Gym Equipment Compatible with Samsung Health – ESP32 or Android APP

Samsung Health
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Hey everyone!

I’m looking to develop Gym Equipment that is compatible with Samsung Health. I noticed that my Galaxy Watch stores some data in its NFC tag, and when it gets close to a reader (like my phone), it sends data via NFC. Also, Samsung Health on the watch displays a message saying it is trying to connect to a gym device. This suggests that such integration is possible, but I couldn’t find any official documentation.

Has anyone here worked on something similar? My goal is to program an ESP32 to:
:white_check_mark: Connect to the watch via NFC or BLE
:white_check_mark: Automatically start a workout in Samsung Health
:white_check_mark: Send workout data to the watch
:white_check_mark: Receive real-time data, such as heart rate

My main question is: Would ESP32 + BLE module + NFC reader be enough for this, or would I need an Android-based device (like an embedded tablet in the treadmill) to run the Samsung Health SDK?

If anyone has explored this kind of integration, I’d love to hear your insights! Thanks! :smiley:

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Hello,

Please report this issue to the Developer Support for 1-on-1 communication.
It will solve your problem faster.

Thanks
Shamima
Samsung Developer Program Team

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Hello,

I reached out to support over two weeks ago but have not received a response. Additionally, the replies I usually get are generic and simply direct me to the SDK documentation.

In the meantime, another question came up: If I register as a partner, will I be able to develop my own custom equipment? I noticed that the Samsung Health accessories list does not include treadmill sensors for speed and distance. In this case, do I need to wait until the app provides support for these devices, or is there an alternative way to integrate them?

I appreciate your attention and look forward to your response!

Best regards,