is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The ECG feature is not intended for users with other known arrhythmias. If an irregular heartbeat or atrial fibrillation is detected, consult a doctor. If you experience symptoms of a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular conditions, do not rely on the notification of the device and consult a doctor. Follow the instructions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional

[4] A Galaxy Watch and Samsung Galaxy smartphone are required to use Samsung Health Monitor app. Supported watches: Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Supported smartphones: Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 7.0 OS version or higher.

[5] The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. This feature and related software are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. If you have any questions the Samsung BIA or medical condition, contact a medical professional. Availability of this feature may vary by market.

[6] The ECG recording or Samsung Health Monitor app never looks for signs of a heart attack. It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment.

[7] The blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements are only functional with a compatible Samsung device that has the Samsung Health Monitor app installed and Galaxy Watch4 Series devices with the Samsung Health Monitor app installed.