How to use Galaxy Watch features

Last Update date : May 10. 2023

Your Galaxy watch is packed with new and updated features to help keep your device safe, track your fitness goals and monitor your health.

View of Galaxy Watch devices.

Activate Water Lock

When using your Galaxy watch in or around water turn on Water lock mode to prevent accidental touches on your screen. It will also prevent you from accidentally activating your watch with a wake-up gesture while you're swimming.

View of quick access panel. View of quick access panel.

Step 1. Swipe down on home screen to reveal quick access panel.

View of quick access panel with water lock icon highlighted. View of quick access panel with water lock icon highlighted.

Step 2. Tap Water lock icon.

View of water lock feature with instructions to turn off. View of water lock feature with instructions to turn off.

Step 3. To Turn off, press and hold the Home key for two seconds.

Measure your Body Composition

Galaxy watch has advanced sensors to analyze your body more accurately. The new Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor allows you to measure your body fat and even your skeletal muscle.

View of Samsung Health app Body composition. View of Samsung Health app Body composition.

Step 1. Open Samsung Health app, scroll down and tap “Body Composition”.

View of Body composition with Measure button. View of Body composition with Measure button.

Step 2. Tap “Measure”.

View of Body composition gender preference. View of Body composition gender preference.

Step 3. Select your gender preference.

View of Body composition height measurement. View of Body composition height measurement.

Step 4. Select your height.

View of Body composition set weight input. View of Body composition set weight input.

Step 5. Enter your weight and tap “Done”.

View of Body composition health warning. View of Body composition health warning.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the measurement.

Please Note: 

  • Keep in mind that body composition monitoring is for fitness and wellness only, not for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.

  • Do not measure if you have an implanted pacemaker or other implanted medical device.

Measure your Stress Levels

With Galaxy Watch you can measure your stress levels by checking your heart rate and some other factors.

View of Samsung Health app Stress. View of Samsung Health app Stress.

Step 1. Open Samsung Health app , scroll down and tap “Stress”.

View of Samsung Health app Stress with Measure button. View of Samsung Health app Stress with Measure button.

Step 2. Tap “Measure”.

View of Samsung Health app Stress preparing measurement. View of Samsung Health app Stress preparing measurement.

Step 3. Wait for Galaxy to prepare.

View of Samsung Health app Stress with measurement level. View of Samsung Health app Stress with measurement level.

Step 4. Stress levels will be displayed as a percentage.

Please Note: 

  • Stress levels measurements are for personal use only and do not offer conclusive medical opinion.

  • If at any point you feel stress, discomfort or unwell, talk to a medical professional.

Monitor your Heart Rate

Knowing your heart rate can be useful because it helps you determine whether your exercise is intense enough to provide health benefits, but not so intense that it could present physical complications. 

View of Samsung Health app Heart Rate. View of Samsung Health app Heart Rate.

Step 1. Open Samsung Health app, scroll down and tap “Heart rate”.

View of Samsung Health app Heart rate with Measure button. View of Samsung Health app Heart rate with Measure button.

Step 2. Tap “Measure”.

View of Samsung Health app Heart rate information. View of Samsung Health app Heart rate information.

Step 3. Heart rate information will be displayed.

Please Note: 

  • Heart rate measurements are for personal use only and do not offer conclusive medical opinion.

  • If you feel unwell or any discomfort, seek immediate medical advice.

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