How to Pair Galaxy Watch 8
Pairing your Galaxy Watch 8 with an Android phone takes about 10-15 minutes. You'll need the Galaxy Wearable app and a phone running Android 12 or higher.
Before You Start
Prepare both devices for the pairing process.
- Charge Your Watch: At least 30% battery to avoid interruption during setup
- Phone Requirements:
Android 12or higher with 1.5GB+ RAM - Download App: Install
Galaxy Wearablefrom Google Play Store - Enable Bluetooth: Turn on Bluetooth on your phone
- Internet Connection: WiFi or mobile data needed for updates
Pairing Steps
Follow these steps to pair your watch and phone.
Step 1: Power On the Watch
- Press and hold the power button for 2-3 seconds
- Wait for the Samsung logo
- Select your language when prompted
Step 2: Open the App
- Open
Galaxy Wearableon your phone - Tap
Start the journey - Grant requested permissions (Bluetooth, location, notifications)
Step 3: Connect
- The app searches for nearby devices
- Select
Galaxy Watch 8from the list - Verify the 6-digit code matches on both devices
- Tap
Pairon both devices
Step 4: Complete Setup
- Sign in to your Samsung account
- Accept terms and privacy policy
- Choose to restore from backup or set up as new
- Allow software updates to install (may take 10-20 minutes)
Samsung Phone Quick Pair
Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 6.0 or later get automatic detection.
- Turn on your
Galaxy Watch 8near your Galaxy phone - A pairing notification appears automatically
- Tap the notification and follow prompts
- Faster setup with seamless ecosystem integration
Non-Samsung Android Phones
Other Android phones work with standard pairing.
- Install
Galaxy Wearablefrom Google Play Store - Follow the standard pairing steps above
- Some Samsung-exclusive features may be limited
Troubleshooting
Watch Not Detected
- Verify Bluetooth is on for both devices
- Keep devices within 3 feet of each other
- Restart both devices and try again
- Check watch battery is above 30%
Pairing Code Doesn't Match
- Restart the pairing process
- Clear Bluetooth cache on phone
- Factory reset watch if issue persists
Connection Drops
- Disable power saving mode on phone
- Grant all permissions to
Galaxy Wearable - Update phone software to latest version
Keep Devices Close
During initial pairing and updates, keep the watch and phone within a few feet of each other for a stable connection.
See Also: Galaxy Watch 8 Compatibility|Galaxy Watch 8 Not Pairing|How to Reset Galaxy Watch 8