Message from Santa is a festive watch face designed to deliver a direct holiday greeting from Santa Claus himself. The app's core feature is an animated illustration of Santa that, when activated, plays a recorded audio message wishing the wearer a Merry Christmas. This creates an interactive, personalized experience, particularly engaging for children or adding a whimsical touch for adults during the holiday season. The watch face also incorporates standard smartwatch utilities like time and date display, ensuring it remains functional beyond the novelty. However, the audio feature relies on a separate 'Helper' app, and some users report compatibility issues with specific devices. Reviews indicate that on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 running Wear OS 5.0, the Helper app may fail to install, preventing the audio message from playing. This makes device compatibility a crucial check before downloading. For supported watches, the app provides a unique blend of animation and sound that few other festive faces offer.
Key Features
Animated Santa Claus character
Personalized audio holiday message from Santa
Standard time and date complication support
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The idea of Santa speaking is lovely, but unfortunately my Samsung watch 5 says the Helper app isn't compatible, so I can't hear him. Great on paper, but check your device first.
★★★★★Verified User Review
AndroidUpdated Dec 23, 2025
