Some features are reserved for Samsung’s ownGalaxy smartphones.
Just how much are you missing if you use a different phone?
In 2021, Samsung finallymade the switch to Google’s Wear OS platformfor its Galaxy Watches.
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However, Samsung retained some of the features that are only available if you use a Samsung phone.
Let’s take a closer look at those features.
There are a couple features that only work if you have a Samsung phone.
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Blood pressure monitoring falls into the same category.
Naturally, you probably want your watch to be silenced when DND is enabled on your phone.
Well, that’s only possible if your Galaxy Watch is paired to a Samsung phone.
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Similarly,Bedtime Modealso doesn’t sync from a non-Samsung phone to the Galaxy Watch.
Thankfully, it’s not a big deal anymore.
you’re free to downloadGoogle’s Messages appif you use a non-Samsung phone.
Without a Samsung phone, the watch only needs to be connected to Wi-Fi.
Extras
Using your watch as a remote control for the camera on your phone is super nifty.
Sadly, it’s not even available for all Samsung phones.
Personally, I have used Galaxy Watches with non-Samsung phones and been perfectly happy.
