Galaxy Wearable - Wearable device management & connection

The Galaxy Wearable app links your wearable gadgets to your mobile device. Additionally, it oversees and tracks the functionalities and applications you have installed through Galaxy Apps on your wearable device.

You can utilize the Galaxy Wearable app to configure and manage several features:

- Connecting or disconnecting your mobile device

- Updating software

- Adjusting clock settings

- Downloading applications and modifying settings

- Tracking your watch's location

- Customizing notification types and settings, among others.

Pair your earbuds to an Android device with the Galaxy Wearable app

Pairing your Galaxy Buds to your phone or tablet with the Galaxy Wearable app is practically effortless. If you've already paired your earbuds with a phone or tablet, just open the charging case to reconnect them.

1. To connect a new pair, navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app, and then tap Start. Place your earbuds in the charging case, close the lid for 5-6 seconds, and then open the case.

2. When your device is spotted, select it, and then pairing and setup will begin.

3. When a pop-up message appears, tap OK to confirm the pairing.

4. If you want to disconnect the earbuds from your phone or tablet manually, open the Galaxy Wearable app, tap the Menu icon, and then select Disconnect (the icon may look like a chain link). If prompted, tap Disconnect again to confirm.

These connection steps only work if this is the first device you are pairing with the Galaxy Wearable app. If you want to pair an additional device, open the Galaxy Wearable app, tap the Menu icon, and then tap Add new device. Make sure your earbuds are in pairing mode by inserting them into your ears and holding both touchpads for a few seconds. Next, select them from the list of available devices.

To take full advantage of its features, install the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device and connect your wearable devices via Bluetooth.

※ The functions and settings offered by the Galaxy Wearable app are only accessible when your wearable device is linked to your mobile device. A stable connection between these devices is necessary for optimal performance.

※ The application is incompatible with Gear VR or Gear 360.

※ The Galaxy Wearable app is compatible with tablet devices, but only for certain models of Galaxy Buds.

※ Device compatibility may differ based on your geographic location, mobile operator, and specific device model.

※ Ensure that the Galaxy Wearable app has the required permissions in Android Settings to access all features if you are using Android 6.0 or higher.

Settings > Apps > Galaxy Wearable > Permissions

※ Access permission information

The following permissions are essential for providing this service.

You can still use basic services without granting optional permissions.

Required access permissions may vary depending on the specific wearable device you are using.

[Required access permissions]

- Location: Used to find nearby devices that can connect to the Gear via Bluetooth (for Android 11 or earlier)

- Nearby devices: Utilized for searching connectable devices for Bluetooth connection to the Gear (for Android 12 or later)

[Optional access permissions]

* Depending on the connected wearable device, additional permissions may be necessary.

- Phone: Needed to verify unique identification details for app updates and installing additional apps

- Address book: Required for services that need account synchronization with registered Samsung account info

- Calendar: Allows for syncing of schedules with your wearable device

- Call logs: Facilitates call log synchronization with your wearable device

- SMS: Enables text message syncing with your wearable device