How to Add Apps to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

It’s no secret that smartwatches are an extension of our smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is no exception. Not only does it have the intelligence to respond to messages, but it also lets you listen to your favorite music track on your watch. And as you would expect, you can also add apps to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. And now, since the Watch 4 is based on WearOS, the operation is simple.

The good thing is that there are dozens of apps 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 isn’t rocket science, and you can have them done in a jiffy.

So if you are looking to increase the functionality of your smartwatch beyond normal, here is how you can add apps to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.

Let’s go, will you?

How to add apps to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

With WearOS, installing and using apps on the watch is easy. In most cases, installing the app on the phone will automatically install it on the watch. However, this is not true for all applications. For example, apps like Facer require manual intervention to install the companion app on the watch.

Naturally, the watch and the phone must have the same Google account to sync account information and app information.

Step 1: Open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, scroll down and tap the Store button.

2nd step: Scroll through the apps, and then tap the Install button for the app you want.

The advantage of this method is that the Store displays apps with a watch counterpart. Of course, this makes it easier to find compatible apps.

Add apps directly to your watch

The intelligence of your new watch means that you can also install apps directly on your watch. The Play Store is available right after sliding up on the home screen.

All you have to do is find a compatible app and install it. On the watch, the interface is much smaller, which makes it difficult to know the application. At the same time, pressing the right buttons can be a bit difficult.

If this is a problem for you, you can always use the easy route and install using the paired phone.

Remove apps from Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Fortunately, removing apps from the Watch 4 is a straightforward affair and only takes a few taps.

All you have to do is swipe up on the home screen to open the Apps page. Now just long press on the app you want to remove until you see the prompt.

Now just hit the Uninstall button.

Pro tip: You can also long press on the app and move them around according to your preference.

3 best apps for the Galaxy Watch 4

As stated earlier, WearOS under the hood opens the door to many watch-compatible apps.

1. Make

If you like to experiment with custom watch faces, you might want to give Facer a try. Facer has an extensive library of both trendy and classic watch faces.

It is a freemium application and offers free and paid applications. Understandably, free watch faces don’t offer as many customization features as their paid counterparts. Still, these faces are a welcome break from the Samsung smartwatch faces.

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 a great place to start.

It offers a range of functions, such as exercises to reduce anxiety and stress. The best part is adding a tile associated with the Quick Settings menu at the top. Naturally, this gives you easy access to the app and saves you having to search for the app on the app screen.

Once finished, you can start the exercises directly.

3. Seven minute workout

The Seven Minute Workout app is ideal for you if you often struggle to find time to work out. Workouts are presented to you as random workouts or full body workouts. You can choose the number of circuits if you want to push your body further.

Once started, the workout is shown on the screen with a timer, and you just need to follow everything on the screen.

Add more value to your watch

Besides apps, you can also add music to your smartwatch. This allows you to directly connect your wireless headphones to the watch and leave your phone at home.