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--- manual:user_guide:add-ons:wearforlocus [2018/07/17 15:17] – created mstupka
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-{{ :manual:user_guide:wear.png?nolink|}}====== Wear for Locus Map ======
+{{ :manual:user_guide:wear.png?nolink|}}====== Locus Map Watch ======
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 ===== About =====
-Android Wear/Wear OS extended screen for Locus Map in mobile or tablet. You can control comfortably the most frequently used features by it:
+Android Wear/Wear OS/Tizen extended screen for Locus Map in mobile or tablet. You can control comfortably the most frequently used features by it:
-  * display, zoom and browse map and show your GPS position on it
+  * display, zoom and browse the map and show your GPS position on it
   * control track recording
   * place waypoints
-  * display track statistics
+  * display track statistics including heart rate (Android/Wear OS only)
   * navigate your route with visual commands
-  * control the app both from the display and HW buttons
+  * control the app both by the touchscreen and HW buttons/ring
 App communicates with Locus Map in your mobile phone or tablet via bluetooth.
-{{ :manual:user_guide:add-ons:05.gif?nolink&500 |}}
 ===== FAQs =====
-==== Which watch would you recommend for Wear for Locus Map? ====
+=== Which watch would you recommend for Locus Map Watch? ===
-There is no list of officially tested or supported watch for the add-on. However Wear for Locus Map should compatible with all watches running Android Wear 1.x/2.x or Wear OS. Since you probably plan to use the watch for outdoor and/or fitness activities it might recommended to aim for the watch having its own GPS module, heart rate sensor or other hardware features you might find useful for those activities and which might be used in future versions of Wear for Locus Map to extend the core functionality. Still we are committed to continue to support all the watches with Android Wear/Wear OS without any requirements on hardware features.
+There is no list of officially tested or supported watches for the add-on. However, Locus Map Watch should be compatible with **all watches running Android Wear 1.x/2.x/Wear OS** and watches by **Samsung**. Since you probably plan to use the watch for outdoor and/or fitness activities it might be recommended aim for the watch to have its own GPS module, heart rate sensor, or other hardware features you might find useful for those activities and which might be used in future versions of Locus Map Watch to extend the core functionality. Still, we are committed to continuing to support all the watches with Android Wear/Wear OS/Tizen without any requirements on hardware features.
-==== I have selected a new watch I want to buy. How can I check that Wear for Locus Map will be compatible? ====
+=== I have selected a new watch I want to buy. How can I check that Locus Map Watch will be compatible? ===
-Please just look at the manufacturer's specification and search for Android Wear or Wear OS in the product description. If the watch is running any version of Android Wear/Wear OS then the add-on should work without any problems.
+Please just look at the manufacturer's specification and search for **Android Wear/Wear OS** in the product description. If the watch is running any version of Android Wear/Wear OS then the add-on should work without any problems.
-Please beware that some watches can actually run normal Android OS which is quite different from Android Wear operating system and is not compatible with the add-on.
-==== How do I install Wear for Locus Map on Samsung Gear S/Fit? ====
+<WRAP center round important>
+Please beware that some watches can actually run normal Android OS which is quite different from the Android Wear operating system and is not compatible with the add-on.
+</WRAP>
+In the case of **Samsung** watches, this add-on is compatible with **all versions of Gear S2, S3, Galaxy Watch** and **Watch Active 2** (proved by [[https://help.locusmap.eu/topic/samsung-active-watch-2-support|users' testing]]).
-Unfortunately, you don't. Samsung wearable devices are using Tizen OS made by Samsung and the add-on is not compatible. Please vote for this idea {{!!! INSERT LINK HERE http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/support-for-galaxy-gear-s2 !!!}} if you would like to see Samsung Gear support.
+=== How do I install Locus Map Watch on Samsung Gear S? ===
-==== My watch use Android as OS. Can I use Wear for Locus Map? Is there a support for round screen if I use Locus Map Free/Pro directly on the watch? ====
+Install the add-on from Galaxy Apps on your watch according to the Locus Map app version on your mobile phone:
+  * install **Locus Map Free Watch** if you have **Locus Map 4**
+  * install **Locus Map Pro Watch** if you have **Locus Map Classic**
+<WRAP center round info>
+If you have problems connecting your Locus Map Watch add-on to your Locus Map on your phone please go to your system settings > Applications > **Samsung Accessory Services** and **delete its data**.
+</WRAP>
-Unfortunately Wear for Locus Map is only compatible with Android Wear/Wear OS devices. Running the add-on on such watch is not possible and by installing Wear for Locus Map on the watch you are actually installing the phone counterpart of the add-on.
+=== My watch uses Android as OS. Can I use Locus Map Watch? Is there support for a round screen if I use Locus Map directly on the watch? ===
-You should be able to install normal Locus Map Free/Pro application to your watch but its usability might be severely limited with the round screen. There is no support for round UI in Locus Map and it is not planned in the future.
+Unfortunately, Locus Map Watch is only compatible with Android Wear/Wear OS devices. Running the add-on on such a watch is not possible and by installing Locus Map Watch on the watch you are actually installing the phone counterpart of the add-on.
-==== Can I use Wear for Locus Map as stand-alone app without a paired phone running Locus Map? ====
+You should be able to install a normal Locus Map application to your watch but its usability might be severely limited with the round screen. There is no support for round UI in Locus Map and it is not planned for the future.
-Stand-alone function is not possible at the moment. If you would like this feature please vote for [[http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/wear-for-locus-as-standalone-app|this idea at Locus helpdesk >>]] and possibly describe what specific function you would use in a stand-alone mode.
+=== Can I use Locus Map Watch as a stand-alone app without a paired phone running Locus Map? ===
+A stand-alone function is not possible at the moment. If you would like this feature please vote for [[http://help.locusmap.eu/topic/wear-for-locus-as-standalone-app|this idea at Locus helpdesk >>]] and possibly describe what specific function you would use in a stand-alone mode.
+<WRAP center round important>
+All add-ons need to be connected to Locus Map. **Switch the connection ON** in Locus //settings > Miscellaneous > Connect with add-ons//.
+</WRAP>

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