Wearables
From secret gestures to new health and wellness tools, Galaxy Watch8 offers personalized solutions to everyday needs
8/7/2025
Galaxy Watch has always been more than a smartwatch — it’s a fitness tracker, personal trainer, companion on adventures, and so much more. But did you know it’s also packed with easter eggs, designed for users who want to get the most out of their device? That’s right, in addition to all-new features, including Antioxidant Index,1 Running Coach,2 and Gemini3 integration, the Galaxy Watch8 series has even more surprises up its sleeve.
Let’s take a deeper look at some hidden features:
1. Experience New Functionality by Using Gestures: Whether you want to decline a call, dismiss alerts, or pause your music, you can control Galaxy Watch8 without having to lift a finger. Select from a range of gesture options, including “shake”, “knock knock”, “double pinch”, and more, allowing you to find the gestures that best fit your needs. If you’re waiting for an important call, the shake gesture allows you to dismiss incoming notifications quickly until the call you’re waiting for comes in. Or you can control your Galaxy phone’s camera hands-free while taking a group shot with the Camera Controller app on Galaxy Watch8.
2. Optimize Your Sleep with Bedtime Guidance:4 Getting quality rest can be harder than it sounds, until you try out Bedtime Guidance. When enabled, Galaxy Watch8 will measure your circadian rhythm and sleep latency to suggest the optimal time for you to go to bed, helping you wake up refreshed the next morning. It’s a powerful tool, whether you’re looking to take your health and wellness routine to the next level or want to make sure you bring your A game for an important meeting the next day.
3. See How You’re Feeling Today Through Your Energy Score:5 If you’ve ever wanted a comprehensive rating for your physical and mental readiness, the Galaxy Watch8 series has the tool for you. By consolidating and analyzing data collected throughout the day and night, Galaxy Watch8 offers a daily Energy Score so you can have a healthier day, every day. Simply view the score in the Samsung Health app to see how your score is broken down into seven key factors.
4. Take Advantage of Personalized Wellness Tips: With Galaxy AI6 powered Wellness Tips, Samsung Health will provide timely and intuitive recommendations on how to reach your health and wellness goals. These tips are informed by comprehensive data points collected by the Galaxy Watch8 series. Over time, you’ll begin to see your markers improve as you integrate the tips into your daily routine.
Try out these hidden features today on the Galaxy Watch8 series and enjoy a range of new experiences designed to take place from your wrist. Test them out while on vacation this summer, so you hit the ground running this fall. With so many tools to choose from — whether you’re looking for fan-favorite Galaxy features, newly unveiled experiences, or hidden tricks — Galaxy Watch8 series is packed with everything you need to reach your goals.
To learn more about Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic, visit Samsung.com.
