Samsung’s Galaxy Watch, powered by One UI Watch software, offers a wealth of features—many of which aren’t immediately obvious. Whether you’re a new user or a longtime owner, mastering these hidden functions can enhance your experience. Below are key tips to help you get the most out of your device.
Customize Your Watch Face with Complications
Complications—additional data points on your watch face—can display everything from heart rate to weather updates. To add them, long-press your watch face, select Customize, then swipe to Complications. Choose from a variety of data options to personalize your display.
Measure Temperature (Galaxy Watch 6/7 Only)
The Galaxy Watch 6 and 7 include a temperature sensor primarily for sleep tracking, but it can also measure ambient or water temperatures. Open the Thermometer app, remove the watch, and select Living (for surfaces) or Water (for immersion).
Speed Up Performance
Reduce animation lag by enabling Developer Mode:
- Go to Settings > About Watch > Software Version and tap it repeatedly.
- Navigate to Developer Options and set Animation Scale to 0.5x for a smoother experience.
Enable Always-On Display
To keep your watch face visible without raising your wrist: Swipe down, tap the Settings cog, select Display, and toggle Always On Display.
Organize Quick Settings
Rearrange quick-access toggles by swiping down, then long-pressing and dragging icons. Add new shortcuts by swiping to the last panel and tapping the + icon.
Sync with Gym Equipment
For enhanced workout tracking, connect your watch to compatible gym machines: Open Samsung Health > Settings > Connected Services and enable Heart Rate Transmission.
Extend Battery Life
Adjust heart rate monitoring to Manual or Every 10 Minutes in Samsung Health > Settings > Measurement. This also applies to stress tracking for additional power savings.
Check Storage and Battery
Monitor storage usage in Settings > About Watch > Storage. For battery insights, navigate to Battery to see estimates in normal and power-saving modes.
Automate Exercise Tracking
Enable Auto-Detect Workouts in Samsung Health to automatically record activities like running or rowing.
Gesture Controls
Answer or dismiss calls with gestures: Enable Double Pinch or wrist motions in Settings > Advanced Features > Gestures.
Media and Notification Controls
Turn on Media Controls in Settings > Display to manage music playback. For hands-free alerts, activate Read Notifications Aloud in Notifications.
Sleep and Health Insights
Track snoring and blood oxygen levels by enabling Snore Detection in Samsung Health > Settings > Measurement.
Final Tips
Rearrange Tiles: Swipe left, long-press, and drag to reorder widgets.
Update Apps: Check for Samsung app updates in Settings > Apps.
Adjust Font Size: Modify text visibility in Accessibility > Visibility Enhancements.
By exploring these features, you can tailor your Galaxy Watch to better suit your lifestyle and needs. Whether optimizing performance, extending battery life, or enhancing health tracking, these tips ensure you’re making the most of Samsung’s advanced wearable technology.
