Setting up your Samsung smart watch with or without a phone. To access all its fun and useful features, you'll want to connect your smart watch to your phone using the Galaxy Wearable app. If your phone isn't available, you can also set up your watch without a phone and pair it with the Galaxy Wearable app later. How to use the Galaxy Watch. Last Update date : Jul 05. 2022. Galaxy Watch is designed to handle almost anything from adding apps, sending emails, connecting to Spotify or syncing with your smartphone, to ensure your day goes smoothly. Here are a few ways to set up your Galaxy Watch so you can enjoy everything it has to offer straight away. XOC1XD.