What does the orange dot on your Samsung Galaxy Watch mean?

The orange dot on a Samsung Galaxy Watch indicates unread notifications. It stays on the watch face until all outstanding notifications have been read, helping users spot messages without opening the notification list.

A red dot signals an urgent message. Users can turn off the orange indicator in the watch’s notification settings or through the linked phone’s Galaxy Wearable app. Other watch symbols show connection status, whether the watch is locked, music playback and active calls.