How to Use Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Without a Phone

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 can be used without a mobile device when you turn it on for the first time or you reset it.

By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 28 November 2021 09:30 IST

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 pairs with the Galaxy Wearable app
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 needs to be reset to use without phone
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 will also ask you to set a PIN

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is available in Bluetooth and LTE models

Modern smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch can be used even without a smartphone, and we'll walk you through how to enable this feature. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic smartwatches were unveiled globally in August and they arrived in India in the same month just a little bit later. The latest Galaxy Watch smartwatches come in Bluetooth-only and LTE options. While the LTE variant is able to act as a standalone variant, thanks to the data connectivity, the Bluetooth-only model requires the Galaxy Wearable app to pair. However, there is a way in which you can use the Galaxy Watch without connecting to a mobile phone.

How to use Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 without a phone

Samsung Galaxy Watch users can use the smartwatch without connecting to a mobile phone for doing outdoor activities such as climbing a mountain or exercise. The Galaxy Watch can be used without a mobile device when you turn it on for the first time or you reset it. It is important to note that some features are not available when you use your Galaxy Watch without connecting to a mobile device.

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Power on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4/ Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Tap the ? icon to the bottom of the screen and tap ‘Here'
A notice will show up, read it carefully and click on ‘Continue'
Read the terms and conditions and tap on ‘Next' to agree to them
Login with your Samsung account (or select Skip)
Set a time zone based on your region
Samsung will also ask you to set a PIN for restoring or backing up data
On the apps screen, tap Settings > Connect to phone > Click on the tick mark icon and enter the PIN to connect the Galaxy Watch to a mobile device while using the Galaxy Watch without a mobile device.