It's no secret that smartwatches are an extension of our smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is no exception. Not only does it offer smart features like replying to messages, but it also lets you listen to your favorite music on your watch. As you might have guessed, you can also add a few apps to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Now, since the Watch 4 is powered by WearOS, the process is straightforward.
The good news is that there are dozens of apps you can install on the Galaxy Watch 4—from fitness apps like Strava and Adidas Running to watch face apps like Facer or music streaming apps like Spotify. The list goes on. Installing these apps isn't rocket science, and you can get it done in a jiffy.
So, if you're looking to extend the functionality of your smartwatch beyond the usual, here's how to add apps to your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.
Let's go, shall we?
How to add apps to SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4
Thanks to WearOS, installing and running apps on your watch is simple. In most cases, installing an app on your phone will automatically install it on your watch. However, this isn't true for all apps. For example, apps like Facer require manual intervention to install the companion app on your watch.
Naturally, both the watch and phone need the same Google account to sync account information and app information.
Step 1: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, scroll down and tap the Store button.
The advantage of this method is that the store displays apps with a watch face. Naturally, this makes it easier to find compatible apps.
Add apps directly to your watch
Your new watch's intelligence means you can also install apps directly to your watch. The Play Store is available immediately after swiping up from the home screen.
All you have to do is search for a compatible app and install it. On the watch, the interface is quite small, making it difficult to identify the app. At the same time, pressing the correct buttons can be a bit tricky.
If this is a problem for you, you can always take the easy way out and install using the paired phone.
Delete apps from SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 4
Fortunately, deleting apps from the Watch 4 is simple and takes no more than a few taps.
All you have to do is swipe up on the home screen to open the apps page. Now, simply long-press on the app you want to remove until you see the prompt.
Now, just hit the uninstall button.
Pro tip: You can also long tap on the app and move it around as per your preference.
Top 3 Apps for the Galaxy Watch 4
As we mentioned earlier, the WearOS app under the hood opens the door to a lot of watch-compatible apps.
1. The attribute
if you want to Try custom watch faces You might want to give Facer a try. Facer has a huge library of watch faces, both trendy and classic.
It's a free app and has both free and paid apps. Naturally, the free watch faces don't offer as many customization features as their paid counterparts. However, these faces are a welcome break from the stock watch faces on Samsung's smartwatch.
2. Calm
In these times, a minute or two of peace is a luxury. And no, we're not exaggerating. If you want a meditation app on your wrist,It's a good idea to start with the Calm app..
It offers a range of features, such as exercises to reduce anxiety and stress. The best part is the addition of a relevant tile to the quick settings menu at the top. Naturally, this allows you to easily access the app and saves you the hassle of searching for it on the app screen.
Once you're done, you can start exercising right away.
3. Seven minutes of exercise
The Seven Minute Workout app is great for you if you often struggle to find time to exercise. Workouts are presented to you in the form of randomized exercises or full-body workouts. You can choose the number of circuits you want to push your body further.
Once started, the exercise is displayed on the screen with a timer, and you simply need to follow everything on the screen.
Add more value to your watch
Aside from apps, you can also add music to your smartwatch. This allows you to connect wireless earbuds directly to the watch and leave your phone at home.
