Samsung Electronics is enhancing the sleep and running coaching features of its Samsung Health app. The company aims to expand the app's functionality from merely tracking health data to encouraging lifestyle changes tailored to users' conditions.
On October 14, Samsung announced that it will roll out updates to the Samsung Health app, which include revamped sleep coaching and running coaching.
The entry barrier for sleep coaching has been lowered. Users now need to record their sleep for just 3 days within the last two weeks, down from the previous requirement of 7 days within a month. After assessing users' sleep patterns, awakenings during sleep, and caffeine intake, the app will provide a personalized program over 4 to 8 weeks.
A new feature called 'Sleep Balance' has also been introduced. It displays five indicators on a single screen: actual sleep time, sleep regularity, awakenings during sleep, sleep satisfaction, and energy score. The app will suggest actionable steps for users, such as reducing smartphone use before bed or adjusting caffeine consumption times.
As of April this year, Samsung Health has 77 million global monthly active users, which Samsung is developing into a core platform for its 'Connected Care' business linked to Galaxy devices.
The running coach has also been refined, expanding from 10 to 12 levels. New advanced training programs for experienced runners have been added, allowing users to adjust their pace and goals according to their fitness levels. The app has also enhanced its feature for sharing running records in formats suitable for social media.
Samsung Health integrates not only exercise, sleep, and diet data but also health data such as blood pressure and electrocardiograms linked to Galaxy Watches. Samsung is expanding its digital health business by connecting accumulated data to personalized advice and behavior changes.
Park Heon-soo, head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics' MX Division, stated, "Personalized coaching that helps users fully understand their health data is the first step toward healthy changes in daily life. We will continue to develop Samsung Health into a trusted health platform."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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