Setting up a Smart Watch is an easy but meticulous process. The correct functioning of the device depends on the proper implementation of all these actions. The article describes in detail how to set up a smart watch. It also provides step-by-step instructions for solving unexpected problems - how to fix the “offline” error, why the watch does not see the SIM card, etc.
Description
The watch exchanges data with the phone in a closed loop. After synchronization, the devices interact with each other and influence each other's functions:
- The watch's heart rate monitor transmits data to a smartphone, the application of which keeps statistics;
- a gesture or button on a wrist gadget starts the camera on a mobile phone;
- Alerts about SMS or missed calls are displayed on the watch display.
The two devices are paired via Bluetooth. Some manufacturers are experimenting with Wi-Fi synchronization, but this method is still too energy-consuming and is not widely used.
Wear OS: design
The design is tailored to smartwatches, with redesigned app launchers that curve onto streamlined screens. No more shaking your watch left or right. You can even arrange your favorite apps on the screen by holding and dragging them.
Once you receive a signal from your Apple Watch, swipe your finger across the watch face to activate certain features. Swiping from the top opens quick settings, and swiping from the bottom opens notifications. You'll see your Google Fit rings on the right and Google Assistant on the left.
Benefits of watches
Connecting gadgets expands the functionality of the gadget and simplifies many aspects:
- Watch . To see the date and time, you don’t need to reach into your pocket for your mobile phone.
- Alerts . The smart watch screen displays the text of SMS messages or instant messengers, information about incoming calls.
- Receive and answer calls using the watch key.
- Calendar reminders, weather data, news reports .
- Alarm clock , planner.
- Fitness activity . Pedometer, calorie counting, blood pressure monitor.
- GPS navigator readings . The map is shown on the watch display.
- NFC . Some devices are already equipped with a contactless payment module, which further simplifies payments.
- Mobile connection.
- Manipulations with the audio player . Adjust volume, switch tracks.
- Launch your smartphone camera or take a photo with your own lens.
- Phone search . If the device is lost, the detection function on the smart watch starts and the mobile starts beeping.
- Cell phone loss prevention . When devices move away from each other at a specified distance, the watch begins to vibrate.
- Additional personalization by installing applications on the wrist gadget.
Apple Watch 6 app
Users can download various apps for this smartwatch to enhance its functionality.
All of them are available through the App Store. Here are the most popular:
- Health View to track vital signs.
- Pacer to use a pedometer.
- Nike Run Club is a great app for running enthusiasts.
- Pillow allows you to better control your sleep quality.
- One drop allows you to control your medication intake.
- Lose It for calorie counting.
- Water Minder to control the amount of fluid consumed throughout the day.
- Yazio reminds you to stretch and monitors your activity level.
- Todoist can be used as an organizer.
- Shazam is a great app for music lovers.
- Carrot Weather is a weather monitoring application.
- SolarWatch for monitoring the sun and obtaining data on UV levels.
Of course, you can find a number of other applications that can work via a smartphone when synchronized with it or autonomously directly through the Apple Watch 6 fitness bracelet.
Apple periodically offers new firmware that allows you to unlock new features. You need to download them only from the official website listed above. This will reduce the likelihood of infection of the fitness bracelet and smartphone with malware, and also guarantees stable operation.
How to make calls and send messages
The functionality of a smart watch allows you to receive incoming calls, messages, as well as make calls and send SMS through the display, just like on a regular smartphone. You can do this using your own SIM card or smartphone functions when connected via Bluetooth.
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In order to send and receive calls and messages from your smartphone, you need an additional mobile application. It depends on the watch model and is indicated in the manual supplied with the gadget.
Wear OS: Notifications
Anyone who used an old Wear watch knows that Google notification cards had a habit of hiding watch faces. Now things work a little differently.
The watch face will display small icons instead of huge messages that take up space. They are also easier to control, with an indicator on the bottom display showing how many cards are left in the stack.
When the watch is activated, notification cards are raised. You can swipe up from bottom to view notifications as usual.
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Possible problems
Problems that may arise when using the gadget can be solved by the tips below.
The clock does not turn on
The cause is a low battery, a broken charging cable or a broken charger. If checking the options does not produce results, you should contact an authorized center.
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Accelerated battery discharge
The battery, due to the compact size of the gadget, is used with a small capacity. The solution to the problem will be reasonable saving of battery capacity:
- Turn down the display brightness.
- Set the screen to turn off when inactive in the settings.
- Prefer pairing via BlueTooth (Wi-Fi consumes more energy).
There is no connection between the smartphone and the watch
If there is no pairing between devices, the solutions are as follows:
- check the operation of the wireless connection module;
- rebooting smart watch and mobile settings;
- uninstalling and reinstalling the synchronization utility;
- restore factory settings of both devices.
If none of the methods help, you need to contact the service.
No network
A rare but common error when the device does not detect the connection. Cause of problems and their solutions:
It is important to know
1. If you have any problems with the device, please contact our service team immediately and we will quickly solve your problem. 2. All data on vital signs obtained from the watch cannot be used for medical purposes. Do not attempt to use the watch as a medical device or self-medicate. If necessary, consult your doctor. 3. The watch is not intended to be worn when diving or visiting saunas/baths. 4. The company reserves the right to modify both the watch and this manual without prior notice to users. Inaccuracies and discrepancies in the functionality of the modes in this case will not constitute an error.
General sequence for setting up a smart watch
Multifunctional wrist electronics in the form of smart watches have been in wide demand over the last decade. Well-known brands and Chinese companies produce various modifications of devices: sports-oriented, for children and older citizens, stylized as mechanical ones with one button in the form of a winding crown, original design.
To take full advantage of the potential of a smart wrist accessory, the user needs to know how to set up a smart watch. The setup procedure may vary in detail depending on the watch model, but the step-by-step sequence of actions is general and can be done independently. Schematically, the steps to set up a smart watch can be divided into several steps.
- Preparatory activities.
- Installing a carrier card (if supported).
- Setting the current date and time, customizing the dial.
- Synchronization with smartphone.
- Installing and configuring applications.
Preparatory activities
Having purchased or received a smart watch as a gift, the new owner must first of all perform the following steps according to the attached documentation.
- Familiarize yourself with the device's capabilities, equipment and control methods (gestures, voice commands).
- Find out the location of physical control buttons and connectors.
- If there is support for a SIM card, then familiarize yourself in detail with the installation diagram for its installation in the device.
- Check the battery charge level, the integrity of the contacts and charge the watch 100%.
The charging method and time may differ for different models. For charging are used:
- contact wire charging with power supply;
- magnetic cradle (docking station);
- wireless charger stand.
If the watch does not charge, the cause of the problem should be sought in the integrity of the contacts. There may also be a problem with the charger - a simple malfunction.
Installing Sim cards and setting up communication
If the watch model provides a function for working with a telecom operator card, such as smart watch models for children and senior citizens, it is important to adhere to the following rules.
- It is advisable to choose a Big Three telecom operator (MTS, Beeline, Megafon). There is standard support for the corresponding networks; no complex communication setup steps are required.
- Choose a tariff with prepaid Internet traffic of at least 1GB.
- To track the balance by number, it is recommended to register it in your personal account on the telecom operator’s website.
- You should check the activation of the card via phone (incoming and outgoing calls should be accepted) and similarly check that the card does not have a PIN code.
- Top up your balance. If the balance is zero/negative, the Internet connection on the watch will not function.
To set up your watch phone, you need to insert a SIM card into the slot. As a rule, manufacturers place the cell for the communication card inside under the back cover of the watch behind the battery.
If the card is installed correctly, an indicator indicating the quality of network reception should appear on the device display for some time. A symbol in the form of an antenna, the letter E, or another similar indicator on the screen indicates that the watch has successfully connected to the Internet.
Wear OS: Messaging
Messaging is limited since the screens are so small, but this is mitigated by Wear OS's input method. The small messaging keyboard can be swiped with your finger, and handwriting recognition lets you write single letters or string words together to send messages.
Google offers its own keyboard, but also opens the door to third-party apps for an alternative.
And that is not all. Google offers Smart Replies that Gmail users are familiar with and gives you three possible replies to quickly respond to a message. These smart responses are generated on the watch itself, meaning no personal information is transferred to Google's servers.
Replying to messages no longer requires you to navigate to another screen; you can tap on a message and view more details before deciding what to do next.
Setting the current date and time, customizing the watch face
When turned on for the first time, many models offer to set the clock in the smart watch and set the current date. The time parameter should be set in accordance with the time zone. If the device’s software does not automatically suggest adjusting the date and time, then you need to open the “settings” menu item and find and execute the appropriate mode there. Detailed information on setting the timing parameters of each specific model is provided in the operating instructions.
Synchronization with smartphone
Any smart watch model is equipped with hardware and software for pairing with a smartphone. Branded devices can connect to mobile gadgets of only one Android platform or to iOS, for example, like the Apple Watch only works with the iPhone. Most smartwatch models from Chinese manufacturers are cross-platform, which means they connect to all smartphones.
Step-by-step instructions for connecting a smartwatch to a smartphone consist of the following sequence of actions.
- You need to download the app for your watch model on your phone. For example, Android Wear for a branded Android device or another link encoded in the QR code of the watch.
- Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on the watch and smartphone (on some models, Wi-Fi).
- The name of the watch will be displayed in the application settings; select it from the list.
- Wait for the secret code to appear on the screens of both devices and check the identity.
- Initiate pairing (the “Connect” button) if the codes match.
Once the process is complete, the message “Connected” or something similar in meaning, or an icon in the form of a cloud, will appear in the application window on the smartphone. The system will also report a failed pairing.
If you have a Wi-Fi adapter, a smartwatch can be connected to a smartphone via the Internet, and you can also set up an automatic connection.
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How to install applications on smart watches
The easiest way to install additional applications on a smart watch is to use a paired smartphone . For many models of Android wrist devices, there are already a large number of third-party programs, both paid and free, including programs in Russian. Installation is carried out according to a simple scheme: use your smartphone to find the desired application for Android Wear in the Google Play store, download and install. Once the installation is complete, the add-on can be used on the wrist accessory by clicking on the icon of the installed application.