Google services on Wear OS Galaxy watches

To begin, navigate to and open the Play Store on your watch.

Tap the search icon at the top to search for an app. You can also select from the available categories, such as:

Once you’ve found an app you like, tap it, and then tap Install to add it to your watch.

You can also download watch apps using the connected phone. On your phone, navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Store.

Tap the search icon in the top right to search for an app, or select from the available categories.

Tap an app you’d like to download, and then tap Install.

With Wear OS models, you can download companion apps onto both your watch and phone when using the Play Store. If you see a drop-down arrow next to Install, then you can download the app to both devices! Tap the arrow, select your desired device(s), and then tap Install.

On your watch, navigate to and tap Google Maps. Tap the search or compass icon at the top to begin searching for an address.

You can tap the microphone icon to use voice input, or tap the keyboard icon to type an address.

Note: Remember to speak clearly when using voice input.

Next, tap your desired result, and then select Driving, Walking, or Bicycling directions.

Navigation will begin on your watch and the connected phone. Your watch will vibrate when a new turn or alert is triggered.

Swipe up on the watch screen to edit the following settings:

Navigate to and open the Play Store on your watch, and then tap the Search icon.

Search for and select YouTube Music.

Note: You can also swipe to and tap Music streaming, and then tap YouTube Music.

Tap Install, and then tap Open.

To fully use the app, the Google Account associated with your Premium subscription needs to be added on your watch and the connected phone.

If the account is already added and selected, the YouTube Music app should automatically load.

If the correct Google Account is not added, a message will display that says “Upgrade to Music Premium to play music on your watch.” To swap your accounts, tap Settings, tap Switch account, and then tap Manage accounts.

From this page, you can switch to your other Google Account. If it isn’t already added, you will need to add it on the connected phone.

Once you're signed in to the right account, you’ll be able to see your playlists, recommendations, and your library in the YouTube Music app.

Tap your desired song, playlist, or album, and then tap the Download icon to download it directly onto the watch. Once it’s downloaded, you can begin controlling music from the watch by tapping the Play icon or the Shuffle icon.

Note: Playlists, albums, and other tracks need to be downloaded individually.

If you don’t already have a Bluetooth speaker or headphones connected, you’ll be prompted to connect one. Select your desired audio device from the list of available devices. 

Now you can control your songs using the YouTube Music interface on your watch. Play, pause, skip, or favorite songs by using the different icons. You can also adjust the volume by tapping the Volume icon and moving the slider.

To navigate back to your library, playlists, and other music, swipe right. Swipe left to open up the control interface again.