Samsung Expands Availability of Latest Wearable Experiences to More Users

One UI 6 Watch will soon be available to a wider range of Galaxy Watch devices through the latest software update.¹ Beginning to roll out today, the update will bring select features from the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7 to previous generations of Galaxy Watch around the world including Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic and Galaxy Watch FE.

The One UI 6 Watch update offers personalized insights to even more users for a holistic and comprehensive understanding of health. With Energy Score², users can better understand their physical and mental conditions through an intuitive score calculated from various health metrics including sleep, activity, sleeping heart rate and sleeping heart rate variability³. Users can also access personalized recommendations, powered by Galaxy AI⁴, to support health improvement. For sleep tracking, receive a deeper and more accurate understanding of sleep with a detailed analysis powered by an advanced AI algorithm and new sleep metrics, including movement during sleep, sleep latency, heart rate and respiratory rate. Additionally, the De Novo FDA-authorized Sleep Apnea feature⁵is now available on a wider range of Galaxy Watch devices, helping more users proactively spot potential signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea.

The expansion of One UI 6 Watch empowers more users to stay motivated and conquer their fitness goals with personalized experiences. Monitor progress in real time when running or cycling with Race⁶, which compares changes in current and past performance to encourage users to make improvements. Workout Routine allows users to combine various exercises and create personalized routines, uniquely tailored to their individual goals and preferences.

Furthermore, the latest update provides new watch faces to best suit various needs or preferences that are both stylish and functional. For instance, use the Simple Digital watch face to reflect a minimalist design, or the Ultra Info Board watch face to check information at a glance without sacrificing style. The expansion of One UI 6 Watch also allows users to enjoy more seamless experiences with connected Galaxy devices. When paired with a compatible Galaxy smartphone, users can effortlessly send suitable responses with AI-powered Suggested replies.⁷ With simple and intuitive Double Pinch Gestures⁸, a connected Galaxy smartphone can be easily controlled right from the wrist to answer calls, dismiss alarms, take photos and even more.

1 The software update will come first to Galaxy Watch6 series and then will become available sequentially to previous generations. Feature availability and support may vary by market, carrier, model and paired smartphone.

2 Energy Score insights track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy AI phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account.

3 Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in the 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 market, carrier or the paired device.

4 Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Samsung account login may be required to use certain Samsung AI features. Galaxy AI service may be limited for minors in certain regions with age restrictions over AI usage. Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.

5 The Sleep Apnea Feature is an over-the-counter (OTC) software only, mobile medical application operating on a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and phone. This feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in adult users 22 years and older, by tracking sleep twice over a ten-day monitoring period. It is intended for on-demand use. This feature is not intended for users who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Users should not use this feature to replace traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician. The data provided by this device is also not intended to assist clinicians in diagnosing sleep disorders.

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 Tracks data and requires compatible Samsung Galaxy phone and Samsung account.

8 Double Pinch Gestures is off by default. To use the feature, it must be enabled on the Galaxy Watch or the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app. Galaxy Watch must be paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone running One UI 6.1.1 or above.