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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 \/ Watch6 Classic <\/div><\/span> Determine Cellular Capabilities<\/div><\/h1>

Follow these steps to tell what your Galaxy Watch6 \/ Watch6 Classic can do when your phone is turned on or off.<\/div><\/div>

Before you begin<\/div><\/h2>

Your Galaxy Watch7 should be activated on the same ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ account and connected to a Wi\u002DFi<\/a> or cellular network regardless of how you are using it (Number Share or Kid Setup). <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Calls (Incoming \/ Outgoing)<\/div><\/h2>

Smartphone:<\/div><\/span>

can be powered off.<\/div><\/li>

doesn\x27t need to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

SMS Messages (Send \/ Receive)<\/div><\/h2>

Smartphone doesn\x27t need to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

When using the watch with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be powered on.<\/div><\/span>

The watch can send SMS messages while the smartphone is powered off; however, they are sent from the watch\x27s mobile number rather than the smartphone\x27s number.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

When using the watch with Kid Setup, no companion device is needed and messages are sent using the watch\x27s mobile number.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

For issues receiving messages, refer to this Samsung article<\/a> to ensure notifications in the Galaxy Wearable app are turned on for your messaging app.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Third\u002Dparty App Notifications<\/div><\/h2>

When using the watch with Number Share, the companion smartphone must be powered on but doesn\x27t need to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

When using the watch with Kid Setup, no companion device is needed.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>

For issues receiving notifications, refer to this Samsung article<\/a> to ensure notifications in the Galaxy Wearable app are turned on for your 3rd party app (e.g., Music app, Gaming apps, etc.).<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Email<\/div><\/h2>

When using the watch with Number Share, your companion smartphone must be:<\/div><\/span>

powered on.<\/div><\/li>

have the Galaxy Wearable app installed.<\/div><\/li>

on Androidâ„¢<\/span> 6.0 or later.<\/div><\/li>

needs to be within range of the watch.<\/div><\/li>

connected to the watch via Bluetooth®<\/span>.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

When using the watch with Kid Setup, email is unavailable.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

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Create and Send a Text Message<\/div><\/span><\/a>

Reply to an Email Message<\/div><\/span><\/a>

Turn Bluetooth On \/ Off<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div>