yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Forgive me for not reading 10 pages of posts, but have anyone ever made a charging bracelet for this?

My basic thinking is to grab something like this: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ceca/

Grab a spare USB cable for the watch.

Solder a little bit to make the cable the appropriate length and shave off extra material -> done.

That would give me a bracelet to attach to my arm next to the watch, allowing it to charge without ever taking it off.

Has anyone made anything like that yet?
[Sony Smartwatch] vaccdroid:
Where do they sell the new charging cable. I went to Sony's site and its just the old one.
[Sony Smartwatch] mani0608:
Thank you very much for the help. Yes you may be right. There are changes that it could have damaged due to water. By the same time i will also try out the new charger from sony. The old one really sucks...

---------- Post added at 09:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 AM ----------

I have few more queries. How so you people charge the watch. Always connect to laptop or PC with USB or use the USB Adapter (Comes with Samsung phones nowadays) and connect to the power chord.

And like somebody asked, where do we get the newest charging cable. I can't find it on Sony website.
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Anyone having trouble with the Facebook smart extras not staying logged in? I removed the app permissions from my facebook account and let relogged in via the smart extras app. It updates once then says I need to login via the phone again and the logged in checkbox shows it unchecked. Can't manage to get it to stay logged in. I have uninstalled all my smartwatch extras and the smartwatch app and reinstalled it all as well.
[Sony Smartwatch] Stu|:
Honesty, I have removed most of the smart extras myself and use watchit for all app notifications. I can't really justify having all those extra apps constantly running myself.
[Sony Smartwatch] anubius:
Hi, I have the same problem. Broke the plastic that holds the klip which allows it be worn and hold the charge cable. I've send it to repair and they just send the watch back without repairing it. I understand that it might not be covered by warranty since this is physical damage, however they didn't give me any alternatives and i can find that spare plastic part myself. I am really lost. Come on Sony, that is just not cool.
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
It's a pain but Sony have really not been helpful in finding a new clip. I'm going to wait until after easter to get the motivation to call them again.

If anyone has any ideas then I will be forever grateful.

.... I have to return some videotapes....
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
If I'm right in believing that everyone got a part that enables you to use a generic watch band, then u could use that and just glue the watch permanently to that? That's what I'll be doing when my clip breaks
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
Aye. That's my plan if I really can't find a new clip. Might be hard to work out how to charge it though.

.... I have to return some videotapes....
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Not really. Just grab any sort of moderately strong plastic clip (e.g. for clothes), glue the back of the charging connector on the USB cable to the inside of the clip part, and done. In other words, make the cable clip onto the watch instead of the other way around
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
Going to be a bit tricky if the watch the is glued to the metal backing :)

.... I have to return some videotapes....
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
No it won't, the metal backing doesn't block the charge port
[Sony Smartwatch] Steelyglint:
That will teach me to make assumptions without checking :)

Going to have to break out the hot glue gun tonight!

.... I have to return some videotapes....
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
I'd like to be able to launch an app from my phone, to actually run on the phone. The app is one of the voice command apps.

Is this possible?
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Yes, using the methods ni the link I posted above: http://www.pocketables.com/2013/03/how-to-use-the-sony-smartwatch-with-tasker.html

Just follow the UCCW instructions and choose the app instead of a tasker shortcut
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
Thanks mate.

I was already using that link to get it to work but i hadn't actually watched the videos until 10 minutes ago. I've now got it working, but what had me stumped was i was trying to activate the app using a widget that was being displayed, whereas what i needed to do was open the actual app.

It's great that I've got it working but i do wish it was being activated through the widget being displayed rather than opening the app on the watch first.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
If there's a way to activate it without opening it elsewhere, it's possible to do it through the widget. If not, then, well, no :) What app are you using anyways?
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
I'd like to activate the app Utter.

I've tried various ways using AppWidgetDisplay and the uccw and the other similar named widget maker as well as Zoom. I've also tried to activate Utter using tasker as it's an actual choice you can make in the app AppWidgetDisplay but the widget displays as almost invisible speck! Lol
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
Download the quicklaunch helper app and link the hotspot in UCCW to that

[YOUTUBE]GQh8k3xNHZU[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
Just looked at watch and it had a qr code looking thing on screen. Turn off n on still there had to re pair. Any ideas
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Do you have the smartwatch app installed on your phone?

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Sony Smartwatch] gtdRR:
Has anyone figured out a way to get up to date sport scores? I've tried RSS feeds & AppWidgetDisplay but RSS feeds don't have manual updates from the watch and any widget I've found doesn't display correctly. I know there are apps with notifications that I can then get to the watch but I am looking for something where I can choose to check the score on the go. Not interested in end of half or quarter updates.

Thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
Thanks for your help :)

Firstly i can't find that app in the play store.

The other thing is that in the video you are still opening the app first, but i want the widget to show with the other widgets and not have to open the widget app first...
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
Yep its installed I don't have any smart extras except music control use augmented smart watch and watchit
[Sony Smartwatch] Spectre51:
Hmm only time I saw the qr code was when I didn't have the smartwatch app installed on the phone.
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
I sent a PDF to a colleague at work hour before noticed and could of happened straight after. Maybe Bluetooth bug on 4.2.2 still. Just had to turn Bluetooth on n off to be able to repair
[Sony Smartwatch] KP_:
I just saw a QR code for neom.us/<some number> when i turned the smartwatch on today. It wouldn't pair with the phone, it wouldn't do anything, just display the QR code. All worked fine after I restarted the watch

Google couldn't provide any info on neom.us due to it's robots.txt. Does this seem shady only to me or am i paranoid? :D
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
You're paranoid. That QR code appears when you dont have the app installed or when it can't connect so it THINKS you dont have the app installed. It just tells you to download the app
[Sony Smartwatch] KP_:
Maybe i should have opened the QR code link in the browser and see what it was about :).

Anyway, considering this, there's seems to be a bug in the system as the smartwatch app was installed on day 1 of getting the XZ + Smartwatch bundle and has worked fine for the past week (apart from the fact that reading SMS on the watch doesn't get rid of the notification on the phone or the unread count, which sticks to the sms icon no matter what).
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
When it happened to me it was when I rebooted the phone with the watch connected. I assume the watch then connected to the phone after reboot before the smartwatch service had a chance to start, and stuff hit the fan. Cant be sure though
[Sony Smartwatch] adsada arc:
hey got my smartwatch this morning, updated to the latest version which says is 0.1.a.3.7, not the latest 1.3.28. Are smartwatch roll outs also regional or what? Is there anyway to update manually, the main reason I decided to get it is because of the new update which adds different clock faces!

thanks
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
The firmware update comes with the SmartWatch app that you download. Check on Play where you should be able to see 1.3.28

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.smartwatch
[Sony Smartwatch] adsada arc:
thanks!
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
Is anyone else having the issue where double tapping the watch works fine for a while to wake it up, but after a while it stops working that way and you have to press the button instead? Is that the sleep of death issue or whatever it's called?

Is there a fix?
[Sony Smartwatch] brainbeatuk:
Never worked for me only had a few days. Sure someone said its a firmware bug though
[Sony Smartwatch] steve00:
got the smartwatch a few days ago . it has its pro, but also its cons ..

I find the lack of customization irritating (cannot change screen timeout, having to choose from a set of clocks without options, bugs, ...)

anyway I guess i'll have to learn to live with it :p

one thing that bothers me though is that i have installed 2 apps for it from the google play store that do NOT show up in the smartwatch app drawer..

http://goo.gl/On4du

http://goo.gl/Dm8xd

the funny sounds one is not a must, but the speedometer I'd like to have ...

anyone have an idea or experience that can help ? thanks !

---------- Post added at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:39 PM ----------

I believe you are mixing two things up ..

the firmware version on my smartwatch is 0.1.b.1.0

the firmware version of the smartwatch app itself is 1.3.28

hope this helps ..;)
[Sony Smartwatch] styx42:
Your apps are for liveview, not smartwatch ;)
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
As stated from other post you should be looking for the SmartWatch and not the older Liveview by searching for "LiveWare™ extension for SmartWatch". That is what the SmartWatch app does for you.

I have made a an app to show speed. I think there also could be some other alternatives.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nixi.smartwatch.gps
[Sony Smartwatch] KP_:
Hi guys,

Does anyone else have problems answering calls from their Sony phone while the the Smartwatch is connected and the call handling app is installed on it?

I have the Smartwatch paired with an XZ but no BT headset for now, so any time i get a call it comes in on the Smartwatch and the phone's screen,

But when I try to answer the call on the phone nothing happens after i drag the accept call slider, phone still rings, the Smartwatch still vibrates but it's call handling buttons don't work and all i can do is wait for the other person to hang up.

Has anyone else experienced something like this?

Also is there an official bug tracker for the smartwatch where bugs like this can be reported?

Thanks in advance
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Not sure but it sounds more like you have a problem with your phone? If you cannot answer on you phone for some reason the same reason could perhaps be applied for the SmartWatch. First action should probably be to restart your phone.
[Sony Smartwatch] KP_:
I have no problems answering calls on my phone while the smartwatch is not connected or the call handling app is not installed, that's why i attribute this to the smartwatch.

My guess is that cleanup on one of the devices when a shared event (in this case the call) is accepted by one device is not done properly, like SMS notifications and unread count not being dismissed when i read them on the smartwatch.
[Sony Smartwatch] wixi:
Ok I understand. I can't really tell what the problem is. I have done a Smartwatch app, Call Handling Pro, so I know how the code for answering calls are made but if you are using a Sony phone they might have problems with their phone software. I think they use internal Sony APIs to do the answering.
[Sony Smartwatch] adrenatek:
I agree!!!!!! I have been researching smartwatches like crazy. I really want to see a smartwatch that is independently-operatable, runs android, and has more fit and finish than the Z1. Looks like the Neptune Pine project has a LOT of promise.
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
I'd stay away from that company, just because it seems to have no problems lying to its customers. It's the first independent smartwatch about as much as the F22 was the world's first plane.
[Sony Smartwatch] Snopell:
Hey guys, got problem with my watches. When my phone screen goes of my watches disconnects imidiately. When I turn the screen on again, it will conect again. Anyone got same problem? Or solution for this? Thanks.

EDIT: watch FW: 0.1.B.1.0, smartconnect 1.3.28
[Sony Smartwatch] Ryland Johnson:
Whats the point?

May I ask a serious genuine question? I am thinking of purchasing this watch. I collect watches and am a complete technophile. Point is after reading as much as I can about this concept I am failing to grasp the point?

Am I correct in thinking the watch is not independent from ones phone? If this is the case why bother with the watch? Blutooth needs to be on all the time on the 'mother phone' So what purpose can the watch serve? I want to buy one, I want to like it but am just failing to see the point at present?

Again if I am correct this watch cannot replace ones wrist watch as if one leaves the house without the phone the watch is useless? I am also at a loss to understand the functions. I understand the watch will let me know when a message appears or phone call etc but so will my Xperia Z?

The screen size is small and appears very thick and I would question how long it would be before I banged it against something?

May I ask owners how they make use of the watch and how it is more convenient than using ones mobile direct? I want one but so far not even I can justify the watch as being of any practical use. I hope I am wrong,. Another major concern is understand the watch isn't even water resistant so taking it in the rain is out of the question? Needing to charge the phone every 1-3 days is also very odd for a watch don't you think? It appears very impractical?

Thanks for taking the time to read my question. I appreciate your time.

Regards to you all.
[Sony Smartwatch] thekenderman:
To answer frankly...yes, you need you phone. Look at it from the standpoint of the watch being just a remote for your phone. Its not for everyone. That being said, i work in an environment where i am in meetings a lot and dont want to be continually looking at my phone or have it go off during the meeting. I am abke to quietly check my measages etc...without disrupting.

Also, when in my car, my phone us connected by bluetooth so i can listen to music. I use my watch to quickly change tracks as i drive.

Another use yeaterday - i was in a restaurant and had my phone hung up (not too far but far enough) in my jacket. I got was able to get my texts and see missed calls without disruoting the event.

Not to mention, i use it to help monitor my runs, and music as i run without pulljng my phone out.

Hope that helps
[Sony Smartwatch] Cptnodegard:
A phone is only as good on its own if you duct tape it to your wrist. Having a smartwatch means you will definitely feel it when the phone vibrates, you can look at it and immediately know what the notification was without having to take the phone out of your pocket, and that is gold if you live a busy life.

I also never leave the house with my phone. Ever. So that's not an issue.

Other than notifications, I also use the watch to control all sorts of stuff. I can start timers on my phone from the kitchen without having it with me, I can control my home automation system from the watch, and I can activate various phone modes.

Charging? It lasts two days with ease, then I charge it anyways. Annoying? It takes literally five seconds to clip it off the band and clip it onto the charging cable next to my bed, where it charges while I'm asleep and have no use for it. Same to put it back on in the morning. Thanks, but I think I'll survive losing those 10 seconds every other day.

Bottom line, the reason for having a smartwatch is the same as any advancement in history. We don't travel by car and plane because horses are extinct and the oceans have dried out, we do it because it's faster an more convenient. A smartwatch is more convenient than a phone on its own.
[Sony Smartwatch] Ryland Johnson:
Thank you, this is a very helpful reply. My main concern was what can be achieved with the watch as when we can see from a notification on the watch that we have a call we still need to use the phone thus making the watch obsolete. You mention messages. Can the watch inform one if one receives an SMS?

I had not considered car use. I guess this would be one significant factor as its illegal here to use a phone while driving. I fear same may well apply to the watch though?

Do I take it one can reply to a message on the watch or does the watch just pass a remote notification system?

Forgive further questions. Do I take it the watch can be used as an independent control surface for the mobile phone while, as you mention, running? This sounds rather cool.

How have you found battery life? Has this replaced your daily watch? Does leaving Bluetooth on the XZ deplete the battery even more quickly than normal?

Again, thank you for the kind and informative reply.

Regards.
[Sony Smartwatch] thekenderman:
No worries... Glad to help. I don't use my watch at home. No need. I only use it when I go out. My phone status in my pockets and I don't need to pull it out. I can see who's calling before I decide to rummage and answer the call.

The watch notifies of messages, and with text, you can view the message itself... Notifies of incoming and missed calls, Facebook, Twitter, rss feeds...

With the sms you can not reply.

There are a good amount of plugins too on the playstore that are largely free.

As for running, I carry my phone on an athletic arm band with my ear buds on, running runtasticpro. The runtasticpro watch app runs showing me realtime stars, do the phone still comes with you but again, I don't need to stop and check my phone just to see my current run stats.

As for driving, distracted driving laws may apply with the watch, but I just skip tracks and can quickly do that.

Battery life on my s3 is probably impacted by 5-10% so nothing I'm overly concerned with. The watch gets me about 2 days as well. Not bad.

I love the convenience and moreover like not having my phone always out when I am at work or on the town. I also get tons of compliments.

More questions, bring Em on :D
[Sony Smartwatch] polstein:
I wanted to reply before reading other responses & getting biased by them.

My main reason for getting this watch: Not missing calls/texts/etc. I keep my phone in my pocket, but tried in a hip pouch for a while. Sadly, it only took a little outside noise to make it close to impossible to hear my phone, and even in my pocket I can't feel the vibration.

I work as an IT guy and I'm on call 24/7, so missing calls can be reaaal bad for me.

So I have my watch set up to vibrate on Phone, SMS, email. Now I don't miss calls in a loud environment (and with 3 little kids, that's a lot of places).

As an added bonus, I like flashing the latest roms, which can reboot - or flat out hang without knowing. I get the bonus here because the watch vibrates on loss of connection letting me know my phone is rebooting or locked up.

Any other watch features - including just telling time on it! - is just an extra bonus. I like the quick pick up on calls, and the quick email reply - but they are corner cases for me.

On charging - I'm used to charging my phone every night, so it was a quick & easy step to charge the watch nightly as well. I've missed a couple days, and it's nice to know I can miss a day or possibly two with no problems.

The cable stinks, btw - but a rubber band fixed the problem. Tacky, but it works.
[Sony Smartwatch] kitsune_12:
that's also my reason for getting this. i drive a motorbike, i cant reach for my pockets just to answer a call or reply to a message.

I cant also change the music playing on my Walkman app and MX Player while riding.

now, with my smartwatch, i can answer calls on the fly, change to the next music/mtv, check messages if it's urgent or not, i can even play with it like tictactoe, blackjack, 8game, and others! really fun to have! plus the coolness level you get when people see my SWatch they are always amazed by it! ;)

downside is you have to charge it at least once per 2-3days, it pinches me when accidentally bumping my other hand, and it kinda consumes a liitle bit significant amount of ram especially if you have lots off SmartWatch apps...

so choose wisely!

overall, i give the smartwatch a 7/10 for its usability, looks, convenience, functionality, ease of use, helpfulness and style. only 7 because of the battery life, i cant see it under bright sunlight, and memory usage...

i just hope sony releases another update with more functionality like brightness level, vibration on/off, sleep timer, able to type message and more clock face,... the last update was great as you have more clock face options! but i want more hehe, how about a sofftware so we can design our own face...
[Sony Smartwatch] Ninis94:
Great, nice watches !
[Sony Smartwatch] zippy01:
Can I just say how embarrassing it is to be out in the sun and someone ask the time and you have to look at your phone because you can't see the screen on the watch :-\ anyone have any advice to this?

Thank you
[Sony Smartwatch] machmandp:
Hi

There really is nothing you can do apart from learning to shade the watch which is not really all that helpful but in bright sunlight I have to wear my metawatch or pebble in the day and the Sony at night or low sunlight.

I will however see what I can work out as a solution there maybe certain screen protector materials that may help

Sent via www.btwatch.co.uk
[Sony Smartwatch] shwabo:
Hi guys,

just a quick dump question,

is it possible to read an PDF-file on the SonySmartwatch???
[Sony Smartwatch] thekenderman:
Possibly, if there is a plugin... But I haven't come across one.
[Sony Smartwatch] defragut:
Very intersting!

Thanks for info!
[Sony Smartwatch] rmaiod:
Hi, any ideas about where can i buy the cable ??

Thanks a lot.
[Sony Smartwatch] tangcla:
Just wondering if I can connect to both the smart watch and a Bluetooth car kit simultaneously?
[Sony Smartwatch] thekenderman:
I can. I connect my s3, smartwatch and bluetooth car kit all together with no issue
[Sony Smartwatch] meminiau:
I do the same thing every day with my Galaxy Note 2.
[Sony Smartwatch] damngood98:
any recommendations on looking for a charger & wristband at a store as opposed to online? was told verizon for the charger but haven't had any luck so far. i was told they were no longer carrying them
[Sony Smartwatch] pacosal:
NOW WELCOME PACK ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME.

Only 2,99

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pacosal.sw.welcomesw
[Sony Smartwatch] Vaggan:
WebBrowser for Sony SmartWatch

Hi,

There is a WebBrowser for Sony SmartWatch now:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.vaggan.webbrowser
[Sony Smartwatch] eddol20:
i was also trying to find a extra charger and band for my watch on a store but no luck , i ordered a usb cable and a band from verizon online and they had good prices compared to other sites and they do free fedex:good:
[Sony Smartwatch] radiotecha1234:
Where did you find this band?
[Sony Smartwatch] serkanhiziroglu1998:
İs there any option to refresh twitter when im on it. İ want real time tweets. İt can refresh only 15 minutes per

Nexus 4 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi