# Do I need a smartphone to use a smartwatch or fitness tracker?

> Initial setup of our devices require pairing with a smartphone to set the time and date. Additionally, features including Notifications, Music Remote and Cam...

Source: https://support.itechwearables.com/en_us/do-i-need-a-smartphone-to-use-a-smartwatch-or-fitness-tracker-S1IHSVgo5

Last updated: 2022-08-05T13:31:30.630Z

Initial setup of our devices require pairing with a smartphone to set the time and date. Additionally, features including Notifications, Music Remote and Camera Remote are dependent upon Bluetooth connection to a smartphone. Pairing must be done using our free-to-download mobile app. Many settings and full activity history are only accessible through the mobile app as well.

Settings only accessible through the app include:

*   Setting fitness goals
*   Units of measurement
*   Expanded watch face library and custom watch face\*
*   Weather location
*   Notification options
*   Find watch
*   Motion Gesture (on/off)
*   Movement Reminder (on/off)
*   Continuous Heart Rate\* detection (on/off)
*   Alarm time set
*   Watch language
*   Firmware updates

_\*not available in all devices_