Instructions apply broadly to Apple Watches,Wear(formerly Android Wear), and all other smartwatch platforms.
Download the appropriate app to connect your smartwatch with your phone.
For example, on Android watches, download the Wear app from theGoogle Play Store.
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The Apple Watch app is already installed on iPhones running iOS 8.2 or later.
Connect the smartwatch to your phone via Bluetooth.
Enable Bluetooth on your phone, and you should see your smartwatch pop up as an available equipment.
Select it to connect.
Enable notifications on your watch to get messages and other incoming updates from your phone.
Youll find that many of your favorite apps are already compatible with smartwatches.
For instance,Instagram works on the Apple Watch, whileIFTTTand iHeartRadio are compatible with Wear.
Google Play has a dedicated Wear section, and the App Store has an Apple Watch category.
Pebble users can find compatible apps via the Pebble app on their phone.
