Galaxy Watch has long been one of the best Android smartwatches. Samsung recently launched its eighth generation, specifically the models Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic. You might be thinking about getting one. But what if you don't use a Samsung phone? They'll work just as well for you as they would for someone who does. Galaxy?
The short answer is: No, they won't. The good news is that Samsung has made significant efforts in recent years to improve the user experience with Galaxy Watch was as similar as possible across different Android brands. Applications Samsung Health is available on all Android phones and through it you will get all the data it offers (however, in some cases this data will not contain all the information). Then there is Samsung Health Monitor, which is a standalone application available only for devices Galaxy, which makes more advanced features available.
Specifically, the following features are limited on non-Samsung Android phones:
Blood pressure measurement and ECG
Set to Galaxy Watch Measuring blood pressure is hard enough on its own. First, the watch needs to be calibrated and “trained” to do it with the cuff monitor. Needless to say, adding another variable—like pairing the watch with an Android phone other than yours—can be a bit of a pain. Galaxy – is something Samsung didn't want to deal with. So blood pressure measurement is limited to the ecosystem only GalaxyIf you want to have all your data in one place, you can still enter your blood pressure readings manually in the app. Samsung Health.
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The same goes for ECG measurements, and there's a good reason for that. Before such a feature can even be implemented in devices like smartwatches, it must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (FDA). And you can only go through this process if you can show exactly how the devices will work. Samsung only has control over its own phones, which is why it got certification FDA for ECG measurement with Galaxy Watch paired with smartphones Galaxy.
Irregular heart rhythm alert
The same goes for the Irregular Heartbeat Alert feature. It's an FDA-approved feature, so Samsung needs to keep it locked down in its ecosystem to ensure accuracy and control. The good news is that you can still use the heart rate tracking feature on any Android phone.
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Sleep apnea and snoring detection
While basic sleep tracking is available when paired with any Android smartphone, the more advanced sleep apnea detection will only work if you have the phone. GalaxyOn the other hand, you can use the Snoring Detection feature on any Android phone.
This and the two functions mentioned above are possible through the application Samsung Health Monitor only use on a watch with a paired smartphone GalaxyWithin the application Samsung Health is then unlimited (the only requirement is Android 10 and newer) available useful Energy Score feature. This tracks your activity, heart rate, variaIt measures your heart rate, breathing rate during sleep, and the timing and quality of your sleep. Based on this, it gives you an overall “energy score” with a breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs attention.
Camera control
Galaxy Watch8 you can use it as a remote viewfinder, which is an extremely useful feature for vloggers who use their phone to film themselves, or for group photos when you have your phone propped up somewhere. However, this only works if your Galaxy Watch paired with phone Galaxy.
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Quick replies based on artificial intelligence
Whenever you receive a message through one of your favorite messaging apps, you'll see quick reply suggestions that you can use to respond to it. If your Galaxy Watch paired with phone Galaxy, these responses can be more contextual and accurate. Otherwise, you'll see a list of canned quick responses that you can edit before sending.
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Modes and routines
Modes and routines are automated features that can contextually trigger specific things. For example, mute your phone and switch to dark mode, limit specific apps or notifications when you arrive at work, turn off Always-On Display at night, turn on Low Power Mode, and more. You can only set up modes and routines on your phone. Galaxy and then synchronize them with Galaxy Watchto behave accordingly.
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Samsung Pay
It is clear that the service Samsung Pay na Galaxy Watch you can't set up and use it unless you have a phone GalaxyThe good news is that Galaxy Watch8 also support Google Wallet, so owners of phones from other brands can also use the watch to pay. However, if you have a phone Galaxy, it is ideal to have on Galaxy Watch both services installed.
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Galaxy Watch Kids
Did you know that you can set Galaxy Watch as a child's device? You need an LTE model that you can set up for calls and messages so your child doesn't take their phone to school. Plus, you can check the device's location at any time.
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As I already wrote, the watch's recommendations are outside our time zone. Yesterday they recommended that I go to bed at 04,00 – 04,30 and I'll be "fresh" in the morning. Today they send me to bed at 17,00 to get some sleep. If I sleep lousy, I get a blue compliment for a great sleep and if I sleep like a log, they scold me for a lousy sleep. I don't know who to blame, but I'd rather not even watch it anymore.
Don't get the Samsung ones. Overpriced and what they measure is a total mess. It's not just bad sleep. It's fluctuations and quite large even during exercise. The Oneplus Watch 3 are much better and as a bonus have longer battery life. Version (46mm)