How To Find A Dead Samsung Watch In 2024? Can You?

Samsung Smartwatches are considered the best Android smartwatches because they are feature-rich and equipped with tons of useful features.

Like Apple Watch, Samsung Watch also comes with a dedicated feature that you can use to locate your lost Samsung smartwatch. 

Read Also: How To Find A Dead Apple Watch In 2024?

If you are interested, keep reading because I’m going to share how you can find your lost Samsung watch. Also, you will learn if it’s possible to find a dead Samsung watch in 2024. Let’s get started.

How To Find A Lost Samsung Smartwatch In 2024?

If you have lost your Samsung Smartwatch, you can use the Samsung Galaxy Wearable App on your smartphone. 

All you will have to do is go to your Samsung Galaxy Wearable App and follow these steps.

1. Go to Galaxy Wearable App and go to the home section
2. Now scroll down and Tap on “Find my Watch”
3. If the watch is connected to your smartphone using Bluetooth, you will be able to ring it. So, before you ring it make sure that you turn off any electric appliances that make a sound and then ring it. In this way, you will be able to quickly hear the sound and locate your Galaxy Watch. 
4. If you are unable to find your lost Galaxy Watch, you can place the reactivation lock on the watch which will prevent anyone else from using your Galaxy Watch and they will need your Samsung ID and password to use the Watch.
5. If your Samsung watch isn’t connected to your smartphone, you won’t get the ring option but you will get the last location of your Galaxy watch where it was connected to your smartphone for the last time. You can open the location on Google Maps or any other maps app and locate the Galaxy Watch.

The latest Galaxy Watches such as Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 come with WearOS 3 and which means that you can use Google Find My Device to locate your missing Galaxy Watch.

If you have lost your Galaxy Watch, go to android.com/find and there you will be able to see the last location of your Galaxy Watch. If it’s connected to the WiFi, you will be able to see its location and get the option to ring it. However, if it’s not connected, you will get the last location along with the battery status.

How To Find My Samsung Galaxy Watch If It’s Dead Or Off?

Unlike Apple Find My Service, Samsung’s Find My Service is not robust and it comes with very basic tracking. If your Galaxy watch is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth, you can ping it but if it isn’t connected, you can’t ping it. The only thing you will get from Samsung is the last known location.

If your Samsung Watch has gone dead, you will still get its last reported location but there’s a possibility that it might have been removed from that location.

So, if you have lost your Samsung smartwatch, the only thing you can do is to try to find it manually but if you still do not find it, you should report it to the police.

How To Find A Dead Samsung Watch In The House?

If you have lost your Samsung Watch in the house, the first thing you should do is try to connect it to your Bluetooth.

So, go to your Bluetooth section and see if it’s showing on the discoverable devices. If it’s showing, connect it and go to the Galaxy Wearable App.

On the App, go to the home section and then tap the Find My Watch section. Here you will see the option to play sound. Tap on Start and your Galaxy watch will start ringing. All you will have to do now is to follow the sound and locate your Galaxy Watch.

However, if your Samsung Galaxy Watch is unable to connect with your Smartphone via Bluetooth then you can’t ping it. So, you will have to find it manually.

How Can I Track My Lost Galaxy Watch 6?

Losing a valuable gadget like the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 can be stressful, but fortunately, there are several methods to locate it. Here’s a detailed guide on how to track your lost Galaxy Watch6:

1. Using Your Google Account

To use this method, ensure that location services are activated on your Galaxy Watch6. Follow these steps to check and activate the location settings:

1. Verify Location Settings:

• Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick access bar.
• Tap on the Settings icon.
• Navigate to Connectivity settings.
• Ensure the Location setting is turned on.

1. Locate Using Google Find My Device:

• Open a web browser on your computer or smartphone.
• Go to the Google Find My Device website.
• Log in with the Google account linked to your Galaxy Watch6.
• Once logged in, you will see a list of connected devices. Select your Galaxy Watch6.
• The app will show the current location of your watch on a map. You can also play a sound, secure the device, or erase its data remotely.

2. Using a Third-Party Application

For enhanced tracking capabilities, you can use third-party apps. This requires installing the app on your watch before it gets lost. Some popular options include:

• Safe365: This app offers real-time location tracking and other safety features.
• SeekDroid: This app provides functionalities such as locating the device, sending messages, and more.

Additionally, Samsung’s own tracking service, Find My Mobile, offers a comprehensive solution. To use this service:

1. Register with Samsung Account:

• Ensure your Galaxy Watch6 is registered with your Samsung account.

1. Use Samsung’s Find My Mobile:

• Open a web browser and go to the Samsung Find My Mobile website.
• Log in with your Samsung account credentials.
• Select your Galaxy Watch6 from the list of devices.
• You can perform actions such as locating the watch, ringing it, sending a message, locking the device, or erasing its data remotely.

3. Filing a Report and Blocking Your Device

If you’re unable to recover your Galaxy Watch6 using the above methods, consider filing a report and blocking the device:

• File a Police Report: Provide the police with the watch’s IMEI number and other relevant details.
• Block the Device: Contact your service provider and request them to block the device using its IMEI number to prevent unauthorized usage.

Specifications Recap

For those who need to provide specific details when filing a report, here are some key specifications of the Galaxy Watch6:

• Dimensions: 42.8 x 44.4 x 9 mm
• Weight: 33.3 grams
• Screen Size: 1.5 inches, 480 x 480 pixels resolution
• Processor: Dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A55
• Operating System: Android Wear OS 4, One UI Watch 5
• Memory: 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage

By following these steps and utilizing the available tools, you can increase the chances of locating your lost Galaxy Watch6. Always ensure to have location services enabled and consider installing a tracking app for additional security.

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

Can I Ping A Dead Samsung Watch?

If your Samsung watch runs out of battery and goes dead, then you won’t be able to Ping it.

If The Samsung Watch Is Dead, Will It Still Show Its Location?

Yes, if your lost Samsung Watch has gone dead, you will still be able to see its last reported location on the Galaxy Wearable App.

Can I Locate My Dead Samsung Watch Using My Smartphone?

No, if your Samsung Watch has gone dead, you can’t track or locate it using your Smartphone. However, if it’s still on, you can use Galaxy Wearable App or Google Find My App (in the case of Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 5) to find the last location of your lost smartwatch and locate it.

Can I Track My Lost Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Using Google Find My Device Service?

Galaxy Watch 5 comes with the new WearOS 3 version and like other WearOS Devices, it should be able to use Google Find My Device Service easily.

How Can I Track My Lost Galaxy Watch 4?

If you have lost your Galaxy Watch 4, you don’t have to worry about it because you can still find it using Google Find my Device Service. So, open your web browser and go to Android.com/find and there select Galaxy Watch 4. Now you will see its last location and if it’s connected to the WiFi, you will be able to play a sound that you can use to track it if you are nearby.

Can I Use My Samsung Watch To Find My Phone?

You won’t be able to track the location of your Phone but if your Samsung watch is connected to your phone, you can play a sound to locate it. So, swipe down and then find the location icon. Tap it, and after a couple of seconds, your phone will start ringing which will help you locate it.

Conclusion

Samsung Find My Mobile and Google Find My Device Services are not as robust as Apple Find My Service and there is a lot of room for improvement available but still you can use them to track your lost Samsung Smartwatch. 

In this guide, you learned how you can find the location of your Samsung Watch using the Samsung Find My Mobile or Google Find My Device services. Unfortunately, you can’t ping your dead Samsung watch but still, you can find its last location via the respective services.

I hope that you found this guide useful and if you have any questions, please let me know in the comments. Also, if you want to know how much radiation your Samsung Watch emits, check this guide where I’ve compared the radiation emissions of popular Smartwatch brands such as Samsung, Apple, and Fitbit.