I've been having major issues getting correct weather info on watch faces. Weather apps work fine, but temps shown on watch faces are always off by up to 10 or 15 degrees. Any solutions? I've tried changing the weather sources but we aren't given much choice. I have the ASUS ZW2 and wifi is off on the watch. Using manual location doesn't help either.
I'm seeing the same issue on my Huawei with different faces. Not sure how to resolve...
About the only face that works for me is Instaweather. All other are off. I wish you could set a global weather source and have plenty of choices to find what works best.
the weather app for myself and partner does'nt even work on our watches(zenwatch and sony sw3) always get "could not retrieve weather, check your internet connection"
^Yep, same message on my Huawei today...?
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I have an O2 branded X1, the weather in the two Sony Ericsson panels does not autoupdate, I have set my location in accuweather.com as required.
My SBG panel works just fine and the weather upgrades as required. Has anyone else noticed this?
I have too! It's always 17 degrees in Brighton - and it's not today, I can assure you.
Any idea why this is, anyone?
This is one of the little deciders beofre this handset goes back to o2 and I look at the Touch Pro.
Anyone else out there notice this, I know its an issue, I know of other people who have the same problem.
Does the weather auto-update in the Sony Ericsson panels?
make sure u are set to auto update and not on manual update. There is such option, just look for it, its there for sure.
I think the weather feed from Accuweather just does not work for certain places, which is strange and pretty poor since you can actually select them and get the relevant info on their site. For example, set your location as London and it will update fine, the icon will change etc, but for very few other places.
Anyone had a different xperiance?!
yes, i have this problem too..I am starting to think the weather function do not get their weather details from the aacuweather.com
This is rreally annoying because when I switch the city to another city which cannot update the weather, it will simply leave the weather details of the Old city which sometimes is extrememly wrong.
I really hope either someone here or the sony ericsson will find a solution to this problem..or may be I will just move to use other panels instead
So how often do you have your ''web feeds update time'' set for in panel options? If you have it set to ''never'' then your weather never updates. And you have to set this up in every panel as each panel is a different interface shell.
It is up to your Xperia to go to accuweather and any RSS feed internet adresses to update all the info on your panel. Not up to the site to send to you.
One more hint. EVEN if you change the city in the panel settings, you have to go to accuweather and make sure you have added this location to ''your locations'' . This is so accuweather will add this cookie to your xperia. Thus allowing your Xperia to revisit the proper area on the site for your city settings. And if you don't have cookies enabled in your internet settings set to accept cookies..... then your weather can't update.
So far I have met 4 people face to face with the Xperia and all 4 had this same complaint. T the fixes were:
1. fellow had his phone to NEVER access data without his manually allowing it....weather couldn't see the site. I don't know where this setting is but after he enabled his phone data connection it worked great.
2. never set the ''web feeds update time'' to anything but ''never'' .....phone didn't know to update. He set the time to ''hour' and now his weather and CNN headline news RSS updates every hour.
3. Weather wouldn't update all day then magically start at 6:00pm every day. The girl didn't have a stong enough signal in her work building to establish data connection.
4. set area weather in accuweather site for only the city he lived in. when he would change cities, it would only show the weather for his home town no matter what city the panel.
If this doesn't help....sorry. You're outta luck.
I have read what you have all said, thanks for the feedback.
I think that some of you are right in your assumption that the weather does not update for all cities.
I live in Southampton UK, its about 60 miles south west of London. If I enter Southampton as my location in the panel, then the weather does not update, however if I enter London it does update.
I have both cities seleceted on the accuview weather site, it does not seem to make any difference as to which I select as the default city. The only critical point seems to be the city selected in the panel. I have my web feed on autoupdate every hour etc etc. My rss webs feeds update with no issues, my cookies are selected to on.
I just think that its a pretty bad show when my city's weather will not update in these two SE panels but works just fine in any other panels that have this function. The SPG panel is by far the most useful one in my humble opinion.
I would be greatful if one of you who has this working for your city can put in my default location, ie Southampton UK, and let me know if it works for you.
Thanks in advance.
I have exactly the same issue with Newcastle I now use the Pointui panel though so its not really a big deal, but it would've been nice if it actually worked...
I too am suffering a similar issue.
Live in brighton and updates do not work, however if I change to London it updates fine.
Here is a quick question.
Are most of the people who have "weather update problems" that can't be fixed in the UK?
It would make so much sense to have the option of updating weather based on GPS location. I want to know the weather WHERE I'M AT, not where I live.
Anytime I travel, I have to go into the settings to tell the X1 where I'm at. A phone with GPS shouldn't require such maintenance. Even if there is no GPS data available, weather based on cell tower id should work just fine.
RSS workaround
I couldn't get where I live to work either.
I ended up doing a workaround to get the weather information I wanted by setting up an RSS web feed from accuweather for my city. Incidentally, I had to change the city name to all capitals for it to work - which might be why the built in SE panel one doesn't work!
There is actually an advantage to the RSS feed route too: click the feed and you get access to a 2 day forecast without the overhead and hassle of having to launch your internet browser and go to the accuweather site!
I need help with this issue. I have my SE panel set to web feed updates time every hour. I can't seem to find a connection setting to allow data coonnection automatically. Yet when I hit the update button on the panel, both my cities update in a matter of twenty seconds. I have Boston and Salonika chosen so they are part of SE's canned list. They are both also listed on Accu weather's site as my locations. Is there a way to get the device to request an update on it's own or do I need the spb weather panel.
Hello,
I've got a new Moto 360 2nd gen and downloaded some watchfaces from ustwo.
I had to experience that no watchface that should display weather information is able to display any weather information, it just displays nothing or ' --° '.
I resetted my watch several times now, opened the Android Wear app on my phone while switching to the watchface, nothing helped.
My location services are activated, the phone the watch is coupled with is a Sony Xperia Z5.
Anybody who had the same issues who can tell me how to resolve this issue?
Thank you very much!
- Daniel
I am able to answer this question myself.
The problem has something to do with the language your watch is set to.
As I live in Germany and my phone was on German (at least up to now) you miss some (or maybe a lot?) of features on your watch - including the weather information in many watchfaces.
I hope this can help someone!
- Daniel
I brought the watch last week, the watch and band on amazon for $77. It works pretty good with my Huawei Mediapad X2 and my LG HBS-900 headset. It works pretty good with the headset set for phone bluetooth and the watch set for media bluetooth and contact sharing. Only problem is when both are enabled you cant answer the phone from the watch because phone is set for headset. But you will get notification who calls, emails, calendar, or anything you have enabled. You can use the application they provide with the scan or goto the playstore and download the mediatek smartdevice app. They are the same. Far as I know any of them are the same, I tested a few of them, they just have different names with the same exact layout. The mediatek will let you scan for firmware update. THey are selling it as a 320x320 but in the hardware details it is listed as 240x240, but thats cool, it is still clear and sharp. Just need more faces. I will find out how to add them. Some one the planet has to have modded the watch.
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mtyler7807 said:
I brought the watch last week, the watch and band on amazon for $77. It works pretty good with my Huawei Mediapad X2 and my LG HBS-900 headset. It works pretty good with the headset set for phone bluetooth and the watch set for media bluetooth and contact sharing. Only problem is when both are enabled you cant answer the phone from the watch because phone is set for headset. But you will get notification who calls, emails, calendar, or anything you have enabled. You can use the application they provide with the scan or goto the playstore and download the mediatek smartdevice app. They are the same. Far as I know any of them are the same, I tested a few of them, they just have different names with the same exact layout. The mediatek will let you scan for firmware update. THey are selling it as a 320x320 but in the hardware details it is listed as 240x240, but thats cool, it is still clear and sharp. Just need more faces. I will find out how to add them. Some one the planet has to have modded the watch.
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Have you found out more about faces
Jossephem said:
Have you found out more about faces
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Not yet, if I can't get the faces I will sell the watch.
This is my new one. I brought a Ticwatch.
Very ugly at gold color.
Any other material available?
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So... just got me a Huawei watch and while I love the look and feel, I have some issues/questions/hopes that i figure you guys will know
Just for detail, I'm using my watch with a Xperia Z5
1. Is it possible to hide notifications on watch face so that they only appear on swipe up? Failing that, is it possible to at least hide them on the 'deactivated' watch face, only to show when i 'activate it'?
2. When using voice I quite frequently get offline errors, despite being connected according to the phone and main screen - anything I can do here??
Related to this:
How can I stop the phone waking in my pocket when voice does connect? Leads to things happening in my pocket
3. Google Maps
- Can i get Google maps to default to walking?
- Frequently Google maps doesn't navigate properly at all - sticks on recalculating or just fails
- Can I get Google maps voice directions on watch not on phone?
4. I would like to set notifications on my phone to the watch - i've seen this option - but i still want to get the apps I've blocked notifications on the phone... possible?
5. App questions
- Is it possible to hide apps from the list at all? I tried a few of the other launchers but I keep getting Screen Overlay errors so have had to delete...
- Is there a better Agenda app that shows more than just today? (found Agenda Wear but can hardly read anything on that!)
- There seems to be a built in find my phone, but it doesnt work. Downloaded a separate app and it does does - any ideas?
- I seem to have three fitness apps on my writs... Google Fit vs Daily Tracking vs Fitness Tracking - do i need them all? Is one the core in which others are reliant?
- I seem to get a reboot when removing and often adding an app - is this usual?
6. How can I change contacts shown? Seems to be most recent except I alse get the first phonbook entry alphabetically who I rarely contact for some reason
A lot of questions I know - thanks in advance for any insight!!
vaderag said:
So... just got me a Huawei watch and while I love the look and feel, I have some issues/questions/hopes that i figure you guys will know
Just for detail, I'm using my watch with a Xperia Z5
1. Is it possible to hide notifications on watch face so that they only appear on swipe up? Failing that, is it possible to at least hide them on the 'deactivated' watch face, only to show when i 'activate it'?
2. When using voice I quite frequently get offline errors, despite being connected according to the phone and main screen - anything I can do here??
Related to this:
How can I stop the phone waking in my pocket when voice does connect? Leads to things happening in my pocket
3. Google Maps
- Can i get Google maps to default to walking?
- Frequently Google maps doesn't navigate properly at all - sticks on recalculating or just fails
- Can I get Google maps voice directions on watch not on phone?
4. I would like to set notifications on my phone to the watch - i've seen this option - but i still want to get the apps I've blocked notifications on the phone... possible?
5. App questions
- Is it possible to hide apps from the list at all? I tried a few of the other launchers but I keep getting Screen Overlay errors so have had to delete...
- Is there a better Agenda app that shows more than just today? (found Agenda Wear but can hardly read anything on that!)
- There seems to be a built in find my phone, but it doesnt work. Downloaded a separate app and it does does - any ideas?
- I seem to have three fitness apps on my writs... Google Fit vs Daily Tracking vs Fitness Tracking - do i need them all? Is one the core in which others are reliant?
- I seem to get a reboot when removing and often adding an app - is this usual?
6. How can I change contacts shown? Seems to be most recent except I alse get the first phonbook entry alphabetically who I rarely contact for some reason
A lot of questions I know - thanks in advance for any insight!!
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Hi vaderag, i answer the first question:
Yes, you can set this from:
Phone -> Android wear app -> configuration -> moto 360 (established connection) -> cards preview
Regards
well, i'm not new to a Smartwatch.
I used to have a DZ09, then a ZGPAX S8 and now i have a AN1 Standalone Smartwatch.
Mine is about to break soon and i was thinking about a replacement.
The first devices, that took my attention were the flofon and the lemfo lem4.
Yet i noticed: i actually don't need the big screen or sim function anymore (work environment changes)
So i was thinking of something like a fitness band/smartband thing.
I don't need the call function anymore (is a nice feature, but now, i have my phone in reach, when needed)
Mp3 playback is also not important anymore, so back to basic functions:
All i need is:
A clock display (wallpaper/skinnable would be nice, but not needed)
a calendar function! The only important takeaway from the change would be the ability to view longer texts or appointments on the watch.
So alternatively a "simple" Text/txt-file-viewer would do the job.
I like the small design of the fitness bands, so smaller than a regular watch would be nice.
I've seen a few cheaper devices in china stores, but none seemed to have a calendar display.
Could you recommend me any devices?
Almost none band with calendar feature. I know just the Samsung Gear Fit 2 (and certainly above) with calendar events.
well, i spontaniously (mostly because of a short circuit literally melted my usb loading port on my AN1 smartwatch - so now it's "keep running untill the battery is down", cause i can't load anymore) bought me this one:
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Mak...t-0-96-Inch-TFT-Color-Screen-Blue-416371.html
it was in local warehouse to skip the duties and has some sort of text display. - Well, it actually syncs the last 3 sms, but it shows some decent amount of text, so if i might send me my text i need - i all cases a running order for a festival - via sms and it works, i'm ok with it.
Plus it has a current speed display, which could come in handy while driving, cause the digital HUD in my car is somewhat inaccurate. I've tested it with the "GPS tools" app on my phone, but it requires constant internet connection and looking on a phone while driving is a bit complicated. A short look at the wrist is much easier.
I may report my experience once i get it.
Well, my smartband actually arrived yesterday.
I tried it, here's my expecience so far:
- i'm kinda new to the whole one click-menu, so it took me a while to get through the menus.
- the notifications sync seems to either sync the last 3 sms, whatsapp, facebook, other messenger or just android notifications, interesting....
- gps and path tracking works even at small paths (i don't have to wander the forests to get results)
- tracking my driving speed works (using the biking mode, i can track my current speeds)
So, the main-reason for me to choose this device, - showing texts - should work.
The notification sync takes the last 3 android notifications texts, so well this way i could either get me a calender reminder popup on my phone or else: i tried an app "custom notifications", where i can create a notification with my text to pop up. So this way i might get the text i want on my phone. Gonna play with this later today after work.
Well, the custom notification sync is still out of place (i get notifications from weather and lovoo, but not my custom notification)
I haven't tried sms sync (a free online sms sender should do this) trying later.
i also ordered the no.1 Dt58 Which seems to be similar (except changeable watch-faces via app, which i haven't tried out yet, but will today)
most other features seem the same. even the sync app.