Can i leave my phone at home and use my galaxy watch 4

Can i leave my phone at home and use my galaxy watch 4

I want to know if I can use Galaxy Watch 4 BT If I leave my phone at home. And if I can, i want to know can I use galery or play games downloaded on it if I can use it without phone.

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Can i leave my phone at home and use my galaxy watch 4

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You can use anything that doesn't require you to be connected to internet something like messeges ,phone calls .ex won't work ofc

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Keep in mind that you won't receive any phone notifications when you're watch is out of range of your phone.

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I left my phone at home on charge the other day and while I was at work my watch did manage to connect to it via the remote connection thing presumably via the work WiFi , I still received whatapps on my watch which I was surprised at

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Can I access my phone's photos in galaxy watch even tho I leave my phone at home?

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But your phone down, and go to a room that's out of BT range. Now see what's still available to do on your watch.

Unless you're connected to wifi, you'll only be able to use things that don't require a connection & are on your watch itself. Even on wifi, you'll be limited.

In the past, when you bought a watch, you simply wore it, and it just worked. There was no need for a special setup procedure. Now, with a smartwatch, you have to connect it to the phone, set it up, install tons of apps and charge it to get it working. Luckily, Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with a watch mode that allows you to use it without connecting it to a phone. Here is how to do it.

Almost all smartwatches will work without a phone. Apps that don’t require an Internet connection will work fine without your phone. That includes the time, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, and watch sensors for health tracking. What you will miss out on, though, is your phone notifications on the watch since it is not connected in the first place.

For the Galaxy Watch, if you connect it to a Internet connection (either via Wi-Fi or LTE on your watch) and sign in with your Samsung account, you can then download apps and content directly from the watch’s app store.

How to Set up and Use Your Samsung Galaxy Watch without a Phone

To get started, turn on your watch and follow these steps:

1. Tap on “Let’s go” on the first screen.

2. Scroll down on the screen and tap on the question mark.

Galaxy Watch Question Mark Setup

3. You will be taken to the Help screen. Scroll down and tap on the “here” link.

Galaxy Watch Help Screen

4. You’ll receive a notification asking whether you are sure you want to use your Galaxy Watch without a phone.

5. Scroll down on the same screen and tap on Continue. If you decide to connect to a phone instead, tap on “Restart.”

Galaxy Watch Connecting Without Phone

6. The Terms and Conditions screen will show up. Tap on “Agree.”

7. Another Terms and Conditions screen will appear. Scroll down and check the box next to “I have read and agree to all of the above,” then tap “Next.”

Galaxy
Watch Terms And Conditions

8. You can sign in with your Samsung account if you want to, then set the time zone, date, and time.

Galaxy Watch Time

9. Create a PIN to easily restore data if you want to connect to a mobile device in the future.

Galaxy Watch Pin

That’s it. The watch will complete the setup process.

If you are already using your Galaxy Watch connected to your phone, you will have to reset it before you can set it up for use without a phone.

How to Reset Your Samsung Galaxy Watch

1. Open Settings on your watch.

2. Go to “General” and tap on “Reset.”

3. You will be asked to back up your data. Tap on “Back up” and hit the “Reset” button.

Galaxy Watch Reset From Watch

4. Once the phone is reset, follow the steps above to set up the watch without a phone.

How to Install and Uninstall Apps on Galaxy Watch Without a Phone

To install apps without your phone, connect to a Wi-Fi network from your watch and log in to your Samsung account. Open the Galaxy Store app on your watch and look for the desired app. Tap on the Install button.

To uninstall apps, open the Apps screen on your watch. Here you will see all the installed apps on your watch. Touch and hold the downloaded app that you want to uninstall. Next, tap the “Uninstall” icon, then tap “OK” to confirm.

How to Connect Your Samsung Galaxy Watch to a Mobile Phone

In the future, if you decide to connect to a phone, Samsung offers an easy way to do this.

1. Open Settings on your Watch and scroll down to the bottom.

2. Tap on “Connect to a new phone” and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. You will have to enter the PIN you used while setting up your watch without a phone.

If you face any issues connecting a Galaxy Watch to a phone, there are various ways to fix this.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I make calls from my Galaxy watch without my phone

If you are using a Wi-Fi only watch, you cannot make calls from a watch without connecting it to your phone. In fact, you will not see the phone app on the watch. However, if you have an LTE model, you can make calls directly from the watch by going to the phone app on your watch. Input the number using Keypad and hit the green phone icon to make a call.

2. How do I update my Galaxy Watch without a phone?

You don’t need your phone to update your Galaxy Watch. Simply navigate to “Settings -> General -> Watch software update” to get the latest update. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi.

Choosing between the LTE and LTE+Wi-Fi models is one of the key features you need to check while buying a smartwatch.

Mehvish Mushtaq

Mehvish Mushtaq

Mehvish is a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she's always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She's been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps.

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How far can Samsung watch 4 be from phone?

If your smartwatch is connected to Wi-Fi, and your phone has a Wi-Fi or cellular network connection, your smartphone can be anywhere you like. The Wi-Fi network doesn't have to be the same either. If your smartwatch isn't connected to Wi-Fi, keep it within 30 feet your phone.

Can I leave my phone at home and use my Samsung watch?

Connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi If your watch supports Wi-Fi, it can stay connected to your phone at any distance when they're both connected to the Internet. To stay connected to your phone, turn on and connect to Wi-Fi on your watch.

How do I make calls from my Galaxy 4 watch without my phone?

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Can you use Galaxy Watch 4 standalone?

In Standalone mode, the watch is not connected to the smartphone and operates as a standalone device. While in Standalone mode, the watch will only send and receive notifications from the Watch phone number and will have no access to Watch manager functions.