Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a major update to the Samsung Health app, transforming the upcoming Galaxy Watch into a proactive, intelligent health partner. Starting June 8, Samsung will begin rolling out the app update to showcase the key health features included in the upcoming Galaxy Watch. The update[1] makes daily health management effortless by translating complex biometric data — from overnight sleep to daily activity — into simple, actionable guidance.

“Samsung Health is evolving to connect health data measured by Galaxy Watch with AI-based insights, enabling users to understand their physical and mental condition more easily and intuitively,” said Hon Pak, Senior Vice President and Head of the Digital Health Team for the Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung Electronics will continue to expand proactive and personalized health management experiences based on the connected Galaxy ecosystem and digital health innovations.”

This advancement is a key milestone in Samsung’s overarching vision for a truly AI-powered health platform designed to help users stay ahead of their health. The newly announced health features will first be available on the upcoming Galaxy Watch.

Features Transforming Galaxy Watch into an Intelligent Health Partner

The Samsung Health update comes with the following features:

• Vitals: A Better Understanding of the Body’s Signals — Previously, Samsung Health monitored specific health metrics to help measure users’ daily Energy Score. Now, Samsung Health is taking this a step further. When users wake up, the new Vitals feature analyzes five key overnight bio-signals — heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature and blood oxygen — against their true resting baseline. It sends notifications only when it detects meaningful deviations, helping users determine if they need more rest or are fighting an illness, without causing alert fatigue.

• Heart Health Score: Improved Long-Term Wellness — Last year, Samsung introduced Vascular Load to help users monitor vascular stress and adopt a more holistic approach to health. Today, that vision evolves into the Heart Health Score. This single daily metric takes the insights previously found in Vascular Load — such as sleep, stress and activity — and combines them with body composition data. The result is a unified score that clearly identifies the habits impacting users’ long-term well-being, giving them immediate clarity on their heart health.

• Daily Cardio Load: Smarter Cardiovascular Training — When users are deciding how hard to push during aerobic exercise, Daily Cardio Load measures accumulated cardiovascular strain. By calculating daily load and maximum training capacity, it recommends optimal training targets and rest times to ensure users reach their goals without risking burnout or injury.

• Fitness Index: Seamless Progress Tracking — The Fitness Index ensures exercise routines are working by analyzing metrics like heart rate, VO₂ max (a key measure of aerobic fitness) and daily steps against users’ peers. By clearly identifying individual physical strengths and weaknesses, it delivers tailored content and personalized goals so users can make continuous, targeted improvements.

New Samsung Health Design for a Simplified, Personal Experience

To make these proactive insights easy to find, Samsung Health introduces a streamlined layout organized into five core pillars: Sleep, Activity, Nutrition, Mindfulness and Vitals. Within the Home screen, users can now easily access their daily wellness tips alongside their AI-powered Energy Score. This centralized view removes guesswork from health management, allowing users to quickly understand how different aspects of their routine interconnect at a single glance.

Upgraded Capabilities for Proactive Wellness

Samsung Health is also significantly advancing the core features users already rely on, delivering deeper personalization with greater precision. As users navigate their day, Antioxidant Index now provides an even clearer roadmap of their nutritional intake. With new trend charts and daily history logs, it visually connects users’ dietary choices to physical responses over time. Behind the scenes, the AGEs index has been enhanced to quietly work in the background, capturing automatic overnight measurements to build a long-term picture of how lifestyle choices accumulate in users’ bodies. This helps users uncover health insights that truly matter for their well-being.

Comprehensive wellness extends to external environments, as well, with Samsung offering a brand-new Hearing Health feature that integrates seamlessly across the Galaxy ecosystem. By monitoring surrounding ambient noise through Galaxy Watch, it delivers personalized analytics to help protect the user’s ears — whether they are on a loud commute or dialing up the music during a workout.

Together, these advanced refinements and new ecosystem-connected features turn everyday data into simple, practical guidance, setting the perfect stage for the future of Samsung Health.

A Seamlessly Connected Health Ecosystem

Samsung’s expansive ecosystem unlocks the true power of these new features, seamlessly managing health across users’ Galaxy mobile phones and connected devices. This frictionless integration ensures that personalized insights are always accessible, providing a unified view of user well-being. These advancements offer a glimpse into the future of Samsung Health — a future that will be fully realized with the launch of Samsung’s next generation of Galaxy Watches, engineered to bring this proactive intelligence to life like never before.

[1] New health features are for wellness only, not for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. If concerned about health, be sure to see a medical professional. Available on Android phones (Android 10 or above) and requires the Samsung Health app (v7.0 or above). Samsung account login required. Certain features may require user activity and data accumulation over time to enable personalized results. Feature availability, supported devices, and rollout timing may vary by market, model, and other factors and are subject to change.

“Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible and convenient for everyone. By integrating ‘Find Care’ Service in the Samsung Health app we are taking a significant step towards achieving this vision.  ‘Find Care’ has been thoughtfully designed to meet the evolving needs of our users. We are committed to continuously innovating and enhancing our services to improve our user’s experience,” said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, Samsung Research Institute, Noida.

The Integration of ‘Find Care’ into Samsung Health will eliminate the need to switch between multiple apps. It will allow direct access to a range of healthcare services through PharmEasy and Tata 1mg. Users can order medicines, book diagnostic tests and consult doctors online. To enhance the value proposition, PharmEasy will provide a launch offer that grants all Samsung Health users a six-month complimentary PharmEasy Plus membership upon completing their first transaction via the Samsung Health app.

“Our collaboration with Samsung Health marks a significant step in integrating everyday technology with accessible healthcare. This partnership offers added savings, free delivery benefits and much more. It empowers users with greater value, accessibility, and control over their healthcare journey,” said Gaurav Verma, Chief Business Officer at PharmEasy (API Holdings).

“The collaboration between Samsung and Tata 1mg empowers users to take charge of their well-being outside of traditional healthcare settings. This partnership has the potential to drive innovation in digital therapeutics, further enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of health solutions for all,” said Dr Rajeev Sharma, Vice President Medical Affairs, Tata 1mg.

Samsung Health on Galaxy devices allows users to monitor their health and track key wellness metrics such as physical activity, heart rate, blood pressure, ECG, sleep patterns and calorie intake. Users can also set medication reminders and access their Health Records conveniently. The launch of ‘Find Care’ reinforces Samsung’s focus on user-centric innovation and its mission to create a holistic digital health ecosystem for its users.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of the third edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’ Aug,25, a campaign designed to motivate India to get moving and to bolster the spirit of health and fitness in the country.

The registrations for the Walk-a-thon have begun and the challenge will run from August 1 to August 30, 2025, and is open exclusively to users across India. Participants simply need to opt in and complete 200,000 steps within the 30-day period to qualify for exciting rewards.

All finishers will be eligible for assured prizes. Three lucky winners will win the Galaxy Watch8, while the rest of the finishers will receive discount coupons worth up to INR 15000 on the all-new Galaxy Watch8. With the Walk-a-thon India, Samsung aims to make fitness rewarding and fun for everyone.

How to participate

The 30-day steps challenge will be hosted exclusively on the Samsung Health app, which is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Participants can monitor their progress through a real-time leaderboard within the Samsung Health app, allowing them to compare their performance and stay motivated throughout the challenge. To qualify and be eligible for prizes, participants are required to complete a minimum of 200,000 steps over the 30-day duration. After completing the challenge, the finishers need to visit the Samsung Members app between September 5 to September 30, 2025,  to claim their reward.

Samsung Health App

Samsung Health is a global wellness and lifestyle platform that allows users to track a wide range of health metrics including steps, exercise, calorie intake, blood pressure, ECG, and sleep patterns. The app is designed to promote healthy living.

Galaxy Watch8

Built on the foundation of the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s cushion design, Galaxy Watch8 is 8.6 mm thin—offering a refined profile and snug, all-day comfort, thanks to its new Dynamic Lug System. Developed in close collaboration with Google, the Galaxy Watch8 series is the first smartwatch to come out of the box with Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, powered by Wear OS 6. Users can now go hands-free using natural voice commands to get things done on-the-go with the Galaxy Watch apps like Samsung Health, Calendar, Reminder and Clock.

Available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes and finished in Graphite or Silver, Galaxy Watch8 features a dazzling Super AMOLED display with 3000 nits of peak brightness that ensures excellent visibility outdoors.

Under the hood, Galaxy Watch8 is powered by a 3 nm Exynos W1000 chipset powered by Wear OS 6 with Samsung’s One UI Watch 8 interface.  Galaxy Watch8 features advanced sensor technology and creates an intuitive AI-powered experience to help users fulfill a healthier, more connected life. Leveraging Samsung’s BioActive Sensor for continuous health tracking, the watches deliver real-time insights and instant rewards or alerts across sleep, stress, nutrition and activity, turning healthy intentions into immediate, motivating feedback. Plus, for the first time in a smartwatch, Galaxy Watch8 has introduced the Antioxidant Index, enabling users to measure carotenoid levels in just five seconds and make informed lifestyle choices for healthy aging.

Notably, the Watch 8 Series comes with a ‘Running Coach’ feature — a groundbreaking addition designed to elevate marathon training through personalized guidance. It begins with a 12-minute running test to analyze the user’s pre-training level, then provides a tailored program from a library of 160 options. During workouts, real-time voice coaching delivers instant feedback and motivation, while post-training insights offer detailed progress summaries and personalized recommendations — helping users optimize performance and achieve their fitness goals.

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of the second edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’, a campaign designed to bolster the spirit of health and fitness in the country.

Starting today, users can participate in the challenge and track their daily step count for a period of one month until May 20, 2025 via the Samsung Health app. All users who complete 200,000 steps during this period will be eligible for prizes.  Three lucky winners will get Galaxy Watch Ultra while all others who complete 200,000+ steps will get 25% discount on Galaxy Watch Ultra.

The second edition of ‘Walk-a-thon India’ builds on the tremendous response received during the first chapter held in February 2025, which saw over 100,000 entries from enthusiastic participants across the country.

The 30-day steps challenge will be hosted exclusively on the Samsung Health app, which is available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Participants can monitor their progress through a real-time leaderboard within the Samsung Health app, allowing them to compare their performance and stay motivated throughout the challenge. To qualify and be eligible for prizes, participants are required to complete a minimum of 200,000 steps over the 30-day duration. After completing the challenge, the finishers need to visit the Samsung Members app between May 26 and June 15, 2025 to claim their prize.

Samsung Health App

Samsung Health is a global wellness platform that allows users to track a wide range of health metrics including steps, exercise, calorie intake, blood pressure, ECG, and sleep patterns. The app is designed to promote healthy living and is compatible exclusively with Samsung Galaxy smartphones. With seamless integration and user-friendly features, the app empowers users to maintain and improve their overall well-being.

Galaxy Watch Ultra

Galaxy Watch Ultra, priced at INR 59999, boasts 10ATM water resistance, an IP68 rating for dust and water protection, and is built to military-grade MIL-STD-810H standards, making it resilient in tough environments. The device delivers up to 100 hours of battery life in Power Saving mode, offering long-lasting performance. It is equipped with Samsung’s cutting-edge BioActive Sensor, which supports on-demand ECG recording and Heart Rate Alerts to detect irregular heart activity. Galaxy Watch Ultra also comes with Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature.

Users can participate in the challenge by registering for the Walk-a-thon India challenge on Samsung Health App.

At Samsung, put your best foot forward to win big! Samsung India is thrilled to announce the ‘Walk-a-thon India’ Challenge, a unique initiative created exclusively for Indian users of the Samsung Health app.

From January 30 to February 28, 2025, embark on a 30-day journey to complete 200,000 steps and discover the joy of walking together while competing with fellow participants. Powered by Samsung Health’s ‘Together’ feature, this challenge isn’t just about fitness—it’s about fostering a sense of community, healthy competition, and personal achievement.

Why Join the Challenge?

Walking isn’t just a workout; it’s a way to rejuvenate your mind and body. With the Walk-a-thon India challenge, Samsung Health makes tracking your steps and achieving fitness goals easy and rewarding. You’ll get access to a real-time leaderboard, allowing you to measure your progress against others and stay motivated.

Complete the challenge and stand a chance to win big! From the pool of participants who achieve the 200,000-step goal and post their screenshots on the Samsung Members app using #WalkathonIndia, three lucky winners will be randomly selected to win the ultimate fitness companion—the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Who Can Participate?

This challenge is open to all Samsung smartphone users in India who can access the Samsung Health app

Here’s How to Join:

1. Open the Samsung Health app and navigate to the ‘Together’ section.

2. Opt into the ‘Walk-a-thon India’ challenge starting January 30, 2025.

3. Put on your walking shoes, track your steps, and aim to hit 200,000 steps in 30 days.

4. Post your completion screenshot on the Samsung Members app with #WalkathonIndia to qualify for the lucky draw.

Why Walk Together?

Samsung Health’s global challenges have inspired millions worldwide to embrace healthier lifestyles. This India-exclusive challenge is a chance to unite as a community, celebrate small victories, and take a giant leap towards a fitter future.

The countdown begins—mark your calendars, set your fitness goals, and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle with Samsung Health. Let’s make every step count!

Join the #WalkathonIndia challenge today!

India’s largest consumer electronics brand, Samsung announced that it has added the Health Records feature to the Samsung Health app to help users manage their health more comprehensively.

The Health Records feature enables users to create and access their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) directly through the Samsung Health Mobile App. Users can now effortlessly manage their health data generated by healthcare providers across India, transforming the way individuals take charge of their personal health records.

Samsung’s new initiative to empower its users by providing seamless and secure integration with the country’s digital health ecosystem is aligned with the Indian government’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) project.

“Samsung prioritizes customer needs and continually enhances products and services to enhance their everyday experiences. The introduction of the Health Records feature for India within the Samsung Health app signifies our dedication to provide convenient access to Digital Health records, enabling data sharing with doctors or caretakers in a secure manner anytime. This feature empowers users to manage their health history, track progress, and maintain better control over their well-being,” said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, Samsung Research Institute, Noida.

The Health Records feature is the result of a collaborative effort across R&D, UX Design and Consumer Experience teams at Samsung with Eka Care, India’s leading ABDM-certified integrator. With this feature, users can register for an ABHA account within the Samsung Health app with their Aadhaar or mobile phone numbers. Once registered, they gain access to view their medical history, including prescriptions, laboratory results, hospital visits, and more — all securely linked to their unique ABHA IDs.

“At Eka Care, we are thrilled about this partnership with Samsung, as it will significantly accelerate the adoption of ABDM across India. This collaboration is a key step toward building a more connected and efficient healthcare ecosystem in the country,” said Deepak Tuli, co-founder, Eka Care.

Samsung aims to revolutionize how Indians approach personal healthcare management, by leveraging the power of digitization. Users can now safely store their health records in the ABDM-certified secure health lockers and not be burdened by cumbersome paper trails.

In addition, during OPD visits at ABDM-compliant hospitals and clinics, users can simply scan the QR code via the Samsung Health app to obtain a virtual queue token and minimize wait times.

Samsung Health app offers comprehensive health services including medication management, sleep monitoring, mindfulness programs, and irregular heartbeat notifications. All Samsung Health user data on Samsung devices is secured by defense-grade Knox Security Platform.

Indian users can experience the new Health Records feature via Samsung Health’s latest app updates on Samsung Galaxy store and Google play store.

In these fast-paced times, the importance of prioritizing employee health cannot be overstated.  Samsung India recognizes that the wellbeing of its employees is pivotal not just for their personal health but also for fostering a productive work environment.

“The wellness initiatives at Samsung have positively impacted my life physically, mentally and spiritually. The mindfulness sessions and access to mental health resources have helped me stay focused and manage challenges effectively,” said Priyanka Kaul Mallan from the Mobile Services Marketing Team.

“From 7 chakra meditation to healing sounds of Tibet to Yoga sessions, access to all round counsellors and physical workouts, the approach is very holistic and only getting better. It feels great to work in an environment that truly prioritizes our well-being.” she said.

A Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness

The “Wellbeing at Samsung” theme is designed to address the multifaceted needs of Samsung India’s workforce through a comprehensive suite of wellness programmes. The company’s commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in its holistic approach, which integrates physical health, mental and emotional support, and overall safety into every facet of its culture.

Physical Wellbeing Programmes

Themed Health Programmes: Samsung offers a wide range of health initiatives, including weekly OPD consultations and specialized health camps targeting areas including heart health, diabetes, eye care and cancer prevention. These programmes are complemented by regular yoga sessions, fun games, quizzes and health contests to promote an active and engaging lifestyle.

Online Consultations: Employees and their families benefit from unlimited access to online doctor consultations, ensuring that they receive timely medical advice and support.

Ambulance, Hospital and Home Healthcare: Samsung India’s on-call ambulance services and home healthcare support provide critical medical assistance and peace of mind. Special discounts on routine medical checks at contracted hospitals across India further reiterates its commitment to employee health.

Mental Wellbeing Initiatives

Mental health is a cornerstone of Samsung’s wellness strategy. Programmes such as Sukoon and soothing yoga sessions are specifically designed to support mental wellbeing.

“At Samsung India, we believe that having an action plan for employee well-being is crucial for a productive and motivated workforce. By fostering a workplace where everybody feels valued and empowered, we aim to set a new standard in corporate well-being, helping our employees bring their best selves to work each day,” said Rishabh Nagpal, Head of People Team, Samsung India.

Mental health support programme, Sukoon, offers 24/7 confidential counseling for employees and their family members. This service is designed to address mental health challenges and promote emotional resilience.

Expanding Reach and Impact

Samsung India’s wellness programmes have a significant impact, with a total of 1,188 initiatives conducted across the country. These programmes have reached over 50,000 participants, demonstrating the company’s extensive reach and commitment to supporting every member of the workforce.

Routine and Regular Support

Wellness activities at Samsung India are scheduled on a weekly and monthly basis, ensuring that employees consistently have access to health resources and support. This not only helps promote ongoing wellness activities across the company but also integrates health management into the fabric of our corporate culture.

The Imperative of Corporate Care

The main goal of our wellness initiatives is to cultivate a “Healthier, Happier, and Safe Samsung.” Samsung conducts regular Health Risk Assessment Surveys to keep a check on unhealthy lifestyles and stress as major concern for employees.

Collaborating with Medical Experts

Samsung has partnered with around 150 third-party medical practitioners, including major hospital chains and local healthcare providers, to ensure that employees have access to top-quality medical care.

Positive Employee Feedback and Popular Programmes

The feedback from employees has been overwhelmingly positive, with high participation rates.

“Wellness programmes at Samsung have been a game-changer for me. From fitness sessions to stress management workshops, I’ve found the support I need to balance my personal and professional life better. Knowing that the company genuinely cares about my well-being motivates me to contribute even more,” said Lalit Sharma from the Corporate Citizenship team.

Looking Ahead

Samsung India understands that caring for employee health is not just a corporate responsibility but a strategic imperative. The company remains committed to evolving its bouquet of wellness programmes to meet the dynamic needs of employees, ensuring that they continue to thrive in a supportive and health-focused environment.

Available in 18 countries,¹ the Samsung Health Olympic Day Step Challenge will appear in a banner on the app on June 8 in anticipation of the event. The challenge will then begin on June 10 and end on Olympic Day itself, June 23. By simply tapping on the banner, Samsung Health users can join the challenge in seconds.

With an overall target of 100,000 steps, users will be encouraged by a congratulations message that pops up with each 20,000-step milestone achieved, while the “Together” tab in the app lets users access the “Challenge Map” and check their overall step count and ranking. Participants who manage to complete the whole challenge will be rewarded with a unique “Olympic Day Badge,” which will be displayed in the “My Page” section of the Samsung Health app.

The Samsung Health Olympic Day Step Challenge is part of the International Olympic Committee’s Let’s Move initiative, aiming to inspire and enable the world to move more every day. With every milestone congratulations message, Samsung Health Olympic Day Step Challenge participants will also be invited to join Let’s Move on Olympic Day. Find out how to join the movement at Olympics.com.

With 64 million active users, Samsung Health will continue to organize large-scale events, celebrate global movements and make holistic health engaging and accessible for all.

¹ Available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the U.K., the U.S. and the UAE.

Staying fit is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Healthy food, a sound sleep and regular exercise can keep away several health issues.

Samsung Health App has a slew of fitness programs, different ways to manage your stress and take up challenges. It is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs— making it your perfect lifestyle companion.

And for women, let’s say it is like the best friend that looks out for them at all times. Here are the four features that make Samsung Health app their best friend –

Manage your menstrual cycles on Samsung Health

Why have an extra app when you can do it easily with Samsung Health? An entire section is dedicated to menstruation that can help you track your cycle easily. All you have to do is enter in your dates of the last cycle, the number of days between two cycles and its done. This way, the app alerts you when your cycle is delayed, keeps a tab on your fertile window and whether your cycle is normal or not.

Skin Care to the tee

Acne, pimples or just want to ensure your skin is supple and healthy. You have the right app for it! Simply establish a skin care routine and follow it religiously. Your beauty also depends on how well you sleep at night. So you can track your sleep performance with the app and see if those pair of eyes look puffy because of a disturbed sleep.

Lose extra kilos the fun way

This one has been the most daunting task for us. But with Samsung Health app, keeping your weight in check will be a breezy affair. The app has plethora of videos where experts and trainers tell you the right way to do an exercise, group challenges that makes exercising fun for you and your buddies and others.

Manage your stress better

Stress can really take a toll on women’s health. From irregular menstrual cycle to simply general stress, women have a lot going on in their daily lives. In partnership with Calm, Samsung Health app offers a gamut of meditation and features that helps you manage your stress. Apart from these, the sleep tracker feature can tell you if you have been getting your eight hours of sound sleep or not.

Accomplishing your fitness goals with friends and family has always been fun. But if you’re tired of the same routine challenges with the same people, why not challenge yourself?

Your fitness goal is primary to yourself. You can also achieve your fitness goals in a fun and interactive way with Samsung Health keeping your fitness level and abilities in mind.

With Samsung Health app, you can curate your own challenge and  set up a friendly competition with yourself to be on the right track towards your fitness goals.

1. Log in to the Samsung Health App and see your regular fitness regime on homepage

2. Click on Together on the below bar and see your regular individual and global goals

3. Click on Challenges and select a challenge to compete against yourself

4. Create a challenge and set timelines

5. View your individual challenge here and start working towards your goal