I would like to record how far and long I go biking, but carrying a phone is cumbersome. Can the Wear watch track Google Fit data other than steps even when it isn't paired to the phone? I have an LG G watch. Thanks!
Your watch is an extension to your phone. You'll need the phone for the GPS tracking etc.
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I have a navigation/dvd/music/etc system in my car, it's nice but I had an idea to buy another Android phone and put it in the glovebox, put a touchscreen monitor in the dash and hook the phone up to it and use the display output on the phone to broadcast it to the monitor, so it's basically like having a separate phone with a huge screen built into your dashboard. Then you could make calls and listen to music, watch videos, Google Navigation, go on the internet, whatever, using the screen in your dash.
Is there anything like this already out? Would it be possible to do that or would the monitor not be able to send your input/touch back to the phone? Would it be able to stretch the display to the size of the monitor? I'm not very technical so I'm just coming up with ideas and I'm not really sure if it's possible or not.
Why not look into the APAD. I believe it takes a sim card so you can hook up to the internet and make phone calls, it also has a 7in screen. It's only on 1.5 I believe but it should work for what you want.
Or this:
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http://chinagrabber.com/7-android-tablet-pc---apad-irobot-eken-tablet-pc-w-google-android-wifi-webcam---apad-m003.aspx
Does NOT have GPS.
Here is one review of the iped:
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http://www.product-reviews.net/2010/06/01/apple-ipad-vs-china-iped-apad-which-one-is-better/
These guys are selling one for $189.00
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http://www.androidostablet.com/
I have not tested any of these but I might do exactly the same thing as you are talking about.
Hi I thought I would give a quick review of my gv18 smartwatch purchased for £28 from ebay uk seller so here goes.
The item arrived via Argos click and collect which I was very happy with as I don't drive and work 9-5 and hate receiving royal mail undelivered cards.
The watch is packed in a rather generic looking box with aplus watch printed on the box.
Inside I found the watch and a usb cable along with a User manually with a poorly translated english section so I decided to just charge and test the watch. A full charge took just over an hour. Startup was quick a few seconds really and then I was ready to go. I scanned the mediatek app from the qr code but it wouldn't install on my xperia z3 so downloaded and installed via playstore. Within seconds I was receiving all of my notifications. I could even play music through my watch from my phone using xperia z3s throw feature and was pleasantly surprised by the volume and quality of the watch speaker. If I turn off the throw feature I can control the phones audio via the watch through the phones speaker. I promptly tested the calling and was pleased to note that the caller could hear me very clearly as well as me hearing them albeit in a similar way to hands free on my phone but a lot clearer. Sadly I do not believe there is a way to link the watch directly to bluetooth headset which is a shame as this was my main hope for this watch with the expandable memory. Battery life is good at about 2-3 days limited use with backlight on medium. Regarding the phones other features I can say the pedometer works although I'm unsure of the accuracy, texting even with the keyboard options is pretty much pointless due to the size of the keyboard and poor autocorrect word options. Along with this I have noticed that from time to time my bluetotth disconnects and when on a non silent profile rings continuously and on silent the has a verry week vibration. That said though for a nice looking comfortable watch with easily replaceable bands ( about £6 on ebay for 24mm straight end strap, however you will lose nfc) that is a great handsfree device and receives all notifications and for £28 this watch is deffinately worth the money but I'm thinking of looking at the k8 or s8 now for gps and hope of bluetooth headset when free of phone. UPDATE I have now established that you use bluetooth dialler app to use bluetooth headset however with one headset I use connection strength is almost non existent as unless the phone is touching the headset it disconnects and now with my boudoir earphones I get a connection but with wrist at waist I get drop outs both headsets have good range when paired with my phone.
Looks like someone stole my review lolhttp://mobilevsandroid.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/gv18-quick-review.html?m=1
How long is the strap that comes with it?
I just ordered one, since I use a waterproof zip bag for my phone when hiking.
If you still need to know I will measure at some point.
I got the watch, but theres no screw on the back of the gv18 case.
I can see a small circle in the plastic, but not cutout.
in softweare the build time is 24-7-2015. Managed to connect phone and a bt headset to play music. But will probably not use that option all that much.
Mine didn't have the screw either I'm wondering if bluetooth connection is a bit ropey due to changing to metal strap.
well, I tested the bluetooth quicly with sonyericsson mw600 headset. I tried dialing with the mw600 inside the jacket and it seemed to work. Just a quick test over lets say 1m distance.
I am thinking of putting some cling film on it or something else for water\moisture protection when hiking.
GV18 or DZ09? which one is better? Which one do you prefer?
What about internet connection? when i have sim in watch, can i connect to internet using phone?
or when i have sim in phone, can i connect to internet using watches?
Couldn't get sim card working
I tried my phone's sim card in the watch, found AT&T's network configuration page, and attempted to get the watch connected. After many unsuccessful attempts, I gave up. Theoretically, the watch gives you a browser, facebook, and whatsapp apps if you're connected with sim card.
just bought it from amazon, will use it primarily to listen to music via bluetooth headphones while jogging. hopefully it works great for my purpose
I purchased that Smartwatch one week ago and i'm afraid that i have done a mistake by doing so.
The watch loses the connection with my phone (Samsung Note II) all the time and i have every time to start the application (Fundo Wear - android) and the bluetooth connection.
I have no problems with the functions of the watch the syncing with the application (Fundio Wear) works, also, i'm getting all the notification from the phone application.
F2 MTK2502 Smart Watch IP66 Water Resistant Heart Rate Monitor
Andreas Kimoulis said:
I purchased that Smartwatch one week ago and i'm afraid that i have done a mistake by doing so.
The watch loses the connection with my phone (Samsung Note II) all the time and i have every time to start the application (Fundo Wear - android) and the bluetooth connection.
I have no problems with the functions of the watch the syncing with the application (Fundio Wear) works, also, i'm getting all the notification from the phone application.
F2 MTK2502 Smart Watch IP66 Water Resistant Heart Rate Monitor
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I managed to solve my problem only partialy, by installing an appl fm google play "truly smart device". Now I have a more stable connection between my phone and the smartwatch, I can take phone calls on my wrist, I get notices of my applications (Facebook, Gmail etc. ).
However the Heart Rate Monitor and the Pedometer function works only on my watch .
Do you know a application that would work ?? since Fundo Wear has some very serious issues
I used the truly smart watch app from the Google play store. Watch is awesome and app connects it without fail....get this and be happy.
Zeblaze Cosmo
Hands-on & Review
Main Features:
• 1.61 inch IPS full view 3D arc screen: 1.61 inch large IPS screen, easy to get the information; The arc is up to 1.4mm, gives you 160 degrees view range without turning over wrist.
• 22mm replaceable genuine leather band: The strap is replaceable, you can choose your favorite band to express your attitude and style.
• Heart rate monitor: Monitor your heart rate, let you know about your heart rate at anytime and anywhere.
• Call reminder: When a call is coming, it will remind you and you can answer it directly.
• Pedometer / Sleep monitor / Sedentary reminder: Take care of your life, help you develop good living habits.
• Remote camera / music: Control your smart phone to take phones and play music on your wrist.
• Information notification: Mail, Facebook, News etc. will all be pushed to the watch, you can real-time get information.
More information here
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Thank you
Looks great! Deserve more attention
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Looks great! Deserve more attention
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yes, this is true
in reality looks more beautiful
I ordered it. I'm eagerly waiting for it! It's gorgeous than the crystal
Sent from my Redmi Note 2
Yellowflash99 said:
I ordered it. I'm eagerly waiting for it! It's gorgeous than the crystal
Sent from my Redmi Note 2
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great !
please share you thoughts when you get it.
tnx
I won't certainly fail to do so! Sharing is caring
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great
tnx :good:
I have had the Cosmos for a couple of months now.
I have had the Cosmos for a couple of months now and I am quite impressed with the quality of the build of this watch. I had problems at first with the watch disconnecting from the BT on my phone but after pairing the watch to my phone through the BT settings on my phone rather than the FunDo Wear and my phone asking if I wanted to make the watch a trusted BT device I have not had any pairing, connecting or syncing issues since. I have dumped the FunDo Wear app and tried a number of BT notification apps. The BT apps that have worked all where FunDo variations. I have ran the watch with out any BT notification apps at all but just by pairing to my phone with blue tooth alone. I was able to do things like stream music to the watch, make and receive phone calls and use the dialler on the watch all without any apps. The Cosmos hardware is capable of so much more than what can be done with the current FunDo variations. I can see this watch being able to do thing such as control my nest thermostat, control my Iluv led lights or even monitor my home security DVR if either android wear would support these watches or FunDo would step up their game and program a usable and stable sync app. As for the Cosmos watch itself, it is an impressive watch both in style and quality.
teverley06 said:
I have had the Cosmos for a couple of months now and I am quite impressed with the quality of the build of this watch. I had problems at first with the watch disconnecting from the BT on my phone but after pairing the watch to my phone through the BT settings on my phone rather than the FunDo Wear and my phone asking if I wanted to make the watch a trusted BT device I have not had any pairing, connecting or syncing issues since. I have dumped the FunDo Wear app and tried a number of BT notification apps. The BT apps that have worked all where FunDo variations. I have ran the watch with out any BT notification apps at all but just by pairing to my phone with blue tooth alone. I was able to do things like stream music to the watch, make and receive phone calls and use the dialler on the watch all without any apps. The Cosmos hardware is capable of so much more than what can be done with the current FunDo variations. I can see this watch being able to do thing such as control my nest thermostat, control my Iluv led lights or even monitor my home security DVR if either android wear would support these watches or FunDo would step up their game and program a usable and stable sync app. As for the Cosmos watch itself, it is an impressive watch both in style and quality.
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Thanks for your opinion
I also tried to connect the watch with old phone and it worked. but the phone had to find the watch first. anyway I agree with you when you say
that the Zeblaze Cosmo is good quality watch :good:
Does anybody know of a good standalone app for snowboarding, that keeps track of speed, distance etc.?
I don't like to have my phone on me while snowboarding so it would be great If there was an app for the watch that keeps track of all those things and then synchronizes the data with the phone when reconnected.
(Android Wear 1.5; Sony SmartWatch 3)