Samsung smart watch and phone compatibility
Everything associated with your Samsung smartwatch is centered around the Galaxy Wearable app. However, as this app is only accessible from your phone, you must pair your watch and phone. Make sure your phone is compatible before attempting to set up your watch because Samsung watches are only compatible with specific Android and iOS phones.
Depending on the area, carrier, and model of your device, it might not be compatible.
A Galaxy phone will have the greatest compatibility possibilities because it is a Samsung device. Just make sure to get the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store and update the software on your phone.
Galaxy Watch and Gear can be connected to Android-powered phones that aren't Samsung's as well. Get the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store and make sure your smartphone is running the most recent software version for the best results.
Note:
- When connected with Non-Samsung mobile devices, some features created by each manufacturer may have limited support, and some features, like Samsung Pay, are only available on Samsung smartphones.
- Supported devices vary depending on your region, operator, and device brand.
If you have an iPhone, don't worry. Many of them are Gear or Galaxy Watch compatible and connectable. Update iOS to the most recent version for the best compatibility.
Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, Gear Live, Gear S2, Gear Fit 2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro: iPhones (iPhone5 or later) that have iOS 9 and above are compatible.
- Galaxy Fit: iPhone 7 or later running iOS 10 and above are compatible.
- Gear 1, Gear 2, Gear S, Gear Fit: These watches are not supported on iOS.
Note:
- The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic Watch5, and Watch6 are not compatible with iOS devices.
- iPad and iPod touch are not supported. For iPhone 6S and 6S+ running iOS 10 and later, the connection to Gear may be unstable.
- Learn more about whether iOS phones are compatible with Samsung wearable devices.
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