How to Connect Galaxy Watch 8
Connecting your Galaxy Watch 8 requires the Galaxy Wearable app and an Android phone running Android 12 or higher. The initial setup takes about 10-15 minutes.
Before You Start
Make sure you have:
- Phone Requirements:
Android 12+ with 1.5GB+ RAM and Google Mobile Services - Apps Installed:
Galaxy WearableandSamsung Healthfrom Google Play Store - Bluetooth On: Enable Bluetooth on your phone
- Watch Charged: At least 30% battery on the watch
Connection Steps
Step 1: Prepare the Watch
- Power on the watch by holding the side button for 3 seconds
- Select your language
- Wait for the watch to enter pairing mode
Step 2: Open Galaxy Wearable
- Open
Galaxy Wearableon your phone - Tap
Start the journey - Grant all requested permissions
Step 3: Pair the Devices
- Select
Galaxy Watch 8from the detected devices - Confirm the 6-digit pairing code matches on both screens
- Tap
Pairon your phone - Sign in to your Samsung and Google accounts
- Allow software updates to download
WiFi Setup
Connect to WiFi for standalone functionality when away from your phone.
- Open
Settingson the watch - Go to
ConnectionsWiFi - Select your network and enter the password
- Or sync passwords automatically from your phone via
Galaxy Wearable
Connection Troubleshooting
Pairing Fails
- Keep devices within 3 feet
- Restart both phone and watch
- Clear
Galaxy Wearableapp cache - Disable Bluetooth, wait 10 seconds, re-enable
Connection Drops Frequently
- Check for Bluetooth interference from other devices
- Ensure watch and phone have adequate battery
- Update
Galaxy Wearableto latest version
Apps Not Syncing
- Verify notification permissions for
Galaxy Wearable - Disable battery optimization for the app
- Force stop and restart the app
Keep Devices Close
During initial setup and software updates, keep the phone and watch within a few feet for a stable connection.
See Also: How to Pair Galaxy Watch 8|Galaxy Watch 8 Not Pairing|Galaxy Watch 8 Compatibility