Description
*Requires smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB or more RAM and Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. **Available only for running workouts. Requires initial set up of 10 minutes of outside running with GPS on; smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB or more RAM and Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. ***Phone must be within 2 feet of user with snore detection enabled through Samsung Health app version 6.22 or later. ****Requires Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with Android 7.0 or later, and Samsung Health Monitor app (available only at the Samsung Galaxy app store). 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. *****The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. It is not intended to specifically diagnose or treat a medical condition. ******Compatibility for Galaxy wearable apps: Android 8.0 or later, 1.5GB of RAM. *******44mm Galaxy Watch6 model only. ********Select interchangeable watch bands sold separately.
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Juan Daniel Sánchez Rivera –
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Dan –
I bought this watch brand new about 7 weeks ago. It is the standard 44mm Bluetooth Watch (not Classic, not LTE). This watch takes the best from Samsung (SS) and Google. The features are excellent but please realize that to use them to their full potential, you must use a SS Android Phone that is compatible with the watch. My phone is a SS Galaxy S10+ phone.
My experience over the past years with smart watches includes four $300-$400 watches from competitors and none have superseded or matched the performance of this device (excluding battery duration without needing a charge). In addition, I owned the SS Galaxy Watch 5. The Galaxy Watch 6 counters seem accurate when checked with other devices that are calibrated and they are easy to use. For example, I do a lot of walking both indoors and out. The outdoor distance counter and GPS has been right on. When I walk indoors, it’s on a measured track that is exactly one mile. The distance counter on the watch is generally within a couple of percent of the track, which, in my experience, is far superior to those other competitors. With cycling, I’ve found the Galaxy Watch 6 to be great in measuring distances, speeds, heart rate, etc. The SS Health App teams well with the Watch 6.
The UI is very similar to, if not identical to the others in the latest SS Galaxy watch family. The apps that are available for this watch are many and I’d guess are all interchangeable.
Why did I upgrade from my Galaxy Watch 5? It was primarily due to the Watch 6’s upgrade to the hardware, but to me, it was important to have the technology that will seamlessly connect the watch to a new SS phone when the time comes to upgrade the phone. I understand this feature is available on the Galaxy Watch 6. Earlier versions require you to re-profile the watch settings when you change to a new phone.
Did I have any issues with the watch? To begin, as others have noted, battery life could be better, but I am getting 2+ days on a full charge. I’m good with this, even though it is not as good as other brands. As far as recharging the watch, when I first received the watch, it took 2 to 3 hours to recharge, I felt this was excessive. There is the “Samsung Members” app to trouble shoot the device, and in addition, SS can “remote” into the watch through the phone to troubleshoot further. Don’t want to be repetitive, but you need a SS phone for SS Tech Support to do this. After some over the phone troubleshooting with SS and sending the watch back to them under warranty, they found that the charging cable was faulty and was the cause of the long recharge time. SS replaced the cable under warranty (after a 4 week long backorder delay), and now it takes an hour to recharge the watch from 20% to 100%. This is the expected time to recharge the watch. Kudos to SS Service, they were generally responsive in troubleshooting this issue and correcting it.
I’m satisfied with this watch, it’s appearance, and all it can do and can recommend it if you are in the market for a new smart watch.
Drew McDowell –
I know different folks use them for different things. But mine helps me keep track of water in take, does a good measure of sleep patterns, and helps me know when I am getting stressed (I’m working on it…lol).
It fits nice, is thinner than prior models, and charges quickly.
The charger it comes with DOES leave much to be desired, but I found a good stand for the charger for pretty cheap.
Lisa –
The only complaints that I have are:
1. The charger did not come with a wall plug and none of the many that I had on hand worked with it. Some prior notification would have been nice so that I could have ordered the Samsung wall plug to arrive at the same time. Annoying.
2. The battery life is not good. Even with the Always on Display off, I charge it at least once daily and top it off before bed because sleep tracking is important to me.
3. I’m not convinced that the heart rate is accurate. The resting heart rate seems correct but I’ve noticed that, when I take it off of the charger, the heart rate on the watch soars even if I have not been doing much.
4. I did not love the silicone band which came with the watch. I bought one of the Samsung Hybrid T-bands and it is much better primarily due to the tail of the band not going underneath.
I would definitely recommend this watch if you are already in the Samsung universe. The ease of use with my older Galaxy phone was well worth it. If you can get it at a reduced price – as I did – it’s a slam dunk.