Galaxy WatchSwitching between companion mode and standalone mode

Switching your watch from companion to standalone mode will enable it to function independently from your phone.

Switching your watch from companion to standalone mode will enable it to function independently from your phone.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From a watch face, press the Home button.
Your watch can function independently from another device if you have a Wi-Fi connection or a mobile connection.
  1. 1 - From a watch face, press the Home button.
    • Remarque : While your watch is connected via Bluetooth you will see "Connected using Bluetooth at the bottom of the Quick settings panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Scroll to Connections.
  4. 4 - Tap Connections.
  5. 5 - Tap Bluetooth.
  6. 6 - Switch Bluetooth to OFF.
  7. 7 - Drag down the Quick settings panel.
    • Remarque : As long as you are connected to a mobile network or have a Wi-Fi connection, your watch will be placed in Standalone mode.
  8. 8 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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