Smartwatches are the ones that help you to live your life comfortably with everything brought to your wrist. Having a Fossil watch is like a prestigious possession. As time changes Fossil has also changed their style a lot. Yes, now they are coming up with more of Smartwatches and hybrid watches. Fossil smartwatches are coming with exciting features like fitness tracking (of course), to stay connected without missing out on your lifestyle, customize to your need, voice command with Google Assitant. Lately, Fossil produced smartwatches with wear OS which is compatible with both Android and iOS. With this, you can make Fossil smartwatches work with iPhone.
Do Fossil Smartwatches work with iPhone?
If you are asking this question considering all models then the answer is NO. But then the recently launched 5th generation Wear OS watches can work with your iPhone. This particular model will allow you to pick up calls from the tethered iPhone. That implies you are not only receiving the notifications but then actually answering the calls on your watch. But still, there is a verdict. It is kind of there not there. If you are looking for an exact replacement for your Apple Watch then-No.
Other than that you can do other basic functions any smartwatch would offer. That includes receiving notifications, tracking the activities, etc. Pair your watch with your iPhone and start enjoying the connected life.
Setting up Fossil Smartwatch with iPhone
Step 1: Download the Wear OS by Google from App store on your iPhone.
Step 2: Launch the app. And then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Step 3: Now tap allow to give permission to access the smartwatch.
Step 4: Select your language. And set a name for your smartwatch.
Step 5: Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone. Tap pair.
Step 6: Once the connection is established your app will automatically update all the info from your watch.
Step 7: Follow the on-screen prompts to access your Google account. This will help you use various Google apps on your Fossil watch.
Step 8: Allow access to calls and texts. Then allow the watch to display notifications from your phone.
Setting up Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch with iPhone
Step 1: Download the Fossil Hybrid Smartwatch app from the app store.
Step 2: Tap Get Started to sign in or create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
Step 3: Then tap “Pair a Watch“. Keep your phone and watch it near each other.
Step 4: Then press and hold the middle button until the watch vibrates and the hands will move around the dial three times.
Step 5: Now tap Pair on the phone.
That’s all about pairing Fossil watch with the iPhone. As said earlier you can only get basic functionalities. Got any queries? Post it in the comments.