Wi-Fi on a watch? Yes, it's possible with your Samsung smart watch. You can sync Wi-Fi profiles from your phone, so your watch will automatically connect to Wi-Fi networks that your phone has used before. And with the Remote Connection feature, your watch can receive notifications and more from your phone even when it's not connected via Bluetooth. You can even use the Find My Watch feature or the remote security features.
Note: A Samsung account is required. If prompted, sign into your account or create a new one. Available screens and settings may vary by provider, phone, or watch. Remote connection is not available on the Galaxy Fit or Fit2.
Sync Wi-Fi profiles
During your lunch, you go to a local park that has Wi-Fi. Since you've been there before, your watch will automatically connect to the park's Wi-Fi network.
Previous watch models
Open the Galaxy Wearable app, tap Watch settings, and then tap Sync phone settings.
Note: On some models, you can skip tapping Watch settings and simply select Sync phone settings from the main menu.
Tap the switch next to Sync Wi-Fi networks to turn the feature on or off.
Once sync is enabled, you'll need to enable Wi-Fi on the watch. The default setting is Always off, which will never connect to a Wi-Fi network. On the watch, open Settings, and then tap Connections.
Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap Wi-fi again. From here, tap your desired option:
Choose Auto if you'd like Wi-Fi to be enabled automatically when the watch loses its Bluetooth connection to your phone.
You can also choose Always on, but this option will use more battery.
Galaxy Watch4 series
On newer models, like the Watch4, Wi-Fi networks will be synced automatically by default when Wi-Fi is enabled. All you have to do is turn on the Wi-Fi option from the watch itself. On the watch, navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Connections. Tap Wi-Fi, and then make sure the switch next to Wi-Fi is turned on.
Note: Unlike previous models, the Auto and Always on options are not available on the Galaxy Watch4 series. You can only turn the Wi-Fi on or off.
Turn Remote connection on or off
Note: Remote connection is automatically enabled when the watch connects to a phone via Bluetooth for the first time, but you can turn it on or off whenever you'd like.
The Remote Connection feature allows your phone to send notifications, messages, and emails it receives directly to your watch. It also lets you use the Find My Watch or Phone feature, and the remote security features.
Previous watch models: Open the Galaxy Wearable app, tap Watch settings, and then tap Account and backup. Tap the switch next to Remote connection to turn it on or off. If you wish to turn it off, review the information, and then tap Turn off.
Note: On some models, you can skip tapping Watch settings and simply select Sync phone settings from the main menu.
Galaxy Watch4 series: Open the Galaxy Wearable app, tap Watch settings, and then tap Advanced features. Tap the switch next to Remote connection to turn it on or off.
