Fossil GEN 5 LTE User manual

Say hello to our Fossil Gen 5 LTE Touchscreen Smartwatches, powered with Wear OS by Google™. Our
touchscreen smartwatches will keep you connected while making life a little easier and more organized.
Learn how to access all the different ways you can enhance your smartwatch experience, from personalizing
your settings to accessing Google’s greatest features.
Wear OS by Google is a trademark of Google LLC. LTE smartwatches powered with Wear OS by Google work
with phones running Android 6.0+ (excluding Go edition).

Contents
Overview……………………………………………….3
Pairing & Setup…………………………………...4
Using the Smartwatch……………………….11
Wear OS by Google Features…………...19
Care and Maintenance……………………...26
Help and Support……………………………….26
Legal Information……………………………...27

All Fossil smartwatches help users stay
connected by receiving messages, calls and
notifications on the go while connected to
their smartphone device.
Our LTE enabled devices give users the
freedom to go one step further by providing
these features even when their smartphone
is turned off or they don’t have it with them.
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW SMARTWATCH

PAIRING & SETUP

COMPATIBILITY
FOSSIL GEN 5 LTE TOUCHSCREEN
SMARTWATCH
An LTE enabled Wear OS by Google device
AN ANDROID SMARTPHONE
This eSIM and LTE functionality are only
available when paired with an Android device.
A VERIZON DATA PLAN THAT IS
COMPATIBLE WITH WEAR OS BY GOOGLE
Not all mobile carriers support Wear OS by
Google cellular connectivity, so consumers
should utilize the Verizon network and
confirm service availability.
To unlock the untethered cellular experience,
consumers need three things:

GETTING SETUP
STEP 1
Connect your watch to the
included charger. On your
phone, download the Wear
OS by Google™ app, open
the app and tap Set it up.
STEP 2
On your phone, tap the name
of your watch and compare
the codes that appear on both
screens.
STEP 4
To finish setting up,
follow the onscreen
instructions.
STEP 3
If the codes that appear are the
same, tap Pair on your phone.
Pairing can take a few minutes. If
the two codes are not the same,
restart your watch and try again.
If the codes still don’t match:
•Check your Bluetooth
connection.
•Restart both devices.
•Unpair and try again.

SETTING UP AN eSIM | CARRIER PLAN DOWNLOAD
ACTIVATE THE DOWNLOAD
On the smartphone or the watch, activate the setup notification that appears.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
CONNECT TO CARRIER
Tap Set up when asked to
connect to carrier.
Users can set up their eSIM from within the Wear OS by Google app:
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or

ON THE WATCH
The download will begin and progress will appear on
the phone and watch. A notification will appear when
the eSIM download is complete.
FINISH UP
Tap Done when the download
has completed.
LOG IN TO CARRIER
ACCOUNT
Confirm plan details and
download the carrier profile.*
Users can set up their eSIM from within the Wear OS by Google app:
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* Users cannot use this feature on a prepaid account. Users must be on a consumer account and not a corporate account.
SETTING UP AN eSIM | CARRIER PLAN DOWNLOAD (CONT)

If users want to manage their carrier subscription they can do this through the Wear app:
OPEN THE WEAR OS
APP
TAP ADVANCED
SETTINGS
TAP CARRIER
SETTINGS
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TAP MANAGE
SUBSCRIPTION
MANAGEMENT

When it comes to messaging using the LTE functionality, users should assume:
●Watch will share the phone number of the paired phone for voice call and messaging (i.e. twinning, number
sharing).
●SMS/MMS will always be routed through the phone and must have network connectivity.
●Android Messages must be the default messaging app on the phone to initiate messages on the watch. Carrier and
OEM messaging apps are not supported.
●User has permissions to add/modify cellular service plans: post-paid, consumer accounts only.
●The watch cellular operator will be the same as the paired phone operator.
●Android phones only are supported at this time.
●eSIM profiles will be managed using Wear OS Local Profile Assistant (LPA).
THINGS TO REMEMBER

USING THE SMARTWATCH

The Wear OS by Google companion app is available for download on the Google Play store and allows you to connect your
smartphone to your new smartwatch. Within the app, you can control several features of your smartwatch.
NAVIGATING THE WEAR OS BY GOOGLE COMPANION APP
TILES SETTINGS
Quickly view information and perform actions with a swipe left on your smartwatch. Customize
which Tiles you see (and the order) here or on your watch.
GOOGLE ASSISTANT SETTINGS
Explore the over 1 million Google Assistant actions and download the Google Assistant app on your
phone. Android smartphone users can adjust settings directly from the Wear OS by Google app.
NOTIFICATION SETTINGS
Choose which apps notify you on your smartwatch. You can turn any notifications on or off with the
tap of a button.
CALENDAR SETTINGS
Choose which calendar events sync to your watch. You can even select “None” to turn off all
calendar notifications.
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Manage advanced settings such as accounts on your watch, always on screen, tilt to wake, and
privacy settings. You can also disconnect and reset your watch from this screen.

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH
TO CUSTOMIZE THE TOP AND BOTTOM BUTTONS, SWIPE DOWN
to Settings > Personalization > Customize Hardware Buttons.
THE MIDDLE BUTTON will open your App menu
and is also a “return to home” button. A long
press will initiate Google Assistant*. Rotating
the center button allows you another way to
navigate menus and scroll through notifications.
SMARTWATCHES ALSO INCLUDE:
●Heart Rate Sensor
●Vibration Motor for Notifications
●A Swimproof Design
●Microphone for Voice Commands
MICROPHONE
“OK, Google, how long is the flight from LA to
New York?” A discrete microphone in the
device allows you to use Google Assistant to
conduct a web search and use other
voice-activated functions.
SPEAKER
Hear alerts, get audible responses from
Google Assistant, listen to music and even
take calls.
CUSTOMIZABLE TOUCHSCREEN
WATCH FACE
With a long press of the dial, you’ll open up
seemingly endless number of ways to create
a watch face that tells your story and shows
off your unique style.
STRAPS
Take your watch from day to night with
swappable strap options such as colored IP
stainless steel, sporty silicone, or soft and
sophisticated leather.
*Available in select countries and languages.

Change your Watchface
SWIPE UP to browse and manage all
notifications in one scroll. Choose which
notifications you receive in the Wear OS by
Google app on your phone.
SWIPE DOWN to view the Quick shade
settings, a handy menu for accessing
frequently used settings like Do Not
Disturb, Battery Saver and Airplane mode.
SWIPE LEFT to access Google Fit. View
health goals, track a work out and receive
customized tips and actionable coaching
all from your smartwatch.
SWIPE RIGHT to activate Google
Assistant. Find answers and get things
done while on the go. Stay ahead of the
day with information about meetings,
commute times, travel plans and the
weather.
Long press the screen and swipe left
or right to browse the watch face
styles available.
Press the gear icon to start
customizing the selected watch face
colors, complications, and more
To access the Google Play Store or
other apps on your watch,
press the middle button.
NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH: NOTIFICATIONS
BROWSE ALL
NOTIFICATIONS
Swipe up from the dial to
browse multiple notifications
at once
DISMISS A NOTIFICATION
Swipe left or right.
RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION
Tap to expand.
Notifications from your smartphone instantly appear on your smartwatch. Navigating and interacting with these
notifications is similar to what you’d experience on your smartphone.
READ AND TAKE ACTION
Tap and swipe up or down to
read a more detailed view.
Tap the screen to select a
smart reply.

NAVIGATING THE SMARTWATCH: SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO
PROACTIVE HELP FROM
GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Ask Google Assistant to manage
daily tasks, check the weather,
get answers, and more, all while
on the go. Just press and hold
the power button or swipe right
to quickly access.
FIND MY PHONE
Can’t find your phone? No
problem. Swipe down and tape
the Find my phone icon to ring
your phone. It will work even if
you’re phone is on silent.
PAY ON THE GO
Checkout made simple. Set up
your card in the Google Pay™
app on your watch, then simply
open and twist your wrist to
turn your watch face near the
terminal until you feel a
vibration.
CONTROL YOUR MUSIC
Control your music right from
your wrist. Pause or skip tracks
and control the volume all
with a tap.

AGENDA
Sync to your favorite
calendar for a quick
view of the day
ALARM
Don’t miss a thing
thanks to vibration
alerts on the wrist
CONTACTS
View details of your
personal contacts on
the watch
FLASHLIGHT
Turn your watch
face into a flashlight
STOPWATCH
Use your watch to
track every second
TRANSLATE
Speak a phrase to get it
translated to the language
of your choice
WEATHER
Get glanceable
forecast updates for
your location
MEDIA CONTROLS
Command your favorite
tunes or podcasts you
have playing on your
phone, right from the wrist
FIND MY PHONE
Ring your phone from
the watch to find
easily when lost
REMINDERS
Set reminders and
make lists to get
things done
TIMER
Easily set a timer
within the app or via
Assistant
SETTINGS
Use Settings to
customize your
watch or connect to
WiFi
ADDITIONAL SMARTWATCH FEATURES

With Wear OS by Google, you can get all your favorite
Google apps right on your wrist for quick access to
Calendar, Maps or Gmail.
YOUR FAVORITE APPS ON THE GO
Or if you’re looking for more, you can download your favorite apps
right from your watch:
●Press the power button.
●Scroll down and tap Play Store. To search for an app, tap
the search icon.
●Tap the microphone icon to speak into your watch or the
keyboard icon to type the name of the app.
●Tap Install to download the app.

Google Fit™ makes getting healthy easier to achieve – with holistic tracking and coaching to a healthier and more active life.Google
Fit will automatically detect walking, running and biking using your phone or watch sensor or you can also choose to start workout
from a wide range of activities. Google Fit goes beyond steps and calories and shows real-time progress toward two activity goals
that impact optimal health based on recommendations from American Heart Association and World Health Organization.
MONITOR PROGRESS
Track steps and Heart
Points (activities that get
your heart pumping harder)
throughout the day.
TRACK STATS
Smart sensors record the
essentials, like heart rate,
speed, pace, route and more.
RECORD REPS
The strength training feature
automatically counts reps
while exercising.
GUIDED BREATHING
Follow calming, dynamic
visuals that take you
through breathing
exercises.

Heart Points
Steps
Calories burned
Distance travelled
Weekly Heart Points
Daily Heart Points
Weekly workouts
Tap to change Google
Fit settings
You can see your full Google Fit profile in 2
ways:
● Swipe left to open Google Fit, then tap
to open the full app.
●Press the crown button, scroll to find
the Google Fit app, then tap to open.
There you will find the following information:
Move minutes