Samsung smart watch and phone compatibility

Last Update date : 2024-09-08

Your Samsung smartwatch relies on the Galaxy Wearable app, which is only available on your phone. To set up your watch, pair it with a compatible phone, as Samsung watches only work with certain Android and iOS devices.

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Depending on the area, carrier, and model of your device, it might not be compatible.

A Galaxy phone will have the greatest compatibility possibilities because it is a Samsung device. Just make sure to get the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store and update the software on your phone.

1 The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra: must be paired with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 11.
2 Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Phones with Android 10.0 and RAM 2.0 GB or higher are supported.
3 Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Phones with Android 8.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
4 Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic: Phones with Android 6.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
5 Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, and Galaxy Watch3: Phones with Android 5.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.

Galaxy Watch and Gear can be connected to Android-powered phones that aren't Samsung's as well. Get the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store and make sure your smartphone is running the most recent software version for the best results.

1 The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra: are compatible with Android phones that support Google mobile services. You cannot install the Galaxy Wearable app on the phones that do not support Watch syncing. 
2 Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Phones with Android 8.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
3 Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Phones with Android 8.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
4 Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2: Phones with Android 6.0 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
5 Gear Live, Gear S2, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear S3, Gear Sport: Phones with Android 4.4 and RAM 1.5 GB or higher are supported.
6 Gear, Gear 2, Gear S, Gear Fit: These watches are not supported on non-Samsung Android devices.

Note:

  • When connected with Non-Samsung mobile devices, some features created by each manufacturer may have limited support, and some features, like Samsung Pay, are only available on Samsung smartphones. 
  • Supported devices vary depending on your region, operator, and device brand.

If you have an iPhone, don't worry. Many of them are Gear or Galaxy Watch compatible and connectable. Update iOS to the most recent version for the best compatibility.

  • Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch Active2, Gear Live, Gear S2, Gear Fit 2, Gear S3, Gear Sport, Gear Fit2 Pro: iPhones (iPhone5 or later) that have iOS 9 and above are compatible.

  • Galaxy Fit: iPhone 7 or later running iOS 10 and above are compatible.
  • Gear 1, Gear 2, Gear S, Gear Fit: These watches are not supported on iOS.

 

Note:

  • The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic Watch5, and Watch6 are not compatible with iOS devices.
  • iPad and iPod touch are not supported. For iPhone 6S and 6S+ running iOS 10 and later, the connection to Gear may be unstable.
  • Learn more about whether iOS phones are compatible with Samsung wearable devices.

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