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- Page 1 User manual...
- Page 2 Contents Getting started Device Layout: Galaxy Watch6 Galaxy Watch6 Classic Set up your device: Charge the battery Wireless power sharing Wear the Watch Start using your device: Turn on your device | Activation | Galaxy Wearable app | Lock or unlock your device ...
- Page 3 Accessibility Installed apps Security and privacy: Set a screen lock Permission manager | Wrist detection | Location Safety and emergency Accounts: Samsung account | Google account Google settings Other: Software update | Tips and tutorials | Disconnection alerts About watch...
- Page 4 Getting started Galaxy Watch6 Galaxy Watch6 Classic Set up your device Start using your device...
- Page 5 Getting started Galaxy Watch6 Touchscreen Home button Back button Band Devices and software are constantly evolving — illustrations are for reference only.
- Page 6 Getting started Galaxy Watch6 Classic Touchscreen Home button Rotating bezel Back button Band Devices and software are constantly evolving — illustrations are for reference only.
- Page 7 CAUTION The charging head for plugging the USB cable into a wall outlet is not included. Use only Samsung charging devices rated with an output voltage of 5v and an output current of over 150mA (sold separately). Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life.
- Page 8 Remove the device from the charger and wait for the device to cool down. Learn more: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952 NOTE Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Placing objects, such as...
- Page 9 Getting started Wireless power sharing Wirelessly charge your device using a supported Samsung smartphone. Some features are not available while sharing power. 1. From your smartphone, enable the Wireless power sharing feature. 2. With the smartphone face down, place the compatible device on the back of the smartphone to charge.
- Page 10 Getting started NOTE Wireless power sharing works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device.
- Page 11 Getting started Wear the Watch Wrap the watch firmly around your lower arm just above your wrist as shown below. Do not fasten the watch too tightly. WARNING Wear the device correctly. If you feel discomfort while using the device, stop using it.
- Page 12 Getting started Strap tips and precautions Some people may experience discomfort when wearing the watch for prolonged periods. If you have sensitive skin or fasten the watch too tightly, you may feel some discomfort. Do not expose the straps to very wet conditions. Wet straps can cause skin irritations.
- Page 13 TIP To restart the watch, press and hold the Home and Back buttons for more than seven seconds. Activation The Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic are 4G LTE-enabled. Get texts, alerts, make and receive calls, even when you leave your smartphone behind. To manage your watch's mobile plan:...
- Page 14 Getting started Connect the watch to a smartphone Turn on the watch before connecting to your smartphone. 1. From the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable. If necessary, update the app to Wear the latest version. 2. Tap Start and select your device. ®...
- Page 15 2. Tap an option under Home button to choose a shortcut. Double press: Choose which feature is launched when the Home button is pressed twice. By default this option is set to open Samsung Pay. Press and hold: Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold...
- Page 16 Getting started Back button Configure shortcuts for the Back button. 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Customize buttons. 2. Tap Short press and choose a shortcut option. By default this option is set to go to the previous screen. Navigation The touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger.
- Page 17 Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to access panels. Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. Devices and software are constantly evolving — illustrations are for reference only.
- Page 18 Getting started Rotate The Galaxy Watch6 Classic features a physical bezel that you can rotate with your fingers. The Galaxy Watch6 has a digital bezel. Lightly press and drag your finger clockwise or counterclockwise using the digital bezel on the edge of the screen to move through a list.
- Page 19 Getting started Change the watch face The first screen when you turn on the Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic is the watch face. You can choose a watch face with different colors, styles, and information displayed. From your smartphone: 1.
- Page 20 Getting started Quick panel Instead of navigating through the Settings menu, you can access commonly used settings through the Quick panel, where you can also access the Status bar. ◌ Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to open the Quick panel. Tap a Quick setting icon to turn it on or off.
- Page 21 Getting started Status bar Indicator icons display at the top of the screen in the Status bar. Swipe down from the top of the watch screen to access the Status bar. Indicator icons Battery full Bluetooth connected Bluetooth enabled, but not connected Wi-Fi connected Airplane mode LTE ...
- Page 22 Getting started Notifications Stay up to date with events, notifications, and messages from your smartphone. When you receive a notification, information about the notification, such as its type, is displayed on the screen while the watch is vibrating. ◌ From the watch screen, swipe right and tap a notification for details. App icon Notification Devices and software are constantly evolving —...
- Page 23 Getting started Sleep mode Sleep mode mutes all alerts, except for alarms and notifications. This keeps the screen off and mutes most sounds while you sleep. From the Quick settings panel, tap to put the watch in Sleep mode. ◌ TIP ...
- Page 24 Getting started Theater mode Theater mode keeps the screen turned off and silences all sounds. From the Quick settings panel, tap to put the watch in Theater mode. ◌ TIP You can also access Theater mode from the Settings menu. From Settings tap Modes >...
- Page 25 Getting started Enter text Text can be entered by speaking, drawing, or by using a keyboard. Tap an icon to change the keyboard Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input. From Settings, tap General > Input > Keyboard list and default and select ◌...
- Page 26 Keyboard settings Change the Samsung keyboard settings. From Settings, tap General > Input > Samsung keyboard, and tap options to ◌ customize: • Input languages: Select languages for text input. • Smart typing: Customize features like predictive text, auto capitalize, and more.
- Page 27 Apps Navigate the apps screen Tools Media Health Google Microsoft...
- Page 28 • Health platform: Choose which Health platform to use. • App list: Review a list of the apps on your watch. • Permission manager: Configure permissions for each installed app. • Samsung app updates: Check for updates for some preinstalled Samsung apps.
- Page 29 Alarm | Bixby | Calculator Calendar Compass | Contacts Find My Phone | Reminder | Samsung Global Goals | SmartThings Samsung Wallet | Stopwatch | Timer| Voice Recorder | Weather | World clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
- Page 30 Bixby to launch a function or provide you with information. To use Bixby, your mobile device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, and you must sign in to your Samsung account. 1. From Apps, tap Bixby.
- Page 31 Apps Contacts Access your smartphone’s contact list on your watch. Find a contact You can search for a contact or scroll through the list to find one by name. From Contacts, tap Search, and then enter characters to find contacts ◌...
- Page 32 Reminder, tap the checkbox beside a reminder to set it as complete. ◌ • To review completed reminders, tap Completed. Samsung Global Goals Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that support these causes with ads from this app.
- Page 33 A Samsung account is required. From Apps, tap Samsung Wallet. ◌ TIP You can also press and hold the Back button to access Samsung Wallet. Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From Apps, tap Stopwatch.
- Page 34 Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up to 59 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. Set a timer Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms. 1. From Apps, tap Timer. 2. Tap a time or Custom to set the Timer.
- Page 35 Apps World clock Keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From Apps, tap World clock. 2. Tap a city for the time and temperature at that location. • To add a city to the World clock, tap Manage on phone.
- Page 36 Apps Media The following media apps come pre-installed or downloaded over-the-air to your device. Buds controller Camera controller | Gallery Media controller | Music | Messages | Phone Buds controller Control your earbuds with your watch. Connect your earbuds directly to your watch or to the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone.
- Page 37 Apps Import and export images Images can be exchanged between your watch and smartphone. Import images from your smartphone Send images or entire albums from your smartphone to your watch. 1. From the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable, tap Watch settings. Wear 2.
- Page 38 Apps Media controller You can use the Media controller to connect to a computer, smartphone, or tablet using Bluetooth and control media with your watch. To connect: 1. From Apps, tap Media Controller. 2. Tap a device in the list to connect your watch. 3.
- Page 39 Apps Music Play music from your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Music. 2. Tap an album, playlist, or track to begin playing. Import music Import music saved on your smartphone to your watch. 1. From the smartphone, tap Galaxy Wearable, tap Watch settings.
- Page 40 Apps Messages Access messages and reply to or call the sender using the watch. Open messages You may incur additional charges for receiving messages while you are roaming. ◌ From the notifications screen, tap message to open it. Record voice message Send a Quick response...
- Page 41 Apps Send messages Create and send messages from your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Messages > Compose. 2. Tap Recipient to enter a phone number, or Contacts to add a number you have saved. 3. Tap Message to write a custom message. 4.
- Page 42 Apps Phone Make and answer calls on your smartphone from your watch. Access Voicemail Make a call Devices and software are constantly evolving — illustrations are for reference only.
- Page 43 Apps Make a call Make a call from your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Phone. 2. Tap Keypad and enter a number or tap Contacts and select a contact to call. 3. Tap Dial. If prompted, choose to make the call from your Smartphone or Watch.
- Page 44 Apps Gestures Use gestures as shortcuts on the watch. From Settings, tap Advanced features, and tap an option under Gestures: ◌ • Answer calls: Shake your arm twice bending at the elbow to answer incoming calls. • Dismiss alerts and calls: Rotate your wrist twice to dismiss alarms or decline incoming calls.
- Page 45 Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals and regularly record and check your progress. When the watch is synced with the Samsung Health app, you can save and manage health-related data and receive useful information about your health every day.
- Page 46 Daily activity Access a summary of your daily activity broken down by your step count, active time, and active calories. From Samsung Health, tap Daily activity and swipe down to open a graph ◌ of your activity. Steps Your watch counts your number of steps, measures the distance traveled, calories burned, and floors climbed.
- Page 47 2. Swipe to the bottom of the screen, and tap Set target. 3. Set your target step count, and tap Done. Exercise Record your exercise information using Samsung Health’s exercise feature. When your watch and smartphone are connected, this feature uses your smartphone’s location information.
- Page 48 Apps Food Keep track of your calorie intake from food. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Food. 2. Tap Enter when you eat something to add following information: • Meal type: Enter the type of meal you had. • Cal: Swipe up or down to select the calories consumed.
- Page 49 The watch can be configured to automatically measure and track your heart rate and stress. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Heart rate. 2. Tap Measure to begin measuring your stress level. • After a moment, your stress level is displayed on the screen.
- Page 50 Apps Blood oxygen Track your blood oxygen levels through the Samsung Health app. 1. From Samsung Health, tap Blood oxygen, and tap Measure to begin. 2. Follow the prompts to position the device and your arm properly. 3. Tap Ok to start measuring blood oxygen.
- Page 51 Apps Together Compete with other Samsung Health users. Steps leaderboard Add challenges through Samsung Health on your smartphone. From Apps, tap Samsung Health > Together > Start. Here you can add ◌ friends and challenges. Samsung Health settings Customize your Samsung Health settings.
- Page 52 Apps Samsung Health Monitor Use the Samsung Health Monitor app to track your blood pressure and record electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, analyze them, and share the results with experts. To review detailed reports of your blood pressure and ECG readings on your smartphone, install the Samsung Health Monitor app.
- Page 53 You can review your ECG readings as daily, weekly, and monthly charts, or access detailed reports for each measurement. You can share the PDF report of your ECG recording with your healthcare provider using Samsung Health Monitor app on your compatible Galaxy smartphone.
- Page 54 Apps Google Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Learn more: google.com Play store Maps Messages Play store Find new, recommended, and essential apps as well as watch faces and games in the Google Play store. From Apps, tap Play store.
- Page 55 Apps Microsoft The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store. Outlook Open new emails on your watch. 1. From Apps, tap Outlook. 2. Tap a message to review its content. Open calendar events Open your Outlook calendar events on your watch.
- Page 56 Settings Access Settings Connections Notifications Sounds and vibration Display Security and privacy Accounts and backup Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings...
- Page 57 Settings Access Settings You can personalize your device by configuring various setting options. From Apps, tap Settings, or swipe down from the top of the screen to open ◌ the status panel and tap Settings. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
- Page 58 Settings Connect to a Wi-Fi network This feature is available when the watch is not connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap a network from the Available networks list. • Networks that require a password display a lock icon. 3.
- Page 59 Settings Make payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. ◌ Touch the top of the watch’s touchscreen to the credit card reader. NOTE ...
- Page 60 Settings Mobile networks Customize your mobile networks. This feature is only available on LTE models. When you are not subscribed to a service provider's mobile plan, the mobile network is turned off to save battery power and network services may not be available. 1.
- Page 61 Settings Notifications You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send notifications and how notifications alert you. App notifications Notification settings Advanced notification settings Wireless emergency alerts App notifications Choose which apps are allowed to send you notifications. From Settings, tap Notifications >...
- Page 62 Settings Wireless emergency alerts Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message. From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings > Wireless emergency ◌ alerts. • Allow alerts: Allow your watch to receive wireless emergency alert notifications.
- Page 63 Settings Sounds and vibration Configure the vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Sound mode Vibration Call vibration Notification vibration | System vibration Volume | Ringtone | Notification sound System sounds Sound mode Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made.
- Page 64 Settings Notification vibration Choose a vibration pattern for new notifications. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification vibration and select ◌ a vibration pattern. System vibration Enable vibrations when the watch screen is tapped. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > System vibration to enable. ◌...
- Page 65 • Touch: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
- Page 66 Settings Display You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other display settings. Adjust screen brightness | Always on Display Screen wake-up Show media controls Set the screen timeout | Show last app | Font Touch sensitivity Show charging info Adjust screen brightness Manually adjust the brightness of the display.
- Page 67 Settings Show media controls Show controls on your screen when you start playing audio or video on your smartphone. From Settings, tap Display, and tap Show media controls to enable the ◌ feature. Set the screen timeout Set the length of time the watch waits before turning off the display’s backlight. From Settings, tap Display >...
- Page 68 Settings Security and privacy You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. Set a screen lock Permission manager | Wrist detection | Location Safety and emergency Set a screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a screen lock. 1.
- Page 69 Settings Location Some apps may require location services to be turned on for full functionality. 1. From Settings, tap Location. 2. Tap to enable this feature. 3. Tap App permissions to review apps and features that have permission to access your location information. Safety and emergency Store emergency information in your watch and customize your safety settings.
- Page 70 Samsung account | Google account Google settings Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Samsung account to add your ◌...
- Page 71 Settings Device maintenance Review the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Battery | Storage | Memory Watch only mode | Text to speech | Date and time | Orientation | Transfer watch to new phone Reset the Watch Battery...
- Page 72 Settings Memory Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Memory. 2. Tap Clean now to free up memory by stopping background apps. Watch only mode Activate Watch only mode to save battery power by limiting the watch’s functions to only showing the time.
- Page 73 Settings Date and time You can set the date and time manually. These options are only available when your watch is not connected to your mobile device. From Settings, tap General > Date and time. ◌ • Automatic: Use the network to set date and time. •...
- Page 74 Settings Accessibility There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for everyone. Learn more: accessibility@sea.samsung.com TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements ...
- Page 75 Settings • Bold font: Enable to display text in bold. • Font size: Adjust the size of the font. Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device. From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an ◌...
- Page 76 Settings • Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications). Installed apps You can install additional assistance services and apps for your device. From Settings, tap Accessibility >...
- Page 77 Settings About watch Display information about the watch. From Settings, tap About watch to review information about your watch: ◌ • Device info: Display your device name and Bluetooth identifier. • Watch phone number: Display the phone number assigned to your watch (LTE ...
- Page 78 Learn more Videos youtube.com/samsungcare Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter...
- Page 79 READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the...
- Page 80 New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.com ©2023 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Samsung Health are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.
- Page 81 Legal information Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. Some content may differ depending on carrier, model, or software. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.