5 Things To Stop Doing If You Have A Samsung Galaxy Watch - bgr.com

What the report says

BGR published a consumer-tech guide on July 26, 2026, by Nichols deCourville outlining five habits Samsung Galaxy Watch owners may want to change to get more from their devices. The article focuses mainly on software features across the main Galaxy Watch lineup, including Wear OS models such as the Galaxy Watch 4 and newer, while noting that some options vary by model, carrier and operating-system version.

The report says users should not leave the Quick panel in its default layout if it does not match their needs. Samsung watches let owners add, remove or rearrange shortcuts either from the watch’s swipe-down panel on Wear OS devices or through the Galaxy Wearable phone app on older models. BGR also urges owners not to skip Water lock before swimming or casual water exposure; the mode limits accidental screen input and disables always-on display, and it can be enabled from Quick settings or the Advanced settings menu.

The guide also highlights customization of button shortcuts. Where supported, the Home button can be set to launch a chosen app with a double press, while newer Galaxy Watch 8 models may offer additional button and gesture options. BGR separately points to Theatre mode as a way to reduce interruptions, with setup available through Modes and Routines or the Quick panel, including duration and Do Not Disturb choices.

Finally, BGR recommends reconsidering raise-to-wake behavior, which can activate the screen more often than some users prefer. As context, smartwatch battery life and notification management are common pain points for wearable owners, so these settings matter because they can affect convenience, distraction, water-use safety and day-to-day usability.