42ConnectionsConnection ModesThere are several ways your Gear S can connectto a smartphone. The Gear S functionalitydepends on the connection mode.When you configure Gear S connection settings,they may affect the way your Gear S works with aconnected smartphone.Connected via BluetoothWhen connected via Bluetooth, the Gear S ispaired with the smartphone via Bluetooth.While connected via Bluetooth, theGear S will receive notifications and calls fromboth the connected smartphone, calls and SMSmessages to the Gear S phone number, and youcan use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear appfunctions.Connected RemotelyWhen connected remotely, the Gear S is notconnected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but isstill connected to the smartphone via the mobilenetwork.While connected remotely, the Gear S will receivenotifications and calls from the smartphone,calls and SMS messages to the Gear S phonenumber, and have limited access to SamsungGear app functions. Calls which are placed will bedialed from the Gear phone number.