Learn how to use Bluetooth on your Samsung Gear 2. Place the devices close to each other when pairing your Gear 2 with another mobile device.
- The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
- Do not touch the Bluetooth antenna of a connected mobile device.
- Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
- Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may not becompatible with your Gear 2.
Connecting the Gear to a mobile device
Install the Gear Manager on the mobile device and connect the Gear 2 to the device using a Bluetooth connection.
Note: You cannot install Gear Manager on mobile devices that do not support Gear 2 syncronizing. Ensure that your mobile device is compatible with a Gear 2.
You can connect only one mobile device to one Gear. You cannot use multiple Gear devices at the same
time.
- Turn on the Gear 2 device.
- From the Gear 2, read the download information in the displayed window and tap Next. The model details display.
- From the Mobile device, download the Gear Manager from Samsung Apps. You can also visit apps.samsung.com/gear2 to download the Gear manager.
- From the Mobile device Apps screen, tap Gear Manager.
- From the Mobile device, select the Gear model name (e.g. Gear 2 (0000)) that displayed in Step 2.
- From the Mobile device, when the Bluetooth pairing request displays, tap OK.
- Tap OK when the Confirm passkey screen displays.
- The Install window displays on the Mobile device.
- From the Mobile device, read and agree to the terms and conditions.
When the devices connect, the Gear Manager displays on the mobile device and the clock screen displays on the Gear 2.
Note: The Gear Manager application guide displays.
- You can configure the Gear 2 from the Gear Manager.
- Connection methods and screenshots may vary depending on the type of device and the devices software version.
- When connecting the Gear to another mobile device
- If you want to connect the Gear 2 to a newly purchased mobile device or to another mobile device for the first time, reset the Gear 2 device. Resetting the Gear 2 removes the data from the memory. After the reset, you can connect the Gear 2 to a different mobile device.
