Installing the Strava app on your Samsung Galaxy Watch allows you to track your activities directly from your wrist, often without needing your phone nearby.
To install Strava on your Galaxy Watch, you will use the Google Play Store app available on the watch itself.
Step-by-Step Installation Guide
The process is straightforward and can be done directly from your smartwatch.
Here are the steps:
- Access the Play Store: On your Galaxy Watch, open the Google Play Store app.
- Search for Strava: Use the search function within the Play Store app to look for "Strava". You can typically do this by voice or a small on-screen keyboard.
- Select and Install: Find the official Strava app in the search results. Tap on it and then select the Install button.
- The app will download and install directly onto your watch.
- According to the reference, you will not need to run with your phone, just the watch once the app is installed and configured, indicating the watch app can function independently for tracking activities.
Alternative Method (Using your Phone)
While the direct method is recommended for ease and independence, you can also sometimes initiate the installation from your paired phone's Wear OS app or Google Play Store, which then pushes the app to the watch. However, the direct watch method described above is the most common and reliable way.
Post-Installation
After installation, you'll likely need to open the Strava app on your watch to log in or connect it to your existing Strava account via your phone. This setup ensures your activities recorded on the watch sync correctly to your profile.
Key Considerations
- Compatibility: Ensure your specific Galaxy Watch model runs Wear OS, as the Strava watch app is primarily available for Wear OS watches. Newer Galaxy Watch models (like the Watch 4, Watch 5, Watch 6 series) run Wear OS Powered by Samsung.
- Connectivity: Your watch will need a data connection (either via Wi-Fi or connected Bluetooth to your phone with data) to download the app from the Play Store.
- Independent Use: A major benefit of installing the Strava app directly on the watch is the ability to record runs, rides, and other activities using the watch's built-in GPS without carrying your phone.
By following these steps, you can easily get the Strava app installed on your Galaxy Watch and start tracking your fitness journey from your wrist.
