In today’s fast-paced world, prioritising matters of personal well-being is more important than ever. Thanks to advancements in technology such as mobile artificial intelligence (AI), you can now take your wellness journey to the next level with Samsung’s range of connected devices, powered by AI to make everything easier and more seamless.

Driving this suite of health AI experiences are the latest Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, as well as the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7, which open new possibilities for those committed to doing right by their bodies, whether with personalised insights that help them stay on top of their everyday wellness, or by offering coaching that empowers users to perform at their best throughout their fitness journeys.

Seamlessly integrated with Samsung’s extensive range of connected home appliances, here are four ways that users can build a holistic ecosystem that supports an active and healthy lifestyle.

Tip #1: Eat and sleep well with personalised health insights

Start your day by understanding your body’s unique needs with the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7. Samsung Health^[1] gathers all data and insights unto one cohesive platform with no subscription needed.

New features like the Galaxy AI-powered Energy Score^[2], calculated by evaluating your physical and mental conditions across four significant factors – Sleep, Activity, Sleeping Heart Rate and Sleeping Heart Rate Variability – will help you not only better understand the ways your health influences your daily life, but also provides insights based on your current physical state to focus your daily efforts on making improvements. Additionally, with Wellness Tips^[3], you can receive personalised messages aimed at enhancing your well-being across all areas of your health journey.

 

Samsung Food, your personalised cooking assistant

 

Armed with this information, you can also make more informed decisions about nutrition. Download the Samsung Food app on your Galaxy Z Series smartphone to use in conjunction with the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+, and create personalised meals based on your health needs with Tailored Meal Plan^[4], which analyses users’ information by connecting to their Samsung Health profile^[5]. This ensures you are better equipped to fuel your body with nutritious meals and maintain optimal energy levels throughout the day.

 

 

Tip #2: Train well, inspired by the best

 

 

For high performance enthusiasts looking to meet and beat their goals such as participating in a marathon, the Race feature^[6] on both the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 lets you compare current and past performance in real-time to track progress and maintain motivation, while Personalised HR Zone^[7] on the Galaxy Watch Ultra lets you work out at optimal intensity levels based on your physical capabilities.

 

As a fitness champion, your goal might even be taking on a triathlon. Lock in that accomplishment with the Galaxy Watch Ultra that also comes with the Multi-sports tile feature that lets you track multi-course workouts such as a triathlon, from swimming to cycling to running. To really unlock your full potential at cycling, the all-new Functional Threshold Power (FTP) accurately measures maximum cycling power in just 4 minutes with AI-powered FTP metrics^[8].

 

 

 

During recovery and downtime, stay motivated by immersing yourself in your favourite sporting action on the thinner and lighter Galaxy Z Fold6 which comes with an even brighter fold-out screen^[9].  If you are out and about, catch highlights of the action on the Galaxy Z Fold6 or Galaxy Z Flip6 smartphones while on the go, as you use Circle to Search to discover new athletes to be inspired by.

 

 

Tip #3: Move well in comfort

 

Transform your home into a personalised fitness studio with the Workout Routine feature on your Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, which lets you build routines by combining various exercises with Workout Routine to achieve your goals, so your daily routine stays fresh and interesting.

 

How to use Samsung Tizen OS Home on your Samsung Smart TV

 

Working on your fitness at-home provides you the opportunity to enhance your workout experience in interesting ways. Follow along with instructional videos on the latest Samsung TVs such as the Smart Neo QLED and OLED lineup launched earlier this year, with Samsung Tizen OS Home that provides personal trainer-based fitness content to users ^[10] through the new lifestyle hub Samsung Daily+^[11], launched in partnership with FlexIt, a health and wellness solution that makes exercise more convenient and accessible.

 

 

Tip #4: Rest well in the best environment

 

 

Eating well and training hard are important parts of health and wellness, but equally important is being able to get quality sleep, so that your body can rest and recover.

 

The enhanced BioActive Sensor on Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch7 offers increased accuracy^[12] empowering you to better understand yourself with comprehensive readings. For those who often have problems sleeping, your Galaxy Watch7 also comes with a new advanced sleep AI algorithm for sleep analysis.

 

 

Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 also come with Sleep Mode on SmartThings, which dims the screen to avoid disturbing your sleep with light. You can also automate your connected devices using SmartThings for more peaceful nights. For example, with custom routines on SmartThings, effortlessly control your home’s lighting, blinds, thermostat, and even your Samsung WindFree air conditioner, so that the latter’s WindFree technology^[13] and 23,000 micro air holes^[14] gently and evenly disperse cool air, creating the ideal conditions for restful and restorative sleep.

 

 

^[1] For Samsung Health AI features, the health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 must be synchronised with the Samsung Health app. Needs at least the previous day’s activity, sleep data and heart rate data during sleep. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.

^[2] Energy Score is intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Energy Score is only supported in Galaxy Watch4 series and later released Samsung Galaxy Watch models. To check the Galaxy AI-powered Energy Score, the health data tracked from Samsung Galaxy Watch must be synchronised with the Samsung Health app. Previous activity, sleep data and heart rate data during sleep must be tracked.

^[3] Wellness Tips is available on Android phones (Android 11 or above) and requires Samsung Health app (v6.27 or above). Samsung account login is required. Service availability may vary by country or region. Not intended for use in the detection, diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. The result is for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

^[4] Available in select countries only.

^[5] Service available with user’s consent.

^[6] Race is available for outdoor running and outdoor cycling only. For comparative measurements, it is required to run on the same path as the pre-generated path. Users can compare by selecting one of the records from a previous timeframe of up to 14 days. Comparing records through Race is only available when starting at the same location as the previous record’s start point. It will be converted to running mode automatically if it deviates from its previous path by more than 10%.

^[7] Personalisation of Heart Rate Zone is enabled when selecting an outdoor run activity. It is required to run consistently for more than 10 minutes with speeds of 4km/h or faster.

^[8] To measure personalised FTP, a Galaxy smartphone must be connected to a power meter. In order to calculate a more accurate FTP, it is necessary to connect the Galaxy Watch to a smartphone. The FTP is calculated automatically when cycling occurs at a mid to high intensity level for more than 4 minutes with the cycling power meter attached to your bicycle. Using machine learning, the more users ride repeatedly, the more accurate and personalised FTP values will be calculated. The cycling power meter is sold separately. Traditional FTP analysis duration on professional equipment is up to 1 hour on average.

^[9] Compared to previous Galaxy Z Fold models. Galaxy Z Fold6 has a peak brightness of 2600 nits on both the Main Screen and Cover Screen. The displays are adaptive, adjusting brightness level automatically based on the environment. In an area of 5000 lux or higher, High Brightness Mode and Vision Booster will be activated.

^[10] Availability varies by model and region. The FlexIt app will be available through Samsung Daily+ on all 2024 TV models: Neo QLED 8K, 4K, OLED, UHD (above DU7000) and The Frame. OS upgrade is scheduled to be provided for select 2023 TV models during the second half of 2024. 2022 and 2021 TV model users can download the FlexIt app through the app store.

^[11] Starting in 2024, Samsung Daily+, a hub for lifestyle experiences, provides a wide range of services and features — from personal training and telehealth to video calls and remote PC solutions — in one single interface. With Samsung TVs at the centre of the home, users can enjoy the benefits of the latest innovations and seamless connectivity between devices in their day-to-day lives.

^[12] Compared to previous Galaxy Watch series.

^[13] ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers) defines “Still Air” as air currents at speeds below 0.15m/s that lack the presence of cold drafts.

^[14] This features the AR9500T WindFree Air Conditioners.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today showcased its latest innovations for the connected home. During its IFA 2023 press conference, the company highlighted its vision for SmartThings is to enable consumers across Europe to prioritise the topics they care about – from saving energy, increasing security and access to great entertainment to making their everyday lives more efficient. The ever-growing SmartThings ecosystem allows its 285 million users to adapt and personalise their homes to suit their needs, seamlessly connecting and controlling multiple appliances and devices via one app.

Samsung’s presence at IFA 2023 comes as the company shares new consumer research, conducted across Europe to understand evolving needs for technology in the home^[1].

“Samsung is passionate about connecting our users to the people, places and pastimes that matter most to them,” said Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung Europe. “We will continue to take advantage of the possibilities offered by the latest innovations in technology to make sure the SmartThings ecosystem grows and develops in a way that allows people to make even more of the connections that matter.”

Enhancing the at-home experience 

The SmartThings app allows users to control their homes from anywhere, helping them to enjoy seamless entertainment as well as keeping them safe. Across Europe, our homes continue to be more important than ever as they play multiple roles each day – from offices to places for relaxation and entertainment. Seven in ten consumers (71%) agree that technology has a positive impact on their everyday living, including how they interact with their friends and family, how they conduct their chores and how they enjoy their hobbies.

Now, those with a passion for food can fully connect themselves to the joy of cooking and eating with Samsung Food, the new all-in-one app for recipe searching, saving and sharing, meal planning, cooking and grocery shopping. Announced at the press conference, Samsung Food is available in 104 countries and eight languages, and puts the world’s food knowledge at users’ fingertips, empowering them to make the food, health and cooking decisions that are right for them. It also connects to users’ kitchens, instantly sending the right time and temperature to their compatible Samsung oven. With more than 160,000 recipes, there will always be something new to cook.

By the end of the year, using Food AI, Samsung Food will provide personalised recipes reflecting users’ dietary requirements, such as converting recipes into a vegan version in just a few taps. In a further enhancement due later this year, it will link with Samsung Health so tailored meal plans can be adapted to suit preferences and dietary requirements, as well as support users in reaching their health goals. In 2024, using Vision AI technology, Samsung Food will use photos taken of meals to check nutritional information, recognise ingredients and recommend the best recipes to use them in.

As the number one TV brand for 17 years in a row^[2], Samsung has an unrivalled commitment to entertainment. It has completed its super screen line up with the launch of the 98” QLED 4K Q80C, offering incredible contrast and jaw-dropping detail that places viewers in the middle of the action whether gaming or watching films.

Also announced at the press conference was the global launch of The Freestyle 2^nd Gen. This versatile, portable projector delivers a big screen experience wherever the user chooses – even on the ceiling. The Smart Edge Blending feature offers landscape and portrait screen experiences, meaning two Freestyle 2^nd Gen projectors can be paired to give a 160” panoramic viewing experience.

Taking small steps for our planet 

Samsung is committed to developing products and services that help people save money and take steps towards a better planet. These topics are high on the agenda for consumers too, over three quarters (77%) say they seek out tech products that save energy – not only to save money, but for the benefit of the environment too^[3]. Two-thirds (67%) also consider it important that their next appliance can connect to an app that allows them to monitor and reduce their energy consumption^[4].

With energy prices increasing across Europe^[5], 72% of those asked are concerned about the cost of running appliances in their home^[6]. To help combat this, SmartThings Energy can help users optimise the energy used across their appliances to suit their needs and lower usage. For example, AI Energy Mode in SmartThings Energy allows you to monitor and reduce your washing machine’s energy use by up to 70%^[7] by using Ecobubble to wash with cool water instead of warm.

Samsung has also partnered with global ocean conservation organisation Ocean Wise and apparel maker Patagonia to find solutions to the issue of microfiber shedding. Speaking at IFA, Charlie Cox, Manager of Microplastic Solutions at Ocean Wise said: “Through our collaboration with Samsung and Patagonia, Ocean Wise is proud to have shown a way for industry to play its part in stemming the flow of microfibers into the ocean. Through innovations like the Less Microfiber Filter, we can empower individuals to reduce their microfiber footprint at home. It is a simple, everyday solution that our oceans will thank us for.”

Samsung’s journey is constantly evolving as it aims to design technology that helps people make the most of their day while taking small steps to reduce our environmental impact. The Galaxy Z Flip5^[8] and Fold5^[9] and the Galaxy Tab S9 series^[10] feature a variety of recycled materials, including recycled aluminium, glass and plastics sourced from ocean-bound discarded fishing nets, water barrels and PET bottles. Even the Galaxy Watch6 series incorporate post-consumer recycled plastics. All of these Galaxy innovations come in packaging boxes made using recycled paper material^[11].

Keeping your home secure

Samsung understands the reassurance that smart technology can provide across the generations. Security was an emerging theme from the research conducted. Watching their home while they aren’t there (54%), feeling safer when home alone (39%) and keeping their family safe when they are out of the house (39%) are seen as the key safety benefits of smart technology^[12].

The SmartThings ecosystem includes a range of partners who are committed to helping people keep their homes and loved ones safe. This now includes Yale, a leading brand in home security. The Yale Linus® Smart Lock and the new Smart Opener for Gate & Garage enable doors and gates to be locked remotely via the app to ensure peace of mind for all family members.

Unlocking the future through smart technology 

Samsung is invested in a future built around the possibilities that technology can unlock. One area it aims to make a difference is in making the technology for smart homes more easily available. The research shows a quarter of Europeans consider the inclusion of smart technology to be a key factor in the desirability of their next home and over three quarters of respondents said fully functional smart homes are appealing (77%)^[13].

Understanding this, Samsung is working to make these possibilities a reality and it believes in the power of collaboration when it comes to driving this vision forward. By partnering with ABB Smart Buildings and SMA, one of the world’s leading providers of photovoltaic and storage system technology, it hopes to connect people more closely to their homes by embedding the possibilities of smart technology into houses before they are bought. By integrating ABB and SMA products into SmartThings Energy, homes can become even safer, smarter and more sustainable. For example, the ability to run appliances at the optimum time, tracking energy use to adjust consumption based on energy prices and usage patterns, and optimising energy use based on solar production.

^{[1] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.}

^{[2] Source – Omdia “TV Sets Spotlight Service / TV Sets Market Tracker, Q4 2022”, Jan 2023. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung. Any reliance on these results is at the third party’s own risk}

^{[3] GreenMatch. https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/energy-prices-europe}

^{[4] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.}

^{[5] Based on internal testing on the WW11BB944AGB model on a Cotton 40 degrees wash with the AI Energy Mode turned on (reducing the temperature) compared to not using AI Energy Mode. AI Energy Mode can only be operated at 40 degrees or lower.}

^{[6] Galaxy Z Flip5: 15 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic, a minimum of 28% pre-consumer recycled aluminium, or Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 with an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled content. These components include Volume Key Bracket, Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Rear Top, Display Connector Cap, FPCB RF Cable Bracket, Rear Mid, Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, Receiver Deco, Connector to Connector Holder, SIM Tray, Sub Window, Back Glass.}

^{[7] Galaxy Z Fold5: 15 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic, a minimum of 28% pre-consumer recycled aluminium, or Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 with an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. These components include Volume Key FPCB Bracket, Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Cover Display Connector, Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub), Antenna (Sub), Antenna (Main), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, SIM Tray, Connector to Connector Holder, Camera Deco (Top & Bottom), Sub Window, Back Glass.}

^{[8] Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 17 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic, a minimum of 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminium, or pre-consumer recycled aluminium and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 with a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled content. These components include Cable Holder Mid, Deco Pen Charger, Top-left Speaker Module, Top-right Speaker Module, Bottom-left Speaker Module, Bottom-right Speaker Module, Case Rear, Case Bracket, Key Bracket, PCB Support Top, PCB Support Mid, Cable Holder Bottom, SIM Tray, Volume Key, Side Key, Camera Deco, Main Window.}

^{[9] 100% recycled paper is used in the following packaging components: the Product Packaging Unit Box, Cover Protector, Manual Box, Manual Pad, and DLC Band.}

^{[10] Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.}

^{[11] Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: 17 device components that feature a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled material plastic, a minimum of 30% pre-consumer recycled aluminium, or pre-consumer recycled aluminium and Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 with a minimum of 10% pre-consumer recycled content. These components include Cable Holder Mid, Deco Pen Charger, Top-left Speaker Module, Top-right Speaker Module, Bottom-left Speaker Module, Bottom-right Speaker Module, Case Rear, Case Bracket, Key Bracket, PCB Support Top, PCB Support Mid, Cable Holder Bottom, SIM Tray, Volume Key, Side Key, Camera Deco, Main Window.}

^{[12] 100% recycled paper is used in the following packaging components: the Product Packaging Unit Box, Cover Protector, Manual Box, Manual Pad and DLC Band.}

^{[13] 13 Conducted in conjunction with Opinium amongst 2,500 adults from the U.K., France, Germany, Spain and Italy. Polled between the 28th of July and the 1st of August 2023.}