How to Pair Smartwatch with Android

This is an article that shows you how to pair smart watches with your Android phone or tablet. If you’re using a WearOS-compatible watch, you can install the WearOS app on the Play Store and follow the installation instructions. Samsung Galaxy watch users can use the Galaxy Wearable app also available on the Play Store to pair and manage the device. If you use another manufacturer’s watch, find the watch’s free app on the Play Store to pair it; however, if this doesn’t work, you can use Android’s settings to pair.

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Use the Galaxy Wearable app for Samsung watches

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Charge the smart watch and turn on the power. The meter must be fully charged before you begin the installation process.

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Install the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone or tablet. You can download the app from the Google Play Store. ^{[1] X Research Source}

To get it, you would open the Play Store app in the app drawer, search for galaxy wearable , and then select INSTALL .

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Open the Galaxy Wearable app. Once the app installation is complete, you’ll see an orange icon with the word “wear” in white in the app drawer. If you still have the Play Store open, tap Open to launch the app right away.

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Tap Start the Journey or Get Started . One of these options will appear at the bottom of the screen.

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Select your watch model from the list. If you are asked to grant access to the application, select Allow . You will see a code appear on the Samsung app and smartphone.

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Make sure the two codes are the same and tap Pair or Connect . Either of these options will show up on the app.

If your Android device is not a Samsung device, you will be asked to install another application. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The remaining options will vary depending on the watch model and the service you want to enable. Once the installation is complete, your smartwatch is ready to use with your Android device.

Use the WearOS app

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Install WearOS apps from Play Store

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. The Play Store is an app found in Android’s app drawer. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Many smartwatch makers, including Fossil, TicWatch, Armani, and Michael Kors, use Google’s WearOS operating system. Check the information on your watch’s box and/or instruction manual if you’re not sure if your watch can use WearOS.
To get that app, you’ll search for wearos in the Play Store app, then select INSTALL when you find it.

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Turn on your watch. After a few seconds, you will see a message displayed on the screen.

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Tap Tap to Begin on the watch.

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Select the language and agree to the terms. A link to the full terms will appear on the screen. Continuation of this method confirms that you agree to the terms.

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Open the WearOS app on Android. Now that the app is installed, you’ll see its multicolored “W” icon in the app drawer. If you still have the Play Store open, tap OPEN to start the app.

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Tap Set it up or Start Setup on Android.

Pair with other watches

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Install the watch app on Android. Most smartwatch manufacturers offer free apps that help with the installation process. You will find the application information on the watch box, the manufacturer’s website, or by searching the watch name on the Google Play Store.

After you load the app, start it up and follow the onscreen instructions to proceed with pairing with your watch. If the app does not have a pairing feature, you will continue with the following steps.

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Turn on Bluetooth on Android. If you don’t have a dedicated app for your watch model, you can still perform the pairing through the Bluetooth settings. Follow these steps to enable Bluetooth on Android: ^{[3] X Research Source}

Open the Settings app with the gear icon in the app drawer.
Tap Connections or Bluetooth .
Push the Bluetooth slider to the green On position.
Select the option to make the Android device searchable. This is the option near the slider.

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Turn on the smartwatch and select the searchable setting. Depending on the watch model, the device may be searchable as soon as the power is turned on. Other watch models may require you to tap the Get Started option or similar to switch to pairing mode.

Steps

Use the Galaxy Wearable app for Samsung watches

Use the WearOS app

Pair with other watches

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