If you are a user who just purchased a Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch7 or have been using one of the previous versions for a while, you may not have thought about this before, but one of the things The most surprising things about Samsung smartwatches is how little they depend on the WiFi signal.
The truth is that you can read information on the Internet that is not entirely accurate about the importance of WiFi connectivity in the Galaxy Watch. That’s why it’s best to clarify it.
WiFi is less important than you think
The Galaxy watch connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth and, if you have the possibility, also to the WiFi connection, but the truth is that a watch of this type It can do virtually everything you expect simply by being synchronized with a smartphone.
Although it may seem surprising, turning off WiFi is not a reason to stop many of the watch’s tasks. If connected to a phone, you can:
- Browse the web with Samsung Internet Browser.
- Use the Bixby voice assistant.
- To use Google Maps.
- install new applications.
- Control the music from your wrist.
- Synchronize data from the Weather app.
- Use the camera controller (even with video preview).
- Make backup copies and restore watch data.
We can say that the main advantage of WiFi is that of install apps fasterso if they take a long time, it will take you less time. Obviously, if you don’t have a phone, you’ll need WiFi to have internet on your Galaxy Watch, another time when it’s essential.
Apart from these two options, WiFi is not essential. If you need to save energyone of the best possibilities you have to make the watch spend less is to turn off Wi-Fi. This way you will achieve greater autonomy.
Even if you want to listen to music, the main music streaming apps will allow you download playlists to your watch for offline use. This way you can connect Bluetooth headphones to your Galaxy Watch and enjoy audio tracks without the need for a smartphone.
As you have read, WiFi is not essential to work with the Galaxy Watch. It’s an addition that helps, but nothing more.
Pictures | Manuel Naranjo, Samsung
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