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The State of Sleep in Southeast Asia & Oceania

 Across Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO), sleep is emerging as a critical—yet often overlooked—pillar of health and well-being frequently sacrificed in favor of the demands of modern lifestyles today. 

Casting a lens on this reality, the Samsung SEAO Ecosystem Health Study  sought to analyse the general lifestyle and sentiments towards health and fitness, as well as general wellness habits—including sleep, fitness, and lifestyle choices. While adults in Southeast Asia and Oceania rank health as their third highest daily priority, trailing finances and family according to the study, many still struggle to achieve the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep .  An average person in SEAO sleeps for just 6 hours and 51 minutes every night and stand to miss out on benefits that they rank as important reasons to getting sufficient shut-eye – such as improved immunity (21%), maintaining good health (17%), and staying mentally agile (16%) .


Want to sleep better and feel these benefits? Here are three practical steps to address common sleep concerns using Galaxy devices like the Galaxy Watch8 series and Galaxy Ring.


Step 1: Establish a consistent bedtime routine 

 

Galaxy Watch8, built to suit diverse lifestyles with advanced capabilities—setting a new standard for style and personalized health experiences.


Establishing a consistent bedtime routine is the primary concern for consumers in Southeast Asia and Oceania (28%) citing an “inability to switch off” as a further obstacle to a good night’s rest .


We all know that going device-free is easier said than done, with many relying on smartphones as their alarm. Enter the Galaxy Watch8 series and Galaxy Ring, super comfortable sleep companions that even allow you to dismiss alarms by just pinching your fingers!


Beyond putting aside one’s smartphone for the evening, winding down also includes setting up a peaceful environment that is conducive for sleep. Custom routines on the SmartThings app cue your connected devices automatically, turning off your lights and TV at bedtime for instance. 

 

(Left) A sleep environment summary card displayed in Galaxy Now Briefing, 

(Right) a detailed sleep environment report


Personalising your sleeping conditions doesn’t stop there. Sleep environment reports  from Samsung Health app provide detailed insights into key factors — such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide and illuminance — through connected devices and sensors. When connected to your Galaxy devices, other appliances like Samsung air conditioners come together to ensure you have a pleasant sleep through adjusting the temperature with “Good Sleep” mode  that finds the optimal temperature at each sleep stage  for a top-notch sleeping environment that adjusts to your every need. 


 

Bedtime Guidance provides personalized recommendations based on the user’s sleep data from the past three days.


Adding another layer of support, Galaxy Watch8’s Bedtime Guidance  analyses sleep patterns and recommends, then suggests an optimal bedtime based on your sleep pressure and circadian rhythm, so you can reset your sleep schedule and wake up refreshed. Galaxy Ring complements this with a powerful sleep AI algorithm and detailed sleep tracking to monitor movement during sleep, sleep latency, heart and respiratory rate, and snoring—making it easy to build better sleep habits over time.


Step 2: Maintain your energy throughout the day 

 

Energy Score on the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy S25 Ultra 


The next most concerning aspect of sleep in SEAO is whether one can maintain one’s energy levels throughout the day (18%) . We are all familiar with the feeling of having apparently slept well the night before yet but still experiencing fatigue during the day, with the duration of sleep not translating into the desired energy levels across work, study or play. When you pick up your smartphone in the morning or simply check your Galaxy Watch throughout the day, a glimpse of your Energy Score  tells you all you need to know. 


 

Energy Score, an indicator of your condition based on 7 key sleep and activity metrics.

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Energy Score provides a daily measurement of your physical and mental energy and readiness, based on sleep, activity, and heart rate data, to help you find a healthy balance in the day ahead. Measuring from 0 to 100, a low score guides you to take things easy, while a high score gives you the confidence to push your limits.  


Step 3: Sustain long-term benefits of sleep 

After proactively harnessing the short-term benefits of a good night’s sleep, such as better energy throughout the day, the next biggest concern is one’s long-term health and how it might be affected by a lack of sleep (13%) . 


That’s why the Galaxy Watch8 series goes beyond sleep tracking with features like the Antioxidant Index , a first-of-its-kind smartwatch capability that measures your carotenoid level in just five seconds. This helps you understand how your lifestyle and sleep habits contribute to healthy aging, giving you another layer of insight to build a long-term wellness routine.


As you take the steps to make adjustments to your sleep, Galaxy’s Sleep Coaching Program tracks your progress, analyzes your accumulated sleep pattern data and provides you insights like a dedicated personal trainer with suggestions for better sleep such as meditating before bed, for example.


 


To get clued into how to sustain the long-term benefits of your sleep, Galaxy Ring is your go-to wearable that sits comfortably on your finger whilst tracking overall sleep including sleep stages, sleep patterns, movement during sleep, overnight skin temperature, Heart Rate (HR) and Heart Rate Variance (HRV) and providing Sleep Coaching program to improve your sleep habits, when you wake up . First time users get to test their ideal ring size with the Galaxy Ring sizing kit before confirming their purchase . 


Whether you’re a student, parent, or working professional, the need for restorative rest is both universal and profoundly personal. Try out these three steps today and make the change to your everyday sleep for better productivity, energy and overall well-being! 

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