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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic - Connect to New Phone

2026-10-22 21:09:54.324

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic - Connect to New Phone

Here's how to connect your existing Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic to a new phone.
  • The steps below only apply when you need to connect your existing Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic to a new Android™ smartphone.
  • For first-time setup / activation of a new Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic or replacement of an existing Samsung smartwatch, refer to one of the following:
  • If necessary, back up data to save your data to the Samsung Cloud.

From the Watch

From the Companion Device

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
     on the new Android smartphone.
    If necessary, install the app.
  2. Tap
    Continue
    .
  3. From the 'Pick your device' screen, tap 'Galaxy Watch6' or 'Galaxy Watch6 Classic'.
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  4. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic then tap 'Pair' or 'Confirm' on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the watch.
    If prompted, tap
    PAIR & CONNECT
     to connect your watch to your companion smartphone.
    Allow a few minutes for the pairing to complete.
  5. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features (e.g., Samsung Health, Find My Watch, Find my Phone, etc.).
    If you choose 'Skip', you can add a Samsung account after setup is complete.
  6. To continue, review the 'Samsung End User License Agreement' and 'Samsung Privacy Notice' then tap
    Continue
    .
    If prompted, tap
    Allow
     to approve the necessary permissions.
  7. If using a non-Samsung Android smartphone to complete setup, tap
    Allow
     to grant Galaxy Watch6 Manager access to your watch.
  8. To continue, review (check) theGoogle™ Terms and conditions for each option then tap
    I agree
    .
    You can agree to all or some of the services; however, accepting all the services improves your experience on the Galaxy Watch6 / Galaxy Watch6 Classic.
    Options may vary by paired smartphone.
    • Usage and diagnostic reports
    • Location
  9. Tap
    Get automatic updates
     to download and install software updates when your watch is charging.
    If preferred, tap
    Update manually
     to choose when software updates are downloaded.
  10. If prompted to link your Google account, confirm the correct account is displayed then tap
    Next
    .
  11. Enter your Google account password then tap
    SIGN IN
    .
  12. If prompted to install Smart Switch, tap
    Install
     then open the app and tap
    Allow
     grant the required permissions.
    Tap the
    Allow switch
     to turn on Switch on icon the following permissions:
    • All files access.
    • Install unknown apps.
  13. To restore your watch from a backup Samsung account, tap the preferred watch data to restore.
    Restore is only available if a Backup has been stored.
  14. From the 'Set your wearing preferences' screen, tap
    Preferred wrist
     then select an option.
  15. Review the features of your watch (e.g, Emergency features, daily activity, sleep, heart rate, etc.) then tap
    Next
     after each one until set up is completed.