{"id":790793,"date":"2026-07-09T15:35:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/790793\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T15:35:13","slug":"going-hands-free-with-galaxy-watch-lte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/790793\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Hands-Free with Galaxy Watch LTE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\tWhat can LTE-Enabled Galaxy Watch models do without a phone nearby?<\/p>\n

Make and receive calls
\nSend and receive messages
\nStream music & podcasts
\nAccess navigation
\nTalk to Gemini
\nControl connected SmartThings devices
\nTrack workouts and health metrics
\nUse Samsung Wallet<\/p>\n

Galaxy Watch<\/a> is designed to be a seamless companion to your Galaxy smartphone, bringing helpful experiences like wellness tracking, communication, and even AI-powered assistance<\/a> directly to your wrist.<\/p>\n

But what you might not realize is that Galaxy Watch models with LTE connectivity1<\/a> \u2014 including Galaxy Watch8<\/a>, Galaxy Watch8 Classic<\/a>, and Galaxy Watch Ultra<\/a> \u2014 offer additional flexibility, making everyday moments more convenient even when your phone isn\u2019t on hand.<\/p>\n

On the Move: Runs, Walks, and other Workouts<\/p>\n

For workouts, you want the freedom to move without anything extra weighing you down. With an LTE-connected Galaxy Watch<\/a>, you won\u2019t miss a call or text when you leave your phone behind. Get turn-by-turn directions for your running route, stream music and podcasts straight from your watch to your Galaxy Buds, and even ask Gemini2<\/a> a quick workout question all from your Galaxy Watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plus, all Galaxy Watch<\/a> models offer intuitive wellness and exercise tracking tools that integrate with Samsung Health<\/a> to help you meet your goals.<\/p>\n

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Running Errands Around Town<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re making a quick trip to the store, there\u2019s nothing worse than realizing you left your phone at home. An LTE-connected Galaxy Watch<\/a> helps you stay connected without needing to turn around. Make a quick call to family to confirm ingredients for a dish, ask Gemini to add items to your shopping list, and pay using Samsung Wallet<\/a>3<\/a> on Galaxy Watch<\/a>.4<\/a><\/p>\n

Around the House<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re doing laundry, cooking dinner, or enjoying time with the family, a connected Galaxy Watch<\/a> makes everyday tasks easier at home. Control SmartThings<\/a>5 -connected devices like your lights, thermostats, TVs, and more, directly from your Galaxy Watch<\/a>. Set timers and reminders while you\u2019re multitasking around the house. With Gemini, you can even make adjustments with your voice. And if your phone is buried in the couch, use Galaxy Watch<\/a> to make it ring so it\u2019s easier to find, even if you\u2019re not nearby.<\/p>\n

Throughout the Workday<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re moving between meetings, walking a job site, or traveling between client appointments, Galaxy Watch<\/a> with LTE helps you stay connected without constantly carrying your phone. Never miss important calls, messages, or calendar updates even when your phone isn\u2019t nearby. Gemini can help you capture ideas, create reminders, and manage tasks while moving throughout your day. Connected Galaxy Watch<\/a> models help you keep important information within reach while allowing you to stay focused on the work in front of you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What can LTE-Enabled Galaxy Watch models do without a phone nearby? Make and receive calls Send and receive…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":790794,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[49,48,195,61],"class_list":["post-790793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-gadgets","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-gadgets","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=790793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790793\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/790794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=790793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=790793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=790793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}