Connect Galaxy Gear to Samsung Galaxy Note 3
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- 1 This is part of the VisiHow series on how to use the Samsung Galaxy Note3. You can visit the main reference of the article on how to Use Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for a full list of Note3 VisiHow Articles
- 2 Manually Connect Galaxy Gear to Samsung Note3
- 3 Automatically Connect Galaxy Gear to Samsung Note3
- 4 Samsung Galaxy Gear Tech Specs
- 5 Applications and Services
- 6 Questions and Answers
- 6.1 I don't have a gear manager
- 6.2 My phone is not bringing up the Galaxy gear app at the appropriate step in the process?
- 6.3 Re-connect to Gear automatically after being apart?
- 6.4 Connectivity Gear to Note4 Error?
- 6.5 My Gear is not showing the time on the screen, it shows a picture of the gear and mobile device, and there is this sign of something processing?
- 6.6 My Note3 says the Gear is not supported by my mobile device or my software needs to be updated?
- 6.7 What is the indicator when charging?
- 6.8 How do I fix the media controller?
- 7 Comments
This is part of the VisiHow series on how to use the Samsung Galaxy Note3. You can visit the main reference of the article on how to Use Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for a full list of Note3 VisiHow Articles
Samsung Galaxy Gear is one of Samsung's best gadgets for 2013. This article will discuss how to connect Galaxy Gear to your Samsung Galaxy Note3 to be able to start maximizing the benefits of these two awesome gadgets.
Manually Connect Galaxy Gear to Samsung Note3
The following procedures will allow you to manually connect your Samsung Galaxy Note3 to Galaxy Gear:
- 1To turn on your device, press and hold the Power/Home key until Galaxy Gear's screen turns on. The Power/Home key is located on the upper part of the side of the Galaxy Gear.Turn on your Galaxy Gear.
- 2You can do this be either tapping on the "Home" key once or tapping the "Back" key until you are taken to the home menu.Go to your Galaxy Note3's home screen.
- 3The apps icon is located on the lower right part of Note3's screen. Tapping on the Apps icon will take you to the list of all installed applications on your Samsung Galaxy Note3.Tap on the "Apps" icon.
- 4The Gear Manager will allow you to connect your Note3 to your Galaxy Gear. To open it, tap on the icon that resembles a watch on the app list. If you have not yet installed the application on your Note3, then check on this article on Install Galaxy Gear Manager on Samsung Galaxy Note 3Open the Gear Manager app.
- 5This will automatically turn on your Bluetooth radio and will start scanning for devices that have Bluetooth enabled.Tap on Connect Manually.
- 6The application will inform you to make sure that the Galaxy Gear is on setup wizard. Make sure that this is being complied to.Tap on OK.
- 7After scanning, your Galaxy Note3 will display a list of paired and available devices. If you have not yet paired the Galaxy Gear to your Note3, the device will show on the "Available Devices" section. Tap on the device name to start pairing your Note3 and Galaxy Gear.Tap on Galaxy Gear on the available devices.
- 8On your Note3, tap on "OK" when prompted with the Bluetooth pairing request. On your Galaxy Gear, tap on the check mark to confirm the passkey.Confirm the pairing request.
- 9Once your devices are connected, you will be taken to the "End user license agreement". Make sure to carefully read the agreement and tap on the corresponding check boxes to acknowledge that you have read and understood, and agree to all the terms and conditions in the agreements. You can also to opt to provide Samsung the error log data from any Software Update failure by ticking on "Yes", or "No Thanks".Agree with the license agreement.
- 10Once you have completely read and agreed to the terms and conditions on the license agreements, you can tap on the "Finish" button on the lower-right part of your Note3's screen to proceed to the main screen of Gear Manager.Tap on "Finish".
- 11You will be taken to the Gear Manager's main page, where your Galaxy Gear will show as a paired device.Manual setup complete.
- 12You have successfully learned how to manually connect your Samsung Galaxy Note3 and Galaxy Gear!
Automatically Connect Galaxy Gear to Samsung Note3
The following procedures will allow you to automatically connect your Samsung Galaxy Note3 with the Galaxy Gear:
- 1You can start enabling it by going to the Home menu. You can get to the Home menu by pressing the "Back" key a few times until it takes you to the Home menu, or by pressing the "Home" key once.Enable the NFC feature of your Samsung Galaxy Note3.
Samsung Galaxy Gear Tech Specs
Physical Specification
Wide: 36.8 Millimeter Height: 56.6 Millimeter Diameter: 11.1 Millimeter
Connectivity
Using 4.0 version of Bluetooth® technology
Memory
It has an internal memory of 4GB and an additional of 512 MB for its RAM
Audio and Video
Playback Code of H.264 for video Playback format of MP4 for video The device can record 720p at 30 Frames per second Playback Codec of AAC for Audio Playback Format of M4A for Audio
Display
Display is using Super AMOLED Screen Size: 1.63 or 41.4 Millimeter Screen resolution is at 320 by 320
Camera
The camera is using 1.9 Megapixel and a BSI sensor The camera is also using an Auto focus with sound and shot available.
Battery
The battery capacity of 315 mAh The battery has a standby time up to 150 Hours, meaning not doing anything. Estimated time of usage is up to 25 hours, depending on how you use your device
Chipset
The Samsung Gear is using an 800 MHz Processor
Sensor
The device is using Accelerometer and gyro sensor
Others
2 Microphones with Noise Cancellation 1 the Samsung gear has 1 speaker as well
Applications and Services
Samsung Services
Uses ChatOn and Samsung Apps.
Additional Services
Memographer Stopwatch Smart Relay S Voice Auto Lock Find My Device Media Controller Pedometer Voice Memo Timer Safety Assistance Call
Call
Using Samsung Galaxy gear, you can call and receive calls while wearing it.
Smart Relay
If you received emails, text messages or SMS and any other. It will automatically push to your Samsung Galaxy gear and it will display it on your phone screen.
Memographer
Using Memographer, you do not need to get your phone to take picture or moments. You can simply use your Samsung Gear to take those moments and share it with your social networking accounts.
S Voice
Using S voice, you can speak to your gear to go to certain settings to view. In short, using voice command. Here is the command list:
- 1Call
- 2Contacts
- 3Schedule
- 4Task
- 5Alarm
- 6Clock
- 7Timer
- 8Application
- 9Messages
- 10Weather
- 11Help
Voice Memo
If you are not too fond of reading your memos, you can simply create a voice memo and listen to those recordings.
Questions and Answers
I don't have a gear manager
If you do not have the Gear Manager application, you can read this in-depth article on Install Galaxy Gear Manager on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on your Samsung Galaxy Note3. Samsung has decided not to put the application in the Play Store. It can only be downloaded from Samsung Apps. You can install one for your Samsung Galaxy Note3 by going to Home > tap on Apps > open Samsung Apps > search and download Galaxy Gear. Again, you can simply click on the link provided to view the detailed instructions to get Galaxy Gear on your Note3.
My phone is not bringing up the Galaxy gear app at the appropriate step in the process?
When I touch the cradle to the phone it says 'new tag collected' but no Galaxy gear app
The Galaxy Gear app is required in order for you to be able to follow the process. After that, you can connect through NFC or Bluetooth. Your phone will then bring up the details page of your Galaxy Gear app and then you have to go through the pairing process, which is done manually.
Re-connect to Gear automatically after being apart?
The Galaxy gear watch and phone, connect and work correctly. However, if they become disconnected (through out-of-range communications), they will not automatically re-connect when brought together again. Can this be set up to occur automatically?
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Connectivity Gear to Note4 Error?
Hi, I have the original gear and it worked fine with my Note3, I have upgraded to Note4 and cannot get it to connect to the gear. I have the latest version of gear manager 2.2.15111841 installed, the two devices are paired but when I try and connect I get an error on the gear 'Failed to connect your Gear. Try to connect via Samsung Gear. Refer to the manual for more information'.
I have tried installing older versions of Gear, restarting both devices etc. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Gavin
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My Gear is not showing the time on the screen, it shows a picture of the gear and mobile device, and there is this sign of something processing?
What to do to make the Gear display time
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My Note3 says the Gear is not supported by my mobile device or my software needs to be updated?
My software is up-to-date. I have restarted the Gear and my phone but they will not pair. The Gear is ready to pair but will not, by either Bluetooth or NFC.
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What is the indicator when charging?
When I first charge, then switch on the electric switch only a moment indicator appeared on the screen. After charging. I push awhile the on button on the side of the item but no response, what should I do?
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How do I fix the media controller?
Media controller only works for a brief amount of time then stops, how do I properly connect it and keep it working. I have tried: I've tried restarting everything, and deleting everything, nothing changed, still works only briefly. I think it was caused by: I have no clue
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