Reduced battery life on the Samsung smart watch

There are several reasons why your Galaxy Watch may be experiencing battery drain or have decreased battery life. For example, certain apps can increase battery consumption. Keep reading to learn more about how to increase your watch's battery life.

Important: Inspect the watch and charger for physical or liquid damage. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and accessories, which are specifically designed for the device. The Watch cannot be charged properly with a third-party charger.

Press the Power key on your watch, and then tap Samsung Health from the Apps screen. Swipe to and tap the health menu for the function to turn it off. When accessing a health menu, press the Back key on the watch twice to return to the main menu in the Samsung Health app.

Note: These steps do not apply to the Galaxy Fit. 

From your phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Depending on the connected watch, it may be necessary to tap the SETTINGS tab. Then, tap About watch or About Gear. Tap Storage, then tap CLEAN NOW, and then tap the Back (<) icon. Tap RAM, and then tap CLEAN NOW.

Keep in mind that you may not be able to use certain apps and features that require a Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Mobile network connection.

Press the Home key (Power key) on your watch, and then tap Settings from the Apps screen. Tap Connections, and then turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. For LTE or 3G watches, turn off Mobile networks also. Your watch will disconnect from your phone when Bluetooth is turned off.

If remote connection is turned on in the Galaxy Wearable app and you turn off Wi-Fi, your watch and phone will not remotely connect via Wi-Fi when Bluetooth is turned off.

If you turn off Mobile networks on an LTE or 3G watch, your watch will disconnect from your carrier's network service. (Your service subscription will not be affected.)

Press the Home key (Power key) on your watch, and then tap Settings from the Apps screen. Depending on your watch, you may need to tap Display. Tap Watch faces, then tap Watch always on, and then tap the switch to turn off the feature.

Depending on your watch, you'll need to turn off voice wake-up in the support voice assistant app (Bixby or S Voice). This step does not apply to the Galaxy Fit or earlier Fit models.  

Press the Home key (Power key) on your watch, and then tap Bixby or S Voice from the Apps screen. Then, tap More options (the three vertical dots) from the right side of the screen. Tap Voice wake-up, and then tap the switch to turn off the feature.

From your phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Depending on the connected watch, it may be necessary to tap the SETTINGS tab. Then, tap Notifications, and then tap the switches next to Auto show details and Turn on screen.

At the top of the notification menu, tap Manage Notifications. Then, turn off the switch next to any apps you don't need to be notified for.

When power saving mode is turned on, your watch's Home screen will be displayed in grayscale and all functions will be turned off, except calls, messages, and notifications that use Bluetooth. Wi-Fi and mobile data will also be turned off, and performance will be limited.

Press the Home key (Power key) on your watch, and then tap Settings from the Apps screen. Depending on your watch, you may need to tap Battery or Battery management. Then, tap Power saving, and then tap the checkmark to turn on power saving mode. To turn off Power saving mode, tap OFF from your watch's Home screen, and then tap the checkmark.

Exposing your watch to very cold or very hot temperatures can shorten the watch's battery life and could lead to damage. 

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/

Samsung smart watch does not turn on when using waking-up gestures

Samsung smart watch does not turn on when using waking-up gestures

Your watch is smart enough to know when to turn itself on and off. You can also manually change these wake-up settings to fit your preferences. However, if certain silent modes are turned on, such as Good night mode, the watch screen may not wake up when the wrist you're wearing the watch on is raised. Please follow the guidelines below to learn how to use wake-up gestures and adjust the feature's settings.

Note: Available features, menu options, and settings may vary by the watch and software version.

Raise your wrist or tap the screen. (The related wake-up gesture must be turned on, and power saving must be off.)

Press the Back or Home key (Power key).

Lower your wrist.

Cover the watch screen with your palm.

Do not disturb, Theater mode, Good night mode, and Water lock mode are silent modes. Wake-up gestures will automatically be disabled when any of these modes are turned on. Verify that the mode(s) are turned off:

Note: If power saving is turned on, the screen will not turn on with a touch or by raising your wrist.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003202//

Problems with call and text messages on your Samsung smart watch

Problems with call and text messages on your Samsung smart watch

If your Samsung smart watch (LTE) experiences mobile data issues, cannot answer calls, receive texts, or does not display your phone number in the Settings menu, there are a few things you can try. If those options do not work, it may be necessary to contact your carrier for network options or activation support.

Note: Available settings and menu options may vary by the device, wireless service provider, and software version.

If you are using a metal watch band with a Galaxy Watch4, it may cause interference with the antennas, and calls may be intermittently disconnected.

To use the call or text features with Bluetooth, the watch must be connected to a phone through Bluetooth and through the Galaxy Wearable app. If the watch is connected remotely via Wi-Fi, you will not receive incoming calls. 

Do not Disturb mode, Goodnight mode, and Theater mode are silent modes that minimize distractions by silencing your watch. Depending on the mode, alarms and alerts may be silent and the touchscreen may not turn on during incoming calls.

You can press any key on the watch, rotate the bezel, or raise your wrist to turn on the screen and check for incoming calls.

You will not be notified if the notifications for Incoming call, Missed call, and Messages are turned off.  To check this, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone, then tap Watch settings, and then tap Notifications. Tap See all notification settings or More, and then verify the switch next to the features are turned on. Tap the Back icon, and manage as the additional Notification settings as desired.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003245/

Step and heart rate tracking not working on Samsung smart watch

If the step and heart rate tracking features are not working properly on your watch, the watch band or strap may be too loose or the watch's software might need updating. However, a simple reboot may solve the problem.

Caution: The information gathered from this device, Samsung Health, or related software is not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent  disease or other conditions.

If the watch is too loose, or the sensor is dirty, it may have difficulty tracking your steps and heart rate. Clean the watch and make sure it's properly fitted to get the best results.

Press and hold the Home key (Power key) and Back key simultaneously for 7 seconds, until the watch displays "Rebooting..." When the watch has finished booting, test the step and heart rate trackers.

If you are still having issues after rebooting your watch, check for software updates on your watch and  the Galaxy Wearable app.

Note: Available features, menu options, and settings may vary by the watch and software version.

The Pedometer and Heart Rate Sensor may not work properly on some watches with specific software versions.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003204/

Samsung smart watch screen flickers or has horizontal lines

If the watch screen appears pixelated, flickers, or there are horizontal lines running across it, inspect the watch screen for physical damage. If the watch is not damaged, try restarting it. However, it may be necessary to check for software updates and uninstall apps, including watch faces from the watch.

STEP 1:

Note: Issues with downloaded watch faces can occur when third-party developers do not follow specific guidelines. Samsung is working to manage all watch faces.

Depending on where the issue occurs, it may or may not be caused by the downloaded watch face.

After you have uninstalled the downloaded watch face, restart your watch to ensure that the issue has been resolved.

STEP 2:

Uninstall apps from your Samsung smart watch:

Note: Apps cannot be uninstalled from Galaxy Fit. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled or disabled.

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

STEP 3:

Reset your Samsung smart watch

Note: Before you perform a reset, make sure you back up the data on your watch using the

Galaxy Wearable app. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.

Navigate to and open Settings on your phone, then tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. From the "Paired devices" list, tap the Settings icon next to your watch's name, and then tap Unpair.

From the watch's Home screen, navigate to and open Settings. Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Settings icon.

Settings cannot be accessed on the Galaxy Fit. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone instead.

Swipe to and tap General, then tap Reset, and then tap Reset again to confirm.

For the Gear Fit2 Pro, tap Gear info, and then tap Reset Gear.

For a Galaxy Fit, swipe to and tap About band. Tap Reset band, and then tap Reset to confirm

Once you reset your watch, you will need to reconnect it to the Galaxy Wearable app. Be certain to approve all required permissions when prompted. After the connection is complete, you can check for software updates.

If you have an LTE watch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code. 

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003180/

Samsung smart watch screen is slow, frozen, or not responding

If the watch screen is slow to respond, frozen, or not responding at all the issue could be caused by outdated software, a third party app, or even the watch's physical condition. Unclean hands, optional accessories, gloves, and sharp objects can also prevent the screen from responding properly.

Step 1: 

Restart and update the watch

Charge the watch using the charging dock that came with it. If the battery is dead the watch may vibrate when you try to turn it on, but the screen will remain blank.

Press and hold both buttons on the watch until the screen displays "Rebooting..."

Software updates include improvements to stability and reliability. Keep your watch updated for the best performance.

Step 2: 

Uninstall apps from your Samsung smart watch

Note: Apps cannot be uninstalled from Galaxy Fit. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled or disabled.

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Step 3: 

Factory reset your Samsung smart watch:

Important: Performing a reset restores your watch to its default settings. Make sure to back up your data using the Galaxy Wearable app before performing a reset. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.

Be sure to unpair the current Bluetooth connection between your watch and phone to avoid problems.

Navigate to and open Settings on your phone. Tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. From the "Paired devices" list, tap the Settings (gear) icon next to your watch name, and then tap Unpair.

Power off the watch, and then power it back on. While the watch is powering on, press and hold the Power key until "Rebooting..." is displayed. If you are using the Galaxy Watch3, press and hold both the Power key and Back key simultaneously.

Release the key(s), and then immediately press and release the Power key repeatedly to enter the Reboot Mode menu.

Continue to press and release the Power key until Recovery is highlighted. Press and hold the Power key to select Recovery, and then release the Power key when the screen goes dark.

After the Factory reset is complete, the watch will reboot. Once the Welcome screen appears, connect the watch to a phone with the Galaxy Wearable app, and then check if there's an available software update for the watch.

Your Samsung account will be required to set up the watch if the Reactivation lock was enabled before the reset.

If you have a LTE smartwatch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003105/

Update software and apps on your Samsung smart watch

Your Samsung smart watch isn’t all cogs and gears - it’s wires, processors, data chips, and software! And just like with any other smart device, the watch's software and apps will need to be updated every so often. Luckily, you can update both whether or not you have a phone!

Note: Available screens and settings may vary by phone, watch, and software version.

When your phone and watch are connected, you can use the Galaxy Wearable app to regularly check for updates. Or, if you initially set up your watch without a phone, you can apply updates from the watch itself.

Update watch software with an Android phone

For some watches, you will need to tap About watch, About band, or About Gear to access the software update menu.

Note: This option is not available on the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic.

You can also update a Galaxy Watch4 directly from the watch. It will still need to be paired to a compatible Android phone. Just open Settings, scroll down to and then tap Software update.

Update watch software with an iOS phone

 Update watch software without a phone

Note: These instructions do not apply to the Galaxy Fit or the Galaxy Watch4 series. The steps will only work if your watch was set up separately from a phone.

Note: For a Gear Fit2 Pro, tap Gear info, and then tap Update Gear software.

Note: These instructions do not apply to the Galaxy Watch4 series. Apps will update through the Play Store.

The Galaxy Store doesn’t just update phone apps. It can update your watch’s apps too! You can update the watch's apps using the connected phone, or on the watch itself if it was set up without a phone. Just make sure the device you're using is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Update watch apps with an Android phone

 Update watch apps with an iOS phone

Update apps without a phone

On earlier models of the watch, such as the Galaxy Watch3 or Galaxy Watch Active, you need to set up the watch without a phone in order to update the apps using this method. If the watch is connected to a phone, these instructions will not work.

Note: For a Gear Fit2 Pro, tap Settings, and then tap About Gear. Tap Auto update apps to make sure apps stay up to date since the Galaxy Store app isn't installed on the watch.

Note: These steps do not apply to a Galaxy Fit, Fit2, Galaxy Watch4, or Galaxy Watch4 Classic. The instructions will only work if your watch was set up separately from a phone.

Because it uses the WearOS from Google, updating apps on the watch is slightly different. You will need to do it from the Play Store. Remember, the Watch4 series can't be set up as a standalone without a phone. But you can still edit some of its settings when the watch is disconnected from the Galaxy Wearable app.

Troubleshoot your watch's software and app updates

If you encounter some issues when updating your watch’s software and apps, you can try rebooting or restarting your watch.

For example, if a software update fails and results in a boot loop of your watch, you may need to uninstall apps or try factory resetting your watch. This method also works when an app fails to update, freezes, or crashes.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084622/

Screen is dark or dim on Samsung smart watch

There are several reasons why the Samsung smart watch display cannot be adjusted and the screen appears darkened or gray. Both issues can be caused by an accessibility setting, Outdoor mode, physical damage to the watch, a third-party app, or outdated software.

STEP 1:

Verify Power saving mode is off on your Samsung smart watch

Note: This feature is not available on the Galaxy Fit.

When Power saving mode is on, the watch screen will be displayed in grayscale. All functions will be turned off, except calls, messages, and notifications that use Bluetooth.

If Power saving mode is on, your smart watch will have "Power saving: ON" at the bottom of the screen.

To turn off Power saving mode, tap OFF at the bottom of the screen, and then tap the check mark to confirm.

STEP 2:

Adjust the display brightness on your watch

Note: When the watch is worn in brighter environments, Outdoor mode will automatically adjust the display brightness to suit the environment for better visibility. You must move indoors or into a darker environment to adjust the brightness.

On your phone, navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Watch settings. Tap Accessibility, and then tap Screen reader. If Voice assistant is enabled, tap Settings, and then tap the switch to disable Dark screen.

This function is not available on the Galaxy Watch4 series.

From the watch's Home screen, swipe down to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Brightness icon. Tap the Minus or Plus icon to adjust the brightness. On the Galaxy Watch4 Classic, you can rotate the bezel to adjust the brightness

.

Alternatively, you can also adjust the brightness by navigating to Settings, tapping Display, and then tapping Brightness.

Note: This feature may not be available on all watches, including the Galaxy Fit.

Auto low brightness will automatically adjust the brightness settings depending on the lighting of the environment. You can turn this setting on or off any time.

From the watch's Home screen, navigate to and tap Settings, tap Display, and then tap Auto low brightness. Tap the switch to turn it on or off.

On the Galaxy Watch4 series, you can simply tap the switch next to Auto brightness.

STEP 3: 

Issues with downloaded watch face

Note: Issues with downloaded watch faces can occur when third-party developers do not follow specific guidelines. Samsung is working to manage all watch faces.

Depending on where the issue occurs, it may or may not be caused by the downloaded watch face.

After you have uninstalled the downloaded watch face, restart your watch to ensure that the issue has been resolved.

STEP 4:

Uninstall apps from your Samsung smart watch

Note: Apps cannot be uninstalled from Galaxy Fit. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled or disabled.

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

• Galaxy Wearable: Tap Manage apps. Tap the app you'd like to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall. Then, tap Uninstall again to confirm.
• Watch: Touch and hold the Apps screen, tap the Delete icon next to the app, and then tap the checkmark to confirm.

STEP 4:

Uninstall apps from your Samsung smart watch

Note: Apps cannot be uninstalled from Galaxy Fit. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled or disabled.

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Follow the steps below depending if you want use the Galaxy Wearable app or the watch itself:

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003135/

Cannot connect Samsung smart watch to Wi-Fi

There could be several reason why your watch won't connect to a Wi-Fi network. For example, the Wi-Fi settings on the watch may be set to off, or there could be issues with the wireless networking you're trying to connect to.

STEP 1:

Connect your Samsung smart watch to Wi-Fi

Note: Available features and settings may vary by the watch, software version, and carrier. Wi-Fi cannot be managed on the Galaxy Fit.

From the watch's Home screen, navigate to and open Settings. Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Settings icon.

Note: Not all features are available on all Samsung smart watches.

Swipe to and tap Connections, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap Wi-Fi again. On the Galaxy Watch4 series, tap Connections, and then tap Mobile networks.

You can choose from the following:

After turning Wi-Fi on, tap Wi-Fi network, and then select the network name. To connect to a hidden network, tap Add network, and then select the Security type for the network. If the network is secured, tap Password, and then enter the password. Next, tap Done, and then tap Connect.

On the Galaxy Watch4 series, navigate back to Connections, tap Wi-Fi, and make sure the switch is turned on. Tap an available network to connect to it, and provide the password if required. To connect to a hidden network, tap Add network, and then select the Security type. Next, tap Network name, enter the name and password, and then tap Done. Tap Connect.

STEP 2:

Reset your Samsung smart watch

Note: Before you perform a reset, make sure you back up the data on your watch using the Galaxy Wearable app. Samsung is not responsible for any lost data.

Navigate to and open Settings on your phone, then tap Connections, and then tap Bluetooth. From the "Paired devices" list, tap the Settings icon next to your watch's name, and then tap Unpair.

From the watch's Home screen, navigate to and open Settings. Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Settings icon.

Settings cannot be accessed on the Galaxy Fit. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone instead.

Swipe to and tap General, then tap Reset, and then tap Reset again to confirm.

For the Gear Fit2 Pro, tap Gear info, and then tap Reset Gear.

For a Galaxy Fit, swipe to and tap About band. Tap Reset band, and then tap Reset to confirm.

Once you reset your watch, you will need to reconnect it to the Galaxy Wearable app. Be certain to approve all required permissions when prompted. After the connection is complete, you can check for software updates.

If you have an LTE watch that was activated with a QR code, a new one will be required to reactivate service for the watch. Please contact your carrier to obtain a new QR code. 

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003084/

Managing Mobile network

If you have an LTE watch, you can enjoy all the benefits of a mobile network, such as making calls. And just like on a phone, you can manage your mobile network settings so that they suit your needs.

Note: Mobile network features and options may not be available if mobile network service for the watch has not been activated.

You can easily manage your cellular network settings directly from your watch.

1. On your watch, navigate to Settings.
2. Tap Connections, and then tap Mobile networks.

Your watch's network settings can also be managed using the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, tap Watch settings or tap the Home tab, and then tap Mobile plans. From here, you can add, remove, or manage your mobile plan settings.

The "Mobile plans" option may not appear if your watch is not an LTE model.

Note: You may not be able to adjust the mobile plan settings if you do not have a SIM card inserted into the phone.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084603/

Wireless charging of the Galaxy Devices

Imagine a world with no wires - that dream is now a reality with Samsung wireless chargers! With these chargers, you can charge your phone simply by placing it on the charger (sold separately). Samsung offers different kinds of wireless chargers based on your needs; for example, the Wireless Charger Trio allows you to charge up to three Galaxy devices simultaneously, such as smart watches or earbuds. In most cases, you won't need to remove the phone's case or cover, and you can still use your phone while it's charging.

Note: Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and phone model.

Note: Fast wireless charging is automatically activated when you use a fast wireless charger. The indicator light on the front of the charging duo, stand, or pad may work differently depending on the device or wireless charging cover being used.

With no wires to get in your way, charging becomes a cinch with a wireless charger.

Compatible Galaxy devices

Note: Galaxy A series devices are not compatible with wireless charging.

You see a red light on your wireless charger, but what does it mean? We have a breakdown of the different indicator lights and what they signify right here:

Important: If the indicator light does not work as described, disconnect the cable from the wireless charger and reconnect it. The indicator light may work differently depending on the phone or the wireless charging cover. For example, some models of wireless charger may use different indicator light colors.

If your wireless charger doesn't seem to be working, there's usually a quick fix, such as removing a thick phone case. Check out the following solutions to help your charger work better:

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00047798/

Pair Bluetooth headphones to your Samsung smart watch

Sometimes it's hard to keep the music going at the office without disturbing anyone around you. Instead, you should connect your smart watch to a pair of Bluetooth headphones, so you can enjoy the soundtrack of your life. You can easily switch between Bluetooth devices and alter their settings right from the watch. You can also take calls if your watch is connected to a phone.

Note: Available screens and settings may vary by provider, phone, or watch.

Pair Bluetooth headphones

Note: Audio output for call conversation to Bluetooth headphones is only available with LTE watch models. If the switch for Call audio and Media audio is turned off, you will not hear any output to the Bluetooth headphones and they may disconnect from the watch.

Pairing your Bluetooth headphones will only take a few moments, and then you’ll be ready to listen to your favorite music.

1. Tap Bluetooth audio or Bluetooth headset, and then select the desired Bluetooth headphones.
2. Note: On the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch4 Classic, simply swipe up to see the available Bluetooth headphones that are available.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078026/

Galaxy Watch: Setup Guide

The Galaxy Watch is a smartwatch that can analyse your exercise patterns, manage your health and allows you to use a variety of convenient apps for making phone calls and playing music. By rotating the bezel, you can access convenient features quickly and easily. You can also change the watch face to your taste. Connect your Galaxy Watch to your mobile device to expand your mobile device experience, or use the Galaxy Watch by itself, without connecting to a mobile device.

See the sections below for help setting up the Galaxy Watch.

Getting Stared

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Warning: Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Placing objects, such as magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, next to the device or charger may cause damage from the charger or device’s magnetic field.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. Place the Gear onto the wireless charger dock.

Caution: Only use charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life.
 Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot.

 If the device heats up while charging the battery:

1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps.
 2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.

 Note: Prevent the USB charger port and the small end of the charger from coming into contact with conductive materials, such as liquids, dust, metal powders, and pencil leads.

When you connect the Gear and the wireless charger dock, the wireless charger dock’s LED indicator flashes certain colors to indicate the battery level.
  

• Red > Green > Orange: Standby mode
• Red: Charging
• Green: Fully charged
• Orange: Connected to a low-charger head

 
 Note When a wireless charger dock error occurs, the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the Gear from the wireless charger dock, and then reconnect. 

Wear the Galaxy Watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown above. Do not fasten the Galaxy Watch too tightly.

1. Open the buckle and place the strap around your wrist.
 2. Fit the strap to your wrist, insert the pin into an adjustment hole, and then secure the buckle to close it.

 Warning: If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it. If your device becomes hot, please remove it until it cools.

• To measure your heart rate more accurately with the Galaxy Watch, wear the Galaxy Watch firmly around your lower arm just above the wrist.
• When certain materials come into contact with the back of the Galaxy Watch, your Galaxy Watch may recognise that you are wearing it on your wrist.
• If your Galaxy Watch does not register that a motion has occurred for more than 10 minutes, your Galaxy Watch may recognise that you are not wearing the Watch

Turning the Galaxy Watch on and off

Press and hold the Home key (Power key) for a few seconds to turn on the Galaxy Watch. When you turn on the Galaxy Watch for the first time or reset it, on-screen instructions will appear to download and install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device.

To turn off the Galaxy Watch, press and hold the Home key (Power key), and then tap Power off.

E. Restarting the Galaxy Watch:

If your Galaxy Watch is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Home key (Power key) for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

Connecting the Galaxy Watch to a mobile device 

A. Installing the Galaxy Wearable app:

Depending on your mobile device, you can download the Galaxy Wearable app from the following places:

• Samsung Android devices: Galaxy Apps, Play Store
• Other Android devices: Play Store

Please Note: You cannot install the Galaxy Wearable app on the mobile devices that do not support Galaxy Watch syncing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Galaxy Watch.

B. Connecting the Galaxy Watch to a mobile device via Bluetooth:

A screen will appear about downloading and installing the Galaxy Wearable app

If necessary, update the Galaxy Wearable app to the latest version.

If you cannot find your device, tap MINE’S NOT HERE

• Connection methods and screen may vary depending on your mobile device and software version.
• When you connect your Galaxy Watch to a mobile device for the first time after resetting it, the Galaxy Watch’s battery may drain more quickly while syncing data, such as contacts.
• Supported mobile devices and features may vary depending on your region, service provider, and device manufacturer.

You can use the Galaxy Watch without connecting it to a mobile device. Use your Galaxy Watch without connecting to a mobile device while doing outdoor activities such as climbing a mountain or exercise. You can set to use the Galaxy Watch without a mobile device when you turn on the Galaxy Watch for the first time or you reset it.

• Some features are not available when you using your Galaxy Watch without connecting to a mobile device.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Connect to phone → ✔ and enter the PIN to connect the Galaxy Watch to a mobile device while using the Galaxy Watch without a mobile device.

Controlling the screen

The Watch screen is the starting point for accessing all of the Galaxy Watch’s many screens. You can view other screens by pressing the key, rotating the bezel, or swiping your finger on the screen.

You can add more widgets on the Home screen. Scroll left on the screen, tap + , and select a widget. The selected widget will appear in a new panel.

Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the desired location.

Tap and hold a widget and then tap the red minus symbol at the top right

To turn on the screen, rotate the bezel. Or, press the Home key or the Back key. If the screen does not turn on after you rotate the bezel, tap Settings on the Apps screen, tap Advanced → Bezel wake-up, and then tap the Bezel wake-up switch to activate the feature.

To turn off the screen, cover it with your palm.

The screen will automatically turn off if the Galaxy Watch is not used for a specified period. You can also turn on the screen using the wake-up gesture feature. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced → Wake-up gesture and tap the Wake-up gesture switch to activate it.

Switching between the Watch and Apps screen

To open the Apps screen, press the Home key on the Watch screen.

To return to the Watch screen, press the Home key.

To return to the previous screen, press the Back key.

Rotate the bezel to view other screens. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anti-clockwise to view notifications.

This panel allows you to view the Galaxy Watch’s current status and configure settings. Swipe downwards from the top edge of the screen.

You can edit the icons on the quick panel and up to eight icons can be added. You can add a new icon only after removing one if eight icons have already been added.

Use the screen lock feature to protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your Galaxy Watch. After activating the screen lock feature, the Galaxy Watch will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Security → Lock → Type and select the lock method.

• Pattern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
• PIN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.

You can enter the PIN with the bezel. Rotate the bezel to move to the number youwant to enter. After the colour of the number changes, the number will be entered.

Watch 

View the current time. When you are not on the Watch screen, press the Home key to return to the Watch screen.

Tap and hold the Watch screen and rotate the bezel, or swipe the screen to the left or right and then select a watch face. You can also customise the watch by tapping CUSTOMISE. To download more watch faces from the Galaxy Apps app, tap Galaxy Apps.

If you tap and hold the Watch screen and rotate the bezel rapidly, the available watch faces will appear on the screen allowing you to select them easily. However, the CUSTOMISE feature won't be available in this mode.

You can also change the Galaxy Watch’s watch face from your mobile device. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap WATCH FACES. To download more watch faces from Galaxy Apps, launch the Galaxy Wearable apps and tap INFO → VIEW MORE of the TOP WATCH FACES card.

Apply a photo as your watch face after importing a photo from your mobile device:

1. Tap and hold the Watch screen and rotate the bezel, or swipe the screen to the left or right and tap CUSTOMISE of the My Photo+ watch face.
2. Tap the screen and tap Add photo
3. Select a photo to apply as a watch face and tap OK → OK

You can zoom in or out of the photo by rotating the bezel. When the photo is zoomed in, swipe the screen to make a part of the photo appear on the screen.

To add extra photos, rotate the bezel clockwise, or swipe the screen to the left and select Add photo. Up to twenty photos can be added as the watch face. The photos you add will rotate in a row.

You can activate a ticking clock sound for some analog watch faces. On the Ticking sound screen, turn the ticking sound on or off by rotating the bezel.

You can set the Galaxy Watch to display the time when the screen is turned off while wearing your Galaxy Watch. On the quick panel, tap the Clock icon.

Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Watchfaces and tap the Watch always on switch to activate it.

You can activate watch only mode. In watch only mode, only the watch will display and all other functions will be turned off. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Battery → Watch only.

Notifications

A. Notification panel:

Check a notification such as a new message or a missed call on the notification panel. On the Watch screen, rotate the bezel anti-clockwise or swipe to the right to open the notification panel. When there are unchecked notifications, an orange dot will be visible on the Watch screen.

When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type or the time you received it, will appear on the screen. If more than two notifications are received, rotate the bezel to view more notifications.
 Tap the notification to view details.

C. Deleting notifications:

Delete a notification by swiping upwards on the screen while viewing a notification.

E. Selecting apps for receiving notifications:

Select an app from your mobile device to receive notifications.

1. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and tap SETTINGS → Notifications, and tap the switch.
2. Tap Manage notifications and tap the switch next to apps to receive notifications from them on your Galaxy Watch.

F. Entering text:

A text input screen will appear when you are able to enter text.

• The screen layout may be different depending on the app you launch.
• When the Galaxy Watch is connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, the language settings applied on the mobile device are applied to the Galaxy Watch.

G. Using the voice input:

Tap the microphone icon and speak to enter your message.

To change the language recognised, tap the 3 dot menu button on the right and select Input languages.

• This feature is not supported in some languages.
• The Galaxy Watch may not recognise your spoken message depending on your surroundings or how you speak.

H. Using emoticons:

Tap the emoticon icon and select the category. The emoticon list of the selected category will appear. To draw a picture, tap Doodle at the top of the screen, and draw your message. Rotate the bezel anti-clockwise to delete the input stroke by stroke. To recover a stroke, rotate the bezel clockwise.

Tap the text input icon and open handwriting mode and write on the screen.

Rotate the bezel to change the input mode on the text input screen. You can switch between handwriting mode, character mode, number mode, punctuation mode, emoticon mode, and voice input mode.

Drag the space key to the left or right while tapping and holding it to change the input language. To add more languages, switch to number mode, punctuation mode, or emoticon mode. Then, tap Settings → Select input languages and select a language to add. You can use up to two languages.

Rotate the bezel to enter text using the keyboard.

Link: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-watch-setup-guide/