How to Pair Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 with Your Phone
Pairing your Galaxy Watch 7 with your smartphone takes about 5-10 minutes using the Galaxy Wearable app. Samsung Galaxy phones get the best experience with full Galaxy AI integration.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone OS | Android 10+ (Samsung with One UI 6.1+ for full Galaxy AI) |
| Apps | Galaxy Wearable, Samsung Health |
| Accounts | Samsung Account, Google Account |
| Battery | Watch charged to at least 30% |
Pairing Steps
Follow these steps to pair your watch with your phone.
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Step 1: Turn on watch (hold Home button). New watches enter pairing mode automatically.
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Step 2: Open
Galaxy Wearableon your phone and tapStartorAdd new device. -
Step 3: Select
Galaxy Watch 7from the list. -
Step 4: Verify the pairing code matches on both devices, tap
Confirm. -
Step 5: Sign in to Samsung Account (required for Galaxy AI) and Google Account.
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Step 6: Grant all requested permissions and wait for initial sync (5-15 minutes).
Enable Galaxy AI
After pairing, go to Galaxy Wearable Watch settings Advanced features to enable Galaxy AI health insights, AI sleep coaching, and smart notifications.
Samsung vs Non-Samsung Phones
The pairing experience differs based on your phone brand.
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With Samsung Galaxy (One UI 6.1+): Full Galaxy AI features, Samsung Pay, SmartThings integration, and camera controls.
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With other Android phones: Core features work. Some Galaxy AI features may be limited. Use Google Wallet instead of Samsung Pay.
Troubleshooting
Common pairing issues and their solutions.
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Watch not found: Restart both devices, ensure Bluetooth on, move closer (within 3 feet).
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Pairing code mismatch: Restart both devices, clear
Galaxy Wearabledata, try again. -
Galaxy AI not available: Requires Samsung phone with
One UI 6.1+, Samsung Account signed in, updated apps.
Pairing Takes 5-15 Minutes
Initial sync includes downloading watch faces, transferring settings, and setting up Galaxy AI. The first pairing takes longer than subsequent reconnections.
See Also: Not Pairing Fix|What Phones Compatible|How to Connect