Use Water lock mode to swim with your Samsung smart watch
Use Water lock mode to swim with your Samsung smart watch
Which Samsung smart watches have Water lock mode?
The following watches are compatible with Water lock. Learn more about your watch's water resistance by reviewing our guide.
- Galaxy Fit
- Galaxy Fit2
- Galaxy Watch
- Galaxy Watch Active series
- Gear Fit2 Pro
- Gear Sport
- Galaxy Watch4
- Galaxy Watch5
- Galaxy Watch6
- Galaxy Watch7
- Galaxy Watch Ultra
Most watches are only rated for fresh water swimming. However, the Galaxy Watch Ultra can be used in saltwater; rinse the watch in fresh water and thoroughly dry it afterwards.
Turn on Water lock mode from Quick settings
Swim-proof and ready for anything, your watch will work in the pool, the rain, and even in the shower. If you want to prevent accidental touches while you're splashing around, turn on Water lock mode.
- On the watch, swipe down to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Water lock mode icon. It looks like two droplets of water.
- Water lock mode will be automatically enabled if you start a swim workout.
- To turn off Water lock mode, press and hold the Home button (Power button). If needed, follow any on-screen instructions.
Turn on Water lock mode from the Settings menu
On some watches, Water lock mode won't be in the Quick settings panel by default. But don't worry, you can easily turn on Water lock mode from the regular Settings menu.
- From the watch's Home screen, navigate to Settings. Then, swipe to and tap Advanced or Advanced features.
- Next, tap Water lock, and then tap the switch to turn it on.
- If it's your first time using Water lock mode, you may be asked to read some safety information and tap the check mark. Water lock mode will be activated.
- To turn off Water lock mode, press and hold the Home button (Power button). If needed, follow any on-screen instructions.
Turn on Water lock mode from the Galaxy Wearable app
If you already jumped in the pool, you can ask your friend to use your phone to turn on the Water lock mode via the Galaxy Wearable app. You will need to turn it off using the watch.
Navigate to the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Advanced. Tap Water lock, and then tap Turn on.
To turn off Water lock mode, press and hold the Home button (Power button). If needed, follow any on-screen instructions.
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