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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.
Configuring Gear Settings
Access information about the Gear and update
Gear software.
►
On the Apps screen of the smartphone, tap
Samsung Gear
, tap the Gear name, and then
use the following features:
•
Connect / Disconnect
: Connect or
disconnect the Gear.
•
Rename
: Rename the Gear.
•
Software update
: Update the Gear to the
latest software.
•
Model number
: View the Gear’s model
details.
•
Software version
: View the Gear’s version
information.