How To Use Bluetooth – Samsung Galaxy Gear

Learn how to use Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy Gear. This is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of these devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and this app enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Turning On and Off

Note: Be default, this functionality is enabled.

To turn off:

• From the Home (Clock) screen, scroll to and then tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
• Tap the Bluetooth field to turn it off. The checkmark no longer appears in the adjacent field.

To turn on:

• From the Home (Clock) screen, scroll to and then tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth.
• Tap the Bluetooth field to turn it on. The checkmark appears in the adjacent field.

Changing the Device Name

• From within your smartphones Applications page, tap Gear Manager > Paired Gear field.
• Tap the Rename field and use the on-screen keyboard to edit the current device name.
• Rename: allows you to change the reference name used by the Gear Manager application for the selected Galaxy Gear.

Activating Visibility

• From the Home Clock screen, scroll to and then tap Apps icon > Settings > Bluetooth.
• Verify your Bluetooth is active.
• From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the Visibility field to turn it on. Activating this feature makes your device visible and allows other devices to pair and communicate.