Set up and use the SmartThings app with WearOS
The SmartThings app is compatible with the new WearOS! This means you can use your Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic to activate scenes, control your smart devices, and view your locations. To get started, you will need to install the SmartThings app on your watch and phone. Then, you will have to add your frequently used scenes and devices to your Favorites tab within the app. But do not worry, the process is simple! Once you are finished, you can use your Galaxy Watch4 to enable your home’s devices even if you do not have your phone with you.
Note: Information provided applies to Galaxy Watch4 sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartwatches sold in other countries.
Note: The first step to using the SmartThings app is to make sure it is installed on your phone and your Galaxy Watch4. SmartThings comes preinstalled on Galaxy phones, but you can download it from the Play Store if needed. Make sure your watch is connected to the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone before starting.
- If the app is already installed on the phone, tap the drop-down arrow next to "Available on more devices," and then tap Install next to your watch’s name. The app will begin installing on your watch.
- If the app is not installed on your phone, you can download it on both the phone and watch simultaneously. Tap the drop-down arrow next to "Install." Make sure your phone and Galaxy Watch4 are selected. Tap the drop-down arrow again, and then tap Install to begin the download.
Note: You can also download the SmartThings app directly using your watch if you prefer. On your watch, navigate to and open the Play Store, then search for and select SmartThings, and then tap Install.
Note: When you add locations to the SmartThings app on your phone, they will also be available on your Galaxy Watch4. This makes it easy to switch between your locations whenever you need to check a scene or device. Please see the next two sections for more information about scenes and devices.
To get started, navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your watch. "Manage location" will appear at the top of the screen, with a list of all your locations. Tap the name of a location to switch to it.
To go back to all of your locations, tap the name of the current location.
The SmartThings app’s software information is also available on your watch. After selecting a location, swipe up and tap About. You will see the app version, supported features, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy. You will need to use your phone to view some of this information
Only your favorited scenes and devices will display on your Galaxy Watch4. To ensure you can access your most-used scenes and devices on your watch, you can add them to the Favorites tab using the SmartThings app.
Note: If you do not see any scenes or devices after selecting a location, you can tap SHOW ON PHONE to open the SmartThings app on your phone instead.
Using your phone, navigate to and open the SmartThings app, and then tap the Favorites tab. Tap the Add icon (the plus sign) in the top right, and then tap Add to favorites.
Select your desired scenes and devices, and then tap Done. Your selected items will appear in the Favorites tab and will also be accessible from the SmartThings app on your Galaxy Watch4.
Note: Please see the next section to learn more about controlling your scenes and devices.
The SmartThings app on your Galaxy Watch4 allows you to play scenes and turn on your connected devices. Remember, only favorited scenes and devices will appear on your watch. Please see the previous section for more information about adding items to your favorites.
Note: If you do not see any scenes or devices after selecting a location, you can tap SHOW ON PHONE to open the SmartThings app on your phone instead.
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