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How Waterproof is Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?

The Galaxy Watch 6 has 5ATM + IP68 water resistance—suitable for swimming, showering, and water sports up to 50 meters depth.


Water Resistance Ratings

RatingProtection
5ATM50 meters (164 feet) depth
IP68Complete dust and water sealing

Safe Activities

Approved:

  • Pool and ocean swimming
  • Showering and rain
  • Water aerobics, kayaking, paddleboarding
  • Workouts with heavy sweating

Not recommended:

  • Scuba diving (exceeds dynamic pressure limits)
  • High-pressure water jets, waterskiing
  • Hot tubs, saunas (heat damages seals)

Swimming Features

Built-in tracking:

  • Pool swimming: Auto lap counting, stroke detection
  • Open water: GPS route tracking
  • Metrics: Distance, pace, SWOLF score, calories

Water Lock Mode:

  • Auto-activates during swim workouts
  • Disables touchscreen to prevent water touches
  • Ejects water from speaker when disabled

Post-Swim Care

  1. Rinse with fresh water (chlorine/salt removal)
  2. Dry with soft microfiber cloth
  3. Disable Water Lock (swipe up tap unlock)
  4. Air dry before charging
  5. Clean band separately

Limitations

  • Water damage NOT covered by standard warranty
  • Seals degrade over time (replace watch every 3-4 years for heavy swimmers)
  • Moisture under screen indicates seal breach—contact support

See Also: Sapphire Crystal|GPS Features