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Samsung Galaxy Watch
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-17 19:54:15.788

Samsung Galaxy Watch
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Watch to get started. This ensures you can make calls and send messages.

Before you begin

The Galaxy Watch can be set up via Number Share or as a Standalone device. To use the watch without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device.
Ensure your Galaxy Watch3 is charged and powered on. If you're replacing an existing watch, refer to Replace Existing Device.
Install the Galaxy Wearable app on the companion Android™ smartphone. If you're pairing an existing watch with a new Android smartphone, refer to Switched Paired Phone.
If you are setting up Number Share, ensure your eSIM activation has been processed and your companion smartphone is active on the same Verizon account. Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.
Ensure your companion Android smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
To unpair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch as a stand alone device, reset the watch then set up as a stand alone device.

Set Up Using an Android Smartphone

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start
    .
  3. Select the
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  4. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch then tap
    Confirm
     or
    Connect
     on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch.
  5. Review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice on your smartphone, select the options then tap
    Agree
    .
  6. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  7. If prompted to Restore your watch from backups, do one of the following:
    • To retrieve a previous backup:
      1. Tap
        Check for backup
         to retrieve a previous Samsung smart backup then tap
        Next
        .
      2. From the Restore your watch from backups screen, tap the
        Dropdown menu
         then select the desired backup file.
      3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
        Restore
        .
    • To set up as new, tap
      Skip for now
       then tap
      Next
      .
      If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
  8. From the Mobile service for your watch screen, do one of the following:
    Option only available when the companion smartphone has an active SIM.
    • Set up with a QR code:
      1. Tap
        Use code
        .
      2. Point the smartphone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
        The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
      3. Tap
        Use plan
        .
    • Set up without a QR code on an existing Verizon account with a new Number Share line of service (if the Galaxy Watch was purchased outside of Verizon):
      1. Tap
        Sign up for one now
        .
      2. Tap
        Next
        .
      3. Ensure the phone number to your Verizon smartphone displays then enter your password and tap
        Continue
        .
      4. Review the info, then tap
        I want NumberShare
         or tap
        Not now
        .
      5. Tap
        OK
        .
  9. If presented, tap
    Connect
     on your smartphone then watch restarts.
  10. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done
    .

Pair / Activate Galaxy Watch with Apple® iPhone®

  1. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start the Journey
    .
  3. Tap
    Galaxy Watch 46mm/42mm
    .
  4. From the Watches spotted nearby screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch
    .
  5. From the Bluetooth Pairing Request prompt on the companion Iphone, tap
    Pair
     then tap the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch.
  6. To continue, review the Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement, select (check) Report diagnostic info if desired then tap
    Agree
    .
  7. If prompted, tap
    Allow
     or
    OK
     to let the Galaxy Watch send you notifications, access your calendar, or access your contacts.
  8. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  9. From the Set up a mobile plan screen, select
    Use code
    .
  10. Point the iPhone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code will only work if the Galaxy Watch has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  11. Tap
    Use plan
    .
  12. If presented, tap
    Connect
     on your smartphone then watch restarts.
  13. Allow a few minutes for service to activate. When complete, tap
    Done