Samsung One UI 6 beta has reportedly been released for select Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 models

Samsung has released the One UI 6 Watch beta for select Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 series models, as claimed on the company’s social media forums. The move comes just a month after the South Korean tech giant launched the beta program of One UI 6 Watch – its next operating system for its smartwatches – in the US and South Korea, kicking off the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The update introduced several artificial intelligence (AI) features to Samsung smartwatches. Now it is said that it will also come to older Galaxy Watch models.

One UI Watch 6 beta update

Multiple posts on the Samsung community forum show that several Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 users have reported the availability of One UI 6 Watch Beta on their devices. It is said to be available as part of the Samsung Galaxy Watch beta program in the Members app, which allows users to try out experimental features before they are widely rolled out. Once registered, users will be able to download the update via the Galaxy Wearable app.

However, the update is said to be limited to the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 Bluetooth models. This means that users of LTE smartwatch models may not receive it yet. Additionally, the One UI 6 Watch Beta update appears to be only available in the US and South Korea.

Samsung announced the next operating system update for its smartwatches on June 12, kicking off the program with the Galaxy Watch 6. It brought several new features to the smartwatch, including capabilities powered by Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of AI features.

One UI 6 Watch beta features

The update introduces a new energy rating feature that allows users to monitor their energy levels throughout the day. Samsung says it can also provide sleep information, including respiratory rate and heart rate, by analyzing the quality of a user’s sleep cycle. Users can now also combine different exercises and set goals, according to Samsung. All these features are expected to be powered by Galaxy AI.

It is also said to introduce new gestures to control the Galaxy Watch. Samsung says notifications can now be scrolled through by swiping your wrist horizontally. Users can also perform actions like answering calls, turning off alarms, and taking photos using the new double-pinch gesture.