Samsung Connected Care at VivaTech 2026

The vision is straightforward: instead of merely counting steps and calories, the system uses AI to provide real-time wellness analysis, detect anomalies, and offer proactive guidance . The Connected Care Ecosystem Zone at VivaTech was the main exhibition area, where visitors could experience the full flow from wearable to refrigerator to AI analytics .

Samsung Health 7.0: Five Pillars, One Redesigned App

The biggest software announcement was Samsung Health 7.0, which is being redesigned around five health pillars: better sleep, activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and vital signs . The idea is to organize health data by user needs rather than a cluttered vertical feed .

New Feature: Vitals

The marquee new feature is Vitals, which monitors five overnight biosignals — heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen — and uses AI to determine the user's true resting baseline . The system sends a notification only when it detects a meaningful deviation, reducing unnecessary alerts .

Enhanced Cardiac Monitoring and Fitness Metrics

Samsung Health 7.0 also introduces more sophisticated cardiac monitoring capabilities and a new Heart Health Score for long-term cardiovascular tracking . A Daily Cardio Load indicator tells users how their heart is handling exercise load . These features position Samsung Health closer to clinical-grade monitoring, according to multiple sources .

Device Ecosystem: From Watch to Refrigerator

Samsung demonstrated how Connected Care extends across multiple devices, creating a health loop that doesn't stop at the wrist.

Galaxy Watch as the Hub

The Galaxy Watch (current and upcoming models) serves as the central biosignal collector, continuously syncing data with Samsung Health 7.0 .

Bespoke AI Refrigerator for Smart Diet Management

A standout integration was the Bespoke AI Refrigerator with Family Hub. The AI Food Manager tracks expiration dates and sends alerts, while the FoodNote widget analyzes ingredient data from the past week to offer personalized meal suggestions . A Samsung account remains necessary for full personalization .

SmartThings Pet Care

Samsung also demonstrated SmartThings Pet Care, a solution for monitoring pet health and activity within the same ecosystem, developed in collaboration with pet health management platform Lifet .

Longevity Care for Elderly Users

For aging users, Samsung highlighted SmartThings Family Care features, which transform home appliances into safety companions that can detect unusual usage patterns and trigger assistance . Samsung has been expanding Family Care since an April 2026 SmartThings update, adding Care on Call and monitoring for medication schedules, hospital visits, and location alerts .

Anticipated Full Launch: July 22 Unpacked Event

While the VivaTech announcements are official from Samsung, the hardware details for the upcoming watches come from leaks and reports.

Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

Multiple leakers and publications — including GalaxyClub, SamMobile, Android Authority, and Gizchina — report that Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22, 2026, in London . The expected watch lineup includes:

• Galaxy Watch9 (codenamed Fresh 9 / Wise 9)
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (codenamed Project X2), with Bluetooth, LTE, and 5G variants

There is debate about whether a Galaxy Watch9 Classic will appear. Some sources suggest the Classic may be skipped this generation, while others indicate a third model (possibly Galaxy Watch9 Classic) could launch . Regulatory filings in China's 3C database (model numbers SM-L3550 and SM-7150) confirm both watches support 10W charging and are moving toward launch .

Samsung Health 7.0 Rollout

The Samsung Health 7.0 update began rolling out on June 8 as a preview ahead of the new watches . The full feature set — including Vitals, cardiac monitoring, Heart Health Score, and AI-powered proactive coaching — is expected to launch alongside the Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2 in late July .

Important caveat: Samsung has not officially confirmed the July 22 date, the specific Watch9/Ultra2 naming, or whether a Classic model is real. All Unpacked and watch lineup details currently come from leaks and regulatory filings, not from Samsung . The VivaTech showcase and Samsung Health 7.0 announcements are official.

The Bottom Line

Samsung's VivaTech 2026 showcase makes one thing clear: the company is betting heavily on AI-powered, proactive health management that extends across an entire device ecosystem, not just a smartwatch. The Connected Care vision, combined with the redesigned Samsung Health 7.0, positions the upcoming Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2 as the centerpiece of a much larger health platform. But until July 22, the hardware launch remains in the realm of well-sourced rumors.