Samsung officially announced that skin temperature measurement is now added to its existing calendar-based Cycle Tracking feature. The users of Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro users can now conveniently get even deeper insights to manage their menstrual cycles and overall health.
The company has officially stated that starting April 19, 2023, the new feature will be released via the Samsung Health app update in Korea, the U.S. and 30 European markets.
“Samsung’s holistic view of wellness has been further advanced by our sensor innovations, delivering in-depth health insights that empower users,” said Hon Pak, Vice President and Head of Digital Health Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “The new infrared temperature sensor on Galaxy Watch5 broadens our whole health offerings, providing more convenient ways to track and understand personal health.”
For your information, to activate this feature, users select Cycle Tracking in the Samsung Health app, add their most recent cycle information into the calendar and then turn on “Predict period with skin temp” in the settings.