The good thing is that there are dozens of apps that you can install on the Galaxy Watch 4—from fitness apps like Strava and Adidas Running to watch-face apps like Facer or music streaming apps like Spotify. The list goes on. Installing these apps is not rocket science, and you can get them done in a jiffy. So, if you are looking to increase the functionality of your smartwatch beyond the normal, here’s how you can add apps to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Let’s get going, shall we?
How to Add Apps to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Thanks to the WearOS, installing and operating apps on the Watch is simple. In most cases, installing the app on the phone will automatically install the same on the watch. However, that’s not true for all apps. For example, apps like Facer needs manual intervention to install the companion app on the watch. Naturally, both the Watch and the phone need to have the same Google account to sync the account info and app info. Step 1: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, scroll down, and hit the Store button. Step 2: Scroll through the apps and then hit the Install button for the app you want. The advantage of this method is that the Store shows apps with a watch counterpart. Naturally, this makes it easy to search for compatible apps.
Add Apps Directly On Your Watch
The smartness of your new watch means you can also install apps directly on your watch. The Play Store is available right after you swipe up on the home screen. All you need to do is search for a compatible app and install it. On the watch, the interface is much small, which makes it difficult to know the app. At the same time, hitting the right buttons can be a little challenging. If that’s a problem for you, you can always use the easy route and install using the paired phone.
Deleting Apps from Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Thankfully deleting apps from the Watch 4 is a simple affair and doesn’t take more than a couple of taps. All you need to do is swipe up on the home screen to open the Apps page. Now, simply long tap on the app you want to remove until you see the prompt. Now, just hit the Uninstall button. Pro Tip: You can also long-tap on the app and move them around as per your preference.
3 Best Apps for the Galaxy Watch 4
As noted earlier, WearOS under the hood opens the door to plenty of watch-compatible apps.
1. Facer
If you like to experiment with customized watch faces, you might want to give Facer a shot. Facer has a huge library of watch faces, both trendy and classic. It’s a freemium app and has both free and paid apps. Naturally, the free watch faces do not offer as many customization features as their paid counterparts. Nevertheless, these faces are a welcome break from the stock watch faces on the Samsung smartwatch.
2. Calm
In these times, a minute or two of peace is a luxury. And no, we are not exaggerating. If you want a meditation app on your wrist, the Calm app is good to start with. It offers a range of functions, such as exercises to reduce anxiety and stress. The best part is adding a related Tile to the Quick Settings menu at the top. Naturally, this lets you access the app easily and frees you from the hassle of searching for the app on the app screen. Once done, you can start the exercises directly.
3. Seven Minute Workout
The Seven Minute Workout app is great for you if you often struggle to find time to work out. The workouts are presented to you in the form of Random workouts or Full Body workouts. You can pick the number of circuits should you want to push your body further. Once started, the workout is shown on the screen along with a timer, and you simply need to follow everything on the screen.
Add More Value to Your Watch
Apart from apps, you can also add music to your smartwatch. This allows you to connect your wireless earphones to the watch directly and leave your phone at home.
