Galaxy Wearable

Editor's Review

The Galaxy Wearable app is your go-to companion for connecting your Samsung wearable devices to your mobile device. 📱 It's designed to manage and monitor all the cool features and apps you've installed on your wearable through Galaxy Apps. Think of it as the central hub for your smartwatch or fitness tracker! ⌚️

With Galaxy Wearable, you can easily set up and manage a variety of features:

• Mobile Device Connection/Disconnection: Connect and disconnect your wearable device effortlessly.
• Software Updates: Keep your device up-to-date with the latest software improvements. ⚙️
• Clock Settings: Customize your clock face and settings to match your style. ⏱️
• Application Download and Settings: Discover and manage apps for your wearable device. 📲
• Find My Watch: Never lose your watch again with this handy feature! 📍
• Notification Type and Settings: Control how you receive notifications on your wearable. 🔔

To get started, simply install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and pair your wearable device via Bluetooth. 🔗 Once connected, you'll be able to enjoy all the amazing features it has to offer.

Important Notes:

• The settings and features provided by the Galaxy Wearable app are only available when your wearable device is connected to your mobile device. A stable connection is essential for proper functionality.
• The Galaxy Wearable app does not support the Gear VR or Gear 360.
• For Galaxy Buds models, the Galaxy Wearable app can be used with tablets.
• Supported devices may vary depending on your region, operator, and device model.

To ensure all functions work correctly on Android 6.0 and above, grant the Galaxy Wearable app the necessary permissions in Android Settings: Settings > Apps > Galaxy Wearable > Permissions.

Access Permission Information:

The following access permissions are required to provide you with this service. Basic features of the service can be used even if optional access permissions are not granted.

Depending on the wearable device you are connecting, the required access permissions may vary.

[Required access permissions]

• Location: To search for nearby connectable devices to connect to the Gear via Bluetooth (Android 11 or lower) 🌍
• Nearby devices: To search for nearby connectable devices to connect to the Gear via Bluetooth (Android 12 or higher) 📡

[Optional access permissions]

* Optional permissions may be required depending on the wearable device you are connecting.

• Phone: To verify the unique identification information of devices for app updates and for installing plug-in apps 📞
• Address book: To provide services that require account syncing by using the registered Samsung account information 📒
• Calendar: To provide schedule syncing with the wearable device 🗓️
• Call logs: To provide call log syncing with the wearable device 📞
• SMS: To provide SMS syncing with the wearable device 💬

Features

• Connect/disconnect mobile device

• Manage software updates

• Customize clock settings

• Download and manage applications

• Use 'Find my Watch' feature

• Configure notification settings

• Bluetooth pairing with wearable devices

• Syncing schedule with wearable device

• Syncing SMS with the wearable device

Pros

• Seamless connection between wearable and mobile

• Easy software updates for wearable devices

• Convenient clock and application settings management

Cons

• Doesn't support Gear VR or Gear 360 devices

• Features require a stable connection to work