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How to Connect Galaxy Watch 6 Classic to Phone

The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic connects to your Android phone via the Galaxy Wearable app over Bluetooth. Once paired, the watch syncs notifications, health data, and apps with your phone.


Requirements

RequirementDetails
Phone OSAndroid 10 or higher
Apps NeededGalaxy Wearable, Samsung Health
AccountsSamsung Account, Google Account
BluetoothEnabled on phone

Download Galaxy Wearable and Samsung Health from Google Play Store before starting.


Connection Steps

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth on your phone and open Galaxy Wearable

Step 2: Turn on watch (press and hold Home button). New watches enter pairing mode automatically.

Step 3: In Galaxy Wearable, tap Start. The app searches for nearby watches.

Step 4: Select Galaxy Watch 6 Classic from the list

Step 5: Confirm the 6-digit pairing code matches on both devices

Step 6: Sign in to Samsung and Google accounts when prompted

Step 7: Wait for initial sync (2-5 minutes) and follow setup prompts


Samsung vs Non-Samsung Phones

With Samsung Galaxy phones:

  • Full Samsung Pay support
  • SmartThings integration
  • Find My Mobile features
  • Camera controls
  • Automatic Samsung account sync

With other Android phones:

  • All core features work
  • Use Google Wallet instead of Samsung Pay
  • No SmartThings quick access
  • No Samsung-specific integrations

Managing Your Connection

Check status: Look for Bluetooth icon in watch status bar, or check Galaxy Wearable app shows "Connected"

Temporary disconnect: On watch: Settings Connections Bluetooth toggle OFF. Or enable Airplane mode.

Switch to new phone: Back up watch data first (Galaxy Wearable Back up), then factory reset watch, pair with new phone, restore backup during setup.


Troubleshooting Connection Issues

  • Watch not found: Restart both devices, verify Bluetooth on, move closer (within 3 feet)
  • Pairing fails: Clear Galaxy Wearable app data, reset watch network settings, try again
  • Connection keeps dropping: Disable battery optimization for Galaxy Wearable, keep phone Bluetooth always on, update both devices' software

See Also: Not Pairing Fix|What Phones Compatible|How to Reset