Alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series, Samsung is introducing a new band connector for smartwatches as well as a new fabric band, and they’ll work across all modern Galaxy Watch models.
Samsung’s new “One-Click” band mechanism allows Galaxy Watch bands to connect to the watch without needing any tools, and it replaces the usual pin that you can push over to switch the band.
- Where to pre-order the Galaxy Watch 6 and get the best deal
- Where to pre-order Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 and get the best deal
This new system notably doesn’t replace a traditional spring pin. You can still connect any 20 mm or 22 mm band (depending on the model) to a Galaxy Watch. This new system is just retrofitted into that. I had a chance to try this hands-on last week and found it works rather well. Pushing the button makes it easy to remove the existing band, though I did notice it’s a little tough to get a band in place with this button.
Samsung confirmed that all of the bands using this new system will be backward compatible with previous Galaxy Watch models (Watch 4 and Watch 5), and you’ll see many of Samsung’s first-party bands make the switch to the new connector too as new variants are released.
A new band is also arriving this year, with a fabric band for Watch 6 that’s also backward compatible with Watch 4 and 5. This new band is designed for added comfort and has a velcro loop design to keep it in place securely. The band will be available in several colors, including blue, white, and purple.
Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are available for pre-order now starting at $299, and you’ll be able to get these new bands from Samsung.com starting today.
- Galaxy Watch 6/Classic
- Fabric Band
- Extreme Sport Band
- Sport Band with One-Click Connector
- Hybrid Eco Leather Band
More on Samsung:
- Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic: Wear OS 4 in a premium build starting at $299
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 is basically unchanged, but Samsung still wants $1,799 for it
- Galaxy Z Flip 5 goes official for $999 with bigger cover display, thinner design
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
Comments