Watch smartphone Samsung Gear S

The Samsung S smart watch called Gear S is the third generation of wearable devices. The second version was a kind of correction of errors made when creating the first model, and the Live version was an analogue of the second model only on the OS from Google. The main difference is that this is a completely independent device: the model supports a SIM card and can work without a bundle with a smartphone or tablet.. The Samsung Gear S review will tell you more about this feature and other features.

Model positioning

Samsung's early models are smart watches that needed to be connected to a smartphone or tablet. The first version of the Samsung Galaxy watch was the most imperfect in this regard. The device worked only with the Note line phones, and a little later support appeared by other models.The second Gear learned how to work with any models from the Korean brand, but there was no simultaneous connection to two devices. This also caused some discontent on the part of buyers.

Smart Watch Gear S is another step towards full autonomy. Now the device can be connected not only to other devices, but to work completely autonomously. Built-in communication module allows you to make calls from your phone and write SMS. This is a bold move from Koreans, because there were very few such devices at the time of the device's release. First of all, the model is aimed at enthusiasts of this direction, since the vast majority of users still understand smart watches as a companion to their smartphone or tablet.

Specifications

The presence of a slot for a SIM card is not the only difference between the Samsung Gear S and early brand devices. So in them there is no camera. In addition, the model received a number of changes in characteristics. All of them are listed below:

• display size - 2 inches;
• Resolution - 360 * 480 pixels;
• display technology - OLED;
• Battery - 300 mAh (designed for 2 days of work);
• OS - Tyzen;
• color - white or black;
• safety - IP67;
• memory - 512 MB / 4 GB;
• bluetooth, Wi-Fi, microUSB, miscroSIM;
• processor - 2 cores at 1 GHz.

The delivery set includes a clock instruction and a charger.

Design

The case of the device is made of plastic, the shape of the display is rectangular. The model is quite large, but thin, which makes the watch not too bulky. The case itself has a convex shape. This is done to repeat hand outline. In addition, it is easier to insert the device into the strap and remove it.

Belt produced from siliconeregardless of the color of the device itself, it is white. It can be changed, but at the time of release no additional colors were stated. As in the model Gear 2, the belt does not have inside the electronics, which increases the strength of the device in comparison with the first model of the brand. The belt has changed, now it is a simple but reliable fastener. The length of the strap allows you to wear a watch on both small and big hands.

Screen technology - OLED, it provides a good color rendition, and due to the rather high resolution, the picture looks very nice.

Important! Because of the curved shape, the display in Smart Gear is a bit glare, but reviews suggest that this does not create any inconvenience.

back side Samsung Gear S has a heart rate scanner, a SIM card slot and contacts for connecting a charger. Also here is a speaker. In order to insert a SIM card, you will need to open the cover, the device turns off by itself. After the card is in place and the lid is closed, the device will turn on again.

On the front panel is located single physical button, and also the sensor of infrared radiation and illumination. All these elements are below the display.

Autonomy

In the characteristics specified by the manufacturer, it is stated that the model can work up to two days without having to charge them. Many reviews agree that this is an average value, since the autonomy of the scheme of use can both increase and decrease.

1. If the Samsung Galaxy Gear S will work with a SIM card, and at the same time connect them to a smartphone via Bluetooth, and actively use them, then the actual operating time will be reduced to 1.5 days.
2. If the card is not set or disabled in the settings, the device can withstand three days.

Another difference was base for charging. It is a kind of 350 mAh battery. You can charge it, and then take it with you.The base is attached to the body and charges it. Everything is accompanied by an indication.

Important! Charging takes 3 hours, and this is a serious drawback of the device.

The decision to turn the power supply into an external battery is an interesting idea, but for everyday use it is an extra measure. Most users simply put the clock on at night to charge, but do not charge the device during the day. Possibly such a use of a block important for long trips and hikes.

Sensors and compatibility

Smart watch with a curved screen from Samsung has several options to notify the user about the message or call - sound, indication, vibration. The best option of all - the last. On the street, the sound can not be heard, and notice the display is real, only if you specifically look at the clock. Vibration is quite noticeable, and even at rush hour it can be felt.

Thanks gyro and acceleration sensor The model has an automatic display backlight function, if the user raises his hand to look at the display. This does not happen instantly, but the delay is not so great as to cause hostility or inconvenience.

Important! Compatibility Watch Samsung Gear S is carried out via Bluetooth connection. At the same time, the company returned to the early scheme - the device works exclusively with Note 4 or the Edge version, support for other models appeared later.

As before, the device cannot synchronize with several units of equipment at the same time. The company did not eliminate this minus, and so far it remains only to come to terms with such a solution, however, it is pleasing that all settings can be archived and simply retrieved with a new connection.

Gear program to customize, interface, features

To start using the device, you need to synchronize it with the phone. To do this, from the corporate app store you need download gear manager. After installation, the program must be run and do everything that it requires. In general, the setup takes a little time and passes quite easily.

Gear Manager is designed to flexible clock setting, and thanks to an intuitive interface make it very easy.

1. Here you can choose from which applications notifications will come, download software to the watch memory, set an application that will open when you double-click the button below the screen.
2. The main screen of the clock is configured, a variation of the output of notifications and much more. On the main screen you can see the time, weather, date. Optionally, you can set the dial with the hands, then no additional information will be displayed. By default, the display is highlighted for 7 seconds, this parameter can be changed. Various movements on the screen from top to bottom and vice versa switch displays.
3. Already in the clock settings themselves you can change font size and icons. This can be changed as a common font, and separately in the messages.

It was said above that the watch supports a SIM card. With them you can call, read and answer SMS. There are voice memos, S Voice support, player control, notifications from instant messengers, social networks, and mail. Device supports games.

A new feature in the device has become navigation here. It works as follows: the user sets the destination, the clock plots the route. A list of turns and the distance to them will appear on the screen; you can simply look at the display to understand where to go and when to turn.

Important! It is worth noting that to use the function you will need to install the application. This navigator is quite slow and easier to use proven Google or Yandex maps.

The watch also knows how to count the steps, pulse, show the activity of the user. All this happens through the program S Health. An interesting feature was the appearance ultraviolet counter. It was not by chance that the sensor was installed in the device; now the clock considers how much time the user spent in the sun and what dose of radiation he received. Also preserved sleep control function.

Conclusion

Gear S is a new device, which most likely does not refer to a smart watch, but to a smartphone in a watch case. The device is completely autonomous and can periodically replace the smartphone. Obviously, not all users will want to buy such a device, but it’s impossible to say that the device turned out to be useless or uninteresting. The Gear S watch itself is a perfectly assembled device with a number of useful features that work quite adequately. It is impossible to find significant disadvantages of the model, therefore the overall impression is extremely positive. Currently the price is 20 thousand rubles.