Galaxy Watch 3: Pairing with your smartphone

You can use your Galaxy Watch or Gear wearable without a mobile device. However, some functions will not be available without connecting to a mobile device. The minimum requirements for Android devices are to run Android 4.4 and above and have a minimum of 1.5 GB RAM. To run the Samsung Galaxy Watch app on an iOS device, the device will need to run iOS 9.0 or higher.

To connect the Galaxy Wearable to a mobile device, install the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app. Depending on the mobile device, you can download the Samsung Gear app from the following places:  

• Samsung devices – Galaxy Apps
• Other Android devices -  Google Play Store
• iOS devices - Samsung Galaxy Watch from the App Store  

Before following the below steps, ensure you have turned on your Bluetooth on your compatible smartphone. For step-by-step instructions, check out our page How do I turn on my Bluetooth on my Samsung Phone.

If you would like to learn how to pair your Samsung Buds via the Galaxy Wearable app please check out our page Easy Pairing the Galaxy Buds for step-by-step instructions.