Applications
Workout detection
If you work out for more than 10 minutes, you can receive encouragement after exercise, and also you can measure your heart rate automatically when the Gear detects your workout.
On the Settings screen, tap Workout detection and select a workout to receive encouragement and use auto heart rate measurement. (
: an item is selected)
Also, the Gear displays your approximate location when it detects your exercise type as running or walking. Tap Walking/Running →Auto locate and then tap the Auto locate switch to activate it.
•To measure your heart rate automatically when you work out, select Always for the Auto HR option. Refer to Auto HR for more information.
•If you activate the auto locate feature, your Gear’s battery will drain more quickly.
Auto HR
The Gear can automatically measure and track your heart rate.
On the Settings screen, tap Auto HR and select a measuring interval.
•Always: The Gear measures your heart rate continuously, regardless of your movement.
•Frequent: The Gear measure your heart rate regularly when you are relaxed.
•Never: The Gear does not measure your heart rate automatically.
•Help: View help information for using the auto HR feature.
•If you select Frequent or Never, the Gear may not measure your heart rate when you are working out.
•If you select Always, your Gear’s battery will drain more quickly.
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