Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models) on iPhone: what works and what doesn't
Galaxy Watch (Watch4 and later) does not work with iPhone. It needs an Android phone.
Not compatible. Galaxy Watch (Wear OS models) cannot be used with iPhone.
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| Feature | On iPhone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pair and use the watch | No | Watch4 and later rely on Google Play services, not supported on iOS. |
| Notifications and replies | No | Not compatible. |
| Calls from the watch | No | Not compatible. |
| Samsung Health (steps, heart rate, sleep, SpO2, VO2 max…) | No | Not compatible. |
| ECG, irregular rhythm alerts, sleep apnea | No | Not compatible. |
| Blood pressure | No | Not compatible. |
| Calendar notifications & Reminders app | No | Not compatible. |
| Camera controller | No | Not compatible. |
| Find your phone/watch | No | Not compatible. |
| Samsung Wallet payments | No | Not compatible. |
| SOS and fall detection | No | Not compatible. |
| Alarm & timer sync | No | Not compatible. |
Same watch on other phones: on Pixel · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
Official page: https://www.samsung.com/us/watches/ · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
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