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2025-05-17 01:51:43.378

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 / Galaxy Watch4 Classic - Determine Cellular Capabilities

Here's how to tell what your Galaxy Watch4 / Galaxy Watch4 Classic can do when your phone is turned on or off.
Your Galaxy Watch4 / Galaxy Watch4 Classic can be paired to a companion Android™ smartphone.
Refer to the info below on how your Galaxy Watch performs for:
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  • Smartphone must be:
    • powered on.
    • have the Galaxy Wearable app installed.
    • on Android 6.0 or later.
    • connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network.
    • connected to the watch via Bluetooth.®
  • Both devices (smartphone and watch) must be charged and kept close together while they are paired and synced.
  • Smartphone:
    • can be powered off.
    • doesn't need to be within range of the watch.
  • Watch must be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network.
  • Watch must be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network.
  • Smartphone:
    • doesn't need to be within range of the watch.
    • must be powered on.
      The watch can send SMS messages while the smartphone is powered off; however they are sent from the watch's mobile number rather than the smartphone's number.
  • For issues receiving messages, refer to this Samsung article to ensure notifications in the Galaxy Wearable app are on for your messaging app.
Examples of third-party apps include Facebook® , Instagram® , Twitter® , etc.
  • Watch must be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network.
  • Smartphone must be on but doesn't need to be within range of the watch.
  • Smartphone must be:
    • powered on.
    • have the Galaxy Wearable app installed.
    • on Android 6.0 or later.
    • connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network.
  • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and connected on both the watch and smartphone.