With the Galaxy Watch 4, Samsung opted to switch from Tizen OS to Google Wear OS. As a result, things have changed a bit in terms of the user interface, both on the app and the watch. Aside from new features like EKG and blood pressure, this new Samsung watch also comes with a host of tips and tricks. Not only do they improve the overall performance of the smartwatch, but they also help you customize the watch to your liking. In this article, we'll cover the top 8 Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 tips and tricks you should know.
Let's take a look.
1. Reorder apps
One of the biggest changes on the Galaxy Watch 4 is the app layout. While all apps were previously arranged in a circle, they're now arranged in a hexagonal list. The default layout can make it difficult to locate apps, especially if you're in a hurry.
Fortunately, it doesn't take long to rearrange them to your liking. All you have to do is tap and hold an app and drag it to the desired location. Cool, right?
Do this for all your important apps and you'll have a powerful app launcher in no time.
2. Bring all important applications forward
Like its predecessors, the Galaxy Watch 4 lets you play with watch faces. You can choose from a minimalist watch face or an activity-focused watch face.
The best part is that you can further customize these watch faces and bring your favorite apps to the table. For example, if you want the AQI meter, barometer, and step counter to appear on the home screen instead of the Breathe and Sleep apps, you can do so.
To customize the watch face on your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, long press the watch face to go to Edit > Customize.
Once done, tap on each of the complexity points, and choose one according to your preference.
3. Modify notifications
A smartwatch is an extension of your smartphone, meaning your wrist will vibrate every time you receive an email, message, or any random notification on your phone. Sometimes, such situations can be a major distraction.
Again, you can't miss out on important things either. Fortunately, the Galaxy Watch 4 lets you choose which apps you want to be notified about.
To make changes, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your smartphone and tap Notifications. Well, you already know the rest of the story.
Pro tip: You can also choose to display notifications from newly installed apps on your smartphone. Go to Notifications > Advanced Notification Settings and toggle the switch next to "Turn on for new apps."
4. Sync and send songs and music tracks
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 lets you Move a group of disconnected tracks Stream the internet from your smartphone to your smartwatch. So when the time comes, you can connect your wireless earbuds directly to your watch and listen to your favorite tracks.
To do this, go to the Content Management tab and select Add Tracks. Once done, select the tracks and press the Done button.
5. Adapt quick settings to your needs
The Galaxy Watch 4's Quick Settings or Quick Panel lets you quickly get things done. Simply swipe the panel and press the button of your choice, and the mode will be activated or deactivated.
However, the shortcut turns into a throwaway if you can't access important tools at a moment's notice. That's when the editing panel comes into play.
To edit a Quick Panel, open the companion app and tap the Quick Panel button. Tap the minus sign for functions you don't need. Once done, rearrange the tiles as desired.
6. Enable “Automatic Location Detection”
The Galaxy Watch 4 comes with automatic workout detection for walking, running, swimming, etc. Once the watch detects that you've been exercising for a specific period, it will record all the details.
However, automatic location detection isn't enabled by default on the watch, as having GPS on at all times can increase battery life. However, if you regularly go for walks and runs outdoors, it's wise to enable location detection. This way, it's easy to track your runs, miles covered, calories burned, and more.
To enable location detection, open Settings > Samsung Health on your smartwatch and select Automatic to detect workouts. Then, scroll down until you see the Location recording option and toggle the switch next to it.
7. Activate gesture control
How do you like the idea of answering your phone with a shake of your wrist? Futuristic, perhaps? With the Galaxy Watch 4, you can enable gestures to answer and reject calls by shaking your wrist.
Open the Wearable app on your phone to activate gesture control, go to Watch Settings > Advanced Settings > Gestures, and toggle the buttons for both options.
At the same time, you can click on the options to learn the correct way to shake your wrists.
8. Edit quick replies
The watch allows you to send specific responses when you receive messages and texts. The default messages are generally in the tone of yes, no, thanks, etc.
If you're used to sending slightly longer replies, you might want to add new ones. Currently, the system allows you to add up to 30 characters in a single message, so you'll need to be creative about what you add.
To add new quick responses, go to Watch Settings > General > Quick Responses on your phone. Then, scroll down the page until you see the Add Response button.
Get the most out of your watch
This way you can add a personal touch to your Galaxy Watch 4. Aside from the above, you can also explore health-related features like EKG and snoring detection.
The latter is both fun and strange. However, suppose your partner has complained of snoring, or you're having trouble sleeping peacefully. In that case, you can turn on this feature, record it, and then submit the material to experts to come up with a solution. We think now's a good time to try these tips and tricks for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.
