The new update will bring all the Google Wear OS 3 hotness to existing Connected Caliber E4 wearables, the company said via press release. But because the update is so big, it means you have to set it up all over again and use a whole new app to do it.
That’s because the current Connected Caliber E4 devices run on Wear OS 2, and those who already have wearables set up will use the Wear OS app on their phone. Anyone updating their Connected Caliber E4 to Wear OS 3 will need to ditch that app and instead download the TAG Heuer Connected app and set everything up from there.
However, TAG Heuer confirms that those who do not get the update will continue to function as before, using the same app as always.
Those do getting the update can look forward to faster setup, a new notification interface, additional customization options including complications, and more. There’s also a new quick settings shade that includes new modes such as bedtime.
All of this will be available via the free Wear OS 3 update, but it doesn’t look like the update will be fully available until March 27. In terms of compatible smartwatches, anything based on the Connected Caliber E4 is good to finish with the Sport, Golf and Porsche editions. However, those with the older TAG Heuer Connected watches will be out of luck and will have to consider whether it’s time to upgrade to something new to get all the latest software fun.
Teddy Florent, CEO of Connected Watch: “As TAG Heuer, we strive to deliver the most exciting premium Connected Watch and this by simplifying the experience for our users and by providing the most premium and intuitive interface. This new software update is a big steps in that direction.” Sounds good to us!