Know Cell Network That Works With Specific Gear S2 Version
I quickly realized the watch's greatest value lies in being a very modest stand alone smart cell phone. Cell system compatibility and the cost of required plans are key. Compatibility includes matching Gear S2 firmware functions to provider services such as activating call forwarding. Do your homework as to issues detected after rollout and resolution status.
This little puppy fired up on cell network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth while using sound, vibration, a visible display, checking heart rate every hour, counting steps, syncing email, app notifications, and text messages together rapidly consume stored power.
In theory, this device could be a lifeline for help, a traveler’s navigator, a heads up to adverse weather but
be realistic and get a handle on how fast the battery will turn the unit into a darkened lifeless screen.
With a brand new battery, a fast charge nightly lets me think it will serve another day.
Custom watch faces, micro apps, micro speaker sound, and tiny display real estate are not the meat of this product for me. I wouldn't rank any as negatives in the context of today miniaturization. Nor is a role as input/output device for a smart phone meat to me.
It is moving the envelope beyond the Dick Tracy wrist communicator of comic book fame. That friends is a milestone!