Samsung rolling out One UI Watch 6 update to several Galaxy Watch models

Regardless of what Galaxy Watch model you’re using, if it’s compatible with One UI Watch 6, you’ll be getting a plethora of visual enhancements such as buttons and toggles, which have been completely redesigned for greater consistency with One UI components on the Galaxy phones.

The new font included in the update promises to offer a more stylish and modern feel. The new font will automatically appear after the update is applied if the default font is selected in Settings. This means that if you’re not using the default font on your Galaxy Watch, then you’ll not see the new one until you select this option.

One UI Watch 6 is also bringing new gestures. For example, Galaxy Watch users can now take quick action without touching the screen by pinching their thumb and index finger together twice. This will allow them to answer calls, turn off alarms, scroll through notifications, control music, take pictures, and more with just one hand.

Not to mention that when space is available, a finger icon will pop up on buttons that can be controlled with a double pinch. There’s also a new gesture available that lets users go back to the previous screen, and when they have an incoming phone call or ringing alarm, they can use universal gestures immediately without any additional actions.

There are a bunch of other improvements included in One UI Watch 6, but some of them will only work with phones running One UI 6.1.1 or higher. Many of these new features are related to AI. For example, the ability to respond to messages quickly with AI-generated replies only works with phones running One UI 6.1.1 or higher that support AI Suggested replies.

On the other hand, the ability to set the emojis you use most as favorites so they’re always available to send as a quick response should be available to all Galaxy Watch users after installing the One UI Watch 6 update regardless of what smartphone they’re using.

Another important improvement included in the update will allow users to make the battery last longer. This can be done by choosing to limit health features like workout auto detection and background heart rate measurements when Power saving is enabled.

With One UI Watch 6, you’re Galaxy Watch will automatically connect to Bluetooth audio devices. Obviously, this will only happen if your smartwatch or smartphone was previously paired with any of these Bluetooth devices. If no paired Bluetooth audio devices are available to connect, music will play through your watch’s speaker (only if your music app supports it).

Last but not least, Galaxy Watch users can now automate their smartwatches using modes like Sleep mode, Exercise mode, and Theater mode. Besides Watch faces and Do not disturb, modes can also control Always On Display, Raise wrist to wake, Touch screen to wake, Touch bezel to wake, Sound mode, and Disconnection alerts. Keep in mind that these modes only work with phones running One UI 6.1.1 or higher.