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You Can Now Use Your Galaxy Watch 4 as a Walkie-Talkie

You can use push-to-talk with two or more fellow watch users

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 31, 2021 12:37PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 is getting push-to-talk functionality thanks to a new app. While being able to use your smartwatch as a walkie-talkie isn't a new concept—the Apple Watch already does this—it's something new to the Galaxy Watch 4. Specifically, the Galaxy Watch 4 and 4 Classic, with no other models listed at the moment. The new app will let you communicate with other Galaxy Watch users (who also are using the app) directly by holding the microphone button. Samsung According to XDA Developers, while Samsung recommends running the WalkieTalkie app while your watch is connected to your phone, it's not necessary. If you have the WalkieTalkie app installed, you can just pair your watch with a friend's (so long as they're physically close by) using a PIN code. Though if your watch is connected to your phone, you can create a walkie-talkie channel using your Contacts.
Samsung You also can connect with more than one friend at a time, which is an improvement over Apple Watch's strict two-person limitation. Whether or not being able to use voice chat instantly with select friends and family is actually useful is subjective, though. There are certainly some scenarios where wrist-mounted walkie-talkies would come in handy—provided everyone is wearing a Galaxy Watch 4. For the moment, Samsung's new app only lists support for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, so none of the older models are compatible. The WalkieTalkie app is available now as a free download from the Google Play Store. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News Google Pixel Watch: Release Date, Price, Specs, and News Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More How to Set Up Your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Samsung Galaxy Watch 5: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News How to Watch Samsung Unpacked Online (2022) The 6 Best Walkie Talkie Apps of 2022 How to Connect a Galaxy Watch to an iPhone How to Reset a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 How to Use Hand Gestures With a Galaxy Watch 4 Is the Galaxy Watch 4 Waterproof? How to Use Your Apple Watch How to Connect a Samsung Galaxy Watch to Your Phone Can I Use Spotify on Samsung Galaxy Watch? How to Reset Samsung Galaxy Watch Can You FaceTime on Apple Watch? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies