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Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Turn Remote Connection On / Off

2026-10-22 06:48:03.212

Samsung Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro - Turn Remote Connection On / Off

Here's how to turn Remote connection for your Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro on or off.
The 'Remote connection' setting allows your phone to send notifications, messages and emails it receives directly to your watch.
The steps below only apply when your Galaxy Watch5 / Galaxy Watch5 Pro is paired to an Android™ smartphone.
  1. Open the
    Galaxy Wearable app
    on your companion smartphone.
  2. Tap
    Watch settings
    .
  3. Tap
    Advanced features
    .
  4. Tap the
    Remote connection switch
    to turn on On switch icon or off Off switch icon.
    If prompted, sign in to your Samsung account.