Samsung has launched a new AI-powered pet health monitoring tool integrated into Galaxy smartphones, unveiled at VivaTech 2026. The feature uses advanced artificial intelligence to track and analyze pet health metrics directly through the smartphone’s camera and sensors, providing pet owners with actionable insights about their companions’ well-being.
How the pet health monitoring tool works
The Galaxy pet health monitoring system leverages Samsung’s AI vision technology and machine learning algorithms to:
Track pet activity levels through movement analysis using the smartphone camera
Monitor eating and drinking patterns by analyzing consumption behavior
Detect behavioral changes that may indicate health issues or stress
Calculate weight trends through visual analysis and dimensional measurements
Provide health recommendations based on observed patterns and veterinary best practices
Users can simply point their Galaxy smartphone at their pet, and the AI will analyze key health indicators without requiring additional hardware or wearables.
Integration with Galaxy ecosystem
The pet health monitoring tool integrates seamlessly with Samsung’s existing Galaxy ecosystem, including:
Samsung Health app for unified health tracking across humans and pets
Galaxy Watch compatibility for real-time pet activity monitoring
SmartThings app for pet- smart home device integration
Cloud-based health records for long-term pet health tracking and veterinary visit sharing
Key features and capabilities
The AI-powered tool offers several practical features for pet owners:
Real-time health alerts when unusual patterns are detected
Weekly and monthly health reports with visual charts and trends
Veterinary consultation support with data export capabilities for doctor visits
Multi-pet tracking for households with multiple animals
Customizable health goals based on pet breed, age, and activity level
Target audience and use cases
The pet health monitoring tool is designed for:
Pet owners seeking convenient health tracking without expensive wearables
Veterinary professionals wanting to monitor patient health between visits
Animal shelters managing health records for multiple animals
Breeders tracking developmental health milestones
Availability and device compatibility
The pet health monitoring feature is rolling out to Galaxy smartphones with AI capabilities, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy S25 series, and newer Galaxy A devices. The feature is available through the Samsung Health app as a free update, with no additional hardware required.
Privacy and data security
Samsung emphasizes that all pet health data is stored securely with the same encryption standards used for human health information. Users can control data sharing preferences and export health records for veterinary consultations while maintaining privacy over their pet’s information.
