When your smartphone is not handy, you can save time and hassle by having your Gear S2 automatically answer calls on-screen. This feature is called Over cloque and has been around for quite some time.
Over cloque is a useful feature that can save you hours of hassle every week. You will use this when you are out and about or busy doing stuff and then when you return, the phone will call you!
Many people forget to use this feature so when someone does not respond to your message or call, they will know it was your Gear S2 that answered the call. This is helpful to have as people might be forget to repost their phone number or email address so the app can respond the call.
This article will go into detail on how to use Over cloque on your Gear S2 device.
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Connect your phone to your Gear S2
When someone calls your phone, the S2 will display a call log showing the time when the call was received and when it was ended.
This is a great feature! You can easily see which calls were responses to calls you made and which were new calls.
When someone answers the call, you can decide whether to talk or go ahead and send a message. You can also leave a voicemail if you so desire.
This feature is great! It makes personal communication more fun without having to change up your phones or apps.
When sending a message, make sure your Gear S2 is connected to a network by using its network connection option. If you do not have access to a network, then you can use the call or text function on the device to send a message.
Set up call handling on your Gear S2
Set up call handling on your Gear S2 is a quick and easy way to answer calls while you wear your device. You can set up call handling on the Gear S2 through the mobile app, via text message, or by ringing the device and speaking to someone.
This feature allows you to take your phone off screen and respond to a call on a separate screen. You can then return your attention to the call when you’re ready.
It works just like having a desktop or laptop computer system with programs and responses saved. You can easily pick up the phone when you feel ready, instead of having to start from scratch every time.
This feature is not available by default, but can be set up via a link in the mobile app or by calling Samsung Customer Service at 866-746-9000.
Set up voice commands for handling calls on your Gear S2
When a call comes in, you can ask the phone to set a call response app on your device. This will allow you to answer and respond to calls.
This feature is very useful as when someone calls, they can then request a specific person or person you called before.
You can also add additional people to the phone as contacts, so they can easily ask you what happened and you can help them out.
Once that person answers the phone, you can leave them a message or send an email if that was what you wanted to do.
Know how to answer a call on your Gear S2
When someone calls your phone, you should be able to answer the call on your Gear S2. This is important to know as some people may not know how to do this.
If you are in a busy situation, for example, and there is a wait time for someone to respond, this does not help anyone! This trick can be used in emergencies, for example.
So, take a couple of minutes of your time to learn how to answer calls on your Gear S2.
Know how to decline a call on your Gear S2
When someone calls your phone, they’ll need to leave a message or send an email to get a call back. This can be avoided by leaving a message or contacting the customer service team.
If someone sends an email, make sure to reply! Sometimes customer service reps will just ignore emails, which is frustrating. If someone responds, then you both did a good job at calling attention to yourselves.
If two people pick up the phone and talk for some length of time, then only the second person should answer the call. If both people want to answer, they should do so separately.
It is usually not a good sign if one person answers and talking goes on for minutes while the other does not answer at all.
Know how to turn off call handling on your Gear S2
When your Gear S2 is connected to a phone via Bluetooth, the app will automatically handle incoming and outgoing calls for you.
If you would like to turn off call handling, do so by going to the main screen of the app and changing the settings.
You can choose if calls are accepted silently, or if you would like to see the caller’s name, and if they should leave a message. You can also choose if you want to answer the call immediately or not.
Many people find that answering calls on your Gear S2 keeps them more alert, as they do not have to take their eyes off of what they are doing. Many people find that having the ability to answer calls on your Gear S2 gives them more control over their personal life, and how they manage their time.
Troubleshoot problems with answering calls on your Smartwatch
Sometimes, when someone calls your phone, the other person’s phone’s call screen appears on your wrist. This can be a problem.
This happens when you want to talk to someone, but the other person is automatically connected to a call. You have to decide if you want to talk to them or not.
There are two ways to fix this. The first is to swipe down from your wrist and then select another app or device to answer the call. The other is to use a dedicated app on your phone that allows you to switch between devices and answers the calls independently.
Either way, try using either of these options before giving up on answering calls on your Smartwatch.