Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (Black) – Basic Functions & Controls

Buttons & Controls

Home/Power Button (Upper Button)

• Press and hold: Power on/off, or launch Bixby/Google Assistant (if set).

• Single press: Go to the Home screen or open Apps.

• Double press: Launch a chosen shortcut (default is Recent Apps or app of your choice).

Back Button (Lower Button)

• Single press: Return to previous screen.

• Press and hold: Emergency SOS (if enabled).

Rotating Touch Bezel

• Rotate clockwise/counterclockwise: Scroll through lists, widgets, notifications, or settings.

Gestures & Navigation

Swipe Left

• View health and activity widgets (heart rate, steps, workouts, sleep, etc.).

Swipe Right

• Return to previous app or open Tiles depending on your layout.

Swipe Up

• View your Apps screen.

Swipe Down

• Open the Quick Panel (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, Brightness, etc.).

Press & Hold the Watch Face

• Change or customize watch faces.

App Installation & Connectivity

Required Apps

To set up and manage the watch:

• Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear App)

• Samsung Health

• (Optional) Google Assistant, Spotify, Google Wallet, etc.

First-Time Setup

1. Turn on your Galaxy Watch 8.

2. A pairing screen with a QR code appears.

3. On your phone:

   • Open Galaxy Wearable → Add New Device

   • Scan the QR code or select “Galaxy Watch 8” from the device list.

4. Complete setup through the app.

General Reconnection

If pairing again or connecting a new phone:

1. Open Galaxy Wearable → Connect to New Device.

2. Reset the watch if required (the app will prompt you).

3. Pair using Bluetooth and follow on-screen instructions.

Bluetooth Calls & Audio

To Enable Calling

1. On the watch:
   Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Phone → On

2. On your phone, ensure both:

   • Bluetooth (Watch)

   • Bluetooth (Watch LE / Calls)
     are connected.

Once Connected, You Can:

• Make or receive calls from the watch.

• Play music through the watch or connected earbuds.

• Use Bixby or Google Assistant with your voice.

Key Features (Samsung Galaxy Watch 8)

Watch Faces

• Choose from pre-installed faces.

• Download hundreds more in the Galaxy Wearable Store.

• Customize colors, complications, or add your own photos.

Fitness & Sports

Supports dozens of modes:

• Running (indoor/outdoor), walking, cycling

• Swimming (water-resistant)

• Strength training, HIIT

• Yoga, pilates, hiking

• Automatic workout detection

Advanced health features:

• Body Composition (BIA)

• Skin temperature tracking

• VO2 max

• Fall detection

Health Tracking (Samsung Health)

• Sleep analysis with snoring detection

• Continuous heart rate monitoring

• Blood oxygen (SpO₂)

• Stress tracking + guided breathing

• Menstrual cycle tracking

Everyday Tools

• Weather sync

• Music control or offline Spotify/YouTube Music

• Camera Controller for Samsung phones

• Find My Phone

• Stopwatch, timer, alarm

• Calculator

• Google Wallet tap-to-pay

• Notifications for WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Messages, etc.

Cautions & Care

• Avoid charging in wet, humid, or high-temperature environments.

• Keep charging contacts and the back sensor clean.

• Use only Samsung-approved chargers for best performance.

• Do not expose battery to extreme heat or crush/puncture it.

• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.