Spotify
Samsung has actually worked closely with Spotify over the past couple of years, and the Spotify app for Galaxy Watches is an outcome of that. While the default mode for the app is to work as a remote control for Spotify on other gadgets, much like the Wear OS application, you can change it to standalone mode in the settings. This enables you to play music on the watch independent of your phone, and if you have Spotify Premium, you can even download your preferred tracks for offline playback.
Samsungs Galaxy Watches normally match excellent hardware with refined software, however there still arent that many third-party applications. Samsung has covered the majority of the fundamentals with its own apps, and you likely will not do the majority of the same tasks with your watch as you would with your smart device, however it can still be challenging to discover apps to enhance your watchs use. It doesnt help that the Galaxy Store swellings in watch faces with applications, so scrolling through the leading apps mainly amounts to scrolling through different clock styles.
There are some surprise gems on Samsungs watches, so we chose to highlight some of the very best third-party applications we could discover. This list does not include watch faces (or apps to manage them, sorry Facer), nor are we consisting of any of Samsungs own apps (since the majority of them are pre-installed).
The Spotify app likewise consists of an optional widget, so you can begin (and control) music without leaving your watchs home screen. My only complaint is that the interface is a bit various from other Galaxy Watch apps; for instance, scrolling the physical bezel on my Galaxy Watch3 avoids tracks while the app is open, instead of scrolling through menus or altering the volume.
Spotify on the Galaxy Store
If you dont have Spotify and still wish to stream music to your watch, iGear Radio might be another alternative. The professional version can stream over 20,000 internet radio stations, all without the requirement for a buddy app on your phone. You can also sync your favorite stations to a represent simple backup.
Considering that iGear Radio plays web stations, its not rather as useful outside your home as Spotify with its offline playback performance, unless you have LTE service for your watch (or you bring your phone with you). The totally free variation has restricted functionality, and the $2.99 pro app expands the list of supported stations, shows Top 10 lists for each country, and includes a widget for easy playback.
iGear Radio
iGear Radio on the Galaxy Store
Galactica
When you require to eliminate a couple of minutes, however do not want to pull out your phone (or you left it in your home), there are a couple of video games available on the Galaxy Store My preferred is Galactica, a Space Invaders clone. It can be controlled by touch, movement, or the physical bezel on the non-Active watches.
Galactica on the Galaxy Store.
The controls arent rather as responsive as physical buttons on a game controller, but Galactica is still a fun method to squander some time. Since the time of composing, it costs $1.00 on the Galaxy Store.
Talk with Alexa
Bixby isnt the very best voice assistant around, but it does deal with the majority of the tasks I need to do without taking out a phone– setting reminders/alarms, requesting time zone conversions or standard estimations, and so on. If you require more performance, you ought to give Talk to Alexa a shot.
Talk with Alexa turns your watch into an Amazon Alexa speaker, total with weather reports, Alexa abilities, Fire TV/smart home controls, and timers/reminders. Theres likewise limited assistance for recurring timers, altering your watchs media controls, and some news rundowns.
The primary drawbacks are you cant start music playback through Alexa, or use Alexas native messaging/calling performance. I also saw that asking Bixby appeared to get puzzled by “open Talk to Alexa,” so I typically had to open it from the application list. Still, if Bixby cant do something you require, theres a great chance Alexa (or among the countless Alexa skills) can.
Talk with Alexa on the Galaxy Store
Run with Map My Run
Under Armours Map My Run is among the couple of physical fitness tracking services offered on the Galaxy Watch beyond Samsungs own offerings. The Galaxy Watch app allows you to start/stop runs and track your location using the built-in GPS.
The Map My Run app does require installing the mobile phone application and linking the account to your watch, however as soon as that setup process is over, you can start activities without using your phone.
Map My Run on the Galaxy Store
Samsung has covered many of the fundamentals with its own apps, and you likely wont do many of the same tasks with your watch as you would with your smart device, but it can still be hard to find apps to improve your watchs functionality. It does not assist that the Galaxy Store swellings in watch faces with applications, so scrolling through the top apps primarily amounts to scrolling through various clock designs.
If you dont have Spotify and still desire to stream music to your watch, iGear Radio might be another option. It can be managed by touch, motion, or the physical bezel on the non-Active watches.
This permits you to play music on the watch independent of your phone, and if you have Spotify Premium, you can even download your favorite tracks for offline playback.
