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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-22 19:15:45.91

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
If the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch Pro5 was purchased outside of Verizon, contact us to start a line of service for your device.
  • The Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro can be set up via Number Share. To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
  • If you're replacing an existing Samsung smartwatch, refer to Replace Existing Device.
  • If you're pairing an existing Samsung smartwatch with a new Android smartphone, refer to Connect to New Phone.
  • Before completing the steps below, verify:
    • your companion Android™ smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
    • your eSim activation has been processed.
      Only required if using your device with Number Share.
  1. Ensure the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro is charged and powered on.
    If necessary, tap the watch display to begin.
  2. Install the Galaxy Wearable app on the companion Android smartphone via the Google Play™ Store.
  3. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    .
  4. Tap
    Continue
    .
    If necessary, tap
    More
     then
    Continue
    .
    Tap Continue
  5. Tap 'Galaxy Watch5' or 'Galaxy Watch5 Pro'.
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  6. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro then tap
    Confirm
    .
    If prompted, tap
    PAIR & CONNECT
     to connect your watch to your companion smartphone.
  7. To continue, review the 'Samsung End User License Agreement' and 'Samsung Privacy Notice' then tap
    Continue
    .
    End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy
  8. If using a non-Samsung Android smartphone to complete the setup, tap
    Allow
     to grant Galaxy Watch5 Manager access to your watch.
  9. Review the Google Terms of Service then tap
    I agree
    .
  10. From the 'Get updates automatically screen', tap the preferred option:
    • Get updates manually
    • Get automatic updates
    Get automatic updates
  11. To add your Google Account, confirm the correct account is displayed then tap
    Next
     or skip this step. 
  12. From the 'Automatic watch backup' screen, review the info then tap
    Next
    .
    Auto watch backup
  13. If prompted, from the 'Samsung Smart Switch' screen, tap Close app or Continue.
    The Samsung Smart Switch app must be installed to back up data.
  14. From the 'Set your wearing preferences' screen, tap the available preferences then select an option. Once your preferences are selected, tap
    Next
    .
    Set your wearing preferences then tap Next.
  15. Review the features of your watch then tap
    Next
     after each one to continue.
    • Get help in an emergency
    • Track your daily activities
    • Understand your sleep for better rest
    • Get heart rate zone guidance while you're running
    • Take your running to a new level with advanced metrics
  16. If an eSIM has been activated on your account, tap
    Next
     to add your mobile plan.
    Tap
    Skip
     to bypass this step and add a cellular plan later.
  17. From the Watch, tap
    Start
     to take a tour of your Watch.