Use silent modes on your Samsung Galaxy Watch

Last Update date : Jul 26. 2024

Samsung Galaxy smart watches offer a range of modes (such as “Do not disturb”, “Theater mode”, and “Sleep mode”) tailored to different settings and needs in order to minimize disturbances.

A Galaxy Watch on a person’s wrist.

Notes:

  • The modes for the Galaxy Watch covered in this article can be set from both the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and the Watch itself.
  • The availability of specific screens and settings may differ based on your wireless service provider, software version, and device model.

“Do not disturb” mutes all calls, notifications, and other alerts except for those you choose to allow.

Watch settings home screen. Watch settings home screen.

Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Notifications.

Notifications home screen. Notifications home screen.

Step 2. Tap the Sync Do not disturb with phone switch.

Screen with option to sync “Do not disturb” on the Galaxy Watch and phone. Screen with option to sync “Do not disturb” on the Galaxy Watch and phone.

Step 3. Tap the switch to activate the sync > Tap Phone Do not disturb settings.

“Do not disturb” settings screen. “Do not disturb” settings screen.

Step 4. Customize the “Do not disturb” settings > Tap Do not disturb to activate the feature.

Activate after initial set up

Open phone Settings > Select Notifications > Select Do not disturb > Tap Do not disturb switch to turn on or off.
* You can also enable/disable "Do not disturb" from the Quick Panel by swiping down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

Theater mode adjusts notification alerts, sound volume, and screen brightness to your preset values so you won't be distracted while watching a movie.

* This feature may not be supported depending on your device model and software version.

Set up Theater mode

Watch settings home screen. Watch settings home screen.

Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes.

Screen to sync modes with your phone. Screen to sync modes with your phone.

Step 2. Tap Modes and Routines.

Screen with list of available modes. Screen with list of available modes.

Step 3. Tap Add mode > Select Theater > Tap Start.

Duration options for Theater mode. Duration options for Theater mode.

Step 4. Select duration > Tap Next.

Screen to activate “Do not disturb”. Screen to activate “Do not disturb”.

Step 5. Tap Do not disturb.

Customization options for “Do not disturb” during Theater mode. Customization options for “Do not disturb” during Theater mode.

Step 6. Customize which alerts and notifications are allowed > Tap Done.

Theater mode action customization options. Theater mode action customization options.

Step 7. Tap Next > Customize the action options available > Tap Done.

* The Theater mode icon will appear in your Galaxy Watch’s Quick panel when this mode is on.

Theater mode home screen. Theater mode home screen.

Step 8. Tap Turn on to activate “Theater mode”.

Enable or disable “Theater mode” after initial setup

Watch
To turn the mode on: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon > Select Theater.
To turn the mode off: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Theater icon.

Phone
To turn the mode on or off: Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes > Tap Modes and Routines > Tap the Theater icon.

“Sleep mode” ensures alarms still function while muting other notifications.

* This feature may not be supported depending on your device model and software version.

Set up

Watch settings home screen. Watch settings home screen.

Step 1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes.

Screen with list of available modes. Screen with list of available modes.

Step 2. Tap Modes and Routines > Select Add mode > Select Sleep > Tap Start.

* You may be required to download the Clock app.

Sleep and wake-up settings for Sleep mode. Sleep and wake-up settings for Sleep mode.

Step 3. Customize your sleep and wake-up settings > Tap Next.

Screen to activate “Do not disturb”. Screen to activate “Do not disturb”.

Step 4. Tap Do not disturb.

“Do not disturb” actions for “Sleep mode”. “Do not disturb” actions for “Sleep mode”.

Step 5. Customize the action options available > Tap Done > Tap Next.

Action customization options for “Sleep mode”. Action customization options for “Sleep mode”.

Step 6. Select actions for “Sleep mode” > Tap Done.

Sleep mode home screen. Sleep mode home screen.

Step 7. Tap Turn on to activate the “Sleep mode”.

After initial set up

Watch
To turn the mode on: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon > Select Sleep.
To turn the mode off: Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Sleep icon.

Phone
Open the Galaxy Wearable app > Select Watch settings > Select Modes > Tap Modes and Routines > Tap the Sleep icon to turn the mode on or off.

Do Not Disturb

Quick panel on a Galaxy Watch Quick panel on a Galaxy Watch

Step 1. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Do Not Disturb icon.

All other silent modes

You must set up all other silent modes using the Wearable app before you can use your Galaxy Watch to activate them.

Quick panel on a Galaxy Watch Quick panel on a Galaxy Watch

Step 1. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Tap the Modes icon.

Select mode screen on a Galaxy Watch Select mode screen on a Galaxy Watch

Step 2. Select the mode you wish to activate.

* When a mode is activated, its icon will appear on the watch face and in the Quick panel.

Note: If you activate modes on your watch, they will sync and activate on your phone as well. Turn off “Sync modes with phone” if you don't want this to happen. Swipe down to access Quick settings > Press and hold the Modes icon > Scroll down and disable the “Sync modes with phone”.

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