Old Galaxy Watches Gain 5 New Uses, Including Kids Mode on LTE Models

1 articles · Updated · How-To Geek · Jun 2

Five repurposing ideas turn unused Galaxy Watches into desk Pomodoro timers, Spotify remotes, bike computers, smart-home dashboards or kids watches.
One phone can pair with multiple Galaxy Watches through Samsung's Wearable app, though only one stays active at a time; inactive watches still work over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Developer Mode can keep a charging watch awake for desk use, while Spotify Connect and Wear OS apps from Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant enable media and home controls.
LTE models add the broadest second life because Kids Mode works with Google Family Link for calling, texting, location tracking and screen-time limits.

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