Samsung Presents Family Health Data Sharing Features For Galaxy Watch Users

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JAKARTA - Samsung is developing a new feature that allows Galaxy Watch users to share health data with their family members through the Samsung Health platform. This feature is expected to facilitate more effective family health monitoring.

Through the latest update of the Samsung Health application, codes have been identified indicating the development of this family health data sharing feature. With this feature, users can monitor the health data received by their family members Galaxy Watch.

The special approval process will allow parents' Samsung accounts to access and process health data from their child's Samsung account.

Health data will be popularized through the Galaxy Watch worn by family members, thus requiring consistent use to produce key statistics accurately.

This feature is also equipped with strict security and privacy mechanisms, where all family members can stop sharing data or reset sharing settings at any time. Access to child health information will require guardian approval.

While not officially announced yet, speculation suggests that this feature will likely be exclusive to the latest Galaxy Watch, such as the Galaxy Watch 7, before being adopted to previous models within a certain period of time.

This move affirms Samsung's commitment to improving user experience through deeper integration between their wearable devices and digital health services, while offering greater control over users' personal data.