How to Find Your Phone with Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Your Galaxy Watch 4 can ring your phone at maximum volume even when it's on silent, making it easy to locate a misplaced device around the house.
Using Find My Phone
Trigger a loud ring on your phone from the watch's quick settings panel.
- Swipe down from the watch face to open quick settings
- Tap the
Find My Phoneicon (phone with sound waves) - Your phone immediately rings at maximum volume, even if set to silent or vibrate
- Tap the icon again on your watch to stop the ringing
The phone continues ringing until you stop it from the watch, tap the notification on your phone, or press the phone's power button.
Requirements and Range
The feature works within Bluetooth range when both devices are paired.
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Bluetooth Range: Up to 30 feet (10 meters) in open space, reduced through walls
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Phone Status: Must be powered on with the
Galaxy Wearableapp running in the background -
Alternative Voice Command: Press and hold the Home button and say
Find my phonetoGoogle Assistant
Adding to Quick Settings
If the Find My Phone button isn't in your quick panel, add it for easy access.
- Swipe down to quick settings and scroll to the bottom
- Tap the Settings gear icon
- Select
Quick panelEdit buttons - Drag
Find My Phoneto your preferred position - Tap
Done
Finding Phone Outside Bluetooth Range
For phones beyond Bluetooth range, use SmartThings Find for remote location tracking.
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SmartThings App: Open
SmartThingson your watch, navigate to Find, select your phone, and tap Ring -
Web Access: Visit smartthingsfind.samsung.com from any browser to view your phone's location on a map and trigger a remote ring
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Requirements: Your phone must have an internet connection and location services enabled
Find My Watch (Reverse)
Your phone can also locate your watch if misplaced.
Open Galaxy Wearable on your phone, tap your watch name at the top, then tap Find my watch. The watch vibrates and rings until you stop it from the phone.
Daily Habit
Keep Find My Phone in your quick settings panel for instant access. The feature works even when your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb mode—perfect for finding a phone buried in couch cushions or left in another room.
See Also: How to Pair Galaxy Watch 4|How to Connect Galaxy Watch 4