Navigate your Galaxy watch with Wear OS

Note: The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch5 series will require a phone to complete setup. These models cannot be set up as standalone devices. The Galaxy Watch6 series has LTE connectivity options for standalone use.

Note: To view more information about navigating your watch, open the Galaxy Wearable app on the connected phone, and then tap Tips and user manual.

The Home screen on your Wear OS Galaxy watch model isn’t just for letting you know the time. You can use swipe gestures on the screen to move around your watch’s content, like its apps, notifications, and settings.

Need to change up the watch face on your Wear OS Galaxy Watch model? You can see the available choices right from the Home screen. New watch faces can also be downloaded from the Play Store on your watch or the connected phone. For more detailed instructions, check out our full guide on managing watch faces.

To see your watch faces, touch and hold the Home screen, and then swipe left or right. Tap a watch face to set it to your watch, or tap Customize to edit the watch face. Keep in mind that the customization options will differ depending on the watch face.

The Home key (Power key) on your Wear OS Galaxy watch model can be customized if you’d like it to launch different apps or functions, like Bixby or Maps. This shortcut will help you find your favorite or most-used app without searching through your watch. You can also customize the Back key.

Note: To avoid interference, do not use the watch near magnets or when wearing magnetic bracelets. Make sure the bezel area is clear of dust or debris. If the bezel does not work, please take it to a Samsung Service Center without disassembling the watch.

The Galaxy Watch4, Watch5 series, and Watch6 have digital scrolling bezels that can be used to navigate the different screens. On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch6 Classic models have a physical bezel you can rotate. No matter which model you have, you can access various functions by swiping clockwise or counterclockwise with the bezel.