{"id":87387,"date":"2026-08-31T14:11:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=87387"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T18:11:31","slug":"better-together-use-latest-galaxy-watches-with-galaxy-smartphones-for-optimized-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-better-together-galaxy-watches-smartphones-optimized-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Together: Use Latest Galaxy Watches with Galaxy Smartphones for Optimized Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Galaxy Unpacked in July, Samsung unveiled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch9<\/a> as the latest additions to the wearables family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Ultra2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch9<\/a> expand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/apps\/samsung-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy\u2019s digital health experience<\/a>, all from the comfort of your wrist. From the moment you wake up to the time you finish a workout and begin recovery, these smartwatches help you stay attuned to your body throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>The different models also help users achieve different outcomes. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> is built for precise workout tracking and structured training in demanding environments, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch9<\/a> is designed for everyday wellness, spanning cardiovascular insights,<a href=\"#_ftn1\" name=\"_ftnref1\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> sleep, exercise, and recovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embedded product-module\">\n\t\t<a id=\"product-module-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/phones\/all-phones\/\" title=\"Mobile Galaxy Ecosystem \" 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\/27101618\/MX-Galaxy-Ecosystem-GW-9-Z8-Update.png\" alt=\"Mobile Galaxy Ecosystem \">\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<p>No matter what goals you\u2019re working toward, the latest Galaxy watches have you covered. And when you use your watch with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatible Galaxy smartphone<\/a>, you can do even more. That\u2019s the power of the Galaxy connected ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch9<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> are compatible with Android phones, but several ecosystem features specifically require a Galaxy phone. Learn more about the benefits of using your Galaxy Watch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy smartphone<\/a> together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain personalized health insights and Galaxy AI health features on Galaxy watches, like <strong>Running Coach, <\/strong>require Galaxy compatibility.<a href=\"#_ftn2\" name=\"_ftnref2\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a> Running Coach delivers personal training on the go. It adapts to your ability, whether you\u2019re a beginner or a marathoner, and trains you with a personalized pace to help build endurance and meet your training goals. By using Running Coach on your Galaxy Watch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smartphone<\/a>, you can seamlessly track your progress without missing a beat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/all-watches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mosaic\"><div class=\"mosaic-tile horizontal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31134947\/v2_Trail_Band_sml_Lifestyle_4000x3000_RGB-2-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"mosaic-tile horizontal\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/31135001\/Fresh9_Sport_Band_sm_Lifestyle_4000x3000_RGB-2-690x460.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"article-content\"><div class=\"article-body\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung Health brings together five core pillars \u2014 Activity, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Sleep, and Vitals \u2014 in one place. By capturing signals from the body and presenting them at a glance, the app helps users stay ahead of their health. Key Samsung Health Monitor features, including <strong>ECG<\/strong>,<a href=\"#_ftn3\" name=\"_ftnref3\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a> <strong>Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification<\/strong>,<a href=\"#_ftn4\" name=\"_ftnref4\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a> and <strong>Sleep Apnea<\/strong>, which detects moderate to severe sleep apnea,<a href=\"#_ftn5\" name=\"_ftnref5\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a> provide important health insights from your wrist, when used alongside a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone.<\/li>\n<li>Samsung <strong>Reminder<\/strong> is a smart notification app helping you easily track your to do list or remember important information, and to be reminded of them in advance according to the time, place, and user situation. Reminder integration on your Galaxy Watch allows you to keep yourself up to speed \u2014 even when your phone is out of reach.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to Reminder integration, full <strong>Samsung Calendar<\/strong> functionality is accessible when using your Galaxy Watch and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smartphone<\/a> together. This includes responding to schedule notifications, viewing, managing, and adding calendar events, all directly from your Samsung Galaxy Watch.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch9<\/a> introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-gemini-galaxy-watch-ultra2-galaxy-watch9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new ways to use Gemini<\/a>.<a href=\"#_ftn6\" name=\"_ftnref6\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a> This offers added ways to stay connected, get organized, manage your home, get information quickly, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-whats-new-galaxy-watch9\/\" class=\"recommended-news\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.us.news.samsung.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/06141513\/W9_VZW_Product-Lock-up_RGB-268x178.jpg\" alt=\"What\u2019s New With Galaxy Watch9?\">\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<p class=\"post-category\">Wearables<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What\u2019s New With Galaxy Watch9?<\/h4>\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>Want to learn more? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch-ultra2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch Ultra2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/watches\/galaxy-watch9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy Watch9<\/a>, and the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galaxy smartphones<\/a> are now available on Samsung.com.<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref1\" name=\"_ftn1\">1<\/a> To use the features, at least 7 days of activity records are required, while 28 days of continuous wear is recommended for optimal accuracy. Please note that values may increase in daily situations where heart rate rises, such as during tension, anxiety, or stress.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref2\" name=\"_ftn2\">2<\/a> Available for outdoor running only; requires at least 12 minutes of running with GPS on and initial setup. Galaxy AI features track data and require compatible Samsung Galaxy phone, Samsung Health app and Samsung account.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref3\" name=\"_ftn3\">3<\/a> The ECG Monitor App intended for adults 22 years and older analyzes pulse rate data to identify episodes of irregular heart rhythms suggestive of AFib and provides a notification suggesting the user record an ECG to analyze the heart rhythm. The IHRN feature is not intended to provide a notification on every episode of irregular rhythm suggestive of AFib and the absence of a notification is not intended to indicate no disease process is present; rather the feature is intended to opportunistically acquire pulse rate data when the user is still and analyze the data when determined sufficient toward surfacing a notification. The ECG Monitor App is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment. The ECG app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device output without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref4\" name=\"_ftn4\">4<\/a> The IHRN feature is not intended to provide a notification on every episode of irregular rhythm suggestive of AFib and the absence of a notification is not intended to indicate no disease process is present. It is not intended for users with other known arrhythmias or users under 22 years old.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref5\" name=\"_ftn5\">5<\/a> The Sleep Apnea feature is an FDA approved over-the-counter (OTC) software-only, mobile medical application operating on a compatible Samsung Galaxy Wearable and Phone. This feature is intended to detect signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea in the form of significant breathing disruptions in users 18 years and older, over a two-night monitoring period. It is intended for on-demand use and requires two nights of valid data within a 10-day period. This feature is not intended for users who have previously been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Users should not use this feature to replace traditional methods of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified clinician.<\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"#_ftnref6\" name=\"_ftn6\">6<\/a> Setup required. Check responses. Compatibility and availability varies. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Galaxy Unpacked in July, Samsung unveiled Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 as the latest additions to the wearables family. Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 expand Galaxy\u2019s digital health experience, all from the comfort of your wrist. 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