How to Set a lock on your Samsung Galaxy Watch

Last Update date : Sep 02. 2026

Setting a lock on your Samsung Galaxy Watch helps keep your data secure and prevents others from accessing your watch without permission. You can choose between a pattern, PIN, or no lock at all, depending on your preference.

A person entering a PIN passcode on a Galaxy Watch screen.

The screen lock can be set to Pattern, PIN, or None.

  • Pattern: Connect four or more dots to create a pattern.
  • PIN: Use four or more digits, excluding consecutive or repeated numbers.
  • None: No screen lock is set.
Settings menu with the Security and privacy option highlighted. Settings menu with the Security and privacy option highlighted.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap Security and privacy.

Security and privacy menu. Security and privacy menu.

Step 2. Tap Lock type.

Lock type menu. Lock type menu.

Step 3. Tap Pattern, PIN, or None, depending on which lock method you wish to use.

PIN menu with Set PIN highlighted. PIN menu with Set PIN highlighted.

Step 4. To set a PIN, Tap PIN > Tap Set PIN.

Set PIN menu. Set PIN menu.

Step 5. Enter PIN number > Tap the right-arrow icon.

Set PIN menu. Set PIN menu.

Step 6. Enter PIN number again > Tap the right-arrow icon.

Note:

  • When a screen lock is set, your Galaxy Watch will automatically lock when you remove the watch or restart it.
  • If you have forgotten your pattern or PIN, you will need to factory reset your Galaxy Watch. Keep in mind that a factory reset will delete all data stored on your watch.

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