Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models) on Samsung Galaxy: what works and what doesn't
Galaxy Watch is fully featured on a Galaxy phone, including ECG and blood pressure (cuff calibration needed).
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| Feature | On Galaxy | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pair and use the watch | Works | Galaxy Wearable app. |
| Notifications and replies | Works | Suggested Replies need One UI 6.1.1+. |
| Calls from the watch | Works | |
| Samsung Health (steps, heart rate, sleep, SpO2, VO2 max…) | Works | |
| ECG, irregular rhythm alerts, sleep apnea | Works | |
| Blood pressure | Partial | Needs periodic cuff calibration. |
| Calendar notifications & Reminders app | Works | |
| Camera controller | Works | |
| Find your phone/watch | Works | Samsung Find and Find Hub. |
| Samsung Wallet payments | Works | |
| SOS and fall detection | Works | |
| Alarm & timer sync | Works |
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Same watch on other phones: on iPhone · on Pixel · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Galaxy" = Samsung Galaxy
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Galaxy" = Samsung Galaxy
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