Samsung expands sleep apnea detection across wearables
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:29 AM CDT, Thu July 23, 2026
LONDON – Samsung is expanding sleep apnea detection across its wearable lineup, adding the feature to the new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, with plans to bring it to the Galaxy Ring later this year. “By continuously tracking health data from the wrist, these new watches act as a vigilant health companion, turning daily vital signs into proactive, actionable insights and providing timely alerts,” said TM Roh, CEO, president and head of Samsung’s Device eXperience Division. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 include a sleep apnea feature cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that uses AI algorithms to provide insight into breathing disruptions during sleep. Both watches also include Vitals, which monitors a user’s personal health baseline during sleep and alerts them to significant deviations. Samsung says the Galaxy Ring will be the first FDA-cleared smart ring available over the counter to offer sleep apnea risk detection. The feature is intended to flag possible signs of the condition, not provide a diagnosis. Samsung has not announced an exact launch date for the Galaxy Ring feature but says it will become available later this year. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for preorder in select markets, with general availability beginning Aug. 7.
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