Are you limited in functionality pairing a Samsung Smartwatch with a non-Samsung phone?

[LaboonTheWhale]

The Samsung Gear S3 looks like a great Smartwatch but I hear that Samsung nerfs what you can do without a Samsung phone on that watch. 

 

What would you lose out on? 

[Taswell]

I thought it just wouldn't pair with anything that wasn't a Samsung galaxy phone. I think they are pretty useless without a compatible phone

[LaboonTheWhale]

2 minutes ago, ITheSpazI said:

I thought it just wouldn't pair with anything that wasn't a Samsung galaxy phone. I think they are pretty useless without a compatible phone

gear s2 had a list of compatible Android phone. 

 

Samsung's page on the Gear s3 says 

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Sync the Gear S3 with your compatible Galaxy phone, or another Android phone, and stay connected via Bluetooth or 4G LTE.⁷ 

http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-s3/?cid=van-mb-wea-0816-10000094

[Taswell]

3 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

gear s2 had a list of compatible Android phone. 

 

Samsung's page on the Gear s3 says 

http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-s3/?cid=van-mb-wea-0816-10000094

 

http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-s3/?cid=van-mb-wea-0816-10000094#specs

[LaboonTheWhale]

1 minute ago, ITheSpazI said:

 

not very detailed on what is considered "limited" 

 

⁹ Call experience may vary depending on manufacturer.

Does that just mean how strong your phones Bluetooth is?

 

¹⁰Some Android phones limited on text reply, call back from text, and read notification check from phone.

How is one phone more limited than others in texting? 

 

¹¹ No email sync capability for non-Samsung phones.

I guess this one makes sense?

¹² Wi-Fi profile sharing from your phone automatically to your watch may not be possible with your Android Phone.

Not quite sure about this one

[Himommies]

What phone do you have now

5 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

not very detailed on what is considered "limited" 

 

⁹ Call experience may vary depending on manufacturer.

Does that just mean how strong your phones Bluetooth is?

 

¹⁰Some Android phones limited on text reply, call back from text, and read notification check from phone.

How is one phone more limited than others in texting? 

 

¹¹ No email sync capability for non-Samsung phones.

I guess this one makes sense?

¹² Wi-Fi profile sharing from your phone automatically to your watch may not be possible with your Android Phone.

Not quite sure about this one

 

[LaboonTheWhale]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

What phone do you have now

 

OnePlus 3t on its way

[Himommies]

3 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

OnePlus 3t on its way

It's not officaly supported at the moment the only way to get it is to force a app on it.Not sure about features but I think they will be barebones.http://www.tizenexperts.com/2016/12/gear-s3-s2-working-on-oneplus-3-3t-non-galaxy-devices/

Also are you considering to buy a gear s3 or you already have one

[LaboonTheWhale]

 

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

It's not officaly supported at the moment the only way to get it is to force a app on it.Not sure about features but I think they will be barebones.http://www.tizenexperts.com/2016/12/gear-s3-s2-working-on-oneplus-3-3t-non-galaxy-devices/

Also are you considering to buy a gear s3 or you already have one

im looking at smart watches and looks wise the s3 caught my eye

[Himommies]

Just now, LaboonTheWhale said:

 

im looking at smart watches and looks wise the s3 caught my eye

Have you considered the moto 360

[LaboonTheWhale]

Just now, Himommies said:

Have you considered the moto 360

i have looked into it but when i've asked on forums people bombard me with "processor is too old " or it'll be slow or something about that flat tire

[Himommies]

2 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

i have looked into it but when i've asked on forums people bombard me with "processor is too old " or it'll be slow or something about that flat tire

How fast do you need it to be.It's one of those smart watches that works with everything even ios

[LaboonTheWhale]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

How fast do you need it to be.It's one of those smart watches that works with everything even ios

ive honestly just been looking around. nothing concrete. would love to have a hands on experience but nowhere around me has one

[Himommies]

Pick anything from this list they are guaranteed to work and are all pretty good

https://www.android.com/intl/en_ca/wear/

[LaboonTheWhale]

51 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Pick anything from this list they are guaranteed to work and are all pretty good

https://www.android.com/intl/en_ca/wear/

moto 360 vs moto 360 2nd gen. Is there a reason why theres such a huge price discrepancy between the two? Is it THAT much better? (Comparing off Amazon) 

[Himommies]

22 minutes ago, LaboonTheWhale said:

moto 360 vs moto 360 2nd gen. Is there a reason why theres such a huge price discrepancy between the two? Is it THAT much better? (Comparing off Amazon) 

No.EBAY