How to use Always On Display

To change the Always On Display settings, open Always On Display via the Settings menu. From there choose your preferred Always On Display settings. 

1. Choose your preferred display mode:

• Tap to show: Always On Display will display for a few seconds when you touch the screen.
• Show always: Always On Display will show all the time.
• Show as scheduled: Always On Display will display only at the times you set. Tap “Set Schedule” to set the start and end times for the display.
• Show for new notifications: Always on Display will only display new notifications.

2. Tap “Clock Style” then select the watch type you prefer from the available styles, colours and layouts. If you wish, you can upload your own photos or gifs. When you are finished customising your watch type, tap “Done” to save.

3. Tap the toggle button to activate or deactivate “Auto brightness”.

4. Tap “Screen orientation” then select “Portrait” or “Landscape”.

5. Tap the back arrow to save your changes.

If the Always On Display function is active, it will always display the clock and notifications by default. However, you can always add other applications to display like music, calendar, weather or Bixby Routines by following these steps: