The useful question is what changes for users, developers or buyers, and whether the announcement stays industry context or becomes something people can actually use.

At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Samsung presented its strategy for connected care, positioning the home as a hub for preventive wellness through an open ecosystem integrating Samsung devices with partner solutions. The company highlighted how its SmartThings platform and Samsung Health, with over 460 million and 77 million users respectively, can enable proactive health management at scale within households. Samsung’s approach relies on collaboration with partners such as Xealth, Generation Lab, and SiPhox Health to bridge gaps between daily wellness and clinical care. The goal is to leverage existing device ecosystems to deliver innovative health services that users can access through familiar technologies.

Hon Pak, Head of Samsung’s Digital Health Team, emphasized the company’s ability to innovate in preventive health by connecting its diverse device portfolio—including home appliances, TVs, and wearables—via SmartThings. The platform supports personalized automation routines and services like family and pet care, positioning Samsung as a central player in the shift toward home-based health prevention. Pak noted that Samsung’s scale and trusted brand presence in households provide a unique advantage in delivering health solutions where users live and interact daily. The integration aims to make preventive care accessible and actionable for a broad audience.

Panelists including Alina Su of Generation Lab and Michael Dubrovsky of SiPhox Health underscored the value of Samsung’s open collaboration model. Su praised the company’s willingness to co-create and distribute solutions rapidly, while Dubrovsky highlighted how SiPhox’s diagnostic layer complements Samsung’s device ecosystem to create a comprehensive health picture. Xealth’s Mike McSherry discussed bridging clinical care with daily wellness through deep integration with Samsung’s platforms. The partnerships focus on services such as biological age tracking and hospital-grade blood testing delivered directly to homes, demonstrating how connected devices can enhance health management beyond traditional settings.

Samsung also supports developers and researchers through its Samsung Health SDK Suite, enabling the creation of new wellness services using advanced sensor technology. Security is addressed via Samsung Knox, a defense-grade solution integrated across devices to protect user data. Looking ahead, Samsung envisions AI-driven companionship that anticipates health needs through lifestyle behaviors and partner services. The company’s broader portfolio spans semiconductors, home appliances, and medical technologies, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of connected care and intelligent living environments.