Use the Galaxy Z Fold6 with Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra

The Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra offer enhanced features and options when paired with your Galaxy Z Fold6, including health monitoring, hands-free gestures, and quick image transfers. You can even keep track of your watch’s whereabouts with SmartThings Find, so you’ll never need to worry about a misplaced watch.
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Watch7 are featured, with the watch displaying a multisport tracking interface and the phone showing a biker racing downhill, demonstrating the integration of Samsung devices for fitness tracking
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Watch7 are featured, with the watch displaying a multisport tracking interface and the phone showing a biker racing downhill, demonstrating the integration of Samsung devices for fitness tracking

Use the Galaxy Z Fold6 with Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra

Note
  • The following requires a Samsung Galaxy phone running Android 11.0 or later, with 2GB or more RAM, and the Samsung Health Monitor app version 6.22 or later (available only from the Samsung Galaxy Store).
  • The heart rate software functions are not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
  • Z Fold6 Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Products are sold separately.

Connect your watch to your phone

You can easily connect your Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra to your Galaxy Z Fold6 using the Galaxy Wearable app.

  1. Make sure your watch is turned on, and then navigate to and open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone. Tap Continue or Start and allow the permissions if prompted.

    Note: If you see a watch connection pop-up message, tap Connect.
  2. Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines), and then tap Add new device. Allow the app to search for your watch.
  3. Tap your watch’s name under Available devices when it appears, and then tap Confirm when prompted.
    Scanning for devices to add screen displaying a list of devices
  4.  Agree to and allow the permissions. Tap Continue, and then tap Allow.
  5. Sign into your Google account, and then agree to the permissions.
  6. Select apps for your watch if desired by tapping Continue. For this example, tap Skip.
  7. The next several steps include reviewing various information and features about your watch, such as automatic backup, restoring backups, Smart Switch, the Quick button, multisport workouts, energy scores, sleep tracking, the double pinch gesture, Emergency SOS, and connecting to a mobile network. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up these features if desired.
  8. You will be asked to select your preferred wrist and button position. Tap Next.
  9. Your watch will finish setting up and connecting to your phone. You can tap Tips and user guide to review information about using your watch.
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Adjust notifications and alerts

You can manage your notifications and alerts for your Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra from the Galaxy Wearable app.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app, then tap Watch settings, and then tap Notifications. You can adjust the following:

Notifications settings screen

  • App notifications: Choose which phone and watch apps can send notifications to your watch. Tap the switch(es) next to your desired app(s).
  • Show phone notifications on watch: When the phone’s screen is off or locked, notifications can be sent to your watch if you are wearing it.
  • Mute notifications on phone: Mute notifications on your phone if that notification is also shown on your watch.
  • Sync Do not disturb with phone: Sync Do not disturb so that turning it off on one device will also turn it off on the other device. You can also access Do not disturb settings.
  • Advanced notification settings: Select from options such as Read notifications aloud, Show with details, and Turn on screen.
  • Help with notifications: Review notification tips if you are having trouble receiving notifications.
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Make calls and reply to messages

Note
Unless the watch is an LTE model with active network services, calling and messaging functions are only available when connected to a Galaxy phone using Bluetooth. The same messaging app must be set on both the phone and watch.
Just like previous Galaxy watch models, you can make calls and send messages directly from your wrist. When replying to messages, you can use the Smart Replies feature to view message suggestions.

Make a call

  1. To start making a call on your watch, navigate to and open the Phone app.
  2. Tap the dialer icon to input a phone number, or tap the Contacts icon to select from your saved contacts.
    Contacts icon highlighted on a Galaxy Watch
  3. Tap the green Phone icon to begin the call. You can also switch to using your phone if you’d like.

    Note: Tap the blue Messages icon to start a new message instead.
  4. To end the call, tap the red Phone icon.

Reply to a message

  1. On your watch, tap the new message notification and open the message.

    Note: You can also open an existing message.
  2. Read the message, and then swipe up on the screen to view the suggested replies.
  3. Tap one you’d like to use.
  4. Tap the Send icon to send your reply.
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Transfer music and photos

Music and photos stored on your Galaxy Z Fold6 can be automatically transferred to your Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra. You’ll just need to enable these settings in the Galaxy Wearable app.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app, then tap Watch settings, and then tap Manage content. You’ll be able to select from the following:

Manage content settings displaying a list of music and gallery options

Music

  • Tracks on watch: View the watch’s current music tracks.
  • Auto sync: Tap the switch to enable your music to automatically sync.

Gallery

  • Images on watch: View the watch’s current images.
  • Auto sync albums: Tap the switch to enable your photo albums to automatically sync.
  • Albums to sync: Select your desired albums to sync.
  • Auto sync image limit: Select the number of images that can be stored on your watch.
  • Select story to sync: Select your desired stories to sync.
  • Auto sync latest story: Tap the switch to automatically sync your latest story.
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Monitor your health data

Your daily health data is automatically synced from your Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra to the Samsung Health app on your connected Z Fold6. Keep in mind that you will also need the Samsung Health Monitor companion app to track and record certain health data.

  1. Navigate to and open the Samsung Health app on your phone. You’ll see “Syncing” at the top of the screen; allow the app to sync your watch data. You can also view the synced timestamp.
    Samsung Health app syncing Galaxy Watch with Galaxy phone
  2. Next, tap Turn on Auto sync. The app’s Settings menu will open. From here, tap the switch next to Sync with Samsung account to allow the app to continuously sync your data.
  3. Tap Back to return to the app’s Home screen, where you can view and manage the following:
    • Energy score: Keep track of your health conditions with your personalized energy score. Tap About energy scores to learn more.
    • Workouts this week: View the week’s workouts and exercises. Select a workout to view its details, such as the duration and calories burned.
    • Daily activity: Select a date at the top of the screen to view your daily steps, active time, calories, and motion information.
    • Medications: Enter your medication information and receive medication reminders.
    • Body composition: Enter and keep track of your body composition and weight goals.
    • Cycle tracking: Keep track of your monthly cycles.
    • AGEs index: Your watch can measure your metabolic health if you wear it while sleeping.
    • Stress: Keep track of your daily stress by putting on your watch and tapping Measure. You can also tap Breathe to begin a breathing exercise.
    • Sleep and Sleep coaching: View your sleep information. You will need to wear your watch while sleeping for at least five days in order to record your data.
    • Blood pressure: Enter and keep track of your blood pressure data.
    • My exercises: Begin an exercise of your choice. You can select from various exercises, such as Running, Hiking, Open water swim, and Circuit training.
    • Heart rate: Measure and keep track of your heart rate data.
    • Food: Keep track of your food intake and enter your daily meal information.
    • Steps: Keep track of your daily steps.
    • Water: Keep track of your water intake.
    • Blood oxygen: Measure and keep track of your blood oxygen level.
    • Blood glucose: Enter and keep track of your blood glucose data.
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Control your phone with your watch

Gesture controls on your Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra allow you to perform different actions while you’re wearing the watch. For example, you can dismiss an alarm by shaking your wrist.

To set up these features, navigate to and open Settings on your watch, and then tap Buttons and gestures. Then, adjust the following controls and gestures:

Buttons and gestures settings screen on a Galaxy Watch

Home button

  • Double press: Open your desired app or feature when pressing the Home button.
  • Press and hold: Open Bixby, Google Assistant, or the Power off menu when pressing and holding the Home button.

Back button

  • Short press: Select Go to previous screen or Show recent apps when quickly pressing the Back button.

Gestures

  • Double pinch: When enabled, you can answer calls, dismiss alarms, launch apps, control your music, and take photos by double pinching your thumb and forefinger together.
  • Shake to dismiss: When enabled, you can rotate your wrist twice to decline calls and dismiss alerts, including alarms, timers, and reminders.
  • Knock knock: When enabled, you can make a fist and bend your wrist in a knocking motion to launch an app or feature.

You can also access these options from the Galaxy Wearable app by tapping Watch settings, and then tapping Buttons and gestures.

Additionally, you can use the Camera Controller app to take photos and videos, switch the camera orientation, and set a timer.

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Sync modes with your phone

You can use different modes and routines with your Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra. These include Sleep, Theater, Driving, Exercise, Relax, and Work. You can also add custom routines. The precise steps for enabling and disabling each mode will vary based on the mode you choose.

  1. On your phone, navigate to and open Settings, and then tap Modes and Routines.
  2. Select your desired mode. For this example, tap Sleep.
    Sleep mode highlighted in Modes and Routines settings on a Galaxy phone
    Note: You can tap Add mode to create your own mode.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Sleep mode.
  4. Next, swipe down from the top of your watch’s screen to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Modes icon (it looks like a checkmark within an arrow). Tap Sleep.
  5. Your watch’s screen will automatically dim.
  6. You can also enable Sleep mode from your phone. Swipe down from the top of your phone’s screen using two fingers to open the Quick settings panel, and then tap the Modes icon. Tap Sleep.
  7. Your watch will automatically enter Sleep mode.
  8. You can turn off Sleep mode using your phone or watch. On your phone, open the Quick settings panel again, and then tap the Sleep mode icon. On your watch, tap Turn off.
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Keep track of your watch

SmartThings Find is located in the SmartThings app on your Z Fold6, and can be used to locate a lost or misplaced Galaxy Watch7 or Galaxy Watch Ultra. You can also use Samsung Find.

SmartThings Find app

  1. Navigate to and open the SmartThings app on your phone, and then tap Continue and allow the permissions when prompted.
  2. Tap the Life tab, and then tap Find.
  3. You’ll see a map of your current location. Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines with three dots) on the right side, and then select your watch.
  4. Your watch’s name will appear at the bottom of the screen; from here, you can tap Search nearby or Refresh to help you locate the watch.
  5. Tap More, and then enable the options for Notify when left behind and Share this device’s location if desired.
    More options highlighted in Samsung Find
  6. If you are having trouble locating your watch, tap More options (the three vertical dots), then tap Settings, and then tap Allow devices to be found. Tap the switch next to your watch to allow it to be found in SmartThings Find. You can also tap the switch next to Offline finding.

SmartThings Find website

  1. Using a web browser, navigate to the SmartThings Find website, and then sign into your Samsung account using your credentials.
  2. You’ll see a list of your devices on the left side of the screen. Scroll through the list and select your watch to view its location on the map.
  3. You can select Track location to receive tracking updates, or tap Ring to make your watch ring.

Samsung Find

  1. Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected phone, and then tap Find My Watch.

    Note: You can also access Samsung Find by opening Settings, then tapping your Samsung account name, and then tapping Samsung Find. The app will open on your phone.
  2. Tap Continue twice, and then review the permissions. Tap Continue again. You may need to allow additional permissions.
  3. Samsung Find will need access to your location. Tap Go to Settings if prompted, and then select Allow all the time. Tap Back.
  4. Samsung Find will open, and you'll see a map containing your connected devices. Select your watch from the device list to view its location on the map.
  5. You can tap Ring to make your watch ring, Refresh to refresh its location, and More to access additional options, such as Notify when left behind.

Samsung Find website

  1. Using a web browser, navigate to the Samsung Find website, and then sign into your Samsung account using your credentials.
  2. You’ll see a list of your devices on the left side of the screen. Scroll through the list and select your watch to view its location on the map.
  3. You can select Track location to receive tracking updates, or tap Ring to make your watch ring.
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