Use Snore Detection on Watch7 & Watch Ultra

Last Update date : 2026-07-02
Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra

Learn how to enable and optimize Snore Detection on Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra. Includes placement tips, troubleshooting, and supported devices.

Snore Detection on Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra uses your connected smartphone to monitor snoring during sleep. To ensure accurate results, place your phone on a stable surface near your head, such as a nightstand, with the microphone facing toward you. This feature works automatically when the watch detects sleep and requires proper setup and device placement.

1. How to Enable Snore Detection on Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra

  1. Open the Samsung Health app on your Galaxy Watch7 or Watch Ultra.
  2. Navigate to Settings and select Sleep. This will open the Health app on your connected smartphone.
  3. Enable Snore Detection by choosing one of the following options:
  4. Select Always to measure snoring every time you sleep.
  5. Select Once to measure snoring for a single sleep session, after which the feature will turn off automatically.

2. Optimal Phone Placement for Snore Detection

For the most accurate snoring measurements, follow these placement guidelines:

- Place your phone on a stable surface near your head, such as a nightstand.

- Position the phone's microphone so it faces you directly.

- Ensure your phone is connected to a charger before sleeping to maintain functionality.

3. Why Snore Detection May Not Work

Snoring may not be detected if:

- The Snore Detection feature is not set to Always.

- Your phone is not connected to a charger before sleeping.

- The phone's microphone is not positioned to face you.

4. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Snore Detection is available on the following devices:

- Galaxy Watch7

- Galaxy Watch Ultra

5. Additional Things to Check

Ensure your Samsung Health app is updated to version 6.18 or later for full compatibility. The default setting for Snore Detection is off, so you must manually enable it through the app.

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