"Gear fit" Samsung watch: is there any way to send text messages (other than the text templates)?

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"Gear fit" Samsung watch: is there any way to send text messages (other than the text templates)?

I was curious if you can send and or reply to text (SMS) messages without having to use your phone and doing it from the watch itself, but not from the pre-set templates so basically being able to type them up off the watch, thanks in advance!

 

[dpham00]

Re: "Gear fit" Samsung watch: is there any way to send text messages (other than the text templates)

I don't believe so. You would need to upgrade to a full smart watch.

 

[hankbuddy]

Re: "Gear fit" Samsung watch: is there any way to send text messages (other than the text templates)

Was actually browsing through gear fit apps this morning and noticed one that allows you to answer texts using a t-9 keypad on your fit. Don't remember the name or how well it was rated, but browse through the app listing on the gear fit manager on your phone and you should find it.

 

[mountainbikermark]

Re: "Gear fit" Samsung watch: is there any way to send text messages (other than the text templates)

Don't remember how much I paid, if anything, for it because I bought it in November of 2014.
Since adding T9 ability it's much more useful, when new it was impractical to use for more than a couple of word replies.
It's available on the Google Play Store