Getting Started
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Connecting the Galaxy Watch Active to a new mobile device
When you connect the Galaxy Watch Active to a new mobile device, the Galaxy Watch Active
will be reset. When the prompt appears before connecting your Galaxy Watch Active to a new
mobile device, tap
Back up data >
to securely back up the stored data. Refer to
data in the Galaxy Watch Active
for more information about backing up your Galaxy Watch
Active.
1
On the Apps screen, tap (
Settings
)
→
Connect to new phone
→
.
The connection between your Galaxy Watch Active and your mobile device will end. After
a light reset, it will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
2
On your new mobile device, launch the
Galaxy Wearable
app to connect to your Galaxy
Watch Active.
If the mobile device you want to connect to is already connected to another device,
launch the
Galaxy Wearable
app on your mobile device and tap
→
+ Add new
device
to connect with a new device.
Remote connection
Your Galaxy Watch Active and mobile device are connected via Bluetooth. When a Bluetooth
connection is not available, you can remotely connect the Galaxy Watch Active to your mobile
device by using your Samsung account via a Wi-Fi network. This allows you to continue
receiving notifications from your mobile device.
If this feature is not turned on, launch the
Galaxy Wearable
app on your mobile device, tap
Home
→
Account and backup
, and then tap the
Remote connection
switch.