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If you’re an iPhone user but want to use a Samsung Gear smartwatch, you’re in luck. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your Samsung Gear smartwatch on iPhone:
Step 1: Turn on your smartwatch
If your smartwatch is brand new, simply turn it on. But if you have used it with another device before, you may need to do a reset to pair it with your iPhone.
Step 2: Install the Gear app on your iPhone
The watch will ask you to install the Gear app on your iPhone. Find it at the App Store and download it on your phone. Open the app when you’re done.
Step 3: Allow the app permissions
The app will ask you to allow various permissions for it to communicate with your Gear smartwatch. Tap “OK” or “Allow” for each of them. Then tap “Connect to Gear.” Your iPhone will scan for your device and find it. Tap the name of your device to pair it with your phone.
Step 4: Confirm the pairing
Both your watch and phone will ask you to confirm the pairing. Tap the check mark on your watch and “Pair” on your iPhone.
Step 5: Allow personal data usage
You need to allow personal data usage for location, calendar, and photos. Tap “Enable,” then tap “Allow” for each. Accept all terms and conditions by checking each box and tapping “Done.”
Step 6: Keep Gear app open on your iPhone
A pop-up will indicate that you need to keep the Gear app open on your iPhone always for the features to work between your Gear and iPhone.
And you’re done! Now you can enjoy notifications, weather, calendar events, and more on your Samsung Gear smartwatch as you would on a Samsung phone.
Impressions
However, take note that messaging and email apps aren’t compatible with the iPhone. Notifications for these apps are received on the watch, but you can’t compose or reply from the watch like on Android. We also found the experience buggy and disappointing. It’s recommended not to buy a Gear watch for an iPhone due to too many compromises, and the software still feels like it’s in beta.
FAQs
1. Can I use a Samsung Gear smartwatch with an iPhone?
Yes, you can. You need to download the Gear app on your iPhone and follow the step-by-step guide for setting it up.
2. Can I compose or reply to messages and emails on my Samsung Gear smartwatch if I’m using it on an iPhone?
No, you can’t compose or reply to messages and emails from your watch if you’re using it on an iPhone.