{"id":86464,"date":"2026-07-08T13:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=86464"},"modified":"2026-07-08T16:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T20:21:55","slug":"going-hands-free-with-galaxy-watch-lte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-hands-free-galaxy-watch-lte\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Hands-Free with Galaxy Watch LTE"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><em><strong>What can LTE-Enabled Galaxy Watch models do without a phone nearby?<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Make and receive calls<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Send and receive messages<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Stream music &amp; podcasts<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Access navigation<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Talk to Gemini<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Control connected SmartThings devices<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Track workouts and health metrics<\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Use Samsung Wallet<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> is designed to be a seamless companion to your Galaxy smartphone, bringing helpful experiences like wellness tracking, communication, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/google-gemini-coming-to-samsung-galaxy-watch-buds-smarter-wearables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI-powered assistance<\/a> directly to your wrist.<\/p>\n<p>But what you might not realize is that Galaxy Watch models with LTE connectivity<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch8-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch8 Classic<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra<\/a> \u2014 offer additional flexibility, making everyday moments more convenient even when your phone isn&#8217;t on hand.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>On the Move: Runs, Walks, and other Workouts<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>For workouts, you want the freedom to move without anything extra weighing you down. With an LTE-connected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a>, you won\u2019t miss a call or text when you leave your phone behind. Get turn-by-turn directions for your running route, stream music and podcasts straight from your watch to your Galaxy Buds, and even ask Gemini<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a> a quick workout question all from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> models offer intuitive wellness and exercise tracking tools that integrate with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/samsung-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Health<\/a> to help you meet your goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/samsung-health\/\" title=\"Mobile Digital Health\" class=\"snr-article_product-image\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/04145509\/MX-Digital-Heath-NEW-1.png\" alt=\"Mobile Digital Health\">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5><strong>Running Errands Around Town<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>If you\u2019re making a quick trip to the store, there\u2019s nothing worse than realizing you left your phone at home. An LTE-connected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> helps you stay connected without needing to turn around. Make a quick call to family to confirm ingredients for a dish, ask Gemini to add items to your shopping list, and pay using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/samsung-wallet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Wallet<\/a><a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\"><u><sup>3<\/sup><\/u><\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a>.<a href=\"#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Around the House<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re doing laundry, cooking dinner, or enjoying time with the family, a connected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> makes everyday tasks easier at home. Control <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartthings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmartThings<\/a><sup>5<\/sup> -connected devices like your lights, thermostats, TVs, and more, directly from your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a>. Set timers and reminders while you\u2019re multitasking around the house. With Gemini, you can even make adjustments with your voice. And if your phone is buried in the couch, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> to make it ring so it\u2019s easier to find, even if you\u2019re not nearby.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Throughout the Workday<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When you\u2019re moving between meetings, walking a job site, or traveling between client appointments, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> with LTE helps you stay connected without constantly carrying your phone. Never miss important calls, messages, or calendar updates even when your phone isn&#8217;t nearby. Gemini can help you capture ideas, create reminders, and manage tasks while moving throughout your day. Connected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> models help you keep important information within reach while allowing you to stay focused on the work in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"embedded recommended recommended-post\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"embedded-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-badge\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recommended News<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"recommended-card\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-massachusetts-general-hospital-launch-joint-study-investigate-glp-1-treatment-monitoring-galaxy-watch\/?r=true&#038;referrer=usnewsroom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"recommended-news\" aria-label=\"Samsung and Massachusetts General Hospital Launch Joint Study to Investigate GLP-1 Treatment Monitoring with Galaxy Watch \u2013 Read more\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2027\/06\/08132728\/Recommended-Articles-268x178-35.png\" alt=\"Read more: Samsung and Massachusetts General Hospital Launch Joint Study to Investigate GLP-1 Treatment Monitoring with Galaxy Watch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Samsung and Massachusetts General Hospital Launch Joint Study to Investigate GLP-1 Treatment Monitoring with Galaxy Watch<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Read more<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"article-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch<\/a> is designed to give you more flexibility with how you use technology in your daily life. Whether you&#8217;re heading out for a workout, running errands, managing your home, or moving through a busy workday, Galaxy Watch with LTE connectivity helps keep what you need within reach.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Samsung\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watches<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung.com<\/a> and stream Galaxy Unpacked live on July 22 on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung Newsroom<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/samsung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> beginning 9 a.m. EDT to learn more about what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p>Reserve now to receive a $30 Samsung credit during pre-order<a href=\"#_ftn5\" name=\"_ftnref5\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a> for up to $1,230 in total savings.<a href=\"#_ftn6\" name=\"_ftnref6\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a> Plus enter sweepstakes for a chance to win one of ten $500 gift cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung.com<\/a>.<a href=\"#_ftn7\" name=\"_ftnref7\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">1<\/a> 4G LTE stand-alone connectivity only available on compatible Samsung smartwatches. Requires initial pairing with an eligible Android smartphone and separate qualifying wireless plan. Your carrier may not support stand-alone voice calling, or support may be available only in certain areas. Please check with your carrier for more information. Stand-alone functionality limited if paired phone is not powered on or connected to a wireless network.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">2<\/a> Compatible with select apps. Requires Google Gemini account. Results may vary based on input; check responses for accuracy. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">3<\/a> Compatible with all U.S. Samsung Wallet eligible mobile devices that run Android 12 or higher. Requires a contactless and payments transaction-enabled Visa or Mastercard credit card from a participating U.S. bank.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref4\" name=\"_ftn4\">4<\/a> Compatible on Galaxy Watch4 and later.<\/h6>\n<h6>5 To use SmartThings, download the App from the Galaxy Store, Google Play Store, or Apple App Store. The supported OS specification, required storage space, and other usage environment for the SmartThings app can be found on the app download page in each app store. SmartThings has compatibility constraints, and the compatible environment may be updated periodically. The availability of technology, functions, features, and services may vary by country, service provider, network environment, or product, and may change without notice. All devices must be connected to Wi-Fi or other wireless network, and registered with a single Samsung Account. SmartThings features and specifications may vary depending on the product and region\/country.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref5\" name=\"_ftn5\"><\/a>6 For a limited time, reserve the latest Galaxy device(s) on samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App and receive a $30 Samsung Credit (\u201cReservation Gift\u201d) when you pre-order and purchase the reserved device. Pre-order and purchase required. The Reservation Gift cannot be applied to the pre-ordered device(s) and must be used at the time of pre-order purchase towards purchasing additional eligible products (select Galaxy Ring, Accessories, Buds, Watches, Samsung Care+ or Tablets) on samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App. Reservation Gift will be applied automatically when you use the same email address during Reserve and Pre-Order Periods. Reservation Gift is a one-time-use e-certificate; when first used, any value not used is lost and must be used at the time of purchase. The Gift is non-transferable and limited to 1 per Qualifying Purchase. If you return or cancel your purchase, the discount will be forfeit.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref6\" name=\"_ftn6\"><\/a>7 For a limited time only, on samsung.com or Shop Samsung App, pre-order and purchase a new qualifying Galaxy device (Qualifying Purchase\u201d), send in your qualifying trade-in device to Samsung through the Samsung Trade-In Program, and if Samsung determines your trade-in device meets all eligibility requirements, you will receive a trade-in credit specific to your qualifying trade-in device to apply toward your Qualifying Purchase. Device models that currently qualify for trade-in and trade-in credit amounts associated with those models are available on samsung.com and the Shop Samsung App; eligible models and amounts may change at Samsung\u2019s sole discretion. To be eligible for trade-in, your qualifying device must meet all Trade-In Program eligibility requirements, which include, but are not limited to, that the device powers on, holds a charge, and does not power off unexpectedly; has a functioning display; has no breaks or cracks in the screen (unless a cracked screen offer applies); has no breaks or cracks in the case; has no liquid damage (whether visible or not); has no other defects that go beyond normal wear and tear; is not on a black list; has a verified FCC ID; has been reset to factory settings; has all personal information removed; has all software locks disabled; and is owned by you (leased devices are not eligible). Anticipated trade-in value will be applied as a credit at time of purchase, but, if you do not send in your trade-in device within 15 days of receipt of your Qualifying Purchase, you will be charged back for the trade-in credit applied to your purchase, or if you send in your trade-in device within 15 days of receipt of your Qualifying Purchase but Samsung determines your device does not meet all eligibility requirements, you will be charged back for the trade-in credit applied to your purchase minus $25. Participation in this program does not excuse you from contracts with your carrier or retailer (or any related payments or fees) for the device that was traded in. Limit 1 trade-in per Qualifying Purchase. Samsung reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time. The Trade-In Program cannot be combined with any other Samsung, carrier or retailer promotions, discounts, or offers unless specifically provided for in the terms and conditions of such offers. Additional terms, including terms that govern the resolution of disputes, apply. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/trade-in\/terms-and-conditions\/\">here<\/a> to learn more.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref7\" name=\"_ftn7\"><\/a>8 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES. Void where prohibited. The Samsung Product Reservation Sweepstakes is sponsored by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Open to legal residents of the 50 US\/DC, 18 years of age or older. Begins 7 p.m. EDT on 7\/7\/26 and ends 9 a.m. EDT on 7\/22\/26. For Official Rules, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/reserve-sweepstakes\/\">here<\/a>.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can LTE-Enabled Galaxy Watch models do without a phone nearby? 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