Samsung’s smartwatches already allow you to preview what the camera sees and press the shutter button. Thanks to a software update, scaling is now also controlled.
Compatible Galaxy Watches with Zoom Control
Thanks to a software update released in January 2023, the Galaxy Watch 5 (Pro) and Galaxy Watch 4 (Classic) added pinch and swipe to zoom. Samsung has yet to confirm whether older Galaxy Watch models, including the Galaxy Watch 3, will also get zoom controls. Here’s a list of Galaxy Watches that currently support the feature:
Galaxy smartphones compatible with Galaxy Watch zoom controls
It’s not enough to update your Galaxy smartwatch to enjoy zoom controls. Samsung notes that your Galaxy smartphone must be running One UI 5.1 and Android 13 or later of Samsung’s operating system. Here is the list of Galaxy smartphones that have been updated or will receive One UI 5.1:
How to zoom in on your smartphone from the Galaxy Watch by pinching the screen
There are two ways to use the zoom controls on the Galaxy Watch. The first method shown below is the pinch zoom gesture. As the name suggests, you can do things directly on the watch screen.
- Make sure your Galaxy Watch and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth
- Open application menu At your galaxy watch
- scroll and selectCamera Controller Application
- pinch the screen watch execution soaring front or back Choose the correct zoom level.
- Then press the shutter button to take a photo or record a video
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How to zoom in on your smartphone from the Galaxy Watch through the bezel
As easy as the first method, another way to use the zoom controls on the Galaxy Watch is to swipe your finger across the bezel. This applies to all new Galaxy Watch models except the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, which has a rotating bezel. So you have to mechanically rotate its bezel to zoom.
- Make sure your Galaxy Watch and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth
- Open application menu At your galaxy watch
- scroll and selectCamera Controller Application
- Rotate bezel clockwise to zoom Zoom out forward or backward
- Then press the shutter button to take a photo or record a video
As you can see, the zoom controls on the Galaxy Watch are simple and easy to use.
What other features would you like Samsung to add to its smartwatches?