You can use Gear S3, Gear S2, and Gear Fit 2 with iOS smartphones.
Can be linked with the 'Samsung Gear S' app and 'Samsung Gear Fit' app

Samsung Electronics’ smartwatches Gear S3 and Gear S2, and fitness band Gear Fit 2 can now be used in conjunction with Apple iOS smartphones.

Starting on the 8th, iPhone users can also download the 'Samsung Gear S' app and 'Samsung Gear Fit' app from the Apple App Store, which allow them to use the Gear series.

Ten iPhone models, including iPhone 5 and above, are compatible with the Gear series, and iOS 9.0 or higher must be installed. Phones older than the iPhone 4S cannot be paired.


▲ Samsung Electronics' latest wearable devices ' Gear S3', ' Gear S2', and ' Gear Fit 2' (from left)

The Samsung Gear S3 features a watch-like design equipped with a built-in GPS, heart rate sensor, speaker, altimeter, and barometer, and boasts an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, offering the convenience to be freely enjoyed in daily life as well as various leisure activities. It features a 33mm Super AMOLED display that provides an always-on watch face, and allows you to answer or reject calls by rotating the circular bezel.

The Gear Fit 2 supports GPS, a heart rate sensor, and IP68 water and dust resistance, and automatically recognizes and records exercises such as walking, running, and cycling.

Lee Young-hee, Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Wireless Business Division, said, “We hope that Samsung Gear products will be compatible not only with Android devices but also with iOS devices, allowing many consumers to enjoy the optimal wearable device experience.”