Connection Modes; Connections - Samsung Gear S User Manual

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
When connected via Bluetooth, the Gear S is
paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth.
While connected via Bluetooth, the
Gear S will receive notifications and calls from
both the connected smartphone, calls and SMS

Connections

messages to the Gear S phone number, and you
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,
calls and SMS messages to the Gear S phone
number, and have limited access to Samsung
Gear app functions. Calls which are placed will be
dialed from the Gear phone number.
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