Samsung introduced One UI 9 Watch, based on Wear OS 7, alongside the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 in July.
The update will soon reach older Galaxy smartwatches, as internal testing has been underway for some time.
The company plans to release the update to devices from the last four generations. Based on the official update policy, here is the list of eligible Galaxy smartwatches.
Eligible Galaxy smartwatches for One UI 9 Watch
- Galaxy Watch 8
- Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
- Galaxy Watch Ultra
- Galaxy Watch 7
- Galaxy Watch FE
- Galaxy Watch 6
- Galaxy Watch 6 Classic
- Galaxy Watch 5
- Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
Samsung could begin the One UI 9 Watch beta program later this month. The beta is typically limited to select newer models in Korea and the US.
One UI 9 Watch emphasizes advanced Galaxy AI integration to deliver contextualized guidance.
The Vitals Dashboard compares sleep-related signals with your personal baseline to alert you to meaningful changes.
Heart Rate Health Score offers a simplified view of cardiovascular wellness and personalized guidance.
The new Daily Cardio Load feature uses Galaxy AI to analyze recent activity and estimated recovery times, guiding you on when to train harder or rest.
Fitness Index evaluates overall physical capability and performance metrics to provide clear fitness progress reports.
With One UI 9 Watch, you can activate Gemini by lifting your wrist to your mouth and speaking.
Wear OS widgets have also been upgraded to surface glanceable information quickly. The update further optimizes app launch speed and background workout tracking.
