Samsung wearables will soon detect something most people don’t catch until it’s too late, and it could save lives

Samsung just wrapped up its First Look event at CES 2026, where it showed off new products like a massive 130-inch Micro RGB TV. But the real news wasn’t about screens. The company revealed it’s adding powerful new health features to devices like the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring that could change how we catch serious health problems early.

According to Android Authority, Samsung announced that its wearables will soon help spot early signs of dementia and mental decline. The devices will track changes in speech, movement, and how people use their other Samsung devices. Praveen Raja, Samsung’s Vice President and Head of Digital Health, explained that the company is building tools to catch warning signs that most people miss until it’s too late.

The technology will work by watching for things like slurred speech when someone talks to Bixby, slower body movements, or unusual changes in how someone interacts with their smart home devices. Samsung made it clear these features won’t diagnose anyone. Instead, they’re meant to give families an early heads-up so they can get medical help sooner.

Samsung wants AI to stop health problems before they start

Beyond dementia detection, Samsung says AI will play a much bigger role across all its products. The company plans to use data from phones, wearables, and home appliances to help prevent health issues before they become serious. This means your Samsung devices could work together to keep you healthier.

Samsung is also working on better personalized coaching for exercise and sleep. The wearables will use data from all your connected devices to give you custom advice. The company is even looking into features that could help reduce the risk of major long-term diseases. While Samsung focuses on health innovations, the company is also making moves in other areas, including Galaxy S26 pricing after iPhone changes.

The goal is simple but ambitious. Samsung wants its wearables to do more than just count steps or track heart rate. The company wants them to act like preventive healthcare tools that catch problems early and help people stay healthy.

Samsung didn’t say exactly when these features will launch. However, the company confirmed they will first become available as a beta test in select markets. Families will then be able to use the data to decide when it’s time to see a doctor. Meanwhile, Samsung continues improving its flagship devices, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra fixing longtime user complaints.