Use silent modes on your Samsung Galaxy Watch
Samsung Galaxy smart watches offer a range of modes (such as “Do not disturb”, “Theater mode”, and “Sleep mode”) tailored to different settings and needs in order to minimize disturbances.
Notes:
- The modes for the Galaxy Watch covered in this article can be set from both the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and the Watch itself.
- The availability of specific screens and settings may differ based on your wireless service provider, software version, and device model.
“Do not disturb” mutes all calls, notifications, and other alerts except for those you choose to allow.
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Notifications.
Step 2. Tap the Sync Do not disturb with phone.
Step 3. Tap the switch to activate the sync > Tap Phone Do not disturb settings.
Step 4. Customize the “Do not disturb” settings > Tap Do not disturb to activate the feature.
Activate after initial set up
Open phone Settings > Select Notifications > Select Do not disturb > Tap Do not disturb switch to turn on or off.
* You can also enable/disable "Do not disturb" from the Quick Panel by swiping down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
Theater mode adjusts notification alerts, sound volume, and screen brightness to your preset values so you won't be distracted while watching a movie.
* This feature may not be supported depending on your device model and software version.
Set up Theater mode
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes.
Step 2. Tap Modes and Routines.
Step 3. Tap Add mode > Select Theater > Tap Start.
Step 4. Select duration > Tap Next.
Step 5. Tap Do not disturb.
Step 6. Customize which alerts and notifications are allowed > Tap Done.
Step 7. Tap Next > Customize the action options available > Tap Done.
* The Theater mode icon will appear in your Galaxy Watch’s Quick panel when this mode is on.
Step 8. Tap Turn on to activate “Theater mode”.
Enable or disable “Theater mode” after initial setup
Watch
To turn the mode on: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon > Select Theater.
To turn the mode off: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Theater icon.
Phone
To turn the mode on or off: Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes > Tap Modes and Routines > Tap the Theater icon.
“Sleep mode” ensures alarms still function while muting other notifications.
* This feature may not be supported depending on your device model and software version.
Set up
Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes.
Step 2. Tap Modes and Routines > Select Add mode > Select Sleep > Tap Start.
* You may be required to download the Clock app.
Step 3. Customize your sleep and wake-up settings > Tap Next.
Step 4. Tap Do not disturb.
Step 5. Customize the action options available > Tap Done > Tap Next.
Step 6. Select actions for “Sleep mode” > Tap Done.
Step 7. Tap Turn on to activate the “Sleep mode”.
After initial set up
Watch
To turn the mode on: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon > Select Sleep.
To turn the mode off: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Sleep icon.
Phone
Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes > Tap Modes and Routines > Tap the Sleep icon to turn the mode on or off.
Do Not Disturb
Step 1. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Do Not Disturb icon.
All other silent modes
You must set up all other silent modes using the Wearable app before you can use your Galaxy Watch to activate them.
Step 1. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon.
Step 2. Select the mode you wish to activate.
* When a mode is activated, its icon will appear on the watch face and in the Quick panel.
Note: If you activate modes on your watch, they will sync and activate on your phone as well. Turn off “Sync modes with phone” if you don't want this to happen. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Press and hold the Modes icon > Scroll down and disable the “Sync modes with phone”.
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