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Raise the volume for the sound you mean to hear
- On the watch, open Settings.
- Tap Sounds and vibration, then Volume.
- Raise the slider for the relevant category: Media for playback, Ringtone for incoming calls, Notifications for alerts, System alerts for watch sounds, or Bixby Voice for assistant audio. Samsung lists these as separate volume types, so changing one may not affect another. Samsung Support’s sound settings guidance describes the categories.
You can also adjust the sound settings in the Galaxy Wearable app: select the paired watch, then go to Watch settings > Sounds and vibration. On some models, Sounds and vibration appears directly on the app’s Home screen. Menu labels and availability may vary across software versions and devices.
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If the watch is still quiet or silent
- Check Sound mode: make sure it is not set to Mute. Samsung lists Sound, Vibrate, and Mute as the available modes.
- Check Mute all sound: on the watch, open Settings > Accessibility and check whether Mute all sound is enabled. Samsung says the watch will make no sound while this setting is on.
- Check the category again: a low media volume does not necessarily mean ringtone or notification volume is low; adjust the slider that matches the sound you are trying to hear.
These settings control the watch’s available sound output; Samsung does not publish a maximum speaker loudness figure or promise that a setting can push the built-in speaker beyond its hardware capability.
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If the built-in speaker is not the output you want, Samsung’s general smartwatch instructions describe pairing Bluetooth headphones with the watch and enabling media output. Screens can vary by provider, phone, or watch.
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- On the watch, open Settings > Connections > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is on.
- Put the headphones in pairing mode, then select them from the watch’s Bluetooth device list.
- Tap the settings icon beside the paired headphones and enable Media audio. Enable Call audio if you want calls routed to the headphones and the watch supports it. See Samsung’s Bluetooth pairing instructions.
Samsung says call conversation audio through Bluetooth headphones is available only on LTE watch models. Headphone media playback is a separate option.
Setup and compatibility notes
Galaxy Watch5 setup requires a compatible Android phone and the Galaxy Wearable app. Samsung’s Wear OS watch guidance covers setup and music features, but does not establish that every music app synchronizes volume in the same way. If you are adjusting playback from a phone or a particular music app, check that app’s own volume control as well.
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- BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS (BIA): Galaxy Watch5 provides body composition data right on your wrist; On your own schedule, you can now get readings on body fat, skeletal muscle, body water, basal metabolic rate and Body Mass Index (BMI)
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- AUTO WORKOUT TRACKING: Make the most of every adventure with Auto Workout Tracking - from running to rowing to swimming - automatically in just minutes, and manually tracking more than 90 exercises, including complex activities like HIIT
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- IMPROVED SENSOR ACCURACY: Stay up to date on your wellness; Get an accurate heart rate thanks to an improved, curved Samsung BioActive Sensor that gets closer to your skin
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