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Can someone tell me why when you pair you take a photo of the watch face? I'm guessing it just connects over bluetooth, so how does the photo help?

• psykovsky 11y ago
  To read a QR Code with configuration in it?
• jhugg 11y ago
  1) Slightly faster than requesting to pair with a BT device and entering a passcode. 2) Security benefits. Nobody can pair without being pretty obvious. 3) It’s a slick user experience. Feels like sci-fi when you do it. They could have used a QR code, but it’s like a swirling dots animation thing…
• falcolas 11y ago
  Bluetooth pairing involves a four digit code (though many accessories just use 0000), so this eliminates the need for user interaction.
• eddieroger 11y ago
  It's actually a video. The Watch plays a graphic that the iPhone parses (somehow) and pulls out pairing information. Once they've synced up, they play the same video before continuing on in the process. It was pretty slick.
  • Jonovono 11y ago
    Ah, cool! Thanks :)