FAQ English 2018
FAQ English 2018
FAQ English 2018
ANDROID: Go to the Google Play™ store, type Wear OS by Google in the search bar,
select the Wear OS by Google App, and tap Install. Wait for the app to download to your
phone.
Note: Your watch may automatically install an update and restart after it’s
paired with your phone. If it begins downloading an update, keep the
phone near your watch and ensure your watch stays charging until the
update is finished.
HOW MANY SMARTWATCHES CAN I PAIR WITH THE APP AT ONE TIME?
iOS: Only one watch can be paired with the app at a time.
ANDROID: Multiple watches can be paired with the app simultaneously.
ANDROID: The specific steps may vary depending on your phone manufacturer.
Generally, on the phone enter the Settings menu, select Applications or Application
Manager, click on Wear OS by Google and select Uninstall.
NOTIFICATIONS
When you listen to music on your phone, you’ll always see the music card with options
to pause and play. You can’t turn this card off.
Make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is on and your smartwatch is synced to your device.
Check your phone’s software version in the settings to make sure it is compatible with
your smartwatch. If your phone software is out of date, update to properly sync devices.
Make sure your watch’s software is up-to-date.
- Swipe down from the top of your watch screen.
- Tap Settings, then tap System at the bottom of the menu.
- Tap About, then tap System updates. If your system is not up-to-date, it will
prompt you to download the latest software build at this time.
The top and bottom buttons can be customized to access features of your choice. On
your watch, open Settings then Personalization. Tap Customize hardware buttons to
assign new watch apps to your pusher.
Assign Heart Rate to one of your watch face’s data points from the brand watch app
options. Your BPM reading will automatically update every twenty minutes after the first
reading, or you can prompt a reading at any time by tapping the icon. You will see
dashes on your screen after tapping the heart rate icon; be patient. It can take 10-15
seconds to capture a reading. If the sensors have trouble capturing your heart rate, the
smartwatch will walk you back through wear recommendations.
Take a manual reading at any time in the Google Fit watch app by tapping the heart
button. Manual readings taken in Fit will appear here with time stamps. Your heart rate
will automatically track during workout sessions. The stats will appear with the rest of
your data in the Workout History section of the Google Fit watch app.
Putting the screen in Theater Mode during water activities prevents unprompted actions
and loss of battery life from false interactions.
- Swipe down from the top of your screen
- Tap the watch icon to enable theater mode
- Press the middle button to turn screen back on
GOOGLE FEATURES
Note: At this time, you can't add a discount, loyalty, or rewards card to Google Pay on
your watch.
When exercising, make sure you wear your smartwatch higher and tighter above the
wrist bone with the caseback flat against the skin to better capture heart rate readings.
We recommend wearing a silicon strap for workout sessions. Loosen the device for all
other uses as prolonged rubbing and pressure can irritate the skin.
HOW DO I EDIT MY DAILY STEP GOAL AND OTHER GOOGLE FIT SETTINGS?
The step goal is automatically set to 10,000 daily, but users can edit this at any time.
Open the Fit watch app from the menu, then scroll down to settings. You can edit your
goals and other Fit information here.
Connect your smartwatch to Wi-Fi in the Connectivity section of Settings. Open Play
Music, then make sure the Google account synced to your smartwatch is tied to a paid
subscription. Tap the download icon next to songs, playlists, and albums you want to
save to your smartwatch.
When the music is downloaded, you’ll see a check mark next to it. To delete a download,
tap the check mark.
Connect to Bluetooth headphones in the Connectivity section of Settings, then play any
of your downloaded music to enjoy songs phone free.
BATTERY
HOW LONG WILL MY SMARTWATCH BATTERY LAST?
Your battery will last up to 24 hours, depending on usage.
Place your smartwatch directly on the wireless charger. The magnetic charger has two
pins that align with circular grooves in the caseback. Make sure your watch is charging
by looking for a lightning bolt at the top of the watch face, or by swiping down to see a
lightning bolt next to your battery percentage.
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts
when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. To
prevent damage to your device:
- Wipe the device using a damp cloth.
- Wipe it dry.
- Allow the device to dry completely before charging.
I'VE PLACED THE SMARTWATCH ONTO THE CHARGER. WHY DO I NOT SEE THE
CHARGING INDICATOR ON THE DISPLAY?
If the charging indicator (lightning bolt) is not visible, the charger does not detect the
watch.
ADJUST SCREEN BRIGHTNESS: The brighter your watch screen, the more battery
your watch will use. Turn down your watch screen brightness to save more battery
power. Swipe down, tap the gear icon to access Settings, then tap Display to adjust
brightness.
TURN OFF NOTIFICATIONS YOU DON'T WANT: Turning off notifications can save
your battery. Edit which alerts you receive in the Notifications section of the Wear OS by
Google app.
TURN ON THEATER MODE: Turn off the display and notifications by turning Theater
mode on temporarily. Swipe down from the top of your screen, then tap the watch icon to
enable Theater Mode. Turn your screen back on by pressing the middle button.
AIRPLANE MODE: If your only interest is the time and functions that don’t require
connectivity for updates, airplane mode lets you keep seeing what you care about most
without draining your battery on other features. Swipe down, then tap the airplane.
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