Samsung One UI 8.5 adds family call reminder that tracks days since last call and shows alerts on lock screen

Samsung is testing a new feature in One UI 8.5 called Say Hello to Family. The feature was shared by sources on X and appears inside the Now Brief section of the system. Its main role is simple and direct. It reminds users to contact close family members when a long time has passed. The system can show how many days have gone by since the last phone call.

In one example, the reminder showed that no call had been made for over twenty days. The feature also gives users the option to turn it off with a single tap if the reminder feels unwanted.

Say Hello to Family is not limited to one area of the system. Screens shared by sources show that it can also appear on the lock screen. This means the reminder is visible even before the phone is unlocked. The system appears to track call history and then turn that data into a simple time count.

It does not show call content or details, only the number of days since contact. The reminder text is short and clear, asking the user to reach out. This approach keeps the feature focused on awareness rather than pressure or alerts that repeat too often.

There are still open questions about how One UI decides who counts as family. At this time, there is no clear option to pick contacts by hand. One theory is that the system may rely on family groups already saved in contacts. Another idea is that it could learn patterns from call habits over time.

Samsung has not shared details on this part yet. While the feature looks simple, it depends on access to call data and contact labels. This raises questions about user control and clarity. Some users may want full choice over which contacts trigger reminders. Others may prefer the feature to stay off by default.

From a user view, the idea feels personal rather than technical. It does not aim to boost speed or power. Instead, it adds a gentle nudge tied to daily life. Whether it feels helpful or intrusive will depend on how much control Samsung gives users before the final release.