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Connections
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 can receive notifications and calls from
the connected smartphone, calls and SMS
messages to the Gear S phone number (if mobile
data is set to Always On), 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 can
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.