Samsung Routines

[Saleem_Hassan7]

Is there a way to set up a routine for auto switch ON NFC on Samsung watch 6 classic? 

I have the NFC routine set for samsung wallet but it doesn't turn ON automatically when I open the wallet app on watch. I have to turn ON the NFC manually. Is there a way to set up this routine?

P.s : I have tried routine+ as well but haven't had any luck. 

[mkumar93]

It is not possible to set up an automatic routine to switch NFC on when you open the Wallet app on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, even using the stock Modes & Routines app or the Routine+ add-on.
Why the Routine Doesn't Work
Limited Watch Routines: While Bixby/Samsung Modes & Routines on your Galaxy phone can manage certain watch settings, the actions available for the watch are currently limited to things like changing watch faces or toggling DND mode. Directly controlling the watch's NFC toggle based on an app trigger is not an available action within the app on the watch itself.
Samsung Wallet Behavior: For some users, the Samsung Wallet app (formerly Samsung Pay) on their phone or watch is designed to prompt the user to enable NFC automatically if it is off when a payment is initiated, and then turn it off again when finished. If this feature isn't working as expected for you, a routine cannot currently force it on.

[Saleem_Hassan7]

There is no point in having a watch that supports NFC payments and you have to manually turn ON the feature when you have to use it. It just beats the whole idea of convenience of using the watch for payments

[mZoOnY]

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[Samsung_specialist]

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the NFC routine on your Galaxy Watch6 Classic. We understand your concern that NFC does not automatically switch ON when opening Samsung Wallet, and that you have already tried using Routine+ without success.

Please note the following important information:

• NFC must be enabled manually on the Galaxy Watch6 Classic before Samsung Wallet can be used.
• Current software does not support an automatic routine to switch ON NFC when launching Samsung Wallet.
• Routine+ and other automation features cannot override this requirement, as NFC activation is designed to be a manual security step.
• Once NFC is turned ON, Samsung Wallet should function normally without further interruptions.
• To ensure optimal performance, confirm your watch is running the latest software: Settings > Software update > Download and install.
• Update the Samsung Wallet and Galaxy Wearable applications via the Galaxy Store.

Your feedback is valuable, and we will share it with our product team to explore future improvements that may allow more seamless NFC activation.

[Saleem_Hassan7]

This doesn't make any sense. If I am wearing a watch and is connected to the phone then it can be added or treated as a Trusted device which should allow it to turn ON the NFC automatically using the automatic Routine. What is even the point if I have to manually turn ON NFC on supposedly a SmArTWatCh ?

[Samsung_specialist]

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the NFC routine on your Galaxy Watch6 Classic. We understand your concern that NFC does not automatically switch ON when opening Samsung Wallet, and that you have already tried using Routine+ without success.

Based on Samsung’s official guidance:

• NFC must be enabled manually on the Galaxy Watch before Samsung Wallet can function.
• The current software does not support an automatic routine to switch ON NFC when launching Samsung Wallet. This is a security requirement to ensure that contactless payment features are activated intentionally by the user.
• Once NFC is turned ON, Samsung Wallet should operate normally without further interruptions.
• To ensure optimal performance, confirm your watch is running the latest software via Settings > Software update > Download and install, and update the Samsung Wallet and Galaxy Wearable applications through the Galaxy Store.

Your feedback about trusted devices and automation is valuable. We will share it with our product team to explore future improvements that may allow more seamless NFC activation.

[Saleem_Hassan7]

At least read the above comment.