Set up and use your Wear OS Galaxy Watch

Note: The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series cannot be set up as standalone watches or with an iOS device. These models must be set up with a compatible phone via the Galaxy Wearable app. You can browse our latest phones on our website. The Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 classic LTE models can be set up without a phone.

You’ll be able to use your Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series watches to their fullest potential when connected to the Galaxy Wearable app. Remember to download the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store and check that your phone has the latest software.

Note: The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series cannot be set up as standalone watches. These models must be set up with a phone via the Galaxy Wearable app. The Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 classic LTE models can be set up without a connected phone.

The following instructions will help you connect your watch to your phone.

Note: To review a navigation tutorial, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone, and then tap Tips and user manual.

Wear OS Galaxy watches use a unified platform with Samsung and Google! This new operating system lets you access the Google Play Store and Maps directly on your watch.

To browse for apps, navigate to and open the Play Store on your watch. Tap the search icon to search for apps, or swipe up to select from the available categories, such as Featured apps and Essential watch apps.

To get driving directions on your watch, navigate to and open Maps. To search for an address or place using voice input, tap the microphone icon. You can also tap the keyboard icon to type in an address. Next, you’ll be able to choose driving, walking, or bicycling directions, depending on how you’d like to reach your destination. Your watch will begin navigation; the directions will appear on your watch as well as on the connected phone. You can stop navigation using either device.

Google Fit trackers include Breathe, Goals, Heart Points, Heart rate, and Workout. These trackers will need to be downloaded to your watch from the Play Store.

Music apps such as Spotify and YouTube Music can be downloaded from the Play Store, so you can enjoy your favorite music right from your wrist.

If you don’t have this feature enabled, a music note icon will appear at the bottom of the watch's screen when music is playing on the connected phone; tap this icon to open the Music controller. You can also transfer music from your phone to your watch using the Galaxy Wearable app on Android phones.