No matter whether one has the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, or any of the older models with new software, there is plenty to discover in the Samsung watch. Beyond the impressive features, many useful features are hidden in the Samsung watch. Now that shopping season is just around the corner, here’s a list of 15 hidden hacks that one should know about before buying a Samsung watch.

1. Personalize quick settings panel
The quick settings options in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are a great way to access their various functions. Most users are not aware that the quick settings panel can be personalized according to their priorities. Swipe from the top of the Samsung Watch display and navigate to the plus sign. On hitting the sign, the Edit Mode is enabled, wherein one can press and drag the icons to rearrange the menu as required.

2. Take screenshots
Most users do not know that they can take a screenshot of their Samsung watch. One can swipe from the screen from left to right while pressing the home button. The captured screenshot can be viewed in the Gallery app of the Galaxy Watch.

3. Add snore detection
Apart from sleep tracking, one can also monitor and record their snoring with the Samsung watch. Open the watch’s settings, select Health, and tap on Snore Detection. The watch then tells the user to change the settings on their phone.

4. Customize the buttons
The Galaxy watch has two buttons on the right: the home key and the back key. One can change the function of these keys in Settings. In the settings, select the Advanced features, and then select Customize keys. There are two options for the home key: users can change the function and set it to open any of the smartwatch’s apps, and users can set Bixby or the power-off menu. One can return to the previous screen or show the recent apps using the back key.

5. Activate the theater mode
Theater mode on the Galaxy Watch is one such mode most users are not aware of. Theater mode turns off incoming calls, notifications, alarm sounds, system tones, and the always-on display. This way, no sound or light disturbs the user in a public setting such as a movie theater. Go to Quick Settings> Theater Mode > Duration.

6. Edit and organize tiles
One can edit and organize tiles on their Galaxy watch. Swipe left on the watch face, hold on to any tile, drag it to the desired position, and then tap to select it. To remove the tile, tap the minus sign.

7. Change the key orientation
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 6 also let users change the home or back keys. The default is right, but if they want it left, follow these steps: Go to Settings > General > Orientation. Here, users can choose the key position as either left or right.

8. Turn on fall detection
This safety feature is very useful for those who are at a high risk of injury. To activate this feature, open the Samsung Wearable app > watch settings > safety and emergency > hard fall detection. When a fall is detected, an SOS is sent to one of your emergency contacts.

9. Set up a quick launch gesture
On the Samsung watch, users can accept or reject an incoming call or even turn on the flashlight by making a fist and moving their hand in a particular manner. To enable this feature, go to settings > advanced features > Quick Launch. Next, tap the toggle to on position and choose the desired action to which you want to assign the gesture.

10. Change the font style and size
In the Settings menu of one’s Galaxy watch, choose Display and scroll down to Font Style. Choose the preferred style out of the six font styles. Next, one can choose the font size. Users can toggle on the bold text if they want bold text.

11. Turn on the water lock
Before swimming, make sure to turn on the water lock. Though the Galaxy watch has IP68 resistance, water may get trapped inside if the watch is activated with a wake-up gesture. Go to settings, then select Advanced features, and tap Water Lock.

12. Add offline music
In the Galaxy Wearable app, select add content to the watch, tap, and add tracks. This will enable one to listen to music without their phone, right from their smartwatch.

13. Connect the watch remotely
The Samsung watch does not always need to be paired with Bluetooth. One can also connect their phone remotely via LTE and Wi-Fi.

14. Use the watch-only mode
This mode can be used when the battery is critically low or users want to conserve battery life. Go to settings > Battery > Watch only > Turn on. This will switch off all the watch sensors, and the watch will only display time.

15. Download YouTube or Spotify music
Users who are paid subscribers of YouTube Music or Spotify can stream or store music on their watch. Open YouTube Music or Spotify on the watch, choose the song one wants to download, and tap the download icon.