How to Make and Answer Calls on Your Samsung Smartwatch

Learn how to make and answer calls directly from your Samsung smartwatch using Bluetooth or LTE connectivity. Includes troubleshooting for call rejection, call holding, and device compatibility.

You can make and answer calls directly from your Samsung smartwatch if it supports Bluetooth connectivity or has an LTE model. This feature allows you to handle calls hands-free, provided your watch has an integrated microphone and speaker. Devices like the Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch5, and Gear S3 support this functionality. If your watch lacks these features, you can still manage incoming calls by rejecting or ignoring them.

1. How to Make Calls from Your Samsung Smartwatch

1. Ensure your smartwatch is paired with your smartphone via Bluetooth or connected to a mobile network if it's an LTE model.
2. Open the Phone app on your watch.
3. Select the contact or dial the number you want to call.
4. Tap the Call button to initiate the call.

2. How to Answer Calls on Your Samsung Smartwatch

1. When a call comes in, swipe the green phone icon to the right to answer the call.
2. If you're not near your phone, the call will be answered through your watch.

3. How to Reject Calls on Your Samsung Smartwatch

1. When a call comes in, swipe the red phone icon to the left to reject the call.
2. The call will be ignored, and your phone will not ring.

4. Handling Multiple Calls on Your Samsung Smartwatch

If another call comes in while you're already on a call:

1. Swipe the green phone icon to answer the new call.
2. Tap "Hold current call" or "End current call" to manage both calls.
3. To switch back to the held call, tap "More options" (three vertical dots) and select "Swap."

5. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

The following Samsung smartwatches support making and answering calls:

- Galaxy Watch Active2

- Galaxy Watch3

- Galaxy Watch4 series

- Galaxy Watch5 series

- Gear S3

6. Additional Things to Check

- Ensure your watch has an integrated microphone and speaker for direct call handling.

- Verify that your watch is paired with your phone via Bluetooth or connected to a mobile network (for LTE models).

- Check for software updates on your watch and phone to ensure compatibility.

7. Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to pair your Samsung smartwatch with your phone

- How to troubleshoot Bluetooth connectivity issues on Samsung devices

- How to set up LTE connectivity on your Samsung smartwatch