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[Sony Smartwatch] polstein:
Got Mine Today!

I'm ok with the screen size, but would have preferred it to be less thick - do away with the clip, I think. It should be interesting to compare against the Pebble - when my names comes up in about 2 years.

On to the real question:

I'm comparing WatchIt! vs Notifysmartwatch vs Augmented SmartWatch Pro.

NotifySW won't show in my accessibility at all, so I can't even test it. I'm on a JB rom & I note the program is almost a year since last update. Is anyone using it on JB that got it to work?

Augmented has some nice features for adjusting the vibration & lists more popular apps - but for me, it was missing about 1/2 the notifications. No loss of connection, just never did anything some of the time!

WatchIt! is working perfectly....BUT.. no control on vibration duration at all. Is there any way I'm missing to make it vibrate longer?

Overall, I'm only interested in Calls, SMS, and Exchange email. Anything else is just extra. Sadly, I noticed that installing other cutesy apps (weather, missed calls..etc) were burning through my memory at 10-20 megs each. Add that to bluetooth, the 2 sony programs, and it was around 80+ megs for the watch & apps.

I've currently narrowed it down to Call Handling Pro, and WatchIt for everything else to cut back.

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EDIT: Augmented was only having problems with Exchange. I turned off his Exchange feature, and added the Email add under general Notifications & it's working perfectly.

BTW, both WatchIT & Augmented devs very responsive, always a major plus!!
[Sony Smartwatch] nechmadi:
the smartwatch app just got updated any they said something about actions , didn't understood what changed ?
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Hi,

I am the devloper of SmartWatch Phone Battery Level. I am not sure about the memory usage. The "problem" is likely because it runs as service in the background. This is needed to be able to alert of low battery status. If only acting as a widget this would not be necessary.

Regards,

Jonathan
[Sony Smartwatch] polstein:
Ach - funny timing. I just removed that portion of my note while you must have been replying. I **just** noticed that it's the phone's battery level, not the watches as I should have known by the dang name of the app. (looks like my edit was 4 minutes before your post)

I blame lack of sleep!

I do appreciate the quick response, though.

Currently looking at the market for a Widget that shows a % of Watch battery left instead of just the little green image. No having any luck yet.
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
:)

It is not currently not possible to get that data from the Smartwatch. We would need a new firmware first.
[Sony Smartwatch] polstein:
Wonder if Sony is still working on improving the watch & new firmware, or features or something..?

I wanted to try the Custom Watch app, but waiting to get an idea on what my battery is like without it first.
[Sony Smartwatch] ElAguila:
For some reason mine didn't show an update available. Oh well going to use the augmented and see how that does. I was also wondering if anybody knows of anything that can be used go around the top of the metal edge of the watch. I have been using the screen protector for it my skinomi and I am glad for that. I have noticed that the metal edge is getting roughed up in a couple of spots and I was trying to find something that could be applied to it but nothing so far.
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
I've just released a free App for you "Voice for Notifications" that can send notifications to sony smartwatch.

Try it!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.accnew

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PLEASE, Try this one too https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.accnew
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Hi guys,

Just bought a Smartwatch yesterday. Love the looks and design of the watch. Absolutely fashionable.

However, I've noticed some problem everytime I charge it. It keeps on vibrating, the Sony logo appears, and then the charging animation will be displayed, then vibrates again... It was like on a bootloop. If I press and hold the clip, the charging animation maintains on the screen, but when I let it go, the vibration and the bootloop will occur again.

Did i get a faulty one? Or is it just normal? :(
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
The connection to the watch isn't the greatest. Have to get the charging cable and watch in just the right position to keep it charging.

Sent from my Sony Xperia TL
[Sony Smartwatch] Mdknight:
Depends on how you look at it. The charging cord connects rather loosely. Make sure is connected properly and placed in a manner that won't allow it to be moved easily. If it's still ping ponging between charging and starting up, THEN it may be faulty.

But generally, it is VERY sensitive to movement when charging.

Sent from my WHOMPED Galaxy Note II
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Thanks guys, I think I just have to be patient in charging my Smartwatch. Hopefully, if there's a next gen of this device, Sony would incorporate the use of micro USB port for easy charging purposes.

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Got mine yesterday, and yeah it can only be paired to one phone.

I'm having a hard time charging it though, needs ton of patience to properly charge it.
[Sony Smartwatch] darren1:
Try wrapping a rubber band around the Smartwatch whilst charging, helps keep the changing cable in the right place.
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Good idea. Thanks man.

Anyone has an idea of a screen protector or any protective case for the Smartwatch?
[Sony Smartwatch] ElAguila:
I just noticed an update to the smartwatch app in the market. I love the new watch faces that it allows now.
[Sony Smartwatch] merlinfury:
New update out! Connection is much improved on HTC desire S, had problems for months, well done Sony!
[Sony Smartwatch] machmandp:
Has anyone else got an issue since the update that the watch seems to go into a deep sleep and you can't wake it by tapping it as usual and only the button works

Seems intermittent though
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
No It has worked fine so far. Is it perhaps a special watch face, I am mainly using the green one now? I like the update, the new preview on the notification was nice. Also good that the phone application now can list apps by category. It might make it easier to find some apps.
[Sony Smartwatch] Orz-Orz:
smartwatch got new watch faces today..

SONY were not forgot about this device..
[Sony Smartwatch] Modulas:
Got the new update too.

There seems to be many more improvements than what was mentioned on the Play store. For example, there was a QR code displayed on my watch face this morning. Still trying to find out what it was for.

I use 'Custom Notifier Extension' to display notifications and I'm pretty sure the text size has increased slightly. It might just be me though...

I'll keep an eye on connection stability today, as its supposed to have been improved as well.
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
The QR code is for getting the Smart Connect app.

The notification has changed from only an icon to include text (and yes the font is in bold I think).
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
My last App:

I hope you like it!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.sw.myteamclock
[Sony Smartwatch] Mdknight:
I'm not a sports fan myself, but I took a peek. Looks very nice. Great work. :thumbup:

Sent from my WHOMPED Galaxy Note II
[Sony Smartwatch] polstein:
Yup, same problem here. Also noticing that it's not as good at reconnecting back to the phone if I reboot it (the phone). Have to stop/start bluetooth or reset the watch - or both.
[Sony Smartwatch] ElAguila:
I noticed the deep sleep issue as well. But for me it seems better with its Bluetooth connection. Before the update I had to unpair and re-pair it with the phone several times a day. I have only had to do it once since I updated.
[Sony Smartwatch] ted911:
Problem With Update

Anyone else's watch having a problem staying connected to the phone after this update? Sometimes the connected/disconnected notification on the phone doesn't even show up. Other times the phone will say it is connected but the watch has the red squiggly line saying it is not. And I'm not getting any notifications in either instance. Everything worked great before the update.
[Sony Smartwatch] alex_ncfc:
I installed the new update from the Play Store for Smart Watch on my X10 (using custom ICS ROM from Feravolt) and this in turn updated the firmware on the watch. Seems much better at staying connected now.

One question I had which bugs me - how do I change what music player it uses on the phone? I want to use WinAmp with it, but when I go into the Music SmartWatch App options in Smart Connect, it says select music player but there's only one option:

"Automatic"

This uses the built in Google Play Music app, but this is so slow and stuttery! I've even tried it by disabling the Google Play Music app in app settings and it doesn't pick up any music player, despite WinAmp being installed (or any other music player I've tried)

So how do I change the music player for the watch?

Thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] vaccdroid:
Question. What options do we have to charge the watch. I travel a bit. Don't have a laptop, I use a tablet. How can you charge this watch on the road without a PC with a USB port to connect to. Can we plug this charging cable into a wall USB charger. I have one I plug my phones USB charger cord into and my phone the USB is connected to a adaptor and I can pull out the phone USB and plug the watch USB cable in? Can I ruin my watch , will he power be too much or start a fire etc. I switch to my standard watch when I am away from a PC to change for a few days. Thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] tpint10:
smart connect not compatible

hi, do you have some solution with my problem???

wwhen i install smart connect to my device prestigio multiphone 5000 with firmware ics 4.0.4.,and my smartwatch has latest software. i can connect any bluetooth device once, and after i disconnected, i cannot reconect it (bluetooth headphone and bluetooth smartwatch). i need to reboot my phone for new connection. but when i uninstall smart connect, everything works like a charm.

is there any way to connect smartwatch without smart connect ???????

ps. liveware is olso not working
[Sony Smartwatch] wizlon:
Wall charging works, but you have to use the proprietary Sony cable, so you have to take that with you as well as your regular phone USB cable.
[Sony Smartwatch] machmandp:
I can confirm that it's a bug regarding the deep sleep issue.

Just in case it was a bad Flash I downgraded the firmware and reflashed and it still happens
[Sony Smartwatch] lawgone:
Hi guys,

Just wanna confirm, can this Smartwatch send messages to non-Android phones? I am specifically using the SMS Composer app, and my contacts are not receiving my sent messages.

PS. I am also experiencing the deep sleep issue.
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
My Smartwatch arrived today!!! :highfive:

Heaps keen to start playing with it! It is currently charging, and I have another 90 minutes to wait for the 2hours on charge that is recommended by Sony. I was wondering though if it would be ok to start installing apps on my mobile, or is it better to wait? Would it be ok to start up the watch while charging?

And in relation to charging, do I need to turn the phone off at night before I charge it, or is it ok to have it turned on the whole time?
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Should be fine to start installing apps while charging. I turn my watch off at night and only charge the watch when it gets low. It's five to leave it on while charging I just leave mine off during the night when charging.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
Thanks for your help, but I had installed the Smart Connect app that you have to have, and it would never connect to my phone. I uninstalled and unpaired, then repaired the phone and then downloaded the app and it all then worked :thumbup:

Now I just have to find out ways for my phone to last longer, coz I'm sure havibg bluetooth on all the time is going to use a lot of power.
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Welcome to the Smartwatch world:)

I have not found that Bluetooth drains your battery. Some little extra but the value of having the Smartwatch is higher (I am also running the Sony Smart wireless headset pro).
[Sony Smartwatch] hadouken007:
my blue sony smartwatch.

Getting ready for work I grabbed my watch out of my bag and everything on the screen is blue hue color, I'm like what the hell the only thing that was in the pocket with it was lip balm anyone had this happened to them or got any idea how to fix this, the watch works fine just everything is freaking blue.
[Sony Smartwatch] FC1032:
Do you know if you had the screen on the whole time? I've noticed that the screen burns in really easy (which then gives off a different hue or color)
[Sony Smartwatch] geekaren:
I found yesterday that changing the default system font on my Note 2 also changes the font displayed on my Sony MN2 smartwatch. Very cool...
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
Greetings happy smartwatch owners. This is a bit of a long shot but I know of no better community to ask than XDA.

My smartwatch has a small problem. The clip part has broken off from the spring which now mkes it pretty much impossible to use. The two tiny tubes through which the spring passes are kaput!

Anyhoo...I was wondering if anyone here knows of where one might get a replacement. I asked Sony customer support and they said they do not sell them and passed me onto their local service centre here in Ireland...who said they do not stock any parts for the smartwatch.

I'm willing to try fixing the clip but just in case I am unable I thought I'd ask here.

BTW..the latest update seems to be working really well with my Note 2 :)
[Sony Smartwatch] lepapirriky:
I got the update and the watch is just like new again. I just we could change the colors on those new watch, just to match the shirts im wearing that particular day lol

Something I notice, it gives you an alert when the watch battery is low. Pretty cool
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
Hey all,

Thanks for the previous replies to my post!

One of the best things about my mobile, is Google Now and the way it tells me to hurry up and leave for an appointment :) Has anyone managed to set this up properly so that it comes up on the watch? I see that the Augmented Smartwatch Pro app can do that based on a youtube video I watched, but I'd love to get that feature for free if I could :laugh:
[Sony Smartwatch] DOOMF1GHTER:
Hi, I just read that Sony updated the smartwatch, but i want to know if i have to buy a new version or the old is the same? thanks :)
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
I use watchit and select Google Search and it displays the Google Now alerts
[Sony Smartwatch] zen1k:
Does anybody know the model of this watch band?
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
Not a Sony band just some generic 20mm strap

.... I have to return some videotapes....
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
Any of you play Google Ingress Game? http://www.ingress.com

Do you want an App for your smartwatch related to Ingress?
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
I play ingress that would be sweet. Viva LA resistance!

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[Sony Smartwatch] matej1990:
? All you have to do is update your software (app) via Google Play.

There is currently no new smartwatch from Sony.

For all of you who have charging problems because of this dumb Sony custom connector... Just clean connectors on smartwatch (4 pogo pins) and on charging cable with alcohol. Works brilliant! ;)
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
A pencil eraser works well for cleaning that sort of thing too.
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
Here you are!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.sw.ingress
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
Thank u kind sir much appreciated :garfield:

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[Sony Smartwatch] styx42:
Hi,

Maybee the answer is in the thread, i did not find it... What is the small dot on the left of the screen ?

Thanks for answer :)
[Sony Smartwatch] unignal:
i've a question with regards to charging.

I often see a battery with full green bars and a power sign in the middle. Does it mean the battery is fully charged?

is there a different icon for a fully charged battery?
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes it seems to be that way. I just got mine a couple days ago but I noticed the same thing. I'm 99.5% sure that it means its fully charged.

BTW so I've used it nonstop now since I got it and haven't gotten a disconnect yet. My Bluetooth connection has stayed strong and hasn't dropped once.

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[Sony Smartwatch] unignal:
high 5 over there, i just got my smartwatch on wednesday :) loving it so far and bluetooth have not yet dropped.

Battery life is a concern for me though.

If i use the first clock face, the watch only last me from 10am to around 6pm before it no longer shows full battery.

I have no idea how it can last for up to 4 days for some.

I only use the watch for notifications and don't actively fidget with it.

The up side is that I don't see any significant drop in battery life on my phone - Galaxy note 2
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
You know I haven't ran it long enough to fully discharge them. I plugged them into my truck while working (I work in a truck) so the battery still had power left when I did that. I'll charge my battery all the way up and I'll post here how long my battery lasts. Cheers :beer:

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[Sony Smartwatch] jlczl:
Loving my smartwatch. One thing I love is the ability to use a variety of bands which brings me to my question. Where can I buy extra band adapters (the metal part that sits behind the actual smartwatch)?

I have a few Fossil leather straps that look great but it's a pain to have to dislodge the metal adapter every time I want to use a different band. Ideally I'd have two or three bands ready to clip my smartwatch to them in a flash.
[Sony Smartwatch] unignal:
coincidentally, I asked my local retailer the same question and they kindly called up the distributor to check.

no, Sony do not officially sell the adapter.

However, you can go to service center to do a custom parts order. Not sure about the price though.
[Sony Smartwatch] dickzoe:
i trird several apps like watchit, custom notifier, etc., but none show the whatsapp message content.., have i missed something?
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
Oddly enough I have a spare metal adapter. What I need is the plastic clip as mine is broken. Sony service have been less than helpful in my search.

I need to return some video tapes...
[Sony Smartwatch] unignal:
it is a problem with whatsapp. whatsapp does not show message content in notification if there's more than 2 messages
[Sony Smartwatch] JHilderbrando:
I was thinking LDR most likely so it can detect light levels but I wasn't sure. Does it say anything in the manual? (Threw mine away)
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
It is indeed a light sensor. Not sure if it is in use though.
[Sony Smartwatch] budanz:
Connecting/disconnecting

Hello guys,

I just got a new Xperia Z and a new sony smart watch. All good, untill the watch started disconnecting repeatedly. Every 15/20 seconds it loses connection with the phone. What the...? Smart watch version: 0.1.B.1.0
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
I too have had disconnect issues with the Xperia Z. Not quote as frequent as you but at least six a day.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Smartwatch] vaccdroid:
I have no issue connecting to the watch and my Samsumg Galaxy Nexus (Sprint) but my issue is that is I walk away from the phone it disconnects and I have to turn blue tooth and the watch off and then back on again to have it connect again.. very annoying.
[Sony Smartwatch] unignal:
Just to share, i've decided to add an NFC sticker to the underside of my watch, resulting in this:

Automatic bluetooth turn on by tapping the phone and watch

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151514487167902

Automatic disable bluetooth by tapping again

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151514487377902

Try it!
[Sony Smartwatch] mani0608:
Smartwatch - Irritating battery drain

Hi,

I have been using the smartwatch for almost a year now. I have never faced any disconnection issue so far. I have used it with Galaxy S3 and Galaxy note 2. But my huge concern is the battery.

I used to charge the watch at night and i will charge it fully. And when it is full i will disconnect the charger and go to sleep. But in the morning when i check it, the battery will be red :( (This happens regularly, but rarely the batter stays. I don't know what is the problem here)

The battery drains even when the watch is switched off :( (Donno what am i doing wrong)

When i use the watch with full charge, it will last only for 6 hrs at the max including the 2 to 3 hrs of stand by.

So, the battery drain issue has become a huge concern for me and i used to get really irritated most of the time.

I would like some help from some of you friends...
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
I do not know what is your problem but make sure that you are actually charging the Smartwatch ok. As many have noted the charging cable is not so good and although it can appear to be ok after some seconds/minutes it will be slightly disconnected. The best is to attach something around or above. I have now received one of what I think is the new charging cable and it is much improved.

It this is not the case it is perhaps damaged (water?). Take it to a Sony service center! Good luck!
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
Hi I waiting anxiously for delivery today of this watch. To people asking about custom ROM on smart watch. It ain't running android it is cl-os. The same os that the dingoo runs on. Like a Pandora. Can get a custom Linux on dingoo called dingux but with 128kb ram...

Now charging :)
[Sony Smartwatch] matej1990:
I have read about this new charging cable for smartwatch in sony mobile blog:

Could you please post some pictures of this new charging cable for Sony Smartwatch? What is different from "old" design? :confused:
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Here is a picture attached. Let me know if this is something you already have or if it is the new. I have another that is not the same as this.
[Sony Smartwatch] matej1990:
This one on your picture is new one! :good:

Mine is without this added plastic on the end. It looks like this:

What's the model number of charging cable? The old one is EP1 (it's visible in the picture above).

I really doubt that it works better than the old one. Cleaning pins with alcohol is still the best solution if you have problems with charging.
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
Mine is the old EP1 model like in the pic. Its still working great but its good to know that if I run into problems later on I can buy the new model. Obviously ID try to use alcohol to clean the pins first but still good to know

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[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
It has a slightly higher number: EP1 1251-1067-2. Anyway it is better then the previous version. Perhaps there is even a better one out now?!
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
I just got this watch yesterday, and have been playing around with it. Just posted a how-to on using this with Tasker, which basically means you can do whatever you feel like with it.

Link:

http://www.pocketables.com/2013/03/how-to-use-the-sony-smartwatch-with-tasker.html

Some previews:

[YOUTUBE]c3_5-MKJph4[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]29_UEu6mWpQ[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Smartwatch] DowntownJeffBrown:
Thank u thank u thank u....

This is exactly what I've been looking for.

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