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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
When it comes to the best smartwatches one can buy on the Android side of things, the options usually boil down to the latest Google Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch. Both the Pixel Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 8 are solid options, and which one you choose can depend on things like whether you own a Google Pixel or a Samsung phone, design preferences, or type of UI. Samsung also offers several other options, such as the Watch Classic and Watch Ultra series. Because of this, you can decide to choose a Samsung smart watch. While the watch performs well in all conditions, one problem that plagues many Android watches \u2014 including the Galaxy Watch \u2014 is mediocre battery life.<\/p>\n
On most days, your Galaxy Watch might last you all day, but you’ll need to plug it in right before bed. Now, this is wrong, as you may want to use the watch to track your sleep or set alarms. Fortunately, there are several ways to improve and extend the battery life of your Galaxy Watch. Whether you want to wear it when you sleep or you’re traveling and you’re only a few hours away from charging, so you’re eager to make the last 10% last a few more hours, here are some tips I’ve been using since the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, and they work well on the latest Galaxy Watches. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Disable Always On Display and Raise to Wake<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nOne of the most useful features that I really like in all my smartwatches (and smartphones) is the Always On Display. The fact that you can just look at your smartwatch to check the time – just like a traditional watch – is great. It also makes the watch look classier, in my opinion. I would imagine that most people keep the feature turned on. Unfortunately, though, Always-On Display is among the most battery-hungry features on any device, let alone a smartwatch with a small battery. So if you’re in a situation where you want to save battery, or you know you’ll have a long day ahead of you, it’s best to turn off the feature.<\/p>\n
Go to Settings > Display > Always On and disable it. While you’re at it, there’s another feature on your Galaxy Watch that will drain the battery faster – Raise to wake. The accelerometer of the watch detects every time you raise your hand and turns on the display. This saves you the extra step of touching the clock display before performing a task. Also, while it’s very convenient, keeping the sensor running in the background consumes more juice. From the same menu, turn off Raise wrist to activate the transition. You can choose when to enable\/disable these features based on situations where you want the watch to last longer or prioritize comfort.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nTurn off ‘Hey Google’ detection<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nWith AI becoming a widespread feature that everyone uses in every device out there, it’s no surprise that someone uses Gemini on their Galaxy Watch. After all, it’s a handy tool if you want to quickly set a reminder, check the weather forecast, or call or text someone while your hands are busy. One of the easiest ways to ask Gemini is to bring the watch to your mouth and use the first phrase “Hey Google.” While this is convenient, it drains the battery quickly because your watch stays awake all the time to listen to the first phrase. That’s definitely not good if you’re trying to push the battery to its limits.<\/p>\n
On days when I know I want my Galaxy Watch to last those few extra hours, I go to Gemini’s settings on my connected smartphone and turn off ‘Hey Google’ detection on the smartwatch. Unfortunately, the native Gemini app on Wear OS doesn’t have the ability to turn off the feature, so you’ll have to use a connected phone. With the hotword disabled, you can still prompt Gemini by giving one of the side buttons to unlock Gemini by long-pressing or double-pressing it. You can also launch the Gemini app manually by swiping up from the watch’s home screen and selecting it from the app drawer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nReduce the frequency of heart rate monitoring<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nOne of the main reasons many people buy a smartwatch is for health tracking and monitoring. Keeping an eye on metrics, such as the number of steps taken and calories burned, is important if you’re looking to get fit. Of course, you can also track workouts like running, cycling, and swimming on the Galaxy Watch. Whether you’re exercising or sleeping, there’s one metric that’s always tracked when you’re wearing a watch \u2014 your heart rate. Samsung lets you track your heart rate with smartwatches continuously or at 10-minute intervals. While both of these options provide accurate heart rate data, they require the sensor to always be running in the background, resulting in constant battery drain.<\/p>\n
If you want the best battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Watch, what I do is set the heart rate to manual only. You can do this by opening the Samsung Health app and scrolling down to Settings > Heart rate. With this, your Galaxy Watch will not automatically record your heart rate, which may distort your data if you have been tracking parameters such as stress levels and resting heart rate. However, that’s a trade-off you have to make if you want your watch to last longer. Alternatively, if your heart rate monitor setting is set to Measure continuously, you can change it to “Every 10 minutes without moving” to save battery while measuring your heart rate periodically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nTurn off the LTE connection<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nThere are two types of Galaxy watches you can buy – Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth+LTE. The Bluetooth variant should be sufficient for most use cases, since most people carry their smartphones with them all the time. In context \u2013 the Galaxy Watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This is how it connects to the internet, syncs data to your phone, and shows you notifications and incoming calls on your arm. However, for this to work, your watch must always be in the Bluetooth range of your smartphone. But what if you go to the gym or run every morning without your phone? You won’t be able to receive calls, reply to messages, or do any other task on your watch that requires a network connection.<\/p>\n
This is where the LTE version comes in handy. Since it has an independent eSIM, you can use the watch even when you are not near your phone. Although very useful, the fact that your watch has its own radio means that it is constantly searching for the network, which leads to a lot of battery drain. Trading can be beneficial for many people. On days when you want to prioritize endurance, it is better to turn off the LTE connection. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks, and change the setting to Always Off. If you want to stay connected but want the watch to use less battery, switch to the Auto option instead of Always on. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nEnable power saving mode<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nHow long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
One of the most useful features that I really like in all my smartwatches (and smartphones) is the Always On Display. The fact that you can just look at your smartwatch to check the time – just like a traditional watch – is great. It also makes the watch look classier, in my opinion. I would imagine that most people keep the feature turned on. Unfortunately, though, Always-On Display is among the most battery-hungry features on any device, let alone a smartwatch with a small battery. So if you’re in a situation where you want to save battery, or you know you’ll have a long day ahead of you, it’s best to turn off the feature.<\/p>\n
Go to Settings > Display > Always On and disable it. While you’re at it, there’s another feature on your Galaxy Watch that will drain the battery faster – Raise to wake. The accelerometer of the watch detects every time you raise your hand and turns on the display. This saves you the extra step of touching the clock display before performing a task. Also, while it’s very convenient, keeping the sensor running in the background consumes more juice. From the same menu, turn off Raise wrist to activate the transition. You can choose when to enable\/disable these features based on situations where you want the watch to last longer or prioritize comfort.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
Turn off ‘Hey Google’ detection<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nWith AI becoming a widespread feature that everyone uses in every device out there, it’s no surprise that someone uses Gemini on their Galaxy Watch. After all, it’s a handy tool if you want to quickly set a reminder, check the weather forecast, or call or text someone while your hands are busy. One of the easiest ways to ask Gemini is to bring the watch to your mouth and use the first phrase “Hey Google.” While this is convenient, it drains the battery quickly because your watch stays awake all the time to listen to the first phrase. That’s definitely not good if you’re trying to push the battery to its limits.<\/p>\n
On days when I know I want my Galaxy Watch to last those few extra hours, I go to Gemini’s settings on my connected smartphone and turn off ‘Hey Google’ detection on the smartwatch. Unfortunately, the native Gemini app on Wear OS doesn’t have the ability to turn off the feature, so you’ll have to use a connected phone. With the hotword disabled, you can still prompt Gemini by giving one of the side buttons to unlock Gemini by long-pressing or double-pressing it. You can also launch the Gemini app manually by swiping up from the watch’s home screen and selecting it from the app drawer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
\nReduce the frequency of heart rate monitoring<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nOne of the main reasons many people buy a smartwatch is for health tracking and monitoring. Keeping an eye on metrics, such as the number of steps taken and calories burned, is important if you’re looking to get fit. Of course, you can also track workouts like running, cycling, and swimming on the Galaxy Watch. Whether you’re exercising or sleeping, there’s one metric that’s always tracked when you’re wearing a watch \u2014 your heart rate. Samsung lets you track your heart rate with smartwatches continuously or at 10-minute intervals. While both of these options provide accurate heart rate data, they require the sensor to always be running in the background, resulting in constant battery drain.<\/p>\n
If you want the best battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Watch, what I do is set the heart rate to manual only. You can do this by opening the Samsung Health app and scrolling down to Settings > Heart rate. With this, your Galaxy Watch will not automatically record your heart rate, which may distort your data if you have been tracking parameters such as stress levels and resting heart rate. However, that’s a trade-off you have to make if you want your watch to last longer. Alternatively, if your heart rate monitor setting is set to Measure continuously, you can change it to “Every 10 minutes without moving” to save battery while measuring your heart rate periodically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nTurn off the LTE connection<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nThere are two types of Galaxy watches you can buy – Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth+LTE. The Bluetooth variant should be sufficient for most use cases, since most people carry their smartphones with them all the time. In context \u2013 the Galaxy Watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This is how it connects to the internet, syncs data to your phone, and shows you notifications and incoming calls on your arm. However, for this to work, your watch must always be in the Bluetooth range of your smartphone. But what if you go to the gym or run every morning without your phone? You won’t be able to receive calls, reply to messages, or do any other task on your watch that requires a network connection.<\/p>\n
This is where the LTE version comes in handy. Since it has an independent eSIM, you can use the watch even when you are not near your phone. Although very useful, the fact that your watch has its own radio means that it is constantly searching for the network, which leads to a lot of battery drain. Trading can be beneficial for many people. On days when you want to prioritize endurance, it is better to turn off the LTE connection. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks, and change the setting to Always Off. If you want to stay connected but want the watch to use less battery, switch to the Auto option instead of Always on. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
\nEnable power saving mode<\/h2>\n\n
\n
\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nHow long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
With AI becoming a widespread feature that everyone uses in every device out there, it’s no surprise that someone uses Gemini on their Galaxy Watch. After all, it’s a handy tool if you want to quickly set a reminder, check the weather forecast, or call or text someone while your hands are busy. One of the easiest ways to ask Gemini is to bring the watch to your mouth and use the first phrase “Hey Google.” While this is convenient, it drains the battery quickly because your watch stays awake all the time to listen to the first phrase. That’s definitely not good if you’re trying to push the battery to its limits.<\/p>\n
On days when I know I want my Galaxy Watch to last those few extra hours, I go to Gemini’s settings on my connected smartphone and turn off ‘Hey Google’ detection on the smartwatch. Unfortunately, the native Gemini app on Wear OS doesn’t have the ability to turn off the feature, so you’ll have to use a connected phone. With the hotword disabled, you can still prompt Gemini by giving one of the side buttons to unlock Gemini by long-pressing or double-pressing it. You can also launch the Gemini app manually by swiping up from the watch’s home screen and selecting it from the app drawer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Reduce the frequency of heart rate monitoring<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nOne of the main reasons many people buy a smartwatch is for health tracking and monitoring. Keeping an eye on metrics, such as the number of steps taken and calories burned, is important if you’re looking to get fit. Of course, you can also track workouts like running, cycling, and swimming on the Galaxy Watch. Whether you’re exercising or sleeping, there’s one metric that’s always tracked when you’re wearing a watch \u2014 your heart rate. Samsung lets you track your heart rate with smartwatches continuously or at 10-minute intervals. While both of these options provide accurate heart rate data, they require the sensor to always be running in the background, resulting in constant battery drain.<\/p>\n
If you want the best battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Watch, what I do is set the heart rate to manual only. You can do this by opening the Samsung Health app and scrolling down to Settings > Heart rate. With this, your Galaxy Watch will not automatically record your heart rate, which may distort your data if you have been tracking parameters such as stress levels and resting heart rate. However, that’s a trade-off you have to make if you want your watch to last longer. Alternatively, if your heart rate monitor setting is set to Measure continuously, you can change it to “Every 10 minutes without moving” to save battery while measuring your heart rate periodically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nTurn off the LTE connection<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nThere are two types of Galaxy watches you can buy – Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth+LTE. The Bluetooth variant should be sufficient for most use cases, since most people carry their smartphones with them all the time. In context \u2013 the Galaxy Watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This is how it connects to the internet, syncs data to your phone, and shows you notifications and incoming calls on your arm. However, for this to work, your watch must always be in the Bluetooth range of your smartphone. But what if you go to the gym or run every morning without your phone? You won’t be able to receive calls, reply to messages, or do any other task on your watch that requires a network connection.<\/p>\n
This is where the LTE version comes in handy. Since it has an independent eSIM, you can use the watch even when you are not near your phone. Although very useful, the fact that your watch has its own radio means that it is constantly searching for the network, which leads to a lot of battery drain. Trading can be beneficial for many people. On days when you want to prioritize endurance, it is better to turn off the LTE connection. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks, and change the setting to Always Off. If you want to stay connected but want the watch to use less battery, switch to the Auto option instead of Always on. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/p>\n
\nEnable power saving mode<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nHow long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
One of the main reasons many people buy a smartwatch is for health tracking and monitoring. Keeping an eye on metrics, such as the number of steps taken and calories burned, is important if you’re looking to get fit. Of course, you can also track workouts like running, cycling, and swimming on the Galaxy Watch. Whether you’re exercising or sleeping, there’s one metric that’s always tracked when you’re wearing a watch \u2014 your heart rate. Samsung lets you track your heart rate with smartwatches continuously or at 10-minute intervals. While both of these options provide accurate heart rate data, they require the sensor to always be running in the background, resulting in constant battery drain.<\/p>\n
If you want the best battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Watch, what I do is set the heart rate to manual only. You can do this by opening the Samsung Health app and scrolling down to Settings > Heart rate. With this, your Galaxy Watch will not automatically record your heart rate, which may distort your data if you have been tracking parameters such as stress levels and resting heart rate. However, that’s a trade-off you have to make if you want your watch to last longer. Alternatively, if your heart rate monitor setting is set to Measure continuously, you can change it to “Every 10 minutes without moving” to save battery while measuring your heart rate periodically.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Turn off the LTE connection<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nThere are two types of Galaxy watches you can buy – Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth+LTE. The Bluetooth variant should be sufficient for most use cases, since most people carry their smartphones with them all the time. In context \u2013 the Galaxy Watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This is how it connects to the internet, syncs data to your phone, and shows you notifications and incoming calls on your arm. However, for this to work, your watch must always be in the Bluetooth range of your smartphone. But what if you go to the gym or run every morning without your phone? You won’t be able to receive calls, reply to messages, or do any other task on your watch that requires a network connection.<\/p>\n
This is where the LTE version comes in handy. Since it has an independent eSIM, you can use the watch even when you are not near your phone. Although very useful, the fact that your watch has its own radio means that it is constantly searching for the network, which leads to a lot of battery drain. Trading can be beneficial for many people. On days when you want to prioritize endurance, it is better to turn off the LTE connection. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks, and change the setting to Always Off. If you want to stay connected but want the watch to use less battery, switch to the Auto option instead of Always on. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nEnable power saving mode<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nHow long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
There are two types of Galaxy watches you can buy – Bluetooth only, and Bluetooth+LTE. The Bluetooth variant should be sufficient for most use cases, since most people carry their smartphones with them all the time. In context \u2013 the Galaxy Watch connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth. This is how it connects to the internet, syncs data to your phone, and shows you notifications and incoming calls on your arm. However, for this to work, your watch must always be in the Bluetooth range of your smartphone. But what if you go to the gym or run every morning without your phone? You won’t be able to receive calls, reply to messages, or do any other task on your watch that requires a network connection.<\/p>\n
This is where the LTE version comes in handy. Since it has an independent eSIM, you can use the watch even when you are not near your phone. Although very useful, the fact that your watch has its own radio means that it is constantly searching for the network, which leads to a lot of battery drain. Trading can be beneficial for many people. On days when you want to prioritize endurance, it is better to turn off the LTE connection. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Mobile networks, and change the setting to Always Off. If you want to stay connected but want the watch to use less battery, switch to the Auto option instead of Always on. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Enable power saving mode<\/h2>\n\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\nHow long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\n <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n Sumukh Rao\/SlashGear<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
How long the Samsung Galaxy Watch lasts depends entirely on your usage patterns throughout the day. If you’re tracking workouts for an hour with all the sensors running in the background, answering a lot of calls on your watch, and interacting with several apps on the watch display, the watch is bound to drain the battery quickly. Yes, you can use all the tips mentioned above to increase the wait time, but they may not do much if your usage is on the high side. For such users, the best way to keep the watch running longer is to use the Power Saving feature. Drag the quick settings section down on the watch face, and you’ll find the power saving menu, represented by a battery icon with a leaf.<\/p>\n
Once you turn it on, your Galaxy Watch automatically turns off all battery-consuming features. Along with that, it also reduces the display brightness and screen-off duration; it limits CPU performance, background network usage, location tracking, and data syncing, too, and you get the option to limit health tracking features. On the power saving mode screen, you can also see how long your smartwatch will last in on mode compared to it. I usually use this as a last resort when my watch is running low on power, and I know I’m at least a few hours away from charging.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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