Samsung Updates Sleep Coach: Just 3 Days of Sleep Data Will Be Enough

Samsung has updated the Sleep Coaching feature in the Samsung Health app. Previously, data from 7 consecutive nights over 1 month was required to activate the feature. Now, just 3 days of sleep data from the past 2 weeks is enough. The feature works on the Galaxy Watch4 series and newer watches, Galaxy Fit3 and later models, as well as Galaxy Ring.

When setting up the feature, users must answer questions about their sleep schedule, nighttime awakenings, and alcohol and caffeine intake. The app also asks how satisfied they are with their sleep. Based on their answers and the collected data, users are assigned a personalized character called a Sleep Animal. A coaching program lasting from 4 weeks to 8 weeks is then created according to their goals and habits.

The program will update its recommendations every week based on changes in the sleep schedule. Samsung Health will track users’ daily sleep satisfaction and show them which habits they need to follow. Recommendations include staying away from screens for 1 hour before bedtime, avoiding caffeine late in the day, and doing stretching exercises outdoors after waking up.

A 5-sided Sleep Balance chart that provides a clearer overview of sleep has also been added to the app. The chart shows sleep duration, schedule consistency, and time spent awake during the night. Sleep satisfaction and an energy metric called Energy Score also appear on the same screen. Morning notifications will briefly explain the previous night’s results. The collected data will also be included in weekly and final reports.

The update also changes the Running Coach feature, increasing the number of levels from 10 to 12. As before, the training plan will be based on a 12-minute running test or previous running data. Users will be able to share their achievements, personal records, and routes using ready-made templates for social media. They will also be able to import running, trail running, and cycling routes from Strava Routes directly into the Samsung Health app.

Sleep Coaching requires v6.24 or later of the Samsung Health app. The phone must also be running Android 11 or later. Running Coach works only on the Galaxy Watch8 series and later models. This feature requires app version v6.30.2 or later, Android 10, and a Samsung account. The new features will begin rolling out in phases this month. Availability may vary by device and country.