Unable to send texts on Galaxy watch with Samsung Messages

If you have an LTE connection on a stand alone watch, you can change your watch’s default messaging app to Google Messages on the watch using these steps: Navigate to and open Settings, then tap Apps, and then tap Choose default apps. Tap SMS app, and then select Google Messages.

If your watch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth, simply click the Google Messages app on your watch, and create your message from there. If it is not installed, you can install it by tapping the Play Store, and then searching for and installing Google Messages.

This is important if your watch is not a standalone LTE watch. Navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Connections. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to turn on Bluetooth.

Under Paired devices, make sure your Galaxy watch appears and is connected. You can tap the Settings icon next to your watch for more information.

If the watch is not connected, check for it in the Available devices section. Tap Scan at the top of the screen to scan for your watch if needed. Then, tap your watch’s name and follow the prompts to connect it to your phone.