A monster that would be new to your line-up? Sorry, you’ll still have to get your phone out to snare the critter. The news follows Nintendo’s high-profile slot at the recent iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 launch recently. iPhone compatibility: 5, 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus (and the Apple Watch Series 2) To use the Pokémon GO Plus device with the Pokémon GO app, by Niantic Inc, an app update is required. It will also require a compatible smartphone. Pokémon GO Plus is compatible with the following operating systems:

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This accessory requires a device (using Android or iOS) with the Pokémon GO and/or Pokémon Sleep applications installed.

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If the performance of your Pokémon GO Plus + seems unstable, it may improve if you update the OS on your smart device. Certain smart devices may not work with Pokémon GO Plus + even if they meet minimum system requirements. Pokémon Go made a surprise appearance at Apple’s iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 launch event on September 7. The small gadget features an LED which flashes when a Pokémon or Pokéstop is nearby, accompanied by a vibration. Better still, if it’s a Pokémon you’ve already caught, you can catch it without having to access your phone – just press the button in the centre of the device. With Pokémon GO, use this accessory to spin PokéStops or throw Poké Balls automatically (and Great Balls and Ultra Balls too!). You can catch Pokémon without even pressing a button! Linking the Pokémon GO Plus + with Pokémon GO will also let you take on Special Research to catch a Snorlax with a nightcap.

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Compatible with: Android 4.4 or higher that have Bluetooth® Smart（Bluetooth v4.0 or higher) capability and RAM2GB or more. A portable device called the Pokémon GO Plus (sold separately) will enable Pokémon GO players to enjoy the game even while they’re not looking at their smart phones. Compatible with both iOS and Android, Pokémon GO Plus connects to smartphones via Bluetooth low energy and notifies players about nearby Pokémon and PokéStops. When a Pokémon is near, the device will vibrate and its LED will flash green. Players can press the button on the device once close to throw a Poké Ball. A successful catch will result in the device flashing and vibrating.

Which is basically what the Pokémon Go Plus is meant to do, though the app will look to really accentuate the game’s fitness angle.