Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

nam · 20 Aug 2021 at 11:58

here2018 said:
Thanks for testing & confirming no vibration.

I wonder why there is no vibration?

I am getting no vibration or alerts either for apps which which were working on my galaxy active 2 :confused:

nam · 20 Aug 2021 at 12:00

nam said:
I am getting no vibration or alerts either for apps which which were working on my galaxy active 2

nam · 20 Aug 2021 at 12:01

Too Tall said:
Mine arrived this morning, anyone know how we claim the Google pay voucher?

https://2021.samsungpromotions.claims/galaxy-watch-launch-offer/en-GB

Mike85 · 20 Aug 2021 at 12:14

Has anyone got their watch paired and working on a Mate 20X?

When I try to set up the watch using the Samsung Wearable app from the playstore, a message appears stating it isn't compatible with this phone.

deuse · 20 Aug 2021 at 12:58

I can't I stall my android watch faces.
Even Watchmaker won't install.

stoofa · 20 Aug 2021 at 12:59

Too Tall said:
Mine arrived this morning, anyone know how we claim the Google pay voucher?

Site won't currently allow you to claim - says "after August 27th"

steve5424 · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:00

stoofa said:
Site won't currently allow you to claim - says "after August 27th"

As that is the release date. We just got the watch early.

Also got android pay installed no problem.

evohicks · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:13

Anyone confirm if the original Galaxy Watch charger will work with this, I don't mind the included charger but its nice to see notifications when it's on its side.

nam · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:23

deuse said:
Mine is here

After setting it up with the samsung app.
I will try the wear app and see how I get one and if there is any difference

Can't see the Google Wear OS app from playstore currently supporting this watch. There is no option to set-up directly. You have to use Samsung Galaxy Wearable app

here2018 · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:28

Anyone who has the Watch 4 44mm think the strap is a bit naff fitting wise, they stick out side ways along way on my wrists.

I've swopped mine already.

chroniclard · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:32

So, I have a Pixel 5, can I not just install all the Samsung apps, is there any drawback there (will it actually work the same)?

Squink · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:43

chroniclard said:
So, I have a Pixel 5, can I not just install all the Samsung apps, is there any drawback there (will it actually work the same)?

I think the app necessary for certain of the health features can only be downloaded from the Galaxy store, which is not available on the Pixel 5.

chroniclard · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:47

Squink said:
I think the app necessary for certain of the health features can only be downloaded from the Galaxy store, which is not available on the Pixel 5.

Ah. thanks

Squink · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:50

chroniclard said:
Ah. thanks

Roll on that mythical, legendary beast known as the "Pixel Watch"!

steve5424 · 20 Aug 2021 at 13:57

nam said:
Can't see the Google Wear OS app from playstore currently supporting this watch. There is no option to set-up directly. You have to use Samsung Galaxy Wearable app

Confirmed. The wear OS app doesn't even pair with the watch 4.

here2018 · 20 Aug 2021 at 14:03

steve5424 said:
Confirmed. The wear OS app doesn't even pair with the watch 4.

Yeah, you have to use the Samsung Wear App

Over Clocker · 20 Aug 2021 at 14:03

My GW4 Classic 46mm silver has been delivered, however I'm having an office day so will have to set it up later!

Nice suprise it coming a week early however!

here2018 · 20 Aug 2021 at 14:05

Has anyone who ordered a W4 + an extra strap, got their watch early?

Rexxar · 20 Aug 2021 at 14:05

For those who have theirs, when did you order? Still no sign of movement on my 46mm black classic

deuse · 20 Aug 2021 at 14:16

nam said:
Can't see the Google Wear OS app from playstore currently supporting this watch. There is no option to set-up directly. You have to use Samsung Galaxy Wearable app

Watchmaker needs an update.
After resetting the watch the other android watch faces have installed.