A:AnswerNo the watch doesn't include a speaker on it. You can however dial people through the watch and talk to them through a connected bluetooth headset.
If you want to make calls on your watch you'll have to go with the more expensive Samsung watches. ($299+)
A:AnswerYour watch uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone. If it is like my Gear S2, then it also can use the local WiFi to connect to your phone. So, my guess is that you do not have WiFi at your gym, so you need to be within Bluetooth range in order to send texts via your watch.
A:AnswerHey Jordan, I have provided a link (https://bit.ly/2REJeXi) that will show a list of compatible devices and restrictions that may occur with iPhones. Thank you for choosing Samsung. ^Ash
A:Answeryes, it has the same fictionality for the most part. The only exception is the rotating bezel that some users prefer. This watch only supports touch, but has the exact same operating system and can do absolutely everything that the galaxy watch can.
A:AnswerHello j, that's a really good question! Steps are not counted when there is no hand movement in the exercise. For example, steps may not be recorded when pushing a lawn mower or cart because your hands are not moving. The watch is intended to calculate real step counts while walking. ^Elizabeth
A:AnswerHello Mya, thank you for bringing this to our attention! Here is a link (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01003100/) to an article that will help you troubleshoot the watch not powering on. ^Elizabeth
