How to Set up a Smartwatch?

After the smartphone and the tablet, the gigantic market of connected objects continues to grow. Today, the smartwatch (or connected watch) attracts all attention. On the front of the scene since 2013 and the media out of the Samsung Galaxy Gear, the smartwatch is announced as the new high-tech object. Have you already given up on the call of the connected watch? So here's how to optimize it to better enjoy it.

How to connect a smartwatch to a smartphone?

It is very easy to pair your Bluetooth watch connected to your phone if it is compatible.

Do you own an Android Bluetooth watch and smartphone? Start by downloading the Android Wear app on your phone. You will have to agree to share your contacts and geolocation with Android Wear. Once installed, turn on Bluetooth mode on both devices. By launching Android Wear on your smartphone, it will locate your watch and offer you to get married.

To pair a Sony smartwatch to your smartphone, the handling is slightly different. Install the LiveWare Manager application on your smartphone. After activating Bluetooth on your phone, turn off your watch. Keep the power button on to enable pairing, and connect your two devices.

How to adjust the options of my smartwatch?

When you connect your smartphone for the first time to your smartwatch, a wizard accompanies you in the setting of your tool, to allow you to adjust all the features. Subsequently, the setting of your connected watch is systematical via the dedicated Android Wear (or LiveWare Manager for Sony) application of your smartphone. Thanks to its wider screen, it offers more ease to set your options. You'll be able to manage the brightness of the screen, the notifications to receive, the synchronization of applications and many other tools to use daily with your smartwatch.

What features does my smartwatch offer me?

Depending on the manufacturers and models, a plethora of different features awaits you. Among these, we find mainly the management of calls, as well as notifications of emails, SMS or social networks. The most advanced models offer advanced functions, such as an integrated camera. With Galaxy Gear, you can even control your Samsung TV from your watch. Just install the Smart Remote app on your smartphone.

How to use apps on my smartwatch?

You do not need to install applications on your smart Bluetooth watch. All are directly managed by your smartphone. 100% of the applications on your smartphone can be used with your connected watch ... with more or less convenience. A growing catalog of special applications for watches is emerging on the Google Play store. Among the most popular applications are the pedometer, the weather but also the MP3 player or help with the location of your smartphone.