When you use an app on your watch, you control which capabilities or information that app can use. The systems that control access are called permissions. For example, a fitness app might want permission to use your watch's location in order to track your runs.
Apps that request permissions before install
Some apps require you to allow permissions before they can be installed on your watch. These apps list "Needs permission" in the watch's app launcher.
To allow or deny these permissions, touch the app in the watch's app launcher and follow the onscreen prompts.
Apps that request permissions after install
Some apps only ask for permissions after the apps are installed. When you use an app, you can allow or deny individual permission requests before the app uses that type of data.
Turn permissions on or off
- If your screen is dim, tap the screen to wake up the watch.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Wear OS: Tap Settings
Apps & notifications
- All other watches: Swipe left and tap Settings
- Wear OS: Tap Settings
- Tap the app which has permissions you want to change.
- Tap the permission to turn it on or off.
Apps & notifications 