A recent survey has uncovered unexpected user behavior among Galaxy Watch owners, shedding light on how wearable technology users are adopting—or ignoring—AI features built into their devices. According to the article “Do Galaxy Watch Owners Use Gemini? Survey Reveals Surprising Results,” published by Startup News FYI, a significant portion of users with access to Google’s Gemini AI assistant are either unaware of the feature or choose not to engage with it.
Conducted by a consumer analytics firm in late 2025, the survey included responses from over 2,000 Galaxy Watch users across North America and Europe. Findings reveal that nearly 60 percent of respondents either did not know Gemini was available on their devices or had never used it. This is despite Samsung’s efforts to position the AI as a central feature of the Galaxy Watch experience, offering personalized assistance, fitness recommendations, and integrated smart home controls.
For the 40 percent of users who do engage with Gemini, the assistant is most commonly used for simple tasks such as weather updates, reminders, and messaging dictation—functions that many users noted could just as easily be managed by traditional voice command tools. In-depth AI capabilities, such as personalized wellness insights or contextual AI-driven notifications, saw low adoption, often attributed to concerns over privacy, battery life, or usability.
Tech analysts cited by Startup News FYI suggest that the lag in AI adoption among Galaxy Watch owners could reflect broader skepticism about the integration of generative AI in wearable tech. While there is strong interest in innovation, many users remain cautious about the real-world benefits of AI features that, on paper, promise seamless intelligent support but often fall short in day-to-day utility.
Moreover, the survey revealed that brand loyalties and ecosystem compatibility continue to influence usage patterns. Users most embedded in Samsung or Google’s broader device ecosystems were slightly more likely to experiment with Gemini’s features, compared to those who use the Galaxy Watch in conjunction with devices from other manufacturers.
The findings come at a crucial time as both Samsung and Google continue to expand AI functionalities across their product lines. The lukewarm response to Gemini on Galaxy Watches may signal the need for more intuitive user education, better feature integration, or even a reassessment of how AI tools are marketed to consumers with varying tech fluency.
While AI remains a buzzword across the tech industry, the Startup News FYI report serves as a reminder that for many consumers, practical and seamless experiences still outweigh bold promises. If companies hope to maximize the potential of AI in wearables, the path forward may require listening more closely to how users actually engage with technology on a daily basis.
