How to Pair Your Smartwatch with Android Phone

With the advancement in technology, new amazing Smartwatches have been introduced into the market and this has caught the interest of many. Sony, Samsung, and Huawei brands among other brands have played a very big role in unveiling a vast number of smartwatches available today. The smartwatch has been equipped with a touch screen interface and is able to perform a variety of tasks that a normal watch cannot do.

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Smartwatch

As a matter of fact, smartwatches are capable of performing functions which are much closer to smartphones functions.  Apparently, it is known to have some mobile apps in it and has the capability to connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also, smartwatches can function as portable media as well as placing and receiving calls and messages among other functionalities.

There are two methods which you can use to pair the two devices together. Each of them is straightforward and easy to follow. Be sure to use a method that is feasible for you and you will achieve a successful connection. The methods include:

Method 1: Basic Pairing via Bluetooth

This is the simplest way to connect your smartwatch with your Android phone. Therefore, all you need to do is turn Bluetooth on and follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth on your Android phone

You will first have to turn on Bluetooth on your phone in order to allow for a good connection process. To achieve this, you need to follow the following steps:

  1. Go to the Settings app on your Android phone.
  2. Navigate through and click on Bluetooth.
  3. Slide the toggle next to Bluetooth to turn it on.
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Turning on Bluetooth on your Android phone

Step 2: Turn the Discoverable Mode on

Furthermore, you will then need to make your phone visible to the other devices by turning on the discoverable mode. So, you will achieve this by following the outlined procedure below:

  1. Click on the Settings app on your phone.
  2. Click on Bluetooth and turn it on.
  3. Under it, check the box to turn the Discoverable mode on.
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Turning the Discoverable Mode on

Step 3: Turn on your Smartwatch

Also, you will have to ensure that your Smartwatch is on before proceeding with the pairing process. So, you need to locate the power button and long press it until it turns on. The pairing screen will then appear with a phone and a watch icon on it.

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Turning on your Smartwatch by pressing the power button

Step 4: Pair the Smartwatch with your Android Phone

Next, you will now have to connect your smartwatch to your phone by pairing them together. To pair the two devices, you need to follow the procedure below:

  1. Go to your phone and proceed to the Bluetooth screen.
  2. While Bluetooth is turned on, click on Search for Devices or Scan Devices at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Under the list of devices, select your Smartwatch
  4. Next, a new screen displaying a code will pop up. Ensure that the code on your phone and that on your smartwatch matches. Click on Pair on your phone to connect the two devices.
  5. Your smartwatch and Android phone will now be connected successfully and ready to use.
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Pairing your phone with smartwatch

Note: Ensure that your devices are at a closer ranger to guarantee a successful connection. Also, be sure to acquire third-party apps like Smart Connect in order to utilize the full functions of your watch.

Method 2: Use of SpeedUp Smartwatch

Moreover, this method is also another easy way of pairing your SpeedUp smartwatch with your Android phone. You just need to get the SpeedUp app and proceed with the guides as outlined below:

Step 1: Download and Install the SpeedUp Smartwatch app

You will first have to download the SpeedUp Smartwatch app from the Google Play Store and install it on your phone. You can also get the app by downloading it from its website. The steps below guides you to download the app from Google Play:

  1. Go to the Google Play Store.
  2. Search for SpeedUp Smartwatch.
  3. Click on Install.
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Downloading SpeedUp Smartwatch

Step 2: Enable Bluetooth on your phone

Next, proceed to turn on Bluetooth on your phone as you prepare for the connection. To accomplish this, you have to follow the steps provided in method 1.

Step 3: Turn the Discoverable Mode on

You will then have to make your phone visible to the other devices by turning on the discoverable mode. Be sure to follow the steps mentioned in method 1 to achieve this.

Step 4: Launch the SpeedUp Smartwatch app

On your phone, you need to open the SpeedUp app and follow the onscreen instructions to prepare for connection. You should then search for its name in the list of devices and proceed to the pairing process.

Step 5: Pair your SpeedUp Smartwatch with your Android Phone

On your phone, you need to follow the steps below to easily pair your devices:

  1. Ensure Bluetooth is on.
  2. Open the SpeedUp smartwatch app on your phone and click on Search Smartwatch to search for its Bluetooth name. When the name appears, click on Bond.
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Searching and bonding your smartwatch
  1. When the pairing message appears, tap the tick sign on your watch and click on Pair on your phone.
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pairing
  1. The pairing will then be successful after a short while. To confirm, you can click on the Send notification option on your phone and when it vibrates it means the connection is successful.
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Sending notification
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