As a part of CES 2017, Samsung has launched the official companion apps for the Gear S2, S3 and Gear Fit 2 on the iPhone, making the smartwatches compatible with not just Android for the first time. The apps allows users to sync notifications to their wrist, track fitness activities and data, and allow the installation of Gear apps on the watches. The apps’ full description can be found below.
Samsung Gear S
The Samsung Gear S application connects Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S3 to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors Samsung Gear S2 / S3 features and applications installed through Gear appstore. Use the Samsung Gear S application to set up and manage the following
features:
– Connect to and disconnect from a mobile device
– Application download and settings
– Find my Gear
Install the Samsung Gear S application on your mobile device, then pair your Samsung Gear S2 or Gear S3 with a Bluetooth connection and enjoy all of its features.* Settings and features provided by the Samsung Gear S application are only available when Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S3 is connected to your mobile device. Features will not work properly without a proper connection between Samsung Gear S2 / S3 and your mobile device.
* This application is only for Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S3.* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Samsung Gear Fit
The Samsung Gear Fit application connects Samsung Gear Fit2 to your mobile device. It also manages and monitors Samsung Gear Fit2 features and applications installed through Gear Appstore.
Use the Samsung Gear Fit application to set up and manage the following features:
– Connect to and disconnect from a mobile device
– Application download and settings
– Find my Gear
Install the Samsung Gear Fit application on your mobile device, then pair your Samsung Gear Fit2 with a Bluetooth connection and enjoy all of its features.※ Settings and features provided by the Samsung Gear Fit application are only available when Samsung Gear Fit2 is connected to your mobile device. Features will not work properly without a proper connection between Samsung Gear Fit2 and your mobile device.
※This application is only for Samsung Gear Fit2.* Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
You can download the apps to your iPhone from their respective links below. Do note that while Samsung’s Gear lineup is supported by the apps, not all the company’s accessories are compatible such as the IconX wireless headphones, as noted by The Verge.
- SOURCE: App Store (1), (2)
- VIA: The Verge
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