How to Change Wrist and Orientation on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Most people are right-handed and wearSamsung Galaxy Watchin their left hand. So the default setting of the watch is customized as such. But if you prefer to wear it on your right hand, you have the option to change the orientation on your Galaxy Watch and also on the Galaxy Wearable app. It not only changes the orientation, but it also makes all the gestures work with your other hand. Here’s how to change the orientation and use your Galaxy Watch with another wrist.
1.On the Galaxy Watch, swipe up on the home screen to open the app drawer. Then select theSettingsapp from the app drawer.
2.On the Settings app, swipe up and open theGeneraloption.
3.Then scroll down and open theOrientationoption.
4.Under the Wrist option, selectLeftorRightdepending on the hand you want to wear Galaxy Swatch on. Upon changing it, all gestures will begin working with the wrist you have selected.
5.Now when you wear the watch on your other hand, the buttons may not be in a suitable position. To change Galaxy Watch orientation, swipe up and change the keys’ position toLeftorRightaccordingly. This will rotate the screen upside down allowing you to access buttons easily with your other hand.
How to Change Wrist and Orientation on Galaxy Wearable App
1.Open theGalaxy Wearable appon the phone your watch is connected to. Tap on thehamburger menuand select the Galaxy Watch that you want to change the wrist on.
2.Now select theWatch Settingsoption and then select theGeneraloption In it.
3.Here tap onOrientationand selectLeftorRightoption under the Wrist section accordingly. Changing the Wrist to the Right makes the gestures on your watch suitable for your right hand and vice versa.
4.You can also change the Keys option betweenLeftandRightto rotate the screen according to the hand. This will make it easy for you to access the buttons with your other hand.
Change Wrist and Orientation on Galaxy Watch
By keeping the wrist and key settings separate, you may wear your Samsung Watch on the left or right hand and also choose on which side you need buttons on your watch to be. Apart from this,Samsung also lets you customize buttons and actionsgiving you the utmost control you need. However, it’s a better idea toback up your current settings on Galaxy Watchbefore making any major changes.
Ravi Teja KNTS
Tech writer with over 4 years of experience at TechWiser, where he has authored more than 700 articles on AI, Google apps, Chrome OS, Discord, and Android. His journey started with a passion for discussing technology and helping others in online forums, which naturally grew into a career in tech journalism. Ravi’s writing focuses on simplifying technology, making it accessible and jargon-free for readers. When he’s not breaking down the latest tech, he’s often immersed in a classic film – a true cinephile at heart.
