Does Samsung have a motion sickness setting?
Short answer: it depends on your phone. Newer Galaxy flagships — the S25 series — now have a built-in Motion Cues feature: animated edge dots under Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements. It's rolling out gradually, so most other Galaxy phones don't have it yet. If yours doesn't, Samsung's free Hearapy app and a couple of free third-party apps fill the gap.
First, check whether your Galaxy already has it
Samsung calls its feature Motion Cues, and it mirrors what Apple ships on the iPhone (Apple's version, Vehicle Motion Cues, arrived in iOS 18). Both show small dots around the edge of the screen that drift with the car's movement, giving your eyes a motion reference that better matches what your inner ear feels — which is the mismatch behind car sickness while you look at a phone.
To see if your phone has it, open Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements and look for Motion Cues. If it's there, switch it on (you can also add the toggle to your Quick Settings panel and set it to start automatically when you're in a vehicle). As of mid-2026 it's confirmed on the Galaxy S25 series and expanding to more models over time — so if you don't see the toggle, it hasn't reached your phone yet.
If your phone doesn't have Motion Cues
Most Galaxy phones in use today — the S24, S23, the A-series, the Z Fold and Z Flip line and anything older — don't have the built-in toggle yet. For those, Samsung offers Hearapy: a free, sound-based motion-comfort app it launched in 2026. It plays calibrated audio, is tuned for Galaxy Buds, and is available beyond Samsung hardware too. It's an app you install rather than a system setting, so it lives alongside — not inside — your phone's menus. (See our Samsung Hearapy alternative rundown for how it stacks up.) If you use a non-Samsung Android phone, our Android motion sickness setting guide covers Pixel and other devices.
Want the on-screen dots without Motion Cues?
If your Galaxy can't enable Motion Cues but you specifically want the moving-dots effect, KineStop is a free Google Play app that overlays animated cues while you read or scroll in a moving car. It's the nearest add-on match to the built-in feature. Just know its limits: it only helps while you're looking at the screen, and it's prevention-focused — it does little once nausea has set in. (More in our KineStop alternative guide.)
A drug-free option that works on any Galaxy
On-screen dots — Samsung's or an app's — only help while you're looking at your phone in a car. For a boat or plane, with your eyes shut, or once symptoms have already started, a sound-based approach reaches situations the dots can't. Dizzout is a drug-free app that plays calibrated sound through any headphones, on any Galaxy (or any phone). It works eyes-open or closed, in any vehicle, and it's one of the few options designed to help after you already feel queasy — free to try, with most sessions taking about 90 seconds.
Samsung vs iPhone, side by side
| Samsung Motion Cues | iPhone Vehicle Motion Cues | Samsung Hearapy | Dizzout (any phone) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built into the OS? | Yes, on newer Galaxy (e.g. S25) | Yes (iOS 18) | No (free app) | No (free-to-try app) |
| On-screen “dots”? | Yes | Yes | No (sound-based) | No (sound-based) |
| Works with eyes closed / not looking at screen? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Works after symptoms start? | No (prevention) | No (prevention) | Varies | Designed to |
| Available on most phones today? | Newer Galaxy only | iPhone only | Yes (Android) | Yes (iOS + Android) |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Samsung have a motion sickness setting?+
Newer Galaxy phones do. The Galaxy S25 series has a built-in Motion Cues setting — animated edge dots that move with the vehicle — under Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements, with a Quick Settings toggle. It's rolling out gradually, so many older or mid-range Galaxy phones don't have it yet. If yours doesn't, you can use Samsung's Hearapy app or a free third-party app.
Does Samsung have the motion sickness dots?+
Yes, on newer models. Samsung's Motion Cues shows animated dots at the screen edges that move with the vehicle — its take on Apple's Vehicle Motion Cues. It's currently on recent Galaxy flagships such as the S25 series and is expanding over time. If your phone doesn't show the Motion Cues toggle under Accessibility, it simply hasn't reached your model yet.
How do I turn on Motion Cues on a Galaxy phone?+
If your Galaxy has it, open Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements, find Motion Cues, and turn it on (you can also add it to the Quick Settings panel). Set it to come on automatically in a vehicle. If you don't see Motion Cues in that menu, your model or software version doesn't include it yet — use Samsung Hearapy or a free app instead.
Is Samsung Hearapy good for motion sickness?+
Samsung Hearapy is a free, sound-based app that launched in 2026; it plays calibrated audio and is tuned for Galaxy Buds, though it's available for non-Samsung devices too. It's a reasonable free option, especially if you have Galaxy Buds. If you want something that also works once nausea has already started, or with any headphones on any phone, a cross-platform app like Dizzout covers more situations.
Which Galaxy phones have the motion sickness feature?+
The Galaxy S25 series has the built-in Motion Cues setting today, and Samsung has been expanding it to more models over time. Older phones (S24, S23, A-series, Z Fold/Flip and earlier) generally don't have it yet, but can install Samsung Hearapy or a free app. To check yours: Settings > Accessibility > Vision enhancements > Motion Cues.
How do I stop motion sickness on my Samsung phone?+
If your Galaxy has Motion Cues, turn it on for car rides. If it doesn't, install a free app: KineStop overlays moving dots while you read in a car (prevention, screen-only), while Dizzout plays drug-free calibrated sound through any headphones and is built to help even with your eyes closed or once you already feel queasy. Pair either with fresh air, facing forward, and looking at the horizon.
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Samsung, Galaxy, One UI, Galaxy Buds, Motion Cues and Hearapy are trademarks of Samsung; Apple, iPhone and Vehicle Motion Cues are trademarks of Apple; KineStop is a trademark of its owner. Dizzout is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Feature availability is current as of June 2026 and is rolling out gradually, so it may differ on your device. This page is informational and is not a substitute for medical advice.