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Samsung Galaxy Watch3
Activate / Set Up Device

2026-10-15 07:47:25.3

Samsung Galaxy Watch3
Activate / Set Up Device

Activate your Galaxy Watch3 to get started. This ensures you can make calls and send messages.

Before you begin

The Galaxy Watch3 can be set up via Number Share or as a standalone device. To use the Galaxy Watch3 without a companion device, complete the steps below then refer to Set Up as a Standalone Device. To set up with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be activated on the same Verizon account as the Galaxy Watch3.
Ensure your Galaxy Watch3 is charged and powered on. If you're replacing an existing watch, refer to Replace Existing Device.
Install the Galaxy Wearable app on the companion Android smartphone. If you're pairing an existing watch with a new Android smartphone, refer to Switch Paired Phone.
If you are setting up Number Share, ensure your eSIM activation has been processed and your companion smartphone is active on the same Verizon account. Standalone mode can't be used with Number Share.
Ensure your companion Android™ smartphone has a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
To un-pair your companion smartphone and use the Galaxy Watch3 as a standalone device, reset the watch then set up as a standalone device. Don't reset network settings during the reset.

Set Up Using an Android Smartphone

  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start
    .
  3. Select
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  4. From the Watches spotted nearby screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  5. Ensure the passkey matches what's displayed on the Galaxy Watch3 then tap
    Confirm
     on the smartphone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch3 then allow a few minutes for pairing to complete.
  6. Tap
    Samsung Terms and Conditions and Samsung Privacy Notice
     to review more info, accept each option then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  8. If prompted to Restore your watch from backups, do the following:
    1. Tap
      Check for backup
       to retrieve a previous Samsung smartwatch backup then tap
      Next
      .
      If you prefer to set up as new, tap
      Skip for now
       then tap
      Next
      .
      If troubleshooting, don't restore the device until all testing has been completed.
    2. Tap the
      Dropdown arrow
       then select the applicable backup file.
    3. Select the data (e.g., Phone, Messages, etc.) you want to restore then tap
      Restore
      .
  9. Do one of the following or tap
    Skip
     to add a cellular plan after setup is complete:
    • To set up with a QR code:
      1. Tap
        Use code
        .
      2. Point the smartphone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
        The QR code only works if the Galaxy Watch3 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
        Scan QR Code
      3. Tap
        Use plan
        .
    • Set up without a QR code on an existing Verizon account with a new Number Share line of service (if the Galaxy Watch3 was purchased outside of Verizon):
      1. Tap
        Sign up for one now
        .
      2. Tap
        Next
        .
      3. Ensure the phone number to your Verizon smartphone is displayed then enter your My Verizon password and tap
        Continue
        .
        Only Account Owners or Account Managers can perform these steps.
      4. Follow the onscreen steps to select desired plan.
  10. After the mobile service has been set up, tap
    Done
     then allow up to 2 minutes for the watch to restart.

Set Up Using an Apple iPhone

  1. Open the
    Samsung Galaxy Watch (Gear S) app
    .
  2. Tap
    Start the Journey
    .
  3. From the Pick your watch screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  4. From the Watches spotted nearby screen, tap
    Galaxy Watch3
    .
  5. To set pair the Bluetooth®, tap
    Pair
     on the iPhone and the
    Checkmark icon
     on the Galaxy Watch3.
  6. Review the End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy, select the desired options (e.g., Report diagnostic info, etc.) then tap
    Agree
    .
  7. Tap
    Sign in
     to complete the Samsung account setup and access more features.
  8. To set up a mobile plan, tap
    Use code
    .
  9. Point the iPhone's camera at the QR code below and scan it.
    The QR code only works if the Galaxy Watch3 has been activated on a Verizon mobile number.
  10. Tap
    Use plan
     then select
    Next
    .
  11. Tap
    Confirm
    .
  12. To complete the setup tap
    Finish
    .