In this fast pace of technological innovations, where every day is new for trending yet smart gadgets. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are the two best smartwatches available today in the market. Functionality-wise, both of these two works great without any second thought. While we have some simple tweaks that you will find useful before proceeding with the default settings. Let’s head toward some of the best ways to customize your new watch.
1. Set your watch orientation
It doesn’t matter on which hand wrist you wear it, the Galaxy Watch 5 enables you to select. At the same time, it helps you to change the position of the key faces you like. In order to start, follow these steps:
- Tap on the Settings menu by swiping down from the top.
- Select the settings gear icon.
– You can also swipe up from the bottom to get to the app menu and open the settings app. - Scroll down and enter the General settings list.
- You’ll find Orientation about halfway down. Click on Orientation, located about halfway down, to immediately see bullet toggles for which wrist you prefer.
2. Setup Google Assistant
Since, the watch comes to you with Bixby enabled, if you want to use Google Assistant, there’s a need to download and install the app.
If you have Google Assistant installed, scroll down, tap on My Apps, and then tap on Assistant. Also, there’s a need to download and install the app. While, in order to set it for the first time, follow the steps:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Tap in the search box and type in Google Assistant.
- You’ll see Google Assistant at the top; tap to install it.
Since Google Assistant is all set to use on your Galaxy Watch now, it’s time to synchronize it up. By default, long pressing the home key will open Bixby. The setting for Google Assistant is the step below.
- Scroll down until you see Advanced Features.
- Tap on Customize keys.
3. Customize what your buttons do
You can set custom actions for your Home key’s double press and press and hold functions and your Back Key’s short press.
You can set custom actions for your Home Key’s double press while pressing and holding functions, and your Back key.
For eg: Tap on settings > Advanced features > Customize keys menu that we entered. On the other hand, you can change the Press and hold shortcut from Bixby to Google Assistant. The accessibility shortcuts are used to set it up any applications on your watch.
4. Reorder Quick Toggles
Quick toggles are instant and flexible ways to perform certain functions on your watch. Whereas, there are so many ways to use your smartwatch. The steps to set the order of your Quick toggles:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Swipe to the end of the list and tap the + icon to enter Edit mode.
- Once in edit mode, you can add any toggles you want that aren’t already showing, delete toggles that you never use, and long-press the toggles you use the most to drag them back to the first screen.
5. Set up the Quick Launch gesture
Samsung introduced a new gesture called Quick launch, which is like a knocking motion. You can open an app or use a feature like a flashlight with a simple gesture by moving your wrist up and down a few times. The quick launch needs to be enabled before you can use it, and you can follow these steps to get it set up:
Notably, Samsung bring a new gesture called Quick launch, similar to a knocking motion. Also, you have a choice to open an app or use a feature like a flashlight with a simple gesture by moving your wrist up and down a few times.
- Head to Settings > Advanced Features again.
- Scroll down to the Gestures section and tap on Quick launch.
- To use this gesture, first, you’ll need to turn the toggle to the On position.
- Next, choose to Select an option to pick which app to open or which feature to use.
6. Customize your emergency SOS message
Whenever you opt for a new device, it’s always necessary to customize your emergency SOS message. It will enable you to reach the right person when you required it the most. The SOS mode is activated by tapping your home key multiple times if you tap on it accidentally then you can set your cancellation countdown window. The steps are given below:
- Select your watch and tap on Watch settings.
- Scroll down until you see Safety and emergency and tap on it.
- Toggle on SOS with a Home key to get started.
- Choose whether you need to press the home key 3 or 4 times to enable SOS mode.
- Count down before sending Set your watch to wait 5 seconds before sending SOS messages and calls, allowing you to cancel them.
7. Your watch has other options besides Do Not Disturb mode
Other than Do Not Disturb, there are three other silent modes available. And to enable any mode, swipe down from the top, this opens up the Quick settings panel. The next step is to tap on an icon for the mode in order to activate it.
- Do Not Disturb Mode – All notifications are turned off, except Alarms.
- Goodnight mode – Silences all notifications, except Alarms.
- Theater mode – Silences all notifications, Alarms, and Wake-up gestures.
- Water Lock mode – Switches off all the watch’s sensors and displays only the time. To disable this mode, press and hold the home button.
8. Customize watch faces from the Galaxy Store
If you are the one, who is not very fond of Samsung’s default watch face. Then head to the Galaxy Wearable app or the Google Play Store app, and find Galaxy watch faces.
While, if you go straight to the Play Store, search for the featured Wear OS banner to open the Watch Face category. While the quickest way to follow these steps:
- Press and hold your current watch face.
- Swipe from the left edge to bring up the menu.
- Tap on More watch faces seeing your options.
9. Control your Galaxy phone’s camera remotely with your watch
Since the Galaxy Watch 5 is adaptable with various Android phones, also it really works well when paired with a Samsung Galaxy phone. Out of many, one of the most exciting features of your Galaxy pair is controlling your phone’s camera from your watch.
Enjoy your Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
Now, after following the above steps, you are all set and ready to go, we expect and hope that you enjoy your new watch.
