We would guide you on how to charge Samsung galaxy watch without a cradle in case you want to quickly make use of your watch and your charger is defective.
Charging your Samsung galaxy watch without a cradle or charger is easy, but your Samsung Galaxy phone must not be below 30%. It is advisable to plug your Samsung phone to power while charging your Samsung watch with your phone.
When you share power with your Samsung Galaxy watch while you charge your Samsung Phone the charging speed may decrease or your Samsung phone may not properly charge. The charging speed may differ depending on your Samsung phone model.
With that being said, in this article, we would guide you on how to charge your Samsung galaxy watch without a cradle and also list Samsung Galaxy devices that support wireless charging.
Samsung Phones that Support Wireless Charging
The following Samsung phones support wireless charging.
- S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip.
- Note10, Note10+, Fold, S10e, S10, S10+.
- Note9, S9, S9+.
- Note8, S8, S8+.
- S7, S7 edge, Note5.
- S6 edge+, S6 edge, and S6.
How To Charge Samsung Galaxy Watch Without Cradle
You can charge your Samsung galaxy watch without a charger using the wireless PowerShare function or wireless charging pad.
With the wireless PowerShare function you can charge your Samsung galaxy watch without using a charger. This function allows you to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as a charging station for your Samsung watch.
To charge the battery of your Samsung watch through Wireless PowerShare, ensure you follow these steps:
- Swipe down from any two points at the top screen to show the notification panel of your Samsung phone.
- Click the wireless PowerShare icon to turn it on.
- Now place your Samsung Galaxy watch at the back of your Samsung Galaxy S1
- Ensure your Samsung watch is aligned to the centre of your Samsung Galaxy S10.
- If wireless PowerShare is enabled, it would flash a blue LED light to indicate it has been enabled. Once you establish a connection between your Samsung watch and phone, your Samsung phone will vibrate and a red LED will be displayed.
- If your Samsung watch has transferred enough power disconnect it from your Samsung S10 and disable the wireless PowerShare feature on your Samsung phone.
Use Wireless Charging Pad
Using a wireless charging pad eliminates the need to use a charging cable when you need to charge your Samsung watch. The wireless charging pad provides wireless power when you place your watch on it. If your Samsung watch is not properly aligned, a LED indicator will alert you.
Follow these steps to charge your Samsung Galaxy Watch on a wireless charging pad:
- Place your Galaxy watch on the wireless charging pad.
- Ensure your Galaxy watch is aligned to the centre of the wireless charging pad.
- Disconnect your Samsung Galaxy Watch, from the wireless charging pad after it has been fully charged.
How to Charge Samsung Galaxy Watch With Phone
You can charge your Samsung Galaxy watch with your Samsung S10 using the wireless PowerShare function. The location of the wireless charging coil often varies depending on the model of your Samsung phone. You should adjust your phone or watch to make sure they are properly connected.
While sharing power to your Samsung watch, some features that work when you wear your watch would not be available. The power that is charged to your Samsung watch may be less than the amount shared with it by your Samsung phone.
If you fail to charge your Samsung phone which acts as a wireless charging pad and the battery drops below a certain level, your device will stop sharing power with your watch.
We would first provide you with adequate tips that you should follow to ensure your Samsung watch is properly charged using your Samsung phone:
- Click the wireless PowerShare icon to turn it on.
- Now place your Samsung Galaxy watch at the back of your Samsung Galaxy S10.
- Ensure your Samsung watch is aligned to the center of your Samsung Galaxy S10.
- If wireless PowerShare is enabled, it would flash a blue LED light to indicate it has been enabled. Once you establish a connection between your Samsung watch and phone, your Samsung phone will vibrate and a red LED will be displayed.
- If your Samsung watch has transferred enough power disconnect it from your Samsung S10 and disable the wireless PowerShare feature on your Samsung phone.
How to Charge Samsung Active Watch With Phone
Wireless eliminates the need to take your charger about with you anywhere you go. You can charge your Samsung Active watch using your Samsung phone using Wireless PowerShare.
- Swipe down from the top of your home screen on your S10 to display the notification panel.
- Swipe down again to show more options.
- Click the Wireless PowerShare icon to turn it on.
- Now place your Samsung Galaxy watch at the back of your Samsung Galaxy S10.
- Ensure your Samsung watch is aligned to the center of your Samsung Galaxy S10.
- Ensure you plug in your Samsung phone to ensure it doesn’t fall below 30%. If not you won’t be able to use PowerShare on your device.
Wireless Charging not Working
What happen if your wireless charging point is not working? Check out the possible fixes below.
Check Device Compatibility
Ensure that wireless PowerShare is supported by your smartphone and your watch. As not all device that has the wireless charging feature is compatible with Wireless PowerShare.
To activate wireless power share, swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers, to access the notification panel on your device. Now click on the Wireless Powershare icon to activate.
Check Battery Level
If the phone sharing power has less than 30% battery and if not plugged in, Wireless PowerShare may fail to turn on. The phone that provides the power needs to have sufficient charge for this feature to work.
Remove Protective Case or Cover
Remove any protective cover or case from the back of your phone that may prevent you from using this feature from working properly.
Clean Device Surface
Ensure you clean the surface of your device to remove dust, dirt, or moisture before placing your watch on the charging pad or phone.
Reposition Devices
You may need to adjust the position of your watch until it connects properly. The efficiency of wireless charging depends on the distance between the charging coils embedded in the devices. You may need to move your devices slowly till you place them in the right position. Once your watch begins to charge the device sharing power will vibrate and give a sound.
Can I Charge My Galaxy Watch on Any Wireless Charger?
You can charge your Galaxy watch with a device that enables Qi and supports wireless PowerShare. This way your phone shares some of its power with your watch.
Can I Charge My Samsung Watch From My Phone?
You can charge your Samsung watch with a phone that supports the wireless PowerShare feature, by placing your Samsung watch on it.
Although the wireless PowerShare feature works with most Qi-Compatible devices but it may not work with some accessories or devices.