Set up your Samsung smartwatch without a phone

Last Update date : Nov 15. 2023
Set up your Samsung smartwatch without a phone

To access all its fun and useful features, you'll want to connect your smartwatch to your phone. But if you have no phone, it's no problem! You can still use your watch when it's solo.

Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartwatches sold in other countries.

Note: The Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit2, and Galaxy Watch4 series cannot be used without a phone.

If you have no phone, it is no problem! With certain Samsung smartwatch models, you can still use your watch when it is solo.

When your watch powers on for the first time, swipe up and then tap the question mark icon. On the next screen, swipe up and tap here. Tap Continue, and then agree to the different policies. From there, follow the guide to set up your watch without a phone.

Set up smartwatch without a phone

• If your watch supports LTE, you will be prompted to set up a mobile data plan. If you already have this service, swipe to the bottom, select that you already have this service, and then tap Next.

Note: If you do not have a mobile data plan and wish to learn more, please contact your mobile carrier.

• If you do not want service on your watch or if you have a Wi-Fi model, tap Skip to continue setting up your device.

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