Supported Watches & Devices
Relay FTW requires hardware running Wear OS 3.0 or greater. This version of Wear OS allows for the high-performance Bluetooth communication required to relay signals instantly on the field.
Critical Compatibility Note
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and older models (Watch Active 2, Gear S3) run on "Tizen OS" and are NOT supported by Relay FTW.
Supported Devices (Wear OS 3.0+)
Samsung Galaxy Series
Samsung is our most recommended hardware for durability on the field.
- Galaxy Watch 7 / Ultra
- Galaxy Watch 6 & 6 Classic
- Galaxy Watch 5 & 5 Pro
- Galaxy Watch 4 & 4 Classic
- Galaxy Watch FE
Google Pixel Series
Known for excellent haptic feedback (vibrations), which helps players feel signals during loud games.
- Pixel Watch 3
- Pixel Watch 2
- Pixel Watch (Original)
Other Verified Models
- OnePlus Watch 2 (Excellent battery life for long tournaments)
- Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5
- Xiaomi Watch 2 / Pro
Unsupported Hardware
These devices do not have the software architecture required to run the Relay FTW receiver app.
- All Apple Watches (iOS is not compatible)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and older (Tizen OS)
- Garmin / Fitbit Devices
- Fossil Gen 5 and older
Hardware Tips for Coaches
Battery Management
For long tournament days, we recommend the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro or Galaxy Watch Ultra. They offer the best battery life for constant Bluetooth use.