Essential apps for a Samsung Galaxy Watch

In addition to all the applications that are installed as standard in the Samsung Galaxy Watch, these devices also offer the option of downloading software from the Galaxy Store , the manufacturer’s official store. And take a look as there are really useful apps. We have chosen our favorites.

Having a smartwatch brings certain advantages to the use of the mobile phone. Everything will depend on each person, as it usually happens with tastes, but surely most of the pre-installed apps end up being used daily . And if there is not always the option to install more, at least if you have a suitable clock for it. As with the Galaxy Watch: these Samsung devices have a store full of options at their fingertips.

Ways to install apps on a Galaxy Watch

Samsung offers two different ways to install applications on its ‘smartwatches’: through the store on the watch or from the store installed in the mobile application. In addition, there is also the option of uploading apps directly to the clock, as happens in Android with APKs. It is not recommended as it is unsafe. And the Galaxy Store has a vast catalog.

 

• Looking at the watch itself . Once the ‘smartwatch’ is connected, and as long as the mobile has an Internet connection (or the Galaxy Watch is connected directly to WiFi or a mobile network), you can access the Galaxy Store within the applications installed on the watch. Click on the lower right button and navigate through the interface until you find the Galaxy Store.
• From the mobile application . It is the most comfortable since the Galaxy Store is much better adapted to mobile screens than to those of the clock. From the phone app, access the Galaxy Store by clicking on the lower menu buttons (‘Watch faces’ and ‘Discover’).

The Galaxy Store has a search bar from which to locate applications. In addition, Samsung chooses different featured categories, also apps. And it offers a huge selection of watch faces or ‘watchfaces’ , it is the most common type of application in the Galaxy Store for watches. Average quality is fair; without making the trip in search of new apps worth it.

Calculator

It’s one of the most useful apps: once you wear the calculator on your wrist, you won’t be able to live without it.

You can download the Samsung calculator from this link .

Voice recorder

Another one of those essential applications on the clock: just open the app to dictate everything you can think of. It is very useful if you do sports with only the Samsung Galaxy Watch and you suddenly have an idea that is worth noting.

You can download the Samsung voice memo app from here .

Camera controller

You can use the clock as a camera shutter. It is very useful for group photos, for example: place the mobile pointing at what you want to portray and take the photo from the Samsung Galaxy Watch . Very practical.

If you have a Samsung Galaxy mobile you can install the brand’s trigger: click here to download Camera controller. If your mobile is not Galaxy, try Camera + voice recorder . It is a free app for the most basic use.

Facer

This is a very popular application in Watch OS that also has a version for Samsung watches. It allows you to install a huge number of watch faces , you can also create your own ‘watchface’ . Of course, it probably uses much more battery than the pre-installed dials in your watch (this applies to almost any watchface).

To install Facer you need the app for Galaxy Watch, which you can download from here . Then you need the mobile application: download it from Google Play.

Here WeGo

With this GPS navigator you can use the maps on the watch without having to carry your mobile. It offers voice and vibration guidance, maps can be downloaded to the Galaxy Watch , it offers traffic information if the watch is connected … Here WeGo is worth wearing on your wrist.

The maps application can be downloaded from this link to the Galaxy Store .

Altimeter and barometer

Since the Galaxy Watch usually include a barometer built into the hardware, why not take advantage of it? Well, with this Samsung app you will have the information of the height where you are, you will also know the atmospheric pressure. All with information obtained from the Galaxy Watch itself .

You can download the app from here .

Samsung web browser

It is not the most comfortable thing in the world, but it is sure that more than once it is useful when you leave the house with only the watch. What do you need to check something fast from a website? Well, you have the Samsung browser within reach of your Galaxy Watch . It is worth having it installed.

You can download the Samsung web browser for the watch from this link .

Do you have any more favorite applications? Share it in the comments.