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How to Turn On Samsung Galaxy Watch 7

Press and hold the Home button (top right) for 3-5 seconds until the Samsung logo appears. Release and wait 30-60 seconds for the watch to boot completely.


First-Time Power On

Follow these steps when turning on your watch for the first time.

  • Press Home button: Hold for 3-5 seconds until Samsung logo appears.

  • Wait for boot: Watch takes 30-60 seconds to fully start up.

  • Select language: Choose your preferred language when prompted.

  • Continue setup: Connect to your phone via Galaxy Wearable app.


Waking from Sleep Mode

The watch enters sleep mode to save battery. Wake it using:

  • Tap screen — Tap anywhere on display
  • Press any button — Home or Back button
  • Raise to wake — Lift wrist naturally (if enabled in settings)
  • Wrist gesture — Quick wrist rotation

Button Functions

ActionResult
Quick pressWake screen, return to watch face
Long press (3-5 sec)Power on from off, show power menu
Hold both buttons (10 sec)Force restart when frozen

Troubleshooting: Watch Won't Turn On

The most common cause is a completely drained battery.

  • Charge first: Place on charger for 10-15 minutes minimum.

  • Try powering on: Long press Home button after charging.

  • Force restart: If still nothing, hold Home + Back buttons for 10 seconds.

  • Check charger: Ensure charger connection is secure, try different outlet.


Always-On Display

Settings Display Always-On Display — keeps watch face visible when screen sleeps. Uses 15-20% more battery.


See Also: How to Charge|How to Connect|How to Reset