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This article shows you how to pair smartwatches with your Android phone or tablet. If you use a WearOS-compatible watch, you can install the WearOS app on the Play Store and follow the setup instructions. Samsung Galaxy watch users can use the Galaxy Wearable app also available on the Play Store to pair and manage the device. If you use a watch from another manufacturer, find the watch's free app on the Play Store to pair; however, if this doesn't work, you can use Android's settings to pair.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use the Galaxy Wearable app for the Samsung watch

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   . Play Store is an app found in the Android app drawer.
   • Many smartwatch manufacturers, including Fossil, TicWatch, Armani and Michael Kors, use Google's WearOS operating system. Check the info on your watch's box and / or manual if you're not sure if it can use WearOS.
   • To download that application, you will search wearos in the Play Store app, then select INSTALL (Install) when found.

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   Turn on your watch. After a few seconds, you will see a message displayed on the screen.

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   Touch Tap to Begin (Tap to start) on watch.

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   Select the language and agree to the terms. The link to the full terms will appear on the screen. Continuing this method confirms that you agree to the terms.

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   Open the WearOS app on Android. Now that the app is installed, you should see the app's multicolored "W" icon in the app drawer. If you still have the Play Store open, tap OPEN (Open) to start the application.

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   Touch Set it up (Installation) or Start Setup (Install Start) on Android.

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   See the terms on Android and select Agree (Agree). It's a blue button in the lower right corner of the screen.

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   Option to submit your usage info to Google. You can refuse to share your data if you want. After you make a decision, the app will scan for your watch.

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   Tap on the watch name on Android when you see it showing up. It may take a while to see watch information. This shows you a code on Android and watch.

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    Make sure the numbers are the same and choose Pair (Pairing). You will do this on Android.
    • The code on the watch and Android should be the same. If you see two different codes, restart your watch and try again.

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    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once the installation is complete, your watch is ready for use with Android. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Pairing with another watch

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   Install the watch's app on Android. Most smartwatch manufacturers offer free apps to assist with the installation process. You'll find app information on the watch box, manufacturer's website or by searching for the watch name on the Google Play Store.
   • After you have downloaded the app, start it up and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with pairing with the watch. If the application does not have pairing feature, you will go to the following steps.

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   Turn on Bluetooth on Android. If you don't have an app specific to your watch model, you can still perform pairing via Bluetooth settings.Follow these steps to turn on Bluetooth on Android:
   • Open the app Settings (Settings) with gear icon in app drawer.
   • Touch Connections (Connection) or Bluetooth.
   • Push the Bluetooth slider to the green On position.
   • Choosing the option to make the Android device searchable. This is the option near the slider.

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   Turn on the smartwatch and select a searchable setting. Depending on the watch model, the device can search when powered on. Other watch models may require you to tap to select Get Started (Start) or a similar selection to switch to pairing mode.

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   Select smart watch in Bluetooth settings. If the watch name does not appear automatically, you should try to refresh the list or tap Search for devices (Search for devices). A code will show up on the Android screen and smartwatch.

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   Make sure the two codes are the same, and tap PAIR (Pairing) on ​​Android. You must also touch the check mark or other selection on the watch face to confirm it.
   • Check that the code on Android matches the code on your smartphone, then tap the check mark on your smartphone to confirm. Please touch "Pair" on the phone to connect the two devices.

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   Start the watch's application. Now that your watch is paired, you can use the watch maker app to set up watch features and functions. advertisement