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What are the modes in which you can use the Samsung wearable device?

There are two modes in which you can use Samsung wearable devices:

  • Companion mode: When a Samsung wearable device without the need of an additional SIM card is paired with a Galaxy smartphone via Bluetooth, the wearable is in companion mode. In this mode, by using the wearable management app on the smartphone, you can send and receive SMS, calls, emails, and push notifications from the Samsung smartphone to the Samsung wearable.
  • Standalone mode: When a Samsung wearable device has a separate SIM card, and is paired with a Galaxy smartphone via Bluetooth, the wearable is in standalone mode. In this mode, you can directly make and receive calls, SMS and email directly from your wearable. You can also forward voice calls from your phone to the wearable device number and using the wearable management app on the you can forward notifications from the Samsung smartphone to wearable.