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Kaitlyn Cimino \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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A Reddit clip shows the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic\u2019s bezel still works when held above the screen, thanks to magnetic sensing.
\nThe bezel uses a Hall sensor to detect changes in a magnetic field, rather than a mechanical connection.
\nThe same system is used on the latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic.<\/p>\n
The rotating bezel is one of the Galaxy Watch Classic\u2019s signature features, but it turns out that it doesn\u2019t actually need to touch the smartwatch<\/a>\u00a0to work. It\u2019s one of those quirks that makes sense when you see it, but still impresses.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n A Reddit post<\/a> from a Galaxy Watch 6 Classic<\/a> owner shows the watch responding to bezel turns even when the ring is held about a centimeter above the display. Not only is it a neat visual demo, but it also reveals that the sensing is all done magnetically. Check it out below.<\/p>\n In the comments, other Galaxy Watch fans explained that the bezel movement is detected by a Hall sensor, a tiny component that registers changes in a magnetic field. Small metal balls under the ring provide the familiar tactile clicks that trick the mind into thinking the system is mechanical. This magnetic setup also explains a few quirks, like accidental scrolling when the watch is on a magnetic charger.<\/p>\n Samsung has used this same system for multiple generations, including the latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, so the hover-and-spin trick should work there too. However, now that you know it\u2019s magnets doing the magic, it\u2019s probably not worth dismantling your watch just to prove it.<\/p>\n