Connect to Wi-Fi

Your watch can automatically connect to saved Wi-Fi networks when it loses its connection with your phone.

Turn on Wi-Fi

1. If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the watch.
2. From the top of the screen, swipe down.
3. Tap Settings .
   • If you don't see it straight away, swipe left and tap Settings .
4. Tap Connections Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is set to off, tap the Wi-Fi switch to switch it on.

• Wear 2: Scroll and tap Connectivity Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi is set to off, tap Wi-Fi to switch it to Automatic.

Add or change your watch’s Wi-Fi network

1. If your screen is dim, tap it to wake up the watch.
2. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
3. Tap Settings .
   • If you don't see it straight away, swipe left and tap Settings . 
4. Scroll down and tap Connectivity  Wi-Fi  Add network.
5. If a password is required, tap Enter password on phone.
6. On your phone, open the Wear OS app   or the companion app for your device.
7. When prompted, enter the password on your phone, then tap Join. 

Tip: Your watch can't connect to Wi-Fi networks that take you to a page before you can connect (for example, Wi-Fi networks at places like hotels or coffee shops). It also can't connect to 5 GHz networks.

Connect to known networks

As long as your watch's Wi-Fi is on, it will connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks saved in your phone. Note: This doesn't work on all iPhones.

Fix problems connecting to Wi-Fi

Learn how to troubleshoot your watch's Wi-Fi connection.