September 22, 2024 | by Unboxify
Congratulations on getting your hands on the brand new Galaxy Watch Ultra! 🌟 Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or just someone who loves smart gadgets, this guide is tailored for you. Packed with tips, tricks, and little-known features, this blog will help you get the most out of your new wearable. Some of these features also apply to the Galaxy Watch 7 and older Galaxy watches once they update to Wear OS 5. Let’s dive in!
One of the most innovative features on your Galaxy Watch Ultra is the double pinch action, which allows you to control the watch without using the other hand. Here’s a step-by-step guide to enable and use this feature:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Buttons and Gestures
3. Activate Double Pinch as it’s off by default
Once activated, you can perform various actions:
You’ll see a specific icon in places where the double pinch can be used to make it even easier to remember.
Your Galaxy Watch Ultra’s Quick button can be a lifesaver if set up correctly. Here’s how to harness its full potential:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Buttons and Gestures
3. Select Quick Button
You can then set it to:
Functions based on how you press the Quick button:
Personalize your experience by programming the side buttons:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Buttons and Gestures
3. Scroll down to Home Button
You can set double pressing the Home button to:
You can also change the long press action from Bixby to the power-off menu or Google Assistant, whichever suits your preference. Similarly, customize the Back button to take you to the previous screen or show recent apps.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 now come with sleep apnea detection, soon to be available on older models through a software update. To enable it:
1. Open the Samsung Health Monitor app on your phone
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up
Note: The feature turns itself off after two nights of monitoring, indicating if you have potential signs of sleep apnea.
Preserve battery life by adjusting these settings:
For further battery savings:
Enjoy music directly from your Galaxy Watch Ultra’s speaker:
1. Open the Music app
2. Press play, and it should start playing on your watch speaker if no Bluetooth headphones are connected
For Spotify:
1. Open the Spotify app
2. Choose your track and press play
3. Select this watch as the playback device
This feature is also available for YouTube, making your watch a versatile entertainment device.
Reduce screen brightness and add a red filter for easier viewing at night:
1. Long press to bring up the Watch Face Switcher
2. Set to Customize
3. Configure Night Mode to come on automatically, stay on all the time, or be turned off
Use the temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 to measure ambient temperatures with these steps:
1. Go to the Play Store
2. Download Thermo Check
3. Use the watch to measure the temperature of objects like your arm, cup of coffee, or table
Enable notifications for when you leave your watch behind:
1. Open the Samsung Find app
2. Tap your watch
3. Toggle on Notify When Left Behind
You can also receive alerts if you leave your phone behind while wearing the watch. Go to:
1. Settings
2. Tap Advanced Features
3. Choose Disconnection Alerts
For added emphasis, select the option for a full-screen alert with sound and vibration.
Set up emergency SOS for peace of mind:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap Safety and Emergency
3. Turn on Hard Fall Detection
You can decide if this should be on all the time or only during workouts. To make sure your location and SOS messages are sent to emergency contacts:
1. Add your Emergency Contacts on your phone
2. In the watch’s Safety and Emergency settings, ensure Share Info with Emergency Contacts is on
The default Samsung keyboard may not be the best for voice-to-text dictation. Switch to Gboard for improved accuracy:
1. Download Gboard from the Play Store
2. Go to Settings > General > Input
3. Select Keyboard List and Default and choose Gboard as your primary keyboard
Use Google Maps for directions on your wrist:
1. Open the Maps app on your watch
2. Scroll down to Settings
3. Enable Mirroring options for driving, walking, cycling, or transit
The Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7 do not feature reverse wireless charging from the back of Samsung phones due to the redesigned bioactive sensor. However, you can still use a USB-C charger for convenient charging:
Additionally, older Galaxy Watch chargers such as those from the Galaxy Watch 6 are still compatible with the Ultra and Watch 7.
With these tips and secret features, you’re well-equipped to maximize the functionality and enjoyment of your Galaxy Watch Ultra. Whether you’re focusing on health tracking, optimizing battery life, or customizing the user interface, your watch is ready to meet your needs. Dive into these features and make the watch truly your own. Happy exploring! 🌟
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