I'm very disappointed with Samsung. I bought to replace my Samsung Watch 4, 44mm. This watch is considerably more expensive. I was bummed that black wasn't option and I almost didn't buy as a result. I finally pulled the trigger. I have been testing it for a few days. I don't notice a difference in battery life, charge time. The touted AI features are just for sleep analysis, no new bixby/assistant features. The corrugated bands aren't as comfortable. The worst part is that Samsung did away with the Wireless Power Sharing function! That was the whole reason I bought a Samsung and not a Garmin, etc. Overall this watch is not a good value, I'd recommend getting last years model, the 6 for half the cost.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
3
Design
2
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 19, 2024
It's great to hear from you, Joxic. We always look forward to hearing from our valued customers. We see that you reached out to share your thoughts about the Galaxy Watch7. Your favorite AI assistant, Bixby, is now more accessible than ever because it’s available on select Samsung smartwatches. This means you can command Bixby without using your phone. We’ve outlined the steps to get Bixby up and running on your watch. The following Bixby features can be used on your Galaxy watch: Voice commands, where you can activate Bixby with the default "Hi Bixby" voice command, or press the Home button twice. For some models, holding down the Home button also works. You can also customize commands, and adjust settings to customize your interaction, such as changing the double-press action. Discover commands by exploring Bixby through the app to view a list of commands like playing music, finding your phone, or making calls. Lastly, optimize for multiple devices. If you own several Bixby-enabled devices, ensure they are on the same network or maintain distance between them to prevent simultaneous activation. You can use the following steps to get Bixby set up on your Galaxy watch. On your watch, navigate to and open the Bixby app. You can also activate Bixby by pressing and holding the Home (Power) button or by double pressing it. Next, grant permissions to allow Bixby to access the necessary features on your watch, and review the Privacy Notice when prompted. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process and familiarize yourself with Bixby's functionalities on your watch. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Samsung Support. -Kelvin smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus
I stay up to date on ALL my Samsung devices by taking full advantage of the Samsung trade in program!! The Samsung eco-system is incredible. The watch is an import part of thay eco-system and the more Samsung products you have the better it works!!!
I love all the great things available on this watch, but my watch only lasts 6 hours if everything is shut off. I am sad that this watch does not live up to the advertised product.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 10, 2024
Thanks for the outreach! We really appreciate your candidness. It looks like you reached out to share your experience with the new Galaxy Watch7. The Watch7 helps you stay on track toward your goals using personalized suggestions from Wellness Tips with Galaxy AI. Your Watch collects the insights and then they’re analyzed on your phone. If you are experiencing a shortened battery life, it's important to make sure that your watch is up to date with the latest software version available. From the Settings, tap Software update to check for available software updates. If this continues to be your experience after updating, reach out to us at Samsung SUpport and we'd be more than happy to further assist you. -Kelvin https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003232/ (optimize battery life) smsng.us/Samsung- Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus