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How to Use Communication Features on WearOS

Here’s how to use the communication features on your WearOS watch to stay connected.

How to Handle Messages​

  • Reading Messages: Notifications will appear on your watch automatically. Tap a notification to read the full message.
  • Replying to Messages: You can reply to messages using:
    • Voice-to-text
    • Pre-written quick replies
    • AI-suggested smart replies
    • Emoji
    • Voice messages (app-dependent)

How to Handle Calls​

  • Answering and Declining Calls: Tap the green phone icon or say "Answer" to answer a call. Tap the red phone icon or say "Decline" to decline a call.
  • Making Calls: You can make calls by using a voice command like, "Hey Google, call [contact name]," or by using the Contacts or Recent Calls apps.

Emergency Features​

  • Emergency SOS (Samsung watches): Press the side button 5 times rapidly to send your location, photos, and a voice recording to your emergency contacts.
  • Fall Detection: Your watch can automatically detect hard falls and send an SOS if you don't respond within 60 seconds.
  • Emergency Calling: You can use a voice command like, "Hey Google, call 911," to make an emergency call.
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