Samsung Galaxy Watch Features Reported by How-to Geek

Locking Galaxy Watch Screens

Samsung Galaxy Watches include a screen lock feature requiring a PIN or pattern, How-To Geek reported.

Users can enable this through Settings > Security and privacy > Lock Type.

Pattern offers medium security while PIN provides medium-high security.

This passcode is entered once after putting the watch on, keeping it unlocked until removal.

Galaxy Watches support wrist gestures for answering calls and dismissing alerts, according to How-To Geek.

Setup is located under Settings > Advanced Features > Gestures.

Moving a raised forearm up and down twice answers incoming calls.

Rotating the wrist twice rejects calls or dismisses alarms, and flexing the wrist twice opens a designated app.

An hourly chime feature tracks time with a sound at the beginning of every hour, How-To Geek reported.

This setting is found under Settings > Sound and Vibration > System Sounds.

Users toggle the Hourly chime option to activate the audio alert.

Owners can filter which smartphone notifications appear on their wrist, How-To Geek reported.

This management is accessed via the Galaxy Wearable app by tapping Watch Settings > Notifications > App Notifications.

Disabling the “All apps” toggle allows users to manually select alerts from desired applications only.

Physical watch keys can be reassigned for different shortcuts, How-To Geek reported.

Settings > Advanced Features > Customize Buttons allows users to alter home and back key actions.

Double-pressing the home button can launch recent apps, accessibility shortcuts, or specific exercises instead of default functions.

Go to Settings > Security and privacy > Lock Type, then choose either a pattern or PIN to secure the device.

Go to Settings > Sound and Vibration > System Sounds, scroll down, and toggle on the Hourly chime option.

Yes, users can reassign button actions by visiting Settings > Advanced Features and selecting Customize Buttons.