Wear OS | Setting up 18Birdies on Wear OS

Set up 18Birdies on your Wear OS watch before your round so you can view distances, enter scores, and use supported watch features while you play.

Wear OS generally refers to supported Android-compatible watches, including many Samsung Galaxy Watch models. Apple Watch uses a separate setup flow.

In this Article

  • What do I need before using Wear OS?
  • How do I install 18Birdies on Wear OS?
  • How do I connect Wear OS from the 18Birdies app?
  • Why isn’t my Wear OS watch connecting?
  • Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need before using Wear OS?

Before using 18Birdies on your Wear OS watch, make sure:

  • 18Birdies is installed on your Android phone.
  • You are signed into your 18Birdies account on your Android phone.
  • Your Wear OS watch is paired with your phone.
  • Bluetooth is turned on.
  • Location permissions are enabled.
  • 18Birdies is installed on your Wear OS watch.
  • Your phone and watch are charged.
  • Your phone, watch, and 18Birdies app are updated.

Account creation, login, and most settings are managed from the 18Birdies Android phone app.

How do I install 18Birdies on Wear OS?

To install 18Birdies on your Wear OS watch:

  1. Open the Play Store on your Wear OS watch.
  2. Search for 18Birdies.
  3. Tap Install.
  4. Wait for the app to finish installing.
  5. Open 18Birdies on your Android phone and your watch.

You may also see 18Birdies listed under apps available for your watch if it is already installed on your phone.

How do I connect Wear OS from the 18Birdies app?

To connect your Wear OS watch from the 18Birdies app:

  1. Open the 18Birdies app on your Android phone.
  2. Tap Me on the bottom menu.
  3. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
  4. Tap Connected Apps & Devices.
  5. Look for the Wear OS connection option.
  6. Follow the prompts to connect your watch.

Keep your phone and watch near each other during setup.

Why isn’t my Wear OS watch connecting?

If your Wear OS watch is not connecting, disconnects during a round, or does not show your active round, it is usually related to pairing, Bluetooth, permissions, battery settings, app updates, or the phone and watch being too far apart.

Try these steps:

  1. Confirm your Wear OS watch is paired with your Android phone.
  2. Confirm Bluetooth is turned on.
  3. Keep your phone and watch close to each other.
  4. Confirm 18Birdies is installed on both your Android phone and Wear OS watch.
  5. Confirm you are signed into 18Birdies on your Android phone.
  6. Confirm location permissions are enabled for 18Birdies.
  7. Turn off battery-saving settings that may limit Bluetooth, GPS, or background app activity.
  8. Open 18Birdies on your Android phone.
  9. Open 18Birdies on your Wear OS watch.
  10. Restart both your phone and watch.
  11. Update 18Birdies, Android, and Wear OS.

If you are trying to use the watch during a round, make sure the round is active on your phone first. Then open 18Birdies on your watch while your phone is nearby.

Settings and connection behavior may vary by watch model and Wear OS version.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wear OS the same as an Android watch?

Wear OS is the watch platform used by many Android-compatible watches.

In 18Birdies Help Center articles, Wear OS usually means supported Android watches, including many Samsung Galaxy Watch models.

Does 18Birdies work with every Android or Samsung watch?

No. The watch must support Wear OS apps and have access to the Google Play Store.

Some older Android and Samsung watches use a different operating system and may not support the 18Birdies watch app.

Why does Connect Android Watch open the Google Play Store?

The 18Birdies phone app and watch app must be installed separately.

The Google Play Store may open so you can install or update 18Birdies directly on your Wear OS watch. After installing the watch app, return to 18Birdies on your phone and continue the connection process.

Why can’t I find 18Birdies on my Wear OS watch?

Open the Play Store directly on your watch and search for 18Birdies.

If it does not appear, confirm that your watch supports Wear OS apps and that the watch software is updated.

Why does my watch tell me to sign in on my phone?

Account creation and login must be completed through the 18Birdies app on your Android phone.

Sign in on your phone, confirm that your phone and watch are connected, then close and reopen 18Birdies on your watch.

Why does the round not appear on my Wear OS watch?

Make sure the round is active on your phone first.

Then open 18Birdies on your watch while your phone is nearby. If the round still does not appear, close and reopen the app on both devices.

Why does Wear OS keep disconnecting?

Wear OS may disconnect if Bluetooth drops, the phone is too far away, the battery is low, battery-saving settings limit background activity, or the app is closed on one device.

Keep your phone nearby, make sure both devices are charged, and keep 18Birdies open during the round when possible.

How do I update 18Birdies on my Wear OS watch?
  1. Open the Play Store on your watch.
  2. Search for 18Birdies.
  3. Tap Update if an update is available.

The phone and watch apps are updated separately, so also check the Google Play Store on your Android phone.

How do I reinstall 18Birdies on my Wear OS watch?
  1. Uninstall 18Birdies from your watch.
  2. Open the Play Store on your watch.
  3. Search for 18Birdies.
  4. Tap Install.
  5. Confirm that you are signed into 18Birdies on your Android phone.
  6. Reopen 18Birdies on your watch.
What should I send Support if my Wear OS watch still does not connect?

Please include:

  • 18Birdies account email
  • Android phone model
  • Android or Samsung watch model
  • Android version
  • Wear OS version
  • 18Birdies app version
  • A screenshot of any error message
  • A description of what happens when you try to connect
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