It just couldnt be any simpler plug the gear iconx earbuds into each ear and youre ready to go no strings attached the gear iconx sit snug in your ears in the most comfortable way and yes you can run jump and carry on with life theyre designed to stay put without the need for a phone gear iconx has you covered whether youre walking or running its smart enough to track your activity and give updates on essential data from speed distance and duration to heart rate and calori