How to Set Up Your Android Wear Smartwatch So you've got your hands on a Samsung Gear Live or LG G Watch. Now what?

The Android Wear app contains important settings, and your smartwatch needs apps installed on your phone in order to do everything.

The Android Wear app contains important settings, and your smartwatch needs apps installed on your phone in order to do everything.

Use our guide to get your new Wear smartwatch up and running You’ve bought yourself a shiny new Android Wear watch, and a world of wrist notifications, smart gestures and mini apps awaits.

Setting up a new device can be a daunting task, but thankfully Google has made it really easy to get your Android Wear smartwatch up and running in no time.