Samsung Pay is an electronic payment system used on Samsung smartphones and watches Samsung Gear S2/S3. Payment from these devices is supported on any terminals, regardless of the availability of the contactless payment function. Widespread use has been achieved by advanced NFC technology, or rather its unique addition - MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission). It creates a magnetic field that simulates the magnetic stripe of a card, which functions on all terminals.

How to start using the application?

Smart Samsung S3 watch simplifies the payment procedure, thanks to the compactness of the gadget and a simplified transaction process. Moreover, they are suitable for almost all Android-based smartphones.

How to install?

Before connecting the electronic payment system, you must ensure that certain requirements are met:

• Availability of a device compatible with the watch.
• Support for Samsung Pay user's bank card.
• Valid Samsung account.
• Samsung Gear app installed on your watch and smartphone. It can be downloaded from the Play Market.
• Availability of Internet and Bluetooth connection.

If all conditions are met, then you can proceed with the settings.

How to set up Samsung Pay on your watch?

Setting up the Samsung Pay payment system on your watch (Samsung Pay Watch) is done in a few simple steps:

1. Must be installed on your smartphone latest version Gear since 2.2.17022862. If necessary, you should update it via Galaxy Apps or Google Play.
2. First option: you need to enter the Samsung Gear application, in the “Payment” / “Last transaction” section, select “Open Samsung Pay”. Second option: Samsung Gear application - Settings - Samsung Pay.
3. A preparation notification will appear on the smartphone screen, and an invitation to start using the payment system will appear on the S3 (you just need to turn the bezel to the left).
4. Tutorials will appear on the watch screen that you should familiarize yourself with.
5. The next step is to log into your Samsung Account.
6. After registration, click the “Launch” button in the lower right corner.
7. On the smartphone screen, select “Add card”.
8. Now let's get down to security: enter the PIN code on the watch. The combination will be used for authorization in electronic system. You can change the PIN code in the application: section “Security” - “Screen lock”.
9. After entering the code, the notification “Screen lock is configured” will appear on the screen of the main device; click “Next”.
10. Open Samsung Pay on the Gear S3 and hold “Back”.
11. Scroll through the training information until it is completed by scrolling the bezel to the right. On the last screen, click the “Start using” button.
12. Samsung Gear will ask you to add a card. We scan the bank card or enter its basic data manually and continue with the “Next” button.
13. The card details are confirmed. Then click “Accept all” and confirm the Banking Terms and Conditions.
14. Then the card owner is identified via SMS password. On the “Card Verification” screen, click “SMS((###) ### 1122)”, after which a password is sent to the phone number (the number must be linked to the payment card).
15. Enter the data from the SMS in the “Enter code” line and click send. Then we enter the signature on the smartphone screen and save all the information. On your smartphone, click “Done.”
16. On the Gear S3, scroll through the tutorial information and click OK. The entered card will appear in the list of Samsung Pay and Samsung Gear applications.

How to make purchases?

Making purchases using the Gear S3 is easy– you only need to have a smart watch with you:

1. On S3, hold down the “Back” button. It is located around the two o'clock mark. This is how the Pay application is launched.
2. The default map will be ready for calculation. If you need to change it, simply scroll through and go to the one you need.
3. Click the payment confirmation button.
4. We bring the watch to the payment terminal, 30 seconds are given for this.
5. Depending on the payment amount, the terminal may request a PIN code.

After the card responds/enters the PIN code, payment will be made.

We invite you to watch a visual video about how payment is made from a watch:

What errors can occur when connecting and how to solve them?

It happens that when paying, connecting a smartphone to a watch, or during other operations with gadgets, problems or software errors arise. Let's look at the most common of them and possible solutions.

1. The card is not registered in the application:
   • You need to familiarize yourself with the list of banks with which Samsung Pay works.
   • If the card is supported by the application, you should contact the bank. The card may have restrictions or it may be blocked.
2. The watch does not respond to pressing the Back button or displays an error message:
   • check the application settings on your smartphone and watch;
   • S3 requires 15% battery charge for payment;
   • There may be a problem with the payment card, see p. 1.
3. The Pay service does not work, a notification appears about the request being repeated:
   • The payment terminal is faulty. It is worth contacting the administration of the retail store.
   • There is no connection with the bank, they are being processed engineering works on his server. In such a situation, you need to wait and contact the bank.
4. The problem is that the application does not respond (falls off). If after a short wait the application does not work, restart it or reboot the device.

If other problems/errors arise, you need to make sure that all setup requirements and Samsung installation Gear and Samsung Pay are fully compliant.

Can it be used with iPhone?

By launching a unique payment service, Samsung made it possible to use it on the Gear S3, regardless of the smartphone connected to it. The exception is iPhone, despite its presence in the App Store applications to smart watches. It lacks functionality for setting up Samsung Pay. It is believed that this situation occurred due to Apple's requirements for publishing applications.

Useful video

An iOS application for managing your watch has appeared, although not in App Store.

It's been a while since CES earlier this year, and Samsung still hasn't officially released its proprietary utility For driving smart watch on iOS.

However, progress does not stand still and today every iPhone owner can fully start using the Samsung S2 or S3 wearable gadget by installing the unreleased official Gear S3 application on their iOS gadget. True, not through official store App Store, but without any hacking or dancing with a tambourine.

Installation procedure

To connect your Samsung Gear S2 or S3 to your iPhone and forget about other smartwatches, you'll need a computer with iTunes. If you haven't launched it for a long time, it's time to update the program to the latest version.

What should be done:

1. Download Gear S3 app file from here
2. Connect iPhone to computer and launch iTunes
3. Drag and drop the downloaded file into the iTunes application window
4. Open the “Applications” section in iTunes and drag the Gear S3 application to the iPhone with the mouse

After synchronization is complete, the treasured Gear S3 icon will appear on the iPhone desktop. You can disconnect your smartphone from your computer.

1. Go to Settings on iPhone
2. Then open the Device Management section and confirm the use of a corporate certificate from Samsung

After these simple manipulations, you can launch the Gear S3 application and connect to your smart watch using it with one click of the “Connect” button.

What Gear S3 + iPhone 6s can do

After successfully pairing the watch with a smartphone, the user becomes able to customize Samsung Gear - you can download and install new watch faces from the built-in store directly in the application.

The watch monitors your physical condition, counting calories, steps and heart rate. All notifications from the iPhone are duplicated on the watch, including notifications from games and iMessage.

You can configure the incoming notification flow in the Gear S3 application, where there are exactly two options available: accept notifications or not accept.

At incoming call The watch displays the caller's number and name, if the number is in the iPhone phone book. Using the ring that frames the screen, which serves as a joystick, you can accept or reject calls. You will have to answer the call from your iPhone - you cannot talk by the clock.

The "OK Google" function does not work, nor does the Siri function. Well, the application has not yet been officially released, perhaps it will be completed for the official release.

Unusual combination

Samsung Gear S3 stands out from its competitors with its steel body and round AMOLED screen. It is large and clear, notifications are perfectly visible in the light, not to mention in the dark.

Back in Samsung Gear S2, I wrote about an unusual control element - a special bezel (ring), which is located around the screen and serves as a joystick for navigating the watch menu.

In the third version of the smart gadget, twisting this ring is even more pleasant; the smooth motion with noticeable clicks causes instant addiction. Unlike a crown Apple Watch, the Gear S3 offers a truly seamless experience for interacting with your device.

Not even two will go anywhere physical buttons on the watch, to quickly access the menu and exit running applications. The buttons protrude noticeably and press pleasantly, with a clear click.

Another undeniable plus is the ability to replace the complete strap without effort and special costs. Using a special button, you can easily remove the bars and replace the strap with any other - all standard (20 mm) watch straps are suitable.

Welcome Samsung

All happy owners of stylish Gear S2 or S3 watches are lucky - they can not spend money on an expensive accessory from Apple, but can almost fully use their smart gadget from iPhone. Samsung is going to keep its promise of support Apple products– the application runs smoothly, no crashes or freezes were noticed.

Minuses:

• Few apps and downloadable watch faces
• Lack of pairing with medical card on iPhone
• The application can only be installed via iTunes
• Does not work voice assistants– both Google and Siri

Pros:

• Receive notifications, manage calls
• Large bright screen
• The clock looks like a clock
• Built-in NFC sensor
• Easy strap replacement
• Stainless steel housing (316L)
• Dust and moisture protection according to IP68 standard
• Built-in GPS module

Third version of popular smart Samsung watch They look very good on the hand, and given the support for working with iOS, they are an excellent alternative to the controversial Apple Watch.

How to connect Samsung Pay - this is the question asked by Samsung owners who have decided to get rid of a large number of plastic cards in their wallet. Samsung Pay is payment system, when using which you can add several bank cards to your smartphone and pay with them in stores both with a contactless payment system and in terminals using a magnetic stripe, as well as buy goods in online stores

On many modern models For Samsung gadgets, the Samsung Pay application is installed by default.

If your device supports this application, but it is not pre-installed, then you can download the service from the official Samsung website or from the Play Store.

When installing Samsung Pay, you will need to allow access to the camera - it will be needed to recognize cards. After you have downloaded the application, launch it and log into your Samsung profile. You will need to scan your fingerprints and enter a password. Next you need to add bank cards, which will be used for payment. The application supports up to 10 cards. In this case, the service will require you to enter a confirmation code, which will be sent to the phone number associated with plastic card. When completing the setup, you will need to enter a signature - sign on the smartphone screen.

Samsung Pay supports the most famous cards of more than 70 Russian banks, such as Visa, Mastercard and others. A complete list of supported banks and cards is available on the Samsung website, where you can enter the name of your bank in a special line:

How to connect Samsung Pay

On Samsung J6

Despite the rather contradictory information on the Internet, in a smartphone Samsung Galaxy J6 does not have a contactless NFC chip, so it is not possible to connect Samsung Pay.

On Samsung J8

IN Samsung smartphone Galaxy J8 also does not have an NFC module; therefore, neither Samsung Pay nor Google Pay are supported.

On Galaxy Watch

Only NFC payments are available on Galaxy Watch. It is not known why Samsung abandoned its main competitive advantage - the use of MST technology - in this gadget. Therefore, the Galaxy Watch can only be used in terminals with contactless payment. To link the watch to a smartphone, use Galaxy app Wearable.

1. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app on your mobile device.
2. To complete the card registration, select “open Samsung Pay” and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. To make a payment using your Galaxy Watch, press and hold the Back key.
4. Scroll through the list of cards, select the one you want, then select Buy.
5. Bring your Galaxy Watch device to the terminal. After the terminal recognizes the information, the payment will be executed.

On Gear S3

Samsung Gear s3 smartwatch supports Samsung features Pay in full. Even if you do not own a Samsung smartphone, you can use Samsung Pay by purchasing such a watch. The main thing is that your device runs on Android 4.4 and higher. You need to install the Samsung Gear application on your phone, through which the watch will be linked to your smartphone. On your phone you need to log in to your Samsung account, add the necessary bank cards to the application. When paying for purchases, you can select one of the added cards in the watch by turning the bezel, then you must bring your hand with the watch to the payment terminal.

After completing the payment, you will feel a vibration alert and then receive a receipt, as with a regular purchase in cash or by bank card.

Samsung Gear S3 is without a doubt one of the best smart watch in the world. Their secret to success is very simple: excellent appearance and many useful features. If a lot of different information (photos and video reviews) has already been written about the first one on the Internet, then little has been said about the smart capabilities of the watch. This Galagram article covers all the secrets and tips for setting up the Gear S3 smartwatch.

This instruction will be useful for both beginners who have just purchased a gadget and confident watch users. We think everyone will be able to learn something new for themselves and use the device to the maximum.

How to turn on Samsung Gear S3

To turn on your watch, press and hold the Power (Home) button until the screen lights up and the Samsung logo appears. If the device does not turn on, connect it to a power source for at least 15 minutes and then try again. Perhaps the watch was simply discharged at “zero percent.” To turn off the watch, also press and hold the Power button. In the menu that opens, select “Shutdown” or Power off. Everything is simple and clear here!

How to connect Gear S3 to Android and iPhone

The watch connects to Android (Android 4.4 and above) smartphones and Apple iPhone(iOS 10 and above) via Bluetooth. So this instruction is suitable for both operating systems. To connect the Gear S3 to your smartphone, install the Samsung Gear app from Google store Play or AppStore. It is worth noting that some functions may not be available on the watch depending on the smartphone model. Of course, phones from the Samsung Galaxy line work best with the gadget.

• Turn on the clock
• On your smartphone, open the Samsung Gear app
• If necessary, update the Samsung Gear app to the latest version
• Click "Connect"
• Activate Bluetooth when prompted by the app
• Follow the instructions on your smartphone to complete the connection

You can also connect a Bluetooth headset to the watch or wireless headphones. To do this, follow these steps:

• On the watch screen, tap Settings
• Then select "Connections"
• Tap the Bluetooth switch to activate the connection
• Rotate the ring around the screen and tap on the Bluetooth icon
• When you see the Bluetooth headset name appear on the screen, tap on it to connect
• If you don't see your Bluetooth device, click "Scan" and then click the device name when you see it appear on the display

Well, the reverse action is to disconnect from Bluetooth devices(speakers or headsets) do the following:

• On the Apps screen, select Settings
• Click "Connections"
• Click on the Bluetooth device
• Click the Settings icon
• Click "Disconnect"

How to choose a different watch face

There are many different replacement watch faces available for the Gear S3. Most of them are available in the Gear app on your Android device, you can view it directly from the application, select the appropriate one and set it as the main watch face.

Switching between third-party watch faces can be done on the phone as well as on the watch itself. To do this without the involvement of your smartphone or app, long-tap on the current option on the screen, then swipe left or right to view preset watch faces. Once installed, you can click on the Styling tab and select the display colors and customize it as you wish.

How to pay with your Gear S3 using Samsung Pay

Very useful feature, since you don't need to carry a wallet or even a smartphone with you. Just spend hours near a compatible payment terminal. Here's how to set it up. You must activate NFC and set Samsung Pay as your default payment method before using Samsung Pay on the Gear S3

• On the Start screen with apps, rotate the frame to the Settings tab
• Tap Connections > NFC, then tap NFC to
  enable this module
• Now select the payment method “Samsung Pay”

Great, the setup is complete. Now, to pay for your purchase in the store, do the following:

• On the Apps screen, rotate the frame and select Samsung Pay (or press and hold the Back key)
• Scroll through the list of cards, select the card you want, and then
  click "Pay"
• Touch top part Gear S3 to card reader
• Payment must be successful
• This is all!

How to enable Always On display

Out of the box, the Samsung watch screen is configured so that it only activates when you “request.” In order to turn on the screen, you need to either raise your hand or press a key on the body. But there is one secret to making the Gear S3 screen always active. It's something like Always On Display on . To keep your watch "active" and showing the time all the time, do the following.

• Go to "Settings"
• On your watch and select the “Style” tab
• Click "Always On"
• Ready!

How to take a screenshot on Samsung Gear S3

Continuing the topic of setting up the display, we’ll tell you how to take a screenshot on this watch. First of all, all the screenshots taken on your device are saved in the “Gallery”. You can transfer screenshots from your Gear S3 to your smartphone. Screenshots transferred to your phone will be saved in the Gear folder in Gallery.

To take a screenshot, simply press the Home key at the same time and swipe across the screen from the left edge to the right - as you can see, it’s very convenient! Go to the Gallery app to see all the screenshots.

How to set the time

There are two methods: automatic, which automatically updates the time zone. And manual - when you set the time on the Gear S3 watch yourself. Below are instructions for these two methods.

Auto:

• Go to "Device"
• Click Date and Time
• Click on the Automatic tab to enable or disable the feature automatic update date and time

Manual:

• On the Applications screen, go to Settings
• Click "Device"
• Go to "Date and Time"
• If necessary, tap Automatic to turn off automatic updates
• To manually set the date, click “Set Date”
• Select year, month and day to manually set the date
• Then click "Set" (or install)
• To manually set the time, find the "Set time" item.
• Manually insert hours and minutes
• Now click "Set" (or install)

How to install apps on your watch

Since Samsung Gear S3 runs on Tizen 3.0 OS, you can install popular applications on them, such as Yandex Navigator, Google Maps and others. To download programs to watch Gear S3, you must sign in to your Samsung account on your phone. If you don't have account Samsung, select "Register" and follow the instructions.

• You can download apps to your watch from your phone using the Samsung Gear app and the Samsung Galaxy Apps tab.
• Swipe left on the watch screen or rotate the frame until you reach the Get more apps icon
• Select the application you need
• Select "Install"
• Once the application has been installed, you can access it from full list applications of your watch

How to download music to watch

On the home screen of your smartphone, go to Applications. Select Samsung Gear. Samsung app Gear may be located in the Samsung folder on some phones. Then do the following:

• Go to the “Settings” tab
• Click "Submit Content for Transfer"
• Tap Select Audio Tracks (may have a different name)
• Check the box next to the audio files you want to move to the Gear S3
• Then click "Done"

To have new songs automatically sync to your Gear S3 while your watch is charging, tap the slider next to Automatic Sync to turn sync on.

How to set and reset your PIN

Since smartwatches do not yet have a fingerprint scanner, data is protected using a regular PIN code. How to install the code and what to do if you forgot it, the tips below will help you with this.

To set a PIN:

• On the Apps screen, tap Settings
• Click "Security"
• Tap Screen Lock
• Tap Screen Lock Type
• Press PIN.
• Enter 4-digit password
• Re-enter the 4-digit PIN to confirm

To reset your PIN:

• Make sure the clock is turned off
• Press and hold the power button until "Rebooting" appears on the display, then release the key.
• On the “Rebooting” screen, use the “Power” key to confirm the device reset
• After this, the watch will be reset to factory settings along with the PIN code

You must understand what a Factory Reset will entail complete removal data from the watch. Use this method as a last resort if the information stored on your watch is important to you.

How to properly charge your Gear S3

The most important thing you need to remember is to always use the original Charger and battery to maintain optimal battery performance throughout the life of your Samsung watch.

You can charge the watch through the original accessory that comes with the gadget. To do this, simply plug the USB cable into a power outlet and connect it to a power outlet or USB port on your computer. The device charges faster from a regular wall outlet. The charging process will be a little slower from a laptop.

Place the watch on the charging dock, making sure it is properly connected to the gadget. The device will now start charging. While charging, the watch screen will display a battery charging icon with the amount of time remaining until the battery is fully charged.

How to improve autonomy

Below are some tips to help you get the best battery life from your Samsung Gear S3. Follow these instructions and your watch will run much longer.

• Set the minimum brightness
• Turn off smart display activation
• Disable Always On Display
• Turn off continuous heart rate reading
• Disable GPS in settings
• Activate Power Saving Mode