LONDON, United Kingdom – March 28, 2024 –The latest Samsung study on sleep^[1] revealed that the UK has the least productive sleep patterns in Europe.

When the clocks go forward in early spring, people tend to discuss the effects of losing one hour of sleep on the following day. However, it can take much longer than a day to adjust.

To help the nation adjust as the clocks go forward to British Summer Time, Samsung Wellness Council shares advice from renowned clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith.

Here are five tips to minimise sleep disruption during clock change and improve wellness in the weeks ahead.

Introduce small changes in your routine early.

Your biological clock cannot shift a whole hour in just one 24-hour period, so start in advance. In the week leading up to the clocks changing, start your bedtime routine 15 minutes earlier and set your morning alarm 15 minutes earlier. This way you won’t feel the sudden shock to the system of losing that hour of sleep and will feel much more ready for the new schedule.

Get moving!

We can’t just force ourselves to fall asleep earlier when the clocks go forward. Research suggests that exercising during the day can help us fall asleep quicker in the evening. So, if you’re struggling to fall asleep after the clocks change make sure you get in a good workout.

Spend as much time outside as you can.

To help induce sleepiness earlier, step outside as soon after waking as you can. Getting this dose of early morning light helps to set your circadian rhythm so that you can fall asleep at an earlier time and not build up days or weeks of inadequate sleep.

Move your bedtime routine.

While everyone talks about the struggle to get up in the morning, something that extends this period of adjustment is the difficulty with falling asleep earlier. We can’t simply go to bed one hour earlier and expect to fall asleep on demand. So, make a conscious decision to start preparing for sleep much earlier. Switch to low lighting, say no to the late-night snacks and do something that cues your brain for sleep, such as a bath or reading in a cool, low-lit room. Once you are falling asleep earlier, getting up the next day will feel easier and you’ll be ready to spring into action.

Understand and manage your sleep better

Sleep has a foundational role in serving our health and wellbeing, so it’s important to understand our body and mind more deeply. This is where smart devices can be helpful. I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 to support sleep management. It collects health data consistently and accurately, which plays a critical role in achieving better sleep.

The Galaxy Watch6 helps with understanding personal sleep patterns, building better habits, and establishing a sleep-friendly environment.

• Understanding personal sleep patterns: Everyone’s sleep patterns are different, it’s important to learn what’s unique about yours. Samsung has made understanding this easy, by enabling the Galaxy Watch6 to determine your ‘sleep animal’. Each animal represents unique characteristics based on measuring the Galaxy Watch user’s sleep duration, consistency, and awake time – all of which influence sleep quality.

• Building better habits: But tracking sleep isn’t enough by itself – establishing good habits is equally important, and Samsung makes it easy with Sleep Coaching, a personally tailored, month-long program that sets you on a path to set healthy habits and routines to help you achieve good night’s sleep consistently.

• Establishing a sleep-friendly environment: Finally, it’s super important to establish a sleep-friendly environment with connected devices at home and Samsung offers a seamless connected experience with their SmartThings app. Small things like screen light or room temperature can impact our sleep. Galaxy Watch6 recognises when you fall asleep and can automatically change the settings of connected devices for a more prime sleep environment.

For more information about Galaxy Watch6, please visit:

https://news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-watch6-and-galaxy-watch6-classic-inspiring-your-best-self-day-and-night

[1] https://news.samsung.com/uk/sleeping-lions-from-the-office-to-the-club-study-reveals-the-surprising-places-that-brits-fall-asleep

What’s causing couples to resort to this unexpected arrangement? Nearly a quarter of adults in a relationship say they’re not ‘sleep compatible’ with their other half, with 23% blaming their partner’s sleeping habits for getting fewer than 5 hours of sleep a night.

The research commissioned by Samsung (for the launch of the Galaxy Watch6) also revealed that snoring (71%), restless sleeping/fidgeting (35%), and one or both waking up several times during the night (30%), are the factors topping the list of things that keep couples sleeping apart.

Despite this, all is not lost. As over three-quarters (77%) believe going to sleep next to and waking next to their partner is important, and nearly half (45%) feel getting a better night’s sleep with their partner would positively improve their relationship.

And while sleep-related issues or disagreements amongst couples are leaving the nation feeling exhausted/tired (41%), stressed (30%), and unproductive (15%), nearly two-thirds (62%) feel it is important to find a solution, to avoid sleeping separately to their partner.

To help bring harmony back to the bedroom, Samsung has teamed up with Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Expert Dr. Julie Smith, to show how the Galaxy Watch6 ‘Sleep Coaching’ function can help couples understand their sleeping habits better and put a stop to sleep divorce for good.

Dr. Julie Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Content Creator, said, “It seems a shame to resort to sleep divorce to get a good night’s sleep when neither of you would otherwise choose to sleep apart. So, if one or both partners are disturbing the sleep of the other, it makes sense to work out which of your habits around sleep might be making that worse. You can start by using a device to log your sleep patterns for you, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch6. The good news is that many of these bad sleeping habits are fixable, without having to resort to sleeping apart.”

“As nearly half of the UK’s couples struggle with each other’s sleeping habits, the new sleep features on the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 can provide meaningful insights that can lead to positive changes. With an in-depth analysis of sleep duration, quality, and cycles, couples can use the data to better understand each other’s personal sleep patterns – meaning a better night’s sleep for all,” said Annika Bizon, Marketing and Omnichannel Director for Samsung UK.

To help couples improve their sleeping routines, Dr. Julie shares her top tips for avoiding sleep disruptions, including how to use the Galaxy Watch6 to reach sleep success:

1. Taking hold of your sleep routine isn’t just about what you do when it comes to winding down in the evening, it includes a combination of different things you do throughout the day. Getting to grips with all the variables that can impact sleep can be overwhelming. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 has a Sleep Coaching feature which includes a tailored programme of tips to help guide the process, along with handy features like Snore Detection to help users find out more about their snoring habits.
2. Get to know the problem in more detail by considering all the things that may contribute to sleep disturbance for you or your partner. It is quite possible that some small changes could make a positive difference to sleep for both of you so that you don’t need to sleep apart.
3. Breaking old habits and forming new ones can be difficult. So, this is something to work on together, offering support and holding each other accountable. Couples see better outcomes when they see themselves as a team working on a problem, rather than seeing the other person as the problem.

When it comes to comparing the regions across the UK, those living in Northern Ireland have proven to be the most likely to sleep separately from their partners, with 73% citing sleep disruption as the main reason.

The region’s most likely to have partners sleeping in separate rooms:

• Northern Ireland (73%)
• Yorkshire and the Humber (71%)
• South West (68%)
• North East (66%)
• Wales (65%)

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch6 series provides powerful insights that can lead to positive changes around the clock, offering personalised and actionable tips, advice, and encouragement. Recognizing that better health begins with better sleep, Samsung is helping users optimise their night in the same way they optimize their day.

To learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, please visit: Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Inspiring Your Best Self, Day and Night – Samsung Global Newsroom

LONDON, United Kingdom – 26^th July, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, designed to help users build healthier habits every day and through the night^[1]. Galaxy Watch6 series packs holistic health offerings and powerful performance in a refined and sleek design, boasting a slimmer bezel, a larger and more vibrant display, and more interactive user interface^[2]. Both models also allow users to access a greater selection of versatile watch faces as well as new band options that empower them to meet their goals.

James Kitto, VP Head of MX Division, Samsung UK and Ireland: “The best developments in technology are the ones that fit seamlessly into our day-to-day lives, enhancing our routines in positive ways. The new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, offer new features that can enhance our sleep and wellness, providing fitness and nutritional insights via cutting edge innovation, all with a stylish look and feel.”

Personalised Guidance for a Healthier You – Starting with Sleep^[3]

Galaxy Watch6 series provides meaningful insights that can lead to positive changes around the clock, offering personalised and actionable tips, advice and encouragement. Recognising that better health begins with better sleep, Samsung is helping users optimise their night in the same way they optimise their day by focusing on three key elements of better sleep: understanding personal sleep patterns, building better habits and establishing a sleep-friendly environment.

Building on leading-edge sleep and wellness features, Galaxy Watch6 series now offers in-depth analysis of Sleep Score Factors^[4] – total sleep time, sleep cycle, awake time, plus physical and mental recovery – to help users understand the quality of sleep received each night. More individualised Sleep Messages4, co-developed with the National Sleep Foundation, also provide users with detailed feedback about their sleep health each morning. Additionally, Galaxy Watch6 offers Sleep Consistency showing how consistent the user’s sleep and wake times are, and a designated Sleep Animal Symbol representing their sleep type5.

Enhanced Sleep Coaching^[5] enables users to put sleep insights into action with tailored instructions, tips and reminders accessible on both their wrist and paired smartphone. When it’s time for bed, Galaxy Watch6 can help set the perfect sleep environment by automatically changing the settings of connected home electronics^[6] and turning on Sleep Mode across the user’s watch and phone^[7] to mute notifications, dim screens, and even to activate the invisible LED infrared sensor on the watch to deliver valuable health insights without additional light distractions.

Fitness features get more personalised to keep users motivated throughout their journey. Body Composition^[8], with key physical measurements like skeletal muscle, basal metabolic rate, body water and body fat percentage, provides a complete snapshot of the user’s body and fitness, offering a tailored approach to set goals, track progress, and guide through personalised fitness and now nutritional tips via a new partnership with Whisk.

A new Personalised Heart Rate Zone feature analyses individual physical capabilities^[9] and defines five optimal running intensity levels to help users set their own goals based on their ability – from burning fat to high intensity workout. In addition to over 100 existing workout trackers, the newly added Track Run records the user’s runs on a track, while Custom Workout allows users to build and track their personalised workout routine.

Added to existing blood pressure^[10] and electrocardiogram^[11] monitoring, HR Alert^[12] helps users better understand their heart health, detecting abnormally high or low heart rates in the background.

Galaxy Watch6 can also enable users to track skin temperature during the night to give valuable insights including menstrual cycle tracking^[13]. And Fall Detection^[14] can gauge a fall, whether occurring during exercise, when standing still, or even while sleeping if users happen to fall out of bed. Once a fall is detected, your watch will automatically alert an emergency service number or pre-selected contacts.

Refined Design, Perfectly Yours

Elevating the wearable experience, Galaxy Watch6 series offers all new designs that provide better viewing, greater power and a wider selection of more customisable and comfortable options2.

Reading and writing is easier on the 20% larger display^[15], showcasing more text on screen and a larger keyboard^[16] – all while maintaining a comfortable size. A more vibrant, higher resolution display2 boasts a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, coupled with an Always On Display brightness adjustment feature, allowing users to see and do more even under bright sunlight. Powered by the enhanced processor and memory, Galaxy Watch6 delivers smoother and faster interactions2.

Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic come with a 30% slimmer bezel and a 15% thinner rotating bezel respectively^[17], enhancing the beauty of the signature circle frame. Galaxy Watch6 series features new stylish, interactive and informative watch faces that make the most of the large display, while new one-click bands allow users to easily mix and match watch bands. With hundreds of unique combinations, users can design their perfect watch on Samsung.com^[18]. For example, a new lightweight Fabric Band^[19] and Sleep Coaching watch face pair perfectly to help you gain informative sleep insights in comfort.

Galaxy Watch6 series comes with a larger battery to support its larger and brighter display.

Maximising Your Experience Right from Your Wrist^[20]

Galaxy Watch6 series brings greater capabilities to the wrist of every user. The new Samsung Wallet^[21] on Galaxy Watch6 combines Samsung Pay with Samsung Pass to incorporate more of the user’s wallet – including event tickets and boarding passes as well as bank loyalty and membership cards – in their watch. Enhanced Gesture Control allows users to conveniently manage their watch using simple gestures for greater accessibility and ease, letting them set their own shortcuts and now access apps and functions touch-free.

WhatsApp makes it easier for Galaxy Watch users to stay connected with friends and family, all without getting out a phone. Starting from this autumn, users can stay productive right from their watch with new apps from Google Calendar and Gmail, which will be exclusively available on Wear OS. They can also track fitness progress or nutritional data more easily with Peloton and MyFitnessPal updates, and coming soon, enjoy additional streaming options with Audible. Additionally, with the introduction of a new Skin Temperature API – a part of the Samsung’s Privileged Health software development kit (SDK) – partners will soon have access to advanced infrared technology for more accurate measurements to bring a whole new world of possibilities to users. A newly launched Thermo Check app takes advantage of the new API, allowing users to measure the temperature of their favorite meal or the ocean before a lap swim, contact-free.

Together with other Samsung devices, Galaxy Watch6 series expands user experiences even further. The upgraded Camera Controller enables remote control of a paired Galaxy Z Flip5 camera^[22] to switch modes and zoom. Samsung Smart TV^[23] or Galaxy Tab S9 shows the user’s progress in real time with a guided fitness or mindfulness program on the large screen. Users can also automatically toggle the connection of Galaxy Buds2 Pro between Samsung devices via Auto Switch. Should users happen to misplace their phone, Galaxy Watch6 series can now pinpoint its location through Find My Phone with map support^[24].

And as always, personal data on the watch remains secure thanks to the Samsung Knox security platform.

Availability

The Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic are available for pre-order from 26^th July and will be on-sale from 11^th August. All products will be available to purchase via https://www.samsung.com/uk/ and select partners. Customers that pre-order can claim up to £75 on a Google Play voucher^[25].

Galaxy Watch6 is an ultimate daily driver with a modern and minimalist design. It comes in 44mm in Graphite and Silver and in 40mm in Graphite and Gold.

Galaxy Watch6 RRP:

• 40mm, £289 (Bluetooth)
• 40mm, £339 (LTE)
• 44mm, £319 (Bluetooth)
• 44mm, £369 (LTE)

For a more premium, timeless timepiece design, look no further than Galaxy Watch6 Classic featuring our fan-favorite rotating bezel – available in Black and Silver in 43mm and 47mm.

Galaxy Watch6 Classic RRP:

• 43mm, £369 (Bluetooth)
• 43mm, £429 (LTE)
• 47mm, £399 (Bluetooth)
• 47mm, £459 (LTE)

If you’re an adventure seeker looking for durability, performance and style, Galaxy Watch5 Pro remains a great option and now comes with even more enhanced GPS exchange format (GPX) features^[26]. Conquer a new route with the GPX File Database, which enables users to simply search and access recommended routes, while Route Workout now supports running and walking alongside the previously available hiking and cycling.

To learn more about Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, or design your own watch, please visit: www.samsungmobilepress.com, https://news.samsung.com/global/ or www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch.

Galaxy Watch6 & Galaxy Watch6 Classic Product Specifications

[1] Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health-related information accessed through the device and/or application should not be treated as medical advice. Users should seek any medical advice from a physician. Certain features may vary by carrier, or the paired device.

[2] Compared to Galaxy Watch5 series.

[3] Sleep features are intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. The measurements are for your personal reference only. Please consult a medical professional for advice.

[4] Displayed on a paired smartphone.

[5] Requires sleep data of at least 7 days, including 2 days off.

[6] Available on smart devices that are registered to SmartThings. Requires the latest version of Samsung Clock and SmartThings mobile apps.

[7] Supported on a Galaxy smartphone running One UI 5 or above.

[8] Body composition should not be used if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical devices, or if you are pregnant. Measurement results may not be accurate if you are under 20 years old. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only.

[9] To update the ranges of each HR zone for running based on cardiopulmonary capabilities, it is required to run outdoors more than 10 min with constant speed of 4km/h or faster.

[10]  The Blood Pressure feature is only available in select markets To ensure accuracy, users should calibrate their device every four weeks with a traditional blood pressure cuff. The BP feature cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. It is not meant to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

[11] It is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The feature is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.

[12] The HR Alert function is for general health and wellness purposes and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

[13] Not intended for contraception. If you are currently taking hormonal birth control or undergoing hormonal treatment that inhibits ovulation, this service will not be useful for tracking ovulation. Predictions may vary depending on the proper use of your watch, input data, environmental conditions, etc. Intended for users 18 years old and above. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the predictions made without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.

[14] To notify an emergency contact, a network connection is required. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to the satellite signal, such as buildings.

[15] The screen size comparison is based on Galaxy Watch6 Small (40mm) and Galaxy Watch6 Classic Small (43mm). Compared to Galaxy Watch5 Small (40mm) and Galaxy Watch4 Classic Small (42mm) respectively. Based on Galaxy Watch6 Large (44mm) and Galaxy Watch6 Classic Large (47mm), the screen size comparison is 16%.

[16] Galaxy Watch6 Small (40mm)_and Galaxy Watch6 Classic Small (43mm) show 33 percent more in text of notification and 13 percent increase in keyboard size when compared to Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic respectively.

[17] Galaxy Watch6 Small (40mm) offers a 30 percent thinner bezel than Galaxy Watch5 Small (40mm), while Galaxy Watch6 Classic provides a 15 percent thinner rotating bezel than Galaxy Watch4 Classic.

[18] Available on samsung.com. The number of combinations available may vary.

[19] Sold separately. Availability of watch bands may vary by carrier

[20] Availability of certain apps/features may vary by carrier or connected device. Subscription fees may apply for some apps.

[21] The availability of Samsung Wallet and its features may vary by paired smartphone.

[22] Supported on Galaxy S9 and later models.

[23] This feature requires pairing a Galaxy Watch series with a compatible 2021 Smart TV or above. Availability may vary by model and connected devices.

[24] The feature requires the user’s watch to be paired with their phone and to be signed into the same Samsung Account.

[25] Purchase by 05/09/2023. Claim by visiting: https://samsung-offers.claims/watch6launchoffer within 30 days of purchase. For full T&Cs visit https://samsung-offers.claims/waatch6launchoffer

[27] Measured without health sensors.

[28] Measured without band.

[29] Wear OS Powered by Samsung works with phones running the latest version of Android (excluding Go edition and phones without Google Play Store). Supported features may vary between platforms with compatibility subject to change.

[30] LTE connectivity only available in LTE models.

[31] Galaxy Watch6 series is water resistant to up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes under the 5ATM rating. It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling. Galaxy Watch6 series provides ingress protection (IP68) against dust and fresh water to a maximum of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. Refer to user manual for further information, including care/use instructions.

[32] Device activation is only available after connecting to a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Compatible devices may vary by carrier or device brand.