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Samsung Galaxy Watch - Turn GPS Location On / Off

2026-10-27 09:45:27.129

Samsung Galaxy Watch - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn GPS location for your Galaxy Watch on or off.
Satellite or standalone GPS services require more power and have a greater effect on battery life.
From your Android™ smartphone or Apple® iPhone® , ensure your Galaxy Watch software is up to date as the steps below apply to the most recent version.
  1. From the watch screen, press the
    Home button
     to open the apps screen.
    Home button
  2. Tap
    Settings
     Settings icon.
  3. Tap
    Location
    .
  4. Tap the
    Location switch
     to turn on On switch icon or off Off switch icon.
  5. If necessary, review the message(s) then tap the
    Accept icon
     Checkmark icon.
  6. Select one of the following methods:
    Selected when the blue dot appears.
    • GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks
    • Wi-Fi and mobile networks
    • GPS