Android Pay is here and easier to use than ever.
The biggest perk about having access to parts of your smartphone from your watch is convenience. Whether that means checking the weather while you are getting dressed, or being able to easily glance down for a moment to check your notifications. Android Pay is now available for use right from your wrist, provided that your watch is running Android Wear 2.0 and has NFC. As of right now, that’s a list populated by only the LG Watch Sport, but it won’t be this exclusive for too long.
How to set up Android Pay on your watch
Using Android Pay is thankfully an uncomplicated affair once you’ve got everything set up. It will take a few minutes to get yourself situated, so it’s something you’re going to want to do before you roll out of the house to run your errands.
First you’ll want to install Android Pay on your phone, and add the card that you want to use. Next make sure that your watch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth. From here you can open up Android Pay on your watch, and tap add card to choose from your previously-added cards. If you want to add a different card all you need to do is tap add card once again and switch back to your phone to verify details. Once it has been verified it will be added to the cards available with the Android Pay app on your watch.
Step by step instructions to set up Android Pay
Install Android Pay on your phone.
Add the card you want to use, verifying with your bank.
Make sure your watch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth.
Open Android Pay on your watch, tap add card to choose from cards on your phone.
And that’s it!
How to use Android Pay on your watch
In a fast-paced world, there are times when convenience is definitely key. Sometimes you only have a few minutes to dart into the corner store for that caffeine rush first thing in the morning, or you’re already distracted. That’s where having access to Android Pay right from your wrist comes in. With just a tap, you’ll be able to pay for your purchases and continue about your day. For anyone who has accidentally left their wallet (or even their phone) at home, this is a serious boon.
As of right now, the only watch that has access to Android Pay is the LG Watch Sport.
First thing’s first, you’ll want to launch the Android Pay app on your watch. As of right now, the only watch that has access to Android Pay is the LG Watch Sport. By default, the bottom side button will launch Android Pay, and even better, it doesn’t need to be connected to your phone in order to make a payment. If you’re ready to pay with your default card, just place the top edge of your watch to the payment terminal. When the payment is accepted you’ll feel a long vibration on your watch, and the payment terminal will likely also beep.
Now, if you want to switch to one of your alternate cards, that’s also easy to do. If you swipe up on your watch screen, it will reveal additional cards that you can choose from. These are the cards that have been entered and verified in the Android Pay app on your phone. If you want to switch to a new default card, tap on the card it view it, swipe up on the card, and then tap the blue bar with a check mark at the bottom. When it’s time to delete a card follow the same steps, but instead of tapping the blue bar, swipe up one more time and then tap the trash can to delete that card.
Step by step instructions to use Android Pay
To get ready to pay, launch the Android Pay app on your watch.
Place the top edge of your watch to the payment terminal until you get a long vibration on the watch.
- The payment terminal will also likely beep to confirm.
If you want to switch cards before paying, swipe up on the screen to reveal additional cards.
- To change a new card to default, tap on the card to view its details, swipe up on the card and then tap the blue bar with a check mark at the bottom
- To delete a card, follow the same steps but give the bar an extra swipe up and tap the trash can to remove
You’re now ready to pay like a pro with just your smartwatch!
Android Wear
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- Everything you need to know about Android Wear 2.0
- LG Watch Sport review
- LG Watch Style review
- These watches will get Android Wear 2.0
- Discuss Android Wear in the forums!
