Gear s2 connection to phone. How to connect Gear S3 and S2 smartwatches to iPhone

Smart watch Gear S3 and Gear S2 work quite well with “strangers” iPhone smartphones. Not official yet. Not all Apple fans know about this, although, as they say, beta versions of the corresponding software solutions Samsung has been testing (also unofficially) for iOS for almost a year. However, you can connect Samsung's Gear S2 and Gear S3 to Apple's iPhone today.

By according to Samsung, iOS compatibility was added to the functionality of the Gear S2 smartwatch last year. Since then, the company has been working to fine-tune it, with hopes of officially launching the solution early this year. But, obviously, due to well-known events, this process was somewhat delayed. And then we still had to wait for the second series to go on sale Apple Watch, followed by the release of new Gear S3, etc. and so on.

One way or another, now the Gear S2 and Gear S3 can be connected not only to the Galaxy, but also to the iPhone. Well, or connect the iPhone not only to the Apple Watch, but also to the Gear S2 and S3. Depending on the situation, as they say.

And now we will tell you how this can be done. So:

• Gear Manager app for iPhone

Just in case, let's clarify again: mobile app Gear Manager, through which Samsung's smart watches can be connected to an iPhone, in its current form is also not officially a completed iOS version. As of now, it exists only in the form of a beta version, which, of course, may have some bugs and other shortcomings.

And now, if this situation doesn’t bother you (like us), you can download and install Gear Manager on your iPhone. The program “weighs” less than 20MB, so its installation procedure does not take much time (double click on the link and it will be installed via iTunes, link - Here). Next, connect the iPhone to the computer and click “Settings” -> “General” -> “Device Management”, select Gear Manager and tap “Trust” .

If you did everything correctly, the Gear Manager application icon will appear on the main iPhone screen, and this will mean that you can now connect a smart watch S2 or S3 to it.

• Gear S2/S3 functionality on iPhone

Let's say right away that it is not completely complete yet. Actually, there is nothing surprising here, since both the Gear S2 and Gear S3 are optimized to work with Samsung smartphones and Android OS and you can’t expect everything from them right away on the iPhone. But some inconsistencies have so far only been detected in small details. For example, S2/S3 do not support the delete messages function Email on iPhone, etc.

But in general, the Gear S2/S3 works quite well with the iPhone: notifications are configured, applications from the Samsung store are installed, the fitness tracker along with Samsung S Health also function without noticeable problems. In general, you can use it. Well, or wait for the official release of Gear Manager for iPhone. He's probably just around the corner. Article from the site

High-quality work on bugs

Last September, Samsung introduced the first generation of its smartwatches, called Galaxy Gear. The product attracted increased attention from the press and gadget lovers, but after getting to know it closely, many (including us) were disappointed. However, the company did not stand still and just six months later announced a new generation of watches: Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo.

This event took place at the end of February at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And two months later, the gadget went on sale (including in Russia).

The Gear 2 watch entered the market simultaneously with other new Samsung products: the Galaxy S5 smartphone, the Gear Fit smart bracelet and a cheaper version of the watch - Gear 2 Neo (its difference is the absence of a camera, a partially plastic case, a slightly lighter weight and a lower cost of 3,000 rubles) . In this article we will consider the top-end option - Samsung Gear 2, but we will definitely compare it with the above-mentioned devices from the field of wearable electronics, and with competitors.

Let's look at the specifications of the new product.

Specifications Samsung Gear 2

• CPU @1 GHz (2 cores)
• Touch display 1.63″ Super AMOLED, 320×320, 278 ppi
• Random access memory (RAM) 512 MB, inner memory 4 GB
• Bluetooth 4.0LE
• Two microphones, 1 speaker
• Gyroscope, accelerometer, heart rate sensor
• 2.0 MP camera, back-illuminated BSI sensor
• Li-ion battery 300 mAh
• Tizen operating system
• Compatible with Samsung devices under Android control 4.3 and later
• Compliant with IP67 protection standard
• Dimensions 37x58x10 mm
• Weight 66 g (measured by us)

For clarity, we decided to make a table with the characteristics of other smartwatches (including the first version of Gear), adding into it those parameters that are currently key when choosing a device of this type.

	Samsung Gear 2	Samsung Galaxy Gear	Sony SmartWatch 2	Pebble Steel
Screen		touch, color, Super AMOLED, 1.63″, 320×320 (278 ppi)	touch, color, 1.6″, 220×176 (176 ppi)	non-touch, black and white, E-Paper, 1.26″, 144×168 (176 ppi)
Protection	yes (IP67)	yes (IP55)	yes (IP57)	yes (IPx7)
Strap	removable	non-removable	removable	removable
Camera	yes (2 MP)	yes (1.9 MP)	No	No
Microphone, speaker	There is	There is	No	No
Compatibility		Samsung devices running Android 4.3 or higher	Devices running Android 4.0 or higher	iOS and Android devices
Support third party applications	There is	There is	There is	There is
Battery capacity (mAh)	300	315	110	140
Dimensions* (mm)	37×58×10	37×57×11.1	42×41×9	46×34×10.5
Weight (g)	66	74	46	56

*according to manufacturer information

From the table you might get the impression that the difference between the new Gear 2 watch and previous version not that big. But in fact, Samsung has improved (more or less significantly) many parameters that were not included in the table. As for comparison with competitors, here it is worth paying attention, first of all, to the higher pixel density of the Samsung watch screen, as well as the presence of protection according to the IP67 standard (competing products have a lower protection class). And of course, don’t forget about the presence of a camera, microphone and speaker.

At the same time, Samsung Gear 2 has more weight than its competitors, and in addition, the price is significantly higher. The official price of the gadget at the start of sales is 12,990 rubles. However, the first version of the Galaxy Gear was sold for 14,990 rubles (now its price has been reduced to 11,990 rubles).

Let's get started with the Gear 2, but first we ask you to refresh your memory of the articles about Galaxy Gear and Gear Fit, since in the story about Gear 2 we will repeatedly refer to these materials.

Equipment

The watch arrived to us without a box, so detailed story there will be no information about packaging and configuration. But we will still tell you about one element of the kit, without which the watch cannot operate. This is the charging dock attachment.

It is connected to the watch from the inside - so that the contacts on the attachment coincide with the contacts on the watch. The nozzle locks tightly with a slight click.

On the right side of the nozzle there is a Micro-USB connector, to which it is connected Charger(any smartphone charger will do). Note that in the first version of the Gear watch, the charging unit was designed in the form of an additional plastic case that was put on the watch. This solution is much less convenient.

The new attachment is very similar to that of the Samsung Gear Fit.

Design

Let's say right away: Samsung designers and engineers did a great job. Appearance Gear 2 watches are much better than the first version, and perhaps the best available on the market, but continuity with the first Galaxy version Gear is saved.

This is a vivid example of high-quality work on bugs: they improved it a little here, they changed it a little there - but in the end we got a much more pleasant and convenient product. Let's list the main changes.

First, there is a Home button. It is made of metal, has a beautiful texture and is located under the screen, on the metal area separating the screen and the strap. At the same time, Samsung has removed the screws that were noticeable on the Galaxy Gear from this area.

Secondly, the watch has become thinner. Moreover, the case itself is now less massive (this can be clearly seen from the photo above), and the strap has become more elegant. As for the strap, it is now removable - and this is the third significant point.

In order to make it possible to detach the strap, the company's engineers had to move the camera from the strap to the watch case. Now it is located on top of the screen (symmetrically to the Home button). And this is another important aspect. In addition, the camera eye no longer protrudes as it did before, but looks quite elegant.

Another design difference between the Gear 2 and the Galaxy Gear is the addition of a new sensor: a heart rate monitor located on the back of the watch under the contacts. It works the same way as in Samsung Gear Fit.

The last thing that needs to be mentioned when describing the design of the Gear 2 is the placement of microphones and speakers. The speakers are located on the left side, closer to the inner surface of the case, in contact with the hand. Microphone hole - on the right side (in the photo below there is a small hole on the left side of the photo on the edge).

The watch's silicone strap has the same type of clasp as the Galaxy Gear. The strap material itself (dense silicone) is quite pleasant to the touch. Its inner surface, in contact with the hand, is ribbed, and the outer surface has fine corrugation.

Overall, the design of the watch is beautiful and functional. Gear 2 looks quite stylish and versatile: they are suitable for both men and women; both the student and the serious businessman. Of course, there is no such wow effect as in the case of the Samsung Gear Fit, so I would consider the Gear Fit to be the main alternative to the Gear 2. On the other hand, if you want a gadget that looks exactly like a watch and not like a bracelet, then the Gear 2 seems to be the best option.

Screen

The Samsung Gear 2 display has the same characteristics as the first version of the Galaxy Gear watch: Super AMOLED, 1.63″, 320×320. Has the screen undergone any changes? This question will be answered detailed testing, carried out by the editor of the “Projectors and TV” section Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made of mineral glass with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, there is a very effective anti-glare filter that is superior in reducing reflection brightness to the Google Nexus 7 screen filter, which we use in our tests as a reference sample.

The doubling of reflected objects is very weak, indicating that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. There is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating on the outer surface (effective, no worse than that of Google Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier and appear at a lower speed than in the case of regular glass.

When the white field was displayed in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 325 cd/m² (conventional value 6, or “outdoor” mode), the minimum was 5 cd/m². Given the high efficiency of the anti-glare filter, on a sunny day outdoors, screen readability will remain unchanged. high level, and in complete darkness the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. Standard brightness (conditional value 4) is 150 cd/m², which is enough for a well-lit room. This screen uses a Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix based on organic light-emitting diodes. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B) in equal numbers, as confirmed by a fragment of a microphotograph:

We observed a similar “structure” of the screen, for example, in Samsung case Galaxy Gear. The screen is characterized by excellent viewing angles - colors and brightness change very little even with large deviations of the view from perpendicular to the screen. Black color is just black from any angle. It is so black that the contrast setting is simply not applicable in this case. However, around the reflection of bright objects there is a bluish halo, which is more extended along the arm. This halo in the light somewhat reduces the apparent blackness of the screen. The uniformity of the white field is excellent.

In general, the screen, apparently, remained the same as on the Galaxy Gear, without undergoing major changes (we are more likely to attribute the slightly decreased brightness to changed software settings).

At the moment samsung screen Gear 2 is practically unrivaled. Practically - because, on the one hand, we should not forget about the Pebble screen, which has completely different qualities, and on the other hand, it cannot be said that the Gear 2 screen is better than that of the Gear Fit. But again, Gear Fit has completely incomparable properties, and they cannot be compared directly.

Pairing with a smartphone

Like the Samsung Gear Fit, the Gear 2 smartwatch only works with Samsung smartphones, and only on Android based 4.3 or more new version. To get started, you need to install the Gear Manager application from the Samsung Apps catalog.

Connecting a smartphone ( Samsung Galaxy S5) by the clock we had no problems. As for the application itself, its functionality is generally similar to the Gear Fit Manager application, which we talked about in the article about Samsung Gear Fit. The difference is due to differences in the functionality of these two devices and is contained in three main menu items: “My Applications”, “Samsung Apps” and “Find My Gear”.

Find My Gear sends a signal to the watch, causing it to make a sound (the Gear Fit doesn't have a speaker, so it can't make a sound). My Apps is a list of installed apps, and some of them have additional settings. But the most interesting thing is “Samsung Apps”. This is a directory of applications for the Gear 2, written primarily by third-party developers.

The apps are sorted into seven categories. On this moment the total number of applications exceeds one hundred. Installing them on the watch is simple: select the right application, click on the button with the price (if the application is paid) or the word “free”. Once the download is complete, the app will already be on your watch (Applications section), as well as in the My Apps menu in Gear Manager. Delete installed application only possible via smartphone. However, this is done very simply and intuitively.

Samsung Gear 2 functionality

At the moment, of the smartwatches on the market that are not a stand-alone device (like the Iconbit Callisto 100), Samsung Gear 2 has the widest functionality. With Gear 2, you can answer a call without taking your smartphone out of your pocket or using an additional headset, take a photo, measure your heart rate, count your steps... In general, there are really considerable possibilities. They overlap some of the functionality of the Gear Fit, but the Gear 2 is a more versatile device.

The Gear 2 watch runs on a new operating system - Tizen. Let us remember that this is the brainchild of Samsung and Intel, based on the Linux kernel and working with HTML5 applications. Tizen traces its ancestry back to operating system MeeGo, which, in turn, has its roots in Maemo (you can read the history of these projects). At Mobile World Congress 2014 we saw a large Tizen stand, where engineering samples of smartphones running this OS were presented, and in recent months, Samsung is about to release a commercial sample of a smartphone with Tizen. However, rumors are rumors, but this OS has already found application in watches.

What does this mean for regular user? It doesn't mean anything. Externally, the Gear 2 interface is something between a Galaxy Gear and a Gear Fit (neither uses Tizen). Moving icons here occurs in the same way as in regular Android, installing and uninstalling applications - only through a smartphone, working with files - again only through a smartphone, not counting the ability to transfer photos, videos and audio notes via USB to a computer. In short, if you don't know that the Gear 2 runs on Tizen, there's no way you'll feel it. If you know, this knowledge will not give you any advantages.

Let's take a look at the watch interface and the set of pre-installed applications.

The start screen is the clock itself. Initially, many types of clocks are available in the device, as well as in the Samsung Apps application catalog, so the start screen and the presence of certain elements on it (weather, calendar notifications, etc.) can be customized.

Like the Gear Fit, the screen turns on when we make a gesture with our hand towards ourselves (because of this, it often happens that the watch turns on in vain - for example, when you zip up a jacket or get dressed). To go to the next screen, you need to swipe to the left. You can always return to the start screen by pressing the physical button. Press the button again and the clock display will turn off. So, on the second screen we see “Notifications”, “Logs”, “Dialing” and “Contacts”.

Everything is clear here. Of course, dialing a number on a tiny screen is not very convenient, but overall the interface is good and quite intuitive. Although there is still room for improvement. Firstly, USSD commands from the watch are not supported. Secondly, you cannot delete a letter on your phone (it is only deleted from your watch). Thirdly, contacts are displayed only in the order of first name and last name, and the last name almost never fits in. Therefore, the list looks like this: Alexander B.., Alexandra.., Alexander I..., Alexander... It’s possible to guess who is who, but it’s not very convenient. These are perhaps the main disadvantages. Another feature (it may or may not be considered a disadvantage) is the fact that notifications arrive in a “closed” form. That is, you see who the letter or message on social networks came from, but you have to click on it to open the text. This is unlike Pebble, where notifications can be read immediately.

Go ahead. The next screen contains icons for “Applications”, “Camera”, “Settings” and “Management”. The set of settings in the Options menu is almost exactly the same as the Gear Fit. “Management” generally duplicates the capabilities available in “Options” - it’s simple quick way adjust screen brightness and sound volume. "Applications" is a list of all installed applications.

The next screen contains “Deleted. WatchON", "S Voice", "Music" and "Voice Memo". The first is the ability to use the watch as a remote control remote control TV. A dubious possibility, since it’s hard for me to imagine a person who would sit at home wearing a watch, but without a smartphone at hand. However, as they say, so be it. S Voice - voice control. In principle, a really working thing, including understanding Russian-speaking contacts, for example (you can say “Call Anton” - and the application will start calling a contact named Anton, if there is only one). But for now it is too thoughtful and unstable, so it’s faster and easier to do the same thing the traditional way.

"Music" is one of the most interesting features. If with the help of Gear Fit you can only control music playback on your smartphone (Gear 2 also has this function, but the application is called “Media Remote”), then we can use the watch as an independent MP3 player. Tracks can be loaded into the watch's memory via a computer or transferred from a smartphone via Gear Manager - and then you can listen to music using the watch without the participation of a smartphone. True, it will be necessary wireless headset(unless, of course, you seriously consider the built-in speaker of the watch).

The last screen of the main menu includes icons for Pedometer, Workout, Heart Rate, and Sleep. We talked about the functionality of the first three applications in Gear review Fit - no changes here. As for the “Sleep” application, it should record the phases of your sleep, but, let’s face it, sleeping with a watch is both inconvenient (they still get in the way a lot, compared to the same bracelet), and I’m afraid for their safety (suddenly somehow unsuccessfully, will you press down the screen or throw your hand away?).

In addition to the above, the “Applications” menu has “Find Device”, “Gallery” (viewing photos from the Gear 2 memory), “Media Remote” (controlling music on your smartphone), “Weather”, “Schedule” (synchronizes with the calendar; source calendar can be specified in Gear Manager), “Timer”, “Stopwatch”, “Email” and “Messages” (here the functionality is similar to Gear Fit). New applications are installed here, but any application (both pre-installed and new) can be moved from the “Applications” menu to the main menu.

PC connection

The watch can be connected to a PC to transcribe voice notes, photos and videos from the camera, and also to record music on the watch. Windows treats the Gear 2 as removable media volume of 2.81 GB, of which 2.64 GB are free (apparently 170 MB are hidden system files).

At the first Windows connection It takes quite a long time to search and download drivers from the Update Center, but in the end everything goes smoothly.

While connected to a computer, the watch battery is recharged.

Camera

The only camera on the watch is located in the metal area above the screen. To take an even shot of what you see in front of you, you need to position your hand as if you were a schoolboy sitting at a desk - that is, parallel to the floor.

By default, the camera shoots with an aspect ratio of 1:1, pictures are taken with a resolution of 1080x1080. To obtain maximum resolution images, you need to set the camera settings to 16:9 mode. Then the pictures will be taken with a resolution of 1920×1080.

Examples of test shots are shown below. Note that the first 5 frames were taken in autofocus mode, and the last one (with the flower) was taken in macro mode. Comments on the pictures and video were prepared by the author of the “Digital Photo” section, Anton Soloviev.

Based on these images, we can say that a miracle did not happen again, and Samsung has not yet managed to endow the tiny module with decent quality. In any case, the camera is no better than the Samsung Galaxy Gear. The large grain from the noise reduction is still noticeable, and even noise appears in places. The sharpness of the images leaves much to be desired. The main reason for these problems is the low resolution. And, of course, weak optics. These are all significant shortcomings of the camera. Color rendering and exposure work cannot be praised either.

We can only conclude that the camera is still completely unsuitable for any practical tasks, and its pictures can only be viewed on a smartphone screen without frustration.

The camera can shoot video at 720p resolution. An example of the video is shown below.

Video, unlike photos, is done very well by the camera. Even still images look quite clear, sharpness is acceptable, and there are no noticeable problems with wiring. Perhaps the manufacturer did the right thing by limiting it to 720p, since in this case, most likely, video in Full HD resolution would have looked much worse.

On the other hand, the resolution of video recording suggests interpolation of photographs, which can also be indicated by a certain “soapiness” of thin lines in the photo. If our assumption is correct, then 1 megapixel pictures would look better. However, then they would be completely useless.

Autonomous operation

The first version of the Galaxy Gear with battery life didn't fare well: with heavy use, the battery could be drained within a day. Gear 2 made a big step forward in this regard: with average intensity of use, the watch will last three or four days, and if you use it actively (but without the conscious goal of draining the battery), then less, but you can safely count on two days.

Unfortunately, we do not yet have a technique that allows us to objectively compare the duration battery life different smartwatches, because, firstly, the functionality of these devices is completely different (for example, somewhere there is a camera, and somewhere not; somewhere there is autonomous music playback, and somewhere not), and secondly, they do not involve any prolonged continuous use, such as reading, web surfing or gaming. That's why the only way Somehow to measure the battery life - just use the watch for a while in real life.

I wore the Samsung Gear 2 for four days. Before this they were fully charged, by the end of the fourth day they were discharged. While using it, I spent a lot of time studying the interface, looking at some notifications, and answering several calls. The camera was not used at all (the photographs shown in the article were taken earlier). Fitness functions too (except that I measured my pulse several times). In general, we can say that this is a medium-intensity use, determined by the real needs of the user and the features of the device (for example, why use a mediocre watch camera if you can use a great smartphone camera?). And with such use, Gear 2 is in no way inferior to the same Sony SmartWatch 2 and may well compete even with Pebble (if, again, you use the watch in the same way, that is, you do not use features that are not available with Pebble). Worthy result!

conclusions

We are now witnessing a most interesting period: before our eyes, the new market- smart watches. If just six months ago the devices available for sale resembled, rather, experimental engineering samples, now not only technologists, but also ordinary users have plenty to choose from. Moreover, if earlier there was a choice according to the principle “fish for lack of fish and cancer”, now, on the contrary, several devices may be attractive at once.

For example, Samsung Gear 2 is certainly attractive because it allows you to make calls and answer incoming calls without taking out your smartphone, use voice control (well, until you get enough of it), and also listen to music without a smartphone at all. In turn, the Gear Fit device impresses with its curved screen of an unusual shape and convenience. Among the competitors, Pebble Steel stands out, but there are much tougher rivals ahead: LG and Motorola watches on Android Wear, as well as the long-awaited Apple iWatch. One way or another, if you, living in Russia, decide right now to acquire smart watch, and at the same time you are the owner of a relatively new Samsung smartphone(or are ready to buy it), we can safely recommend the Gear 2, as well as the Gear 2 Neo or Gear Fit (the choice here, by the way, is not easy). Actually, the main obstacle here is precisely the connection to the Korean manufacturer. Another limiting factor is price. Still, for a toy (which is what smartwatches are so far), Gear 2 is a little expensive. But the price for Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit is much more acceptable. We'd recommend the Gear Fit if it weren't for this quirky device's lack of third-party app support. Therefore, based on the combination of qualities, the Gear 2 Neo seems to us the most attractive option (the camera, in general, is an extra thing for a watch - at least on this level implementation). Perhaps, in terms of price and functionality (coupled with ease of use), this is the best offer on the market today.

But you need to be prepared for the fact that within six months your gadget will become obsolete. And it is possible that Android Wear devices and the Apple iWatch will have killer features that will immediately reduce the attractiveness of the current Samsung line. However, we repeat, this will happen only in a few months, and it is not a fact that these new devices will be as balanced and successful as the Samsung Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo. And we have no doubt that the new Samsung watches are truly successful.

Good design (yes, this watch is not a shame to wear in any society!), convenient and pleasant software, wide functionality, stable operation (we did not notice any freezes, crashes, or slowdowns, except for the slow operation of S Voice), excellent screen - all these are undoubted advantages. Of course, there are minor shortcomings (for example, the camera is still far from perfect). Well, the connection to Samsung devices(and only on Android 4.3/4.4) is upsetting. But such is the market strategy of the Korean manufacturer: apparently, they still consider watches more as an additional incentive for buying a smartphone, rather than as an independent market.

In conclusion, we invite you to watch our video review of the Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch:

Samsung doesn't often receive the Original Design award from us, but in this case we believe that the Korean manufacturer fully deserved it.

Samsung announced at the beginning of 2016 at CES that Gear series smartwatches are coming soon. For a long time this information remained at the level of promises, but by the middle of the year a beta testing program for the Gear Manager application for iOS was announced, which would ensure compatibility between the smartphone and watch different manufacturers. Recently, Samsung began providing access to beta test participants to build the application for the iPhone, and at the same time it appeared online along with installation instructions.

How to Install Gear Manager on iPhone

1. Download the beta version of Gear Manager from the link
2. Connect iPhone to computer
3. Open the downloaded file to launch iTunes
4. Sync iPhone with Computer
5. Select the Gear S3 app and install it on your iPhone
6. Open Settings on your iPhone, go to the General menu and open the Profiles or Profiles & Controls section. device."
7. You will then see the developer's profile under the "Enterprise Program" heading.
8. Confirm using Samsung certificate
9. Do full reset Gear S2 or Gear S3
10. Turn on Bluetooth and connect your watch to your iPhone using the Gear Manager app

At this time, there is still no information on when exactly Samsung will end the beta testing program for the Gear Manager companion app for iPhone connections for Gear S2 and Gear S3 watches. However, given the appearance of builds for semi-open testing, the wait won’t be very long. We remind you that the Samsung Gear S3 watch running Tizen OS was presented on September 1, 2016. Their main features were two versions of the case design in a classic and sporty style, up to four days of battery life, protection from water and dust, a built-in GPS module, automatic detection types of activity.

Did you know that Samsung smartwatches work perfectly with iPhone?

Important information for iPhone owners. You don't have to buy an Apple Watch, because since the beginning of 2017, Samsung has provided phone support for its Gear S2, Gear S3, Gear Sport and Gear Fit2 Pro smartwatches Apple iPhone. Of course, this also applies to new watches. Galaxy Watch, which were released on August 9.

iPhone support was first announced back in 2015. Although, the company took a little longer than expected to realize full compatibility between Samsung smartwatches and iPhone phones.

Mobile app

In general, let's move on to the main thing. How does all this work? First of all you must download to your iPhone Samsung app Gear S. This will be your portal from iOS to everyone smart watch Samsung.

Due to the fact that Samsung smartwatches run on Tizen, the setup process for all the above models is exactly the same.

Have you already downloaded the required application? Then go ahead!

Connecting Samsung Gear to iPhone

When you turn on the Gear for the first time, you'll see a series of basic prompts before the watch goes into pairing mode with your phone. This is the moment when it's time to open the Gear S app on your iPhone.

Next follow the instructions:
• 1 - click “Start Your Journey”;
• 2 - Choose your Gear (select your Gear);
• 3 - the application will automatically start searching for Gear devices nearby;

Your Gear watch name or model number should now appear.

• 4 — select your smartwatch;
• 5 — confirm the access code;
• 6 - Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the connection.

You will need to configure your privacy level and account Samsung.

Reset

If you want to connect an old Gear watch (that you have previously used) to new iPhone, then you will need to reset the settings first. There are two ways.

Via the system menu:
• 1 - open Settings;
• 2 - go to Gear info;
• 3 - select Reset Gear;
• 4 - then Reset to factory settings (Factory reset);
• 5 - click OK and you're done.

Hardware method:
• 1 - turn off Gear;
• 2 - hold down the power button until rebooting begins;
• 3 - Press the power button several times to enter Reboot Mode;
• 4 - select Recovery;
• 5 — hold down the power button to select this item;
• 6 - Hold the power button until the reboot is complete.

You have done a full reset. Now you can connect to your iPhone.

Ready

Once successfully connected to your iPhone, you can set up notifications, install new apps from the Samsung catalog, track your physical activity with S Health, and much more.

Gear Fit2 Pro

Please note that if you have a Gear Fit2 Pro, you will need to install separate application, which is called Samsung Gear Fit. Otherwise the instructions are identical.

After the huge wave of popularity that the first ones gathered, the company also created its own device. She decided not to reinvent the wheel, and followed in the footsteps of those already trodden. Together with me, I created my own version of a virtual reality helmet, which they called . Despite the fact that many users do not know how to use Gear VR, it is not difficult at all

The first versions of the device appeared back in 2014. The gadget weighs about 300 grams. Due to the fact that Samsung Gear 360 is intended for use with Samsung flagships, virtual reality glasses use the built-in sensors of smartphones, but they also have their own “gadgets”, for example, a head rotation and tilt sensor.

It's easy to do. If you are using with virtual glasses reality gear VR for the first time, then after the first connection, which will occur through the mini-USB input, a notification will appear on the smartphone. It will ask you to disconnect it from Oculus Samsung Gear Vr in order to download special program Oculus and start setting up your account.

This cannot be done through the interface of the virtual reality helmet itself, but the good news is that such setup and calibration will only have to be done once.

As you know, Gear VR virtual reality glasses were developed specifically for the line Galaxy phones, and they are simply not compatible with smartphones from other manufacturers. At least physically, because not all phones can be inserted into glasses.

However, many users who set up and launch Samsung Gear VR note that they want to access other virtual reality applications, such as others, but they cannot. This is not strange, because they are not included in the products. But this problem is solved as follows:

1. Disables the Oculus process, which starts automatically when the phone is installed in the helmet. You can do this using paid applications, such as Package Disable Pro.
2. The program starts and Oculus services are disabled (there are three in total).
3. Gear VR turns into an ordinary Google Cardboard, which uses all the content for virtual reality glasses located in the Play Market.

If the user wants to switch back to Samsung Gear VR mode, nothing will stop him - just resume previous processes.

How to play games with Samsung glasses?

There isn't much for the Gear VR headset at the moment, but you can still choose something that you like. . You can even learn new skills there, albeit in the virtual world.

In order to run any game, you must:

• Install a special market program for glasses called Oculus on your smartphone;
• Next, you need to connect the headphones to the virtual reality glasses and install a smartphone in them;
• Put on the glasses and download/run the 3D game.

Copied from the website website Subscribe to our Telegram