“It shows up in Bluetooth, but does nothing”
Why it happensYour iPhone sees it, but the band needs an app to set it up and talk to it. Pairing from Settings → Bluetooth isn't enough.
What to doOpen Fit3 Bridge and tap Connect.
Yes.Your Galaxy Fit3 now works with iPhone.
Although Samsung says the Galaxy Fit3 isn't compatible with iOS, it does work with iPhone thanks to Fit3 Bridge: an independent app that connects your SM-R390 band straight to your iPhone, no Android phone needed.
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Is the Galaxy Fit3 compatible with iPhone?
Yes, with Fit3 Bridge. Samsung only made its Galaxy Wearable app for Android, which is why its site says it isn't compatible with iOS. The band uses standard Bluetooth: with the right app, your iPhone connects it, sets it up and gets its data.
What the forums say, and what actually happens
“Samsung says it isn't compatible.”
True for Samsung's apps: Galaxy Wearable only exists for Android. Fit3 Bridge is an independent app that does connect it.
“The Galaxy Fit app on the App Store connects it.”
That app is for older models, up to the Galaxy Fit2. It doesn't recognize the Fit3.
“My iPhone sees it, but it just keeps loading.”
It shows up in Bluetooth, but no Samsung app for iPhone finishes pairing it. Fit3 Bridge completes the pairing.
“You need an Android phone to set it up.”
No. Fit3 Bridge runs the initial setup from your iPhone, even after a reset.
“It's a hack or a jailbreak.”
No. It's a regular App Store app: it doesn't modify your iPhone or your band.
Galaxy Fit3 and WhatsApp on iPhone
Your messages, on your wrist.
WhatsApp, Messages and the apps you choose reach your Fit3 through a Shortcuts automation you set up once. You also get Apple Music, weather and your steps.
You see the whole message. Replying from the band isn't possible yet.
Galaxy Fit3 with Apple Health
Your steps, heart rate and sleep. In Apple Health.
Steps, distance, calories, heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen, floors, water and workouts go to Health, alongside everything you already track.
7,184steps
72bpm
7 h 42of sleep
How to connect the Galaxy Fit3 to iPhone, no Android
Download Fit3 Bridge
From the App Store, on an iPhone with iOS 17 or later.
Connect your Fit3
Tap Connect. If it's new or was reset, tap Set up band.
Allow Apple Health
Accept the permissions and your data starts flowing.
Troubleshooting
Why won't your Galaxy Fit3 connect to iPhone?
It's almost always one of these four things. All four can be fixed.
“Galaxy Wearable or Galaxy Fit keeps loading”
Why it happensGalaxy Wearable only exists for Android, and the Galaxy Fit app on the App Store only goes up to the Fit2. Neither recognizes the Fit3.
What to doUse Fit3 Bridge: it's made for the Galaxy Fit3 (SM-R390).
“It was used with an Android phone before”
Why it happensThe band is still tied to that phone and won't finish pairing with another one.
What to doReset it from its Settings and, in Fit3 Bridge, tap Set up band: it sets it up from scratch.
“It connected, but stopped syncing”
Why it happensIf you swipe the app away, iOS cuts the connection to the band.
What to doOpen Fit3 Bridge again and leave it in the background.
Adjust your band from your iPhone
Everything Galaxy Wearable did. Now on your iPhone.
- Display, brightness and screen timeout
- Vibration and patterns
- Sleep and theater mode with schedule
- Step and activity goals
- High and low heart rate alerts
- Tiles, quick panel and app order
- Remote camera with the band's button
Does it work with my iPhone?
With any iPhone running iOS 17 or later.
- iPhone XRYes
- iPhone XSYes
- iPhone 11Yes
- iPhone 12Yes
- iPhone 13Yes
- iPhone 14Yes
- iPhone 15Yes
- iPhone 16Yes
- iPhone 17Yes
- iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd gen)Yes
What it doesn't do yet
- Control Spotify or other music apps: iOS only allows controlling Apple Music.
- Reply to messages or answer calls from the band.
- Sync if you swipe the app away: leave it in the background.
- Photo or downloaded watch faces, and sleep stages.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Galaxy Fit3 compatible with iPhone?
Yes, with Fit3 Bridge. Samsung doesn't offer an iPhone app, but the band connects over Bluetooth and Fit3 Bridge sets it up and syncs it.
Can I see WhatsApp messages on the Fit3 with an iPhone?
Yes. WhatsApp alerts reach the band through a Shortcuts automation the app helps you set up once.
Can I reply to WhatsApp from the band?
No. You can read the whole message, but replying from the band isn't possible on iPhone yet.
Does the Galaxy Fit3 send steps and sleep to Apple Health?
Yes: steps, distance, calories, heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen, floors, water and workouts.
Does it work with Spotify?
No. The band controls Apple Music; iOS doesn't let other apps control Spotify or YouTube Music.
Do I need a Samsung account or an Android phone?
No. Fit3 Bridge sets up the band from your iPhone and uses no accounts.
Does Gadgetbridge work on iPhone?
No. Gadgetbridge is Android-only. On iPhone, the option is Fit3 Bridge.
Does it work with a Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 bought on Amazon?
Yes, as long as it's the Galaxy Fit3 (model SM-R390), wherever you bought it.
How much does Fit3 Bridge cost?
A one-time purchase in your local currency, no subscription. You can try it free for 3 days.
Is it an official Samsung app?
No. Fit3 Bridge is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung or Apple.
Does the app need to stay open?
Yes, in the background. If you swipe it away, iOS cuts the connection to the band.
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