Connect Gear S To A Smartphone; Connection Modes; Pair Your Gear S To A Smartphone - Samsung Gear S User Manual

Connect Gear S to a Smartphone

Connection Modes

There are several ways your Gear S can connect to a smartphone. The Gear S functionality depends on
the connection mode.
When you configure Gear S connection settings, they may affect the way your Gear S works with a
connected smartphone.
Connected via Bluetooth
In Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S is paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth.
While in Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the connected
smartphone and can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.
Connected Remotely
When connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is still
connected to the smartphone via the mobile network.
While connected remotely, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the smartphone and have
limited access to Samsung Gear Manager functions.
Gear Only
In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as a standalone
device.
While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive notifications and calls from the Gear S
phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear Manager functions.

Pair Your Gear S to a Smartphone

The first time you turn on the Gear S, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the
Samsung Gear Manager app on your smartphone. Then, pair the Gear S with the smartphone via
Bluetooth to establish a connection between the devices.
If you want to connect the Gear S to different smartphone, reset the Gear S. Resetting the Gear S will
remove all data from the memory. Refer to Reset Gear for more information.
Note: Connection methods and screens may vary depending on the type of device and the device's
software version.
1. On Smartphone: Download the Samsung Gear Manager app from Galaxy Apps.
2. On Smartphone: Turn on Bluetooth, and then select the Gear S from the list of scanned devices.
Tap OK or On when the Bluetooth pairing request window appears.
3. On Gear S: When the connection window appears, tap OK.
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