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Samsung smart watch will not connect to a phone

If your watch will not pair to a phone, or if it randomly disconnects, restart your watch. You should also make sure the Galaxy wearable app is up to date, but it may be necessary to reset the app and unpair your watch.

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To prevent problems or errors from occurring with the SmartThings app on the watch, make sure the watch is connected to your phone through Bluetooth or directly to a Wi-Fi network. Depending on the issue, you may need to adjust some settings for the app on the watch. However, it may be necessary to troubleshoot the SmartThings app on your phone.
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