How to Turn On Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
Press and hold the Home button (upper right) for 3-4 seconds until the Samsung logo appears. Release and wait 30-60 seconds for the watch to boot completely.
First-Time Power On
- Press and hold the Home button for 3-4 seconds
- Release when Samsung logo appears
- Wait for boot sequence (30-60 seconds)
- Watch boots to language selection screen
- Continue with setup by connecting to your phone via
Galaxy Wearableapp
Waking from Sleep Mode
The watch enters sleep mode to save battery but remains on. Wake it using any of these methods:
- Raise to Wake: Lift wrist naturally toward your face
- Tap Screen: Tap anywhere on display
- Press Home Button: Quick press (don't hold)
- Rotate Bezel: Turn rotating bezel in either direction (Classic exclusive)
- Press Back Button: Quick press on lower right button
Bezel Wake
The rotating bezel instantly wakes and allows immediate navigation, making it the fastest way to check your watch. This is a Classic-exclusive advantage.
Button Functions
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Quick press (less than 1 second) | Wake screen, return to watch face |
| Long press (3-4 seconds) | Power on from off state, show power menu |
| Very long press (7-10 seconds) | Force restart when frozen |
| Double press | Show recent apps |
Troubleshooting: Watch Won't Turn On
Most common cause: Completely drained battery
- Place on charger for 10-15 minutes minimum
- Try powering on again (long press Home button)
- If still nothing, try force restart (hold Home + Back buttons for 10 seconds)
- Check charger connection and try different power outlet
If watch turns on then immediately shuts off: Charge for 30+ minutes before trying again.
Wake Settings
Raise to Wake: Settings Advanced features Wake-up gesture
Screen Timeout: Settings Display Screen timeout (15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min)
Always-On Display: Settings Display Always-on display (keeps watch face visible but dimmed)
See Also: How to Charge|How to Connect|How to Reset