By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 5, 2026
Galaxy Wearable
Overview
Tools
Free
Nov 18, 2013
No
Jan 19, 2026
Features
The Galaxy Wearable application connects your wearable devices to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors the wearable device features and applications you've installed through Galaxy Apps. Use the Galaxy Wearable application to set up and manage the following features:
The Galaxy Wearable application connects your wearable devices to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors the wearable device features and applications you've installed through Galaxy Apps. Use the Galaxy Wearable application to set up and manage the following features:
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Ratings breakdown
1,790,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
삼성전자(주)
Address
대한민국 16677 경기도 수원시 영통구 삼성로 129 (매탄동)
Website
http://www.samsung.com/support/Phone
+82 1588-3366
Support
gmanager.sec@samsung.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Is the Galaxy Wearable app free to download and use? high
Yes, the Galaxy Wearable app is completely free to download and does not contain any ads.
Source: app_metadata
Will this app work with my older Samsung watch, like the Gear S3 or Galaxy Watch 4? medium
The app is designed to work with a variety of Samsung wearables, but recent user reviews indicate that some older models, such as the S3 Frontier, may no longer be supported after a recent update. The app description also notes that supported devices vary by region, operator, and model.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Why is my Galaxy Watch battery draining so fast or disconnecting often? low
Some recent users have reported that the app causes severe battery drain and constant disconnections. This issue has been reported across different watch generations, including the Galaxy Watch 4 and the newer Galaxy Watch 8.
Source: user_reviews
Does the app sync my Google Calendar to my watch? low
The app provides calendar sync functionality, but one recent user on a Galaxy Watch Ultra reported that it is unreliable for Google Workspace events, with events and tasks not syncing properly.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Can I use the Galaxy Wearable app with Galaxy Buds on my tablet? medium
The app description states it is only for Galaxy Buds models and can be used with tablets. However, a recent review reports that Buds controls are now in the phone's settings menu, which can cause connection problems if the Buds connect to a different device (like a tablet) instead of the intended phone.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
How to Use
Galaxy Wearable is the official Samsung app to connect, manage, and monitor your Samsung wearable devices, including watches and earbuds, from your phone. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted
- Ensure your mobile device runs Android 6.0 or higher and has Bluetooth enabled.
- Download and install the Galaxy Wearable app from the Google Play Store.
- Turn on your wearable device (watch or buds) and put it in pairing mode.
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app to begin scanning for nearby devices. The app will ask for Location (Android 11 or lower) or Nearby Devices (Android 12 or higher) permission to find your wearable.
- Select your device from the list to pair it. If you are switching from an old phone, be aware that recent user reports indicate the pairing process may force you to reset your wearable and delete all data.
- Once connected, follow the in-app prompts to customize settings like notifications, clock faces, and software updates.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Connect and disconnect wearable devices via Bluetooth
- Manage software updates and clock settings for your wearable
- Download and manage apps for your watch through Galaxy Apps
- Use the 'Find my Watch' feature to locate your device
- Customize notification types and settings for your wearable
This tip is derived from a specific complaint in recent_review #1, where the user states the app 'force[s] you to disconnect from the old device and delete all of your data in order to pair' the watch with a new phone. This is a preventative measure for a problem reported by a user.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), February 22, 2026 to July 11, 2025
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- The small sample size (5 reviews) and lack of positive or mixed reviews limits the ability to identify cross-bucket patterns
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Provides essential connectivity and management for Galaxy wearable devices like watches and buds.
Theme 'Core functionality' identified in app description and implied in recent_review #1, #2, #3
Evidence (2)
“I tried to connect my watch to my new phone and was met with a message saying it was no longer supported (S3 Frontier).”Rating: 1★ July 11, 2025 1,906 likes“So now, the Buds controls are accessed via phone Settings, and not the wear app anymore.”Rating: 1★ February 22, 2026 46 likes - Allows software updates and clock settings for connected wearables.
Theme 'Device management' identified in app description and recent_review #3
Evidence (2)
“So now, the Buds controls are accessed via phone Settings, and not the wear app anymore.”Rating: 1★ February 22, 2026 46 likes“I had the galaxy 4 watch for years worked perfectly then all of a sudden the battery would start draining so fast with no notifications coming through and would disconnect constantly!”Rating: 1★ March 12, 2026 23 likes - Enables 'Find my Watch' feature for locating lost devices.
Feature listed in app description
Evidence (1)
“Find my Watch”Rating: ★
Cons
- Frequently causes battery drain, disconnections, and notification failures on connected watches.
Theme 'Performance degradation' identified in recent_review #4 and #5
Evidence (2)
“I had the galaxy 4 watch for years worked perfectly then all of a sudden the battery would start draining so fast with no notifications coming through and would disconnect constantly!”Rating: 1★ March 12, 2026 23 likes“every update makes it worse. before your workouts wouldn't stay on the main screen...well now it stays with modes on "theater" mode stayed on for days.”Rating: 1★ April 28, 2026 5 likes - Drops support for older watch models, rendering them unusable after phone change.
Theme 'Device incompatibility' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (2)
“I tried to connect my watch to my new phone and was met with a message saying it was no longer supported (S3 Frontier).”Rating: 1★ July 11, 2025 1,906 likes“So now, the Buds controls are accessed via phone Settings, and not the wear app anymore. So if you put the buds on and it connects to another of your devices, say a tablet, and not the phone in your hand, tough luck.”Rating: 1★ February 22, 2026 46 likes - Calendar sync is unreliable, with events not appearing on the watch and Google Workspace integration broken.
Theme 'Calendar sync issues' identified in recent_review #2
Evidence (1)
“I just don't understand why it's so difficult to get the calendars to sync. Something so basic and there's barely any uses for events on my Ultra because the calendar is so terrible.”Rating: 1★ May 17, 2026 3 likes
Recent Reviews
Delta Ray
1★They've somehow managed the impossible and actually made things worse. I tried to connect my watch to my new phone and was met with a message saying it was no longer supported (S3 Frontier). Well, since they force you to disconnect from the old device and delete all of your data in order to pair the watch with a new one, and my old phone is broken, I now own a fancy paper weight that doesn't even function as a normal watch anymore. Thanks Samsung. The future looks great.
Brandon Zeone
1★I just don't understand why it's so difficult to get the calendars to sync. Something so basic and there's barely any uses for events on my Ultra because the calendar is so terrible. My events are on my phone. Not on watch. sometimes tasks show up, sometimes they don't. Forget about adding Google Workspace calendars, that just sends notifications constantly to tell you to Open App but it does nothing. For $500 watch, this piece of trash feels like it's from 2005
MJ
1★So now, the Buds controls are accessed via phone Settings, and not the wear app anymore. So if you put the buds on and it connects to another of your devices, say a tablet , and not the phone in your hand, tough luck. You can't switch or have them reconnect because it won't show up in the settings of device in your hand. Another 'improvement' nobody asked for.
Hannahhannah
1★I had the galaxy 4 watch for years worked perfectly then all of a sudden the battery would start draining so fast with no notifications coming through and would disconnect constantly! So T Mobile says I need a new watch. Mine you the watch was fine no problems. So I get the galaxy 8 watch it's doing the same thing but worst! I'm not sure what you guys are doing but you guys had me thinking it was my watch and here it is this stupid APP! Got me spending money!! FIX THE ISSUES!!!😡
Chris Arellano
1★every update makes it worse. before your workouts wouldn't stay on the main screen...which why would I select to do something and then have it go back to the watch. im obviously keeping an eye on my workout....well now it stays with modes on "theater" mode stayed on for days. and that doesn't let the screen activate or turn on when you lift your arm. then I tried to take it off and it wouldn't. restart didnt help, using the phone didnt help....just annoying really.