Smart Watches

Samsung Gear live

Overview

3.3
Based on 3 Pro Reviews
30%
bucket
Rating
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Released
Jun 2014
Battery life
1 days
OS
Android wear
GPS
No
Anti-scratch lens
Yes

Specification

Features & Technology

Resolution 320 x 320
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Heart rate monitor
  • Gyrometer
Display Type Super amoled
Touch Yes
Multi-touch No
Battery Capacity 300 mah
Battery Type Li-ion
Charging Connection
  • Proprietary
OS Android wear
Wireless Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 4.0+
Interfaces
  • Microphone

Body

Water Resistance 1m (splash proof)
Dust Resistance Dustproof and waterproof
Replaceable Wristband Yes
Anti-scratch lens Yes

Notifications

Notifications
  • Calendar reminder
  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Incoming call
  • Missed call
  • Text message
  • Twitter
  • Weather
  • Phone link alert
  • Alarm
  • Timer
  • Google voice
  • Google hangout
  • Instagram
Incoming Notifications Type
  • Whole content
Notification Methods
  • Vibration
  • Screen backlight
Remote Features
  • Music control
  • Voice control
  • Auto re-connect
  • Camera control
  • Interactive notifications

More Info

Headphone Connection
  • Bluetooth
Available Apps Strava, facebook
Additional Features
  • Compass

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Reviews

Pro Reviews

CNET
3.0
Samsung's new smartwatch feels like its other Gears, but injected with Google's new Android Wear software. The makeover means better Google phone connectedness, but it's not a killer smartwatch.
read full review at CNET
Trusted Reviews
3.5
The Samsung Gear Live is the best of the current Android Wear smartwatches, but we would still hold out for something with better battery life and a slimmer, more attractive design.
read full review at Trusted Reviews
techradar
3.5
Samsung claims another world's first with its Android Wear smartwatch debut, tied as usual with LG. On the outside, Gear Live is almost exactly like its previous watches, but the Google software on the inside makes worth the time of early adopters.
read full review at techradar

How to factory reset your Samsung Gear live smartwatch

Factory reset sequence for Android Wear Version 1.3.x

  • Wake up your Samsung smartwatch by touching the screen
  • Swipe from top to down to enter the menu
  • Swipe from right to left until you've navigated to the Settings icon and touch it
  • Scroll down until you see the Factory reset and press it
If you were successfull your Samsung Gear live is in its factory state.

Factory reset sequence for Android Wear Version 1.4.x

  • Wake up your Samsung smartwatch by touching the screen
  • Swipe from top to down to enter the menu
  • Swipe from right to left until you've navigated to the Settings icon and touch it
  • Scroll down to "Unpair with phone" and press it
  • Confirm you want to unpair and factory reset by pressing the check