Configure Gear S Settings; Edit The Gear Home Screen - Samsung Gear S User Manual

Note: Most Samsung Gear app features require that the Gear S be connected to the smartphone
via Bluetooth.
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.
Gear Only
In Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as an
independent device.
While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive SMS messages and calls to the Gear
S phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear app functions.

Configure Gear S Settings

Configure settings and update the Gear software.
1. On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear, and then tap the Gear name.
2. Use the following options:
Connect / Disconnect: Connect or disconnect the Gear.
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Rename: Rename the Gear.
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Software update: Update the Gear to the latest software.
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Model number: View the Gear's model details.
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Software version: View the Gear's version information.
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Edit the Gear Home Screen

Change the appearance of the Gear screens.
Choose Wallpaper
Change the color of the Gear's Home screen, or set an image or photo as wallpaper.
On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap Samsung Gear > Home screen styler >
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Wallpapers, and then select a wallpaper for the Home screen.
Choose a Clock
You can change the type of clock to be displayed on the Clock screen.
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