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

3. Ensure that the Gear S is sitting securely in the mounting hole and that it is properly aligned with
the strap.

Connect Gear S to a Smartphone

Connect your Gear S to your 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.
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