Get Started 53. Ensure that the Gear S is sitting securely in the mounting hole and that it is properly aligned withthe strap.Connect Gear S to a SmartphoneConnect your Gear S to your smartphone.Connection ModesThere are several ways your Gear S can connect to 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 BluetoothIn Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S is paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth.While in Bluetooth connection mode, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from theconnected smartphone and can use all of the Gear S and Samsung Gear app functions.Connected RemotelyWhen connected remotely, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, but is stillconnected to the smartphone via the mobile network.While connected remotely, the Gear S will receive notifications and calls from the smartphone andhave limited access to Samsung Gear Manager functions.Gear OnlyIn Gear only mode, the Gear S is not connected to the smartphone, and is operating as a standalonedevice.While in Gear only mode, the Gear S will only send and receive notifications and calls from the GearS phone number, and will have no access to Samsung Gear Manager functions.