Samsung gear does not see the watch. How to connect a Samsung Gear S2 or S3 smartwatch to any iPhone. How to play games with Samsung glasses

Smart watches Gear S3 and Gear S2 work quite well with "strangers" iPhone smartphones... Not officially yet. Not all Apple fans are aware of this, although beta versions of the respective software solutions for iOS, Samsung (also unofficially) has been testing for almost a year. However, you can connect Samsung's Gear S2 and Gear S3 to Apple's iPhone today.

By Samsung data iOS compatibility was added to the Gear S2 smartwatch functionality last year. Since then, the company has been working on debugging it with the expectation to officially launch the solution earlier this year. But obviously due to well-known events this process dragged on a little. And then it was still necessary to wait for the release of the second series on sale. Apple Watch, followed by the release of the new Gear S3, etc. etc.

One way or another, but 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. According to the situation, as they say.

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

Gear Manager iPhone app

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

And now, if this situation does not bother you (like us), you can download and install Gear Manager on your iPhone. The program "weighs" less than 20MB, so the 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 your 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 now you can connect an S2 or S3 smartwatch to it.

functionality of Gear S2 / S3 on iPhone

Let's say right away that it is not quite complete yet. Actually, there is nothing to be surprised at, since both Gear S2 and Gear S3 are optimized to work with Samsung smartphones and Android OS and you don't have to expect everything from them right away on the iPhone. But some inconsistencies are found so far only in small things. For example, S2 / S3 do not support the function of deleting messages. Email on iPhone, etc.

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

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Last September, Samsung unveiled the first generation of its smartwatch, dubbed the Galaxy Gear. The product attracted increased attention from the press and gadget lovers, but after a close acquaintance with it, 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).

Gear 2 entered the market at the same time as others new Samsung products: Galaxy S5 smartphone, smart bracelet Gear Fit and a cheaper version of the watch - Gear 2 Neo (its difference is the lack of a camera, partially plastic case, slightly less weight and cost 3000 rubles lower). We will consider in the article exactly the top-end version - Samsung Gear 2, but be sure to compare it with the above devices from the field of wearable electronics, and with competitors.

Let's take a look at the specs of the new item.

Specifications Samsung Gear 2

CPU @ 1 GHz (2 cores)
Touchscreen display 1.63 ″ Super AMOLED, 320 × 320, 278 ppi
Random access memory (RAM) 512 MB, inner memory 4 GB
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
Two microphones, 1 speaker
Gyroscope, accelerometer, heart rate sensor
2.0MP camera, backlit BSI sensor
Li-ion battery 300 mAh
Tizen operating system
Compatible with Samsung devices running Android 4.3 and newer
Compliance with IP67 protection standard
Dimensions 37 x 58 x 10 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 the manufacturer's information

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

At the same time, the Samsung Gear 2 has more weight than its competitors, and in addition, the price is significantly higher. The official cost 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 cost has been reduced to 11,990 rubles).

Let's get down to the Gear 2 face-to-face, but first we ask you to brush up on the articles on the Galaxy Gear and Gear Fit, since we'll be referencing these materials repeatedly throughout the Gear 2 story.

Equipment

The watch came to us without a box, so detailed story there will be no packing and bundling. But we will tell you about one element of the set, without which the watch cannot work. This is a charging dock attachment.

It connects to the watch from the inside - so that the contacts on the attachment coincide with the contacts on the watch. The attachment snaps into place with a slight click.

On the right side of the nozzle there is a Micro-USB connector, to which it is connected Charger(any charger for a smartphone is suitable). Note that in the first version of the Gear charging unit was solved in the form of an additional plastic case that was worn 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's designers and engineers have done a great job. Appearance The Gear 2 is much better than the first version, and almost the best on the market, but the continuity with the first version of the Galaxy Gear remains.

This is a vivid example of high-quality work on errors: here they improved a little, changed a little there - and 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 nice texture and is located under the screen, on the metal zone separating the screen and the strap. At the same time, Samsung has removed the screws that were conspicuous 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. It is now positioned above the screen (symmetrically Home button). And this is another important aspect. In addition, the camera's peephole now does not protrude, as it was before, but looks quite elegant.

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

The last thing to say about the Gear 2's design is the placement of microphones and speakers. The speakers are located on the left side, closer to the inner surface of the cabinet, which is in contact with your hand. Microphone hole - on the right edge (in the photo below - a small hole on the left side of the picture on the edge).

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

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 a student and a serious businessman. Of course, there is no such wow effect as in the case of the Samsung Gear Fit, so the Gear Fit is the main alternative to the Gear 2. On the other hand, if you want a gadget that looks like a watch rather than a bracelet, then 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: Super AMOLED, 1.63 ″, 320 × 320. Did the screen undergo any changes? This question will be answered by detailed testing by Aleksey Kudryavtsev, editor of the "Projectors and TV" section.

The front surface of the screen is made of mineral glass with a mirror-smooth surface that is resistant to scratches. Based on the reflection of objects, there is a very effective antiglare filter, surpassing the Google Nexus 7 screen filter, which we use as a reference sample in our tests, in reducing the brightness of reflection.
The doubling of reflected objects is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. On the outer surface there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, no worse than that of Google Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier, and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.
When the white field was displayed on the whole screen, the maximum brightness value was about 325 cd / m² (conditional value 6, or "outdoors" mode), the minimum - 5 cd / m². Due to the high efficiency of the anti-reflective filter, on a sunny day outdoors, the screen readability will remain at high level, and in complete darkness, the brightness can be lowered to a comfortable value. The standard brightness (conventional value 4) is 150 cd / m², which is enough for a lighted room. This screen uses a Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix 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, which is confirmed by a fragment of a micrograph:
We observed a similar "structure" of the screen, for example, in the case Samsung Galaxy Gear. The screen is characterized by excellent viewing angles - colors and brightness change very little even with large gaze deviations from the perpendicular to the screen. Black is just black at all angles. It is so black that the contrast parameter is simply not applicable in this case. However, there is a bluish halo around the reflection of bright objects, which is more extended along the arm. This halo in light slightly 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 tend to attribute the slightly decreased brightness to the changed software settings).

At the moment screen samsung The Gear 2 is virtually unrivaled. Practically - because, on the one hand, you shouldn't forget about the Pebble screen, which has completely different qualities, and on the other hand, you can't say that the Gear 2's screen is better than that of the Gear Fit. But then again, the Gear Fit has absolutely incomparable properties and cannot be directly compared.

Pairing with a smartphone

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

Connecting a smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S5) to the watch went smoothly with us. As for the application itself, its functionality is generally similar to the Gear Fit Manager application, which we talked about in the article on 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 Apps", "Samsung Apps" and "Find My Gear".

Find My Gear sends a signal to the watch, causing it to beep (the Gear Fit does not have a speaker, so it cannot beep). "My Apps" is a list of installed applications, and for some of them there is additional settings... But the most interesting thing is Samsung Apps. This is a catalog of Gear 2 apps written primarily by third-party developers.

Apps are sorted into seven categories. On this moment the total number of applications exceeds a hundred. Installing them on the clock is elementary: choose desired application, click on the button with the price (if the application is paid) or the word "free". Once the download is complete, the app is already in your watch (Apps section) and also in the My Apps menu in Gear Manager. Delete installed application possible only through a 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 standalone device (like Iconbit Callisto 100), Samsung Gear 2 has the widest functionality. With the Gear 2, you can answer a call without taking your smartphone out of your pocket and without using an additional headset, take a photo, measure your heart rate, count the number of steps ... In general, there are really great opportunities. They overlap in part with 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. Recall 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, is rooted in Maemo (the history of these projects can be read and). At Mobile World Congress 2014, we saw a large Tizen booth showing engineering samples of smartphones running on this OS, and in recent months that Samsung is about to release a commercial sample of a smartphone with Tizen. However, rumors are rumors, and this OS has already found application in watches.

What does this mean for the average user? It doesn't mean anything. Externally, the Gear 2 interface is somewhere between the Galaxy Gear and the Gear Fit (neither there nor there Tizen is used). Moving icons here is the same 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 are not aware of the Gear 2 being powered by Tizen, then you will in no way feel it. If you know, this knowledge will not give you any advantages.

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

The start screen is the clock itself. Initially, many types of clocks are available in the device, as well as in the Samsung Apps 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 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 your jacket or get dressed). To move to an adjacent screen, you need to make a swiping movement to the left. You can always return to the start screen by pressing the physical button. Another press of the button and the clock display turns 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 the letter on the phone (it is deleted only from the watch). Thirdly, contacts are displayed only in the order of first name and last name, and the last name almost never fits. Therefore, the list looks like this: Alexander B., Alexandra .., Alexander I ..., Alexander ... It is possible to guess who is who, but not very convenient. These are perhaps the main disadvantages. Another feature (it can be considered a disadvantage, or it may not be considered) is the fact that notifications come in a "closed" form. That is, you see who the letter or message came from in social networks, but you have to click on it to open the text. This is in contrast to Pebble, where notifications can be read immediately.

Move on. The next screen contains the icons "Applications, Camera", "Options" and "Management". The presets in the Options menu are almost identical to those of the Gear Fit. "Control" as a whole duplicates the possibilities available in "Parameters" - 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 Note ”. The first is the ability to use the watch as a remote control remote control TV. A dubious possibility, since it is difficult for me to imagine a person who will sit at home in a watch, but without a smartphone at hand. However, as they say, let it be. S Voice - voice control... In principle, a really working thing, including one that understands Russian-speaking contacts, for example (you can say "Call Anton" - and the application will start calling a contact named Anton, if he is alone). But while it is too brooding and unstable, so the same thing is faster and easier to do in the traditional way.

"Music" is one of the most interesting features. If the Gear Fit can only control music playback on the smartphone (the 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 using a smartphone. True, you need wireless headset(unless, of course, we seriously consider the built-in speaker of the clock).

The last screen of the main menu includes the Pedometer, Workout, Heart rate, and Sleep icons. We talked about the functionality of the first three applications in the Gear Fit review - there are no changes here. As for the "Sleep" application, it should record the phases of your sleep, but, we admit, sleeping with a watch is both inconvenient (they still get in the way, compared to the same bracelet), and fearful for their safety (suddenly somehow unsuccessfully press the screen or throw your hand back?).

In addition to the above, the Applications menu includes Find My Device, Gallery (view photos from the Gear 2's memory), Media Remote (control music on your smartphone), Weather, Schedule (synchronizes with the calendar; source calendar can be specified in Gear Manager), Timer, Stopwatch, E-mail and Messages (here the functionality is similar to Gear Fit everywhere). New applications are installed here, but any application (both preinstalled and new) can be taken from the Applications menu to the main menu.

PC connection

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

At the first connecting windows For a long time it searches and downloads drivers from the Update Center, but in the end everything goes smoothly.

When 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, the images are taken with a resolution of 1080 × 1080. For taking pictures maximum resolution it is necessary to set the 16: 9 mode in the camera settings. Then the pictures will be obtained with a resolution of 1920 × 1080.

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

From these pictures, we can say that the miracle has not happened again, and Samsung has not yet managed to endow the tiny module with decent quality. Anyway, the camera hasn't gotten better than the Samsung Galaxy Gear. There is still a noticeable coarse grain from the noise reduction, and even noises appear in places. The sharpness of the pictures is poor. The main reason for these problems is low resolution. And, of course, weak optics. These are all significant disadvantages of the camera. Color rendition and work with exposure cannot be praised either.

It remains only to conclude that the camera is not yet completely suitable for any practical tasks, and its pictures can be viewed without frustration unless on a smartphone screen.

The camera can shoot video with a resolution of 720p. An example video is shown below.

The video, in contrast to the photo, is very good for the camera. Even freeze frames look quite clear, the sharpness is acceptable, there are no noticeable problems during posting. Perhaps the manufacturer did the right thing by limiting itself to 720p, since in this case, most likely, a video in Full HD resolution would look much worse.

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

Autonomous work

In the first version of the Galaxy Gear, the battery life was not the best: with active use, the battery could be discharged in a day. Gear 2 has taken a big step forward in this regard: with an average intensity of use, the watch will last three or four days, and if you use it actively (but without a conscious purpose to drain the battery), then less, but you can safely count on two days.

Unfortunately, we do not yet have a methodology that allows us to objectively compare the duration autonomous work 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 offline music playback, and somewhere not), and secondly, they are not intended for any continuous continuous use, such as reading, surfing the web or playing games. Therefore, the only way to somehow measure the battery life is to simply use the watch for a while in real life.

I walked with the Samsung Gear 2 for four days. Before that, they were fully charged, by the end of the fourth day they were discharged. In the process of using it, I studied the interface for a long time, looked through some notifications, answered several calls. The camera was not used at all (the photos in the article were taken earlier). Fitness functions - too (except that the pulse was measured several times). In general, we can say that this is the use of medium intensity, due to the real needs of the user and the characteristics of the device (for example, why use mediocre camera hours, if you can use great camera smartphone?). And with this operation, 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, do not use the capabilities that are not available with Pebble). Decent result!

conclusions

We are now witnessing a very interesting period: a new market for smart watches is rapidly emerging before our eyes. If six months ago, the devices on sale were more like experimental engineering samples, now not only technologists, but also ordinary users have plenty to choose from. And if earlier there was a choice according to the principle of "fishlessness and cancer", now, on the contrary, several devices may be attracted at once.

So, for example, Samsung Gear 2 certainly attracts with the ability to make calls and answer incoming calls without reaching for a smartphone, use voice control (well, until you play enough), and also listen to music without a smartphone at all. In turn, the Gear Fit amazes curved screen unusual shape and convenience. Pebble Steel stands out among the competitors, but there are much more severe rivals ahead: LG and Motorola watches on Android Wear, as well as the long-awaited Apple iWatch... One way or another, if, while living in Russia, you decide to acquire smart watch, and at the same time you are the owner of a relatively new Samsung smartphone(or are ready to purchase it), we can safely recommend Gear 2, as well as 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 a smartwatch so far), Gear 2 is a little expensive. But the price for Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit is already much more acceptable. We'd recommend the Gear Fit if it weren't for the lack of support for third-party apps on this unusual device. Therefore, in terms of the combination of qualities, the most attractive option seems to us to be Gear 2 Neo (the camera, in general, is an extra thing for a watch - at least at this level of 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 in six months your gadget will become obsolete. And it is possible that Android Wear devices and Apple iWatch will have such killer features that will immediately reduce the attractiveness of the current Samsung line... However, this, we repeat, will only happen in a few months, and it is not a fact that these new devices will turn out to be as balanced and successful as the Samsung Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo. And we have no doubts that the new Samsung watch is really successful.

Good design (yes, this watch is not a shame to wear in any society!), Convenient and pleasant software, wide functionality, stability of work (we have not noticed any freezes, no crashes, no slowdowns, except for the slow work of S Voice), excellent the screen - all these are undoubted advantages. Minor flaws, of course, do occur (for example, the camera is still far from perfect). Well, binding to Samsung devices(and only on Android 4.3 / 4.4) upset. But this is the market strategy of the Korean manufacturer: apparently, the watch is still considered by him more as an additional incentive to buy a smartphone, rather than as an independent market.

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

Samsung does not often receive the Original Design award from us, but in this case, we believe that the Korean manufacturer deserves it in full.

Did you know that Samsung smartwatches work great with iPhone?

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

For the first time about iPhone support was announced as early as 2015. Although, it took the company a little longer than expected to fully integrate Samsung smartwatches and iPhones.

Mobile app

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

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

You have already downloaded required application? Then go ahead!

Connecting Samsung Gear to iPhone

When you turn on the Gear for the first time, you will see a series of basic prompts, after which the watch enters phone pairing mode. This is the moment when it's time to open the Gear S app on your iPhone.

1 - click "Start Your Journey";
2 - Choose your Gear (choose your Gear);
3 - the app will automatically start searching for nearby Gears;

Your Gear name or model number should now appear.

4 - choose your smartwatch;
5 - confirm the access code;
6 - follow the prompts on the screen to complete the connection.

You will need to adjust the privacy level and account Samsung.

Reset

If you want to connect your old Gear watch (which you have previously used) to new iPhone, you will need to do a factory reset first. There are two ways.

1 - open Settings;
2 - go to the Information about the device (Gear info);
3 - select Reset Gear;
4 - then Reset to factory settings (Factory reset);
5 - click OK and you're done.

1 - turn off the Gear;
2 - hold down the power button until rebooting starts;
3 - press the power button several times to enter the boot mode (Reboot Mode);
4 - select the Recovery item;
5 - hold down the power button to select this item;
6 - hold the power button until the reboot is complete.

you did full reset settings. You can now connect to your iPhone.

Ready

Once you've successfully connected to your iPhone, you'll be able to set up notifications, install new apps from the Samsung catalog, track your S Health activity, and more.

Gear Fit2 Pro

Please note that if you have a Gear Fit2 Pro, you will need to install a separate app called Samsung Gear Fit. The rest of the instructions are identical.

Many users who are interested in VR technologies also try to keep up with new products. The manufacturer Samsung does not lag behind competitors in this matter and presents its own modern products. Thus, this article will discuss the question of how to connect Samsung Gear VR to a computer, and also to a phone.

Samsung Gear VR is a joint product of Samsung and Oculus VR in the form of a helmet virtual reality. This device quite easy to use, has optimal weight and dimensions. The design is designed for comfort and ease of use. With regard to functional features, the model in question has all the parameters that meet modern requirements.

It should be noted that in terms of price and quality ratio, this offer is one of the most attractive virtual technologies on the market.

The main purpose of the device is related to its use with Samsung Galaxy S-series, and it often does not work with other smartphones. It can be connected with software features, and corny with the dimensions of other smartphones.

However, the problem of connecting to other phones is solved in the following way:

During the installation of the phone into the headset, the Oculus process is automatically launched, which must be manually disabled.
There are three such processes in total and they are disabled using special ones, but paid programs, for example Package Disable Pro.
After that, Gear VR will become equivalent to ordinary Google cardboard and can be used with any VR applications from Play Market.

If necessary, all changes made can be undone and the device will restore its default operating mode. Care should be taken when carrying out such manipulations so as not to disrupt the operation of the device.

More about Package Disable Pro

This application is designed to work exclusively with devices from Samsung, and its the price does not exceed 2 $... For start of this application Root is not required, but it is installed as an ordinary apk file.

Its main purpose is to completely freeze other processes and applications on the smartphone. This feature can come in handy when you need to reconfigure the Gear VR from Samsung to work with smartphones from other manufacturers. The program has a user-friendly design and good performance when analyzing the system and performing tasks. It can also be used to optimize the power consumption of your device.

How to connect to a computer

In order to connect Gear VR from Samsung to your personal computer, you will need the following:

Selected virtual reality glasses;
Smartphone compliant;
USB cable or Wi-Fi distribution point;
A special Trinus VR program that broadcasts an image from a computer directly to a smartphone;
Customized games and other VR applications.

Trinus VR can be installed on your smartphone through the Play Market for free. You should be careful when checking your Android version, which directly affects the installation process.

First you need to connect your smartphone to your PC via USB cable or via Wi-Fi;
Next, you need to make sure of the stability and correct setting connections, which is better provided with a yusb cable;
Then you can run the mentioned Trinus VR program on the phone, and then on the computer;
In both windows of the program, click on the triangle icon;
After that, the image from the smartphone screen will begin to be displayed on the computer, and all data read by motion sensors, etc., will also be transferred to the PC.

Video instruction

Samsung's Gear S3 is a fully functional smartwatch, although I would have liked to see more apps for it.

If you received the Gear S3 as a gift for the holidays, or just recently bought it, chances are that some of the nuances and aspects of the watch remain to be explored. We've highlighted 10 tips and tricks to help you get comfortable with your new gadget.

The box is a charging stand.

Instead of throwing the box in the trash can, you can turn it into a charging dock for your watch. Apart from the simple assembly of some parts, there is no complicated work on your part. Refer to the supplied user manual (page 5) to obtain detailed instructions on how to assemble a stand.

During the setup process, the app will ask you to install two or three more apps that are needed so that the watch and phone can communicate with each other. Follow the instructions and install the required plugins and services.

Change of dials.

The Gear S3 has many watch faces, most of which you will need to use the Gear app on your Android device to view and install.

You can switch between watch faces on your phone or on the watch itself. Press and hold on the current watch face, and then swipe left or right to view installed watch faces. If a Stylize option is shown below the preview, click on it to change the color and customize the watch face to your liking.

Using Samsung Pay.

One of the important features in the Gear S3 is full compatibility with Samsung Pay... This means that you can pay for purchases on NFC terminals, as well as on old payment terminals with classic credit cards using your watch. I spent the whole weekend using this technology
and she's amazing.

Press and hold the top button on the right of the watch for a couple of seconds to start the setup process. You need to add plastic card on your phone, but the app guides you through the process.

Then, when you need to pay for the purchase, click on desired card, and bring the watch to the payment terminal. It's just some kind of magic.

Access to quick settings.

Swipe down on the watch face to access quick settings... Here you can turn on airplane mode, manually turn on Do Not Disturb when you go to a meeting or movie, adjust the brightness, speaker volume, and control the music app.

Add widgets and rearrange them.

By turning the ring around the watch face to the right, you can view the application widgets that are currently installed on the watch. While viewing a widget, press and hold on it to customize, change, remove, or add new widgets.

Application management.

The default app circle is also customizable and can be invoked by long pressing on the app icon. A ring will appear outlining the edge of the watch screen, letting you know that you are in edit mode. Drag, drop and uninstall apps right from the watch screen.

Setting a shortcut to the Home button.

Double-clicking the bottom button on the Gear S3, also called the Home button, launches S Voice by default. However, you can configure this setting to launch other applications ranging from Calendar to S Health.

On your watch, open Settings> Device> Double-press the Home key and select a shortcut from the list.

Do Not Disturb setting.

With the Gear S3's large battery, you can leave your watch on at night to track your sleep. But, waking up at night from calls and SMS on the wrist will not help you to have a good rest at night, so you will most likely want to turn on the "Do not disturb" mode.

On your watch, open Settings> Device> Do Not Disturb. Select the days and times you want to disable notifications, then double-check the scheduled enablement.

Turn off reminders to move.

Some people are annoyed by the hourly reminders to get up and move. You can turn off these alarms in the S Health app on your watch. Scroll to the "Settings" icon and select it, and then click on "Not active time".