[ACC]Ultimate Sony Smartwatch INFO thread (MN2)

[MOUSEY]

This app called 'NotifySmartWatch'

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portany.notifysmartwatch

is the mother or all notification app for the watch. Basically it routes ANY of your notification from your phone directly into the watch. Description in market is in Japanese but I took a dive had tested it - it works flawlessly.

With this app, you can customize which app is allowed to send notification (like WhatsApp, facebook G+, Email). But the notification message is as what you see in the notification bar in your phone.

Setting up: You would need to set the accessibility settings in your phone after installing the app - to enable the app to capture all notifications and route over. After which you also need to customize which app notifications would be filtered over from LiveView. Hope this helps!

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[dansharpy]

This app called 'NotifySmartWatch'

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.portany.notifysmartwatch

is the mother or all notification app for the watch. Basically it routes ANY of your notification from your phone directly into the watch. Description in market is in Japanese but I took a dive had tested it - it works flawlessly.

With this app, you can customize which app is allowed to send notification (like WhatsApp, facebook G+, Email). But the notification message is as what you see in the notification bar in your phone.

Setting up: You would need to set the accessibility settings in your phone after installing the app - to enable the app to capture all notifications and route over. After which you also need to customize which app notifications would be filtered over from LiveView. Hope this helps!

Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the tip! Wouldnt of even looked at this because of it being in Japanese but just downloaded it and it looks good! I especially like being able to customise the amount and length of vibrates for each notification! Updated OP

 

[wiaza100]

New update solve random reboots

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[cruzzmz]

new update dated 4th June

 

[Mizraim52700]

Same here.
Updated this morning - everything went well. But after the update the watch disconnectes and reboots all the time.

I realized the following behaviour - I am able to start the watch and then it tries to sync with the phone. After a while the screen goes blank. But if I wake it up now the screen flickers twice & it reboots with the "Sony" display.
Same thing when I receive a notification - so a connection between the phone (Xperia S) and the watch is actually established.

I chatted with some guy from Sony support & he told me to contact my dealer to get a replacement (I just got it yesterday)
I figure I will wait a few days if there is an update and if that does not help I will get a replacement for it is still in warranty.

I have the same problem, search in YouTube the next video: Falla Sony SmartWatch después de Actualización
I can't write the link cause Im new here in XDA

Sony

 

[Bertobert]

1.0.3.4 solved the disconnects

The update solved the problem for me. I crossed my fingers downloaded the SmartWatch application and had liveware manager install the update. Afterwards no more disconnects and the watch works like a charm.

Hope there will be another update for all fellows where the update didn't fix the problem.

 

[general forceps]

'Calendar reminder' stopped working for me after the last update. 'No events'
I can capture them with 'Custom Notifier', but something has certainly changed in the firmware that prevents it from working.

I no longer see it in the Play Store either.

 

[Moddah93]

This accesorie is really good, but I prefer my traditional watch

 

[marko68]

After the update it was working fine.....but today after i made a recharge the smartwatch doesn't pair with the xperia s, and when i try to push the green check on smartwatch screen, nothing happens...........
Someone can help?

 

[userfriendlyme]

After the update it was working fine.....but today after i made a recharge the smartwatch doesn't pair with the xperia s, and when i try to push the green check on smartwatch screen, nothing happens...........
Someone can help?

Maybe just try powering off Bluetooth and restarting both devices.

 

[guiguigawa]

After the update it was working fine.....but today after i made a recharge the smartwatch doesn't pair with the xperia s, and when i try to push the green check on smartwatch screen, nothing happens...........
Someone can help?

I have the same problem since this morning. I tried an update via SEUS and i can't check in my watch when i try to pair with my phone... I already try to reboot my phone with bluetooth desactivated and my watch shutdown.
Nothing woks. HELP!!!

 

[lepapirriky]

I got the watch on the 5th and as soon I as turn it on I was force to do the update, at the beginning I opt out but the watch wasn't working so I had install it.

So everything is fine, I just got my first random turn off, I had to wait like 3 minues to even turn it on, for some reason the power button wasn't doing anything when I try it.

Hopefully there will be more development on this watch since now verizon has decided to sell this watch on their store.

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[gannon82]

considering getting one of these myself i have a gsm galaxy nexus rooted has anyone got the same setup and discovered any problems ?

cheers

 

[rEVOLVE]

Had this a few days now, switched out the band w/ a stainless steel one for another watch i had lying around and now it looks pretty nice as it matches the ss trim.

My main problem is even after update, there are times when it seems to get stuck and if I'm not watching it, it completely drains the battery in a very short time (within an hour). When it's stuck pressing the button doesn't help, even holding down for 15 seconds. Only attaching to the charger will wake it up - i've tried it with just the cable w/o a power source and this will revive it, so it's not a case of the power completely draining.

I do have quite a few apps on it, so I'll try resetting back to stock and just adding apps one at a time.

So far I do plan on returning this if the random locking continues. I was hoping this would tide me over until Pebble arrives.

Also should add I'm using this on a rooted Razr Maxx w/GB Eclipse ROM until my Galaxy S3 arrives.

 

[segv11]

I was hoping this would tide me over until Pebble arrives.

My thoughts exactly. Amazing that a few guys from Waterloo can beat a multi-billion dollar multinational company.

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Had this a few days now, switched out the band w/ a stainless steel one for another watch i had lying around and now it looks pretty nice as it matches the ss trim.

My main problem is even after update, there are times when it seems to get stuck and if I'm not watching it, it completely drains the battery in a very short time (within an hour). When it's stuck pressing the button doesn't help, even holding down for 15 seconds. Only attaching to the charger will wake it up - i've tried it with just the cable w/o a power source and this will revive it, so it's not a case of the power completely draining.

I do have quite a few apps on it, so I'll try resetting back to stock and just adding apps one at a time.

So far I do plan on returning this if the random locking continues. I was hoping this would tide me over until Pebble arrives.

Also should add I'm using this on a rooted Razr Maxx w/GB Eclipse ROM until my Galaxy S3 arrives.

Hi, i'm looking for alternative strap for sony smartwatch, what's the name - ebay link or internet link for to buy the same of you ?
Have you some idea for other alternative strap full compatible with Sony Smartwatch ?

 

[userfriendlyme]

Hi, i'm looking for alternative strap for sony smartwatch, what's the name - ebay link or internet link for to buy the same of you ?
Have you some idea for other alternative strap full compatible with Sony Smartwatch ?

You can use any watch strap.. that's what the adapter they give u in the box is for.

 

[rEVOLVE]

BTW, that watch strap was from some old 49ers watch, but they're right, the adapter allows most regular straps to work.

A few things I've discovered:

1. The watch is not charging properly due to the poor design of the charging cable. Not only is it proprietary, so you are screwed if you lose it (costs $15 to replace from the Verizon site where i bought this from), but the cable depends on the watch's spring clip to keep it in contact for charging. Unfortunately it doesn't give it enough pressure to keep the charging contacts together - I have to actually pinch it all together in order to get it to charge. I was just assuming when the face would turn off that it was actually charging, but it wasn't.

2. The touch seems to be very inaccurate (even after confirming a full battery). Specifically, if i am attempting to access a button in the panel where 4 icons are showing, i can never reliably hit the one in the upper left hand corner. It always seems to register this as either an up swipe or left to right swipe action even though i have actually tried very carefully to hit that spot. Also the "double tap" nor the "shake to access" doesn't always register and you just end up looking like an idiot tapping on the watch or shaking your wrist.

All in all, seems a crappy execution - which is no excuse for a Version 2 model from an established company like Sony. I'll swap it this week in case i got a dud and if it still has all these problems, it's going back. If the replacement fixes all the other issues, I'll take this all back.

 

[segv11]

BTW, that watch strap was from some old 49ers watch, but they're right, the adapter allows most regular straps to work.

A few things I've discovered:

1. The watch is not charging properly due to the poor design of the charging cable. Not only is it proprietary, so you are screwed if you lose it (costs $15 to replace from the Verizon site where i bought this from), but the cable depends on the watch's spring clip to keep it in contact for charging. Unfortunately it doesn't give it enough pressure to keep the charging contacts together - I have to actually pinch it all together in order to get it to charge. I was just assuming when the face would turn off that it was actually charging, but it wasn't.

2. The touch seems to be very inaccurate (even after confirming a full battery). Specifically, if i am attempting to access a button in the panel where 4 icons are showing, i can never reliably hit the one in the upper left hand corner. It always seems to register this as either an up swipe or left to right swipe action even though i have actually tried very carefully to hit that spot. Also the "double tap" nor the "shake to access" doesn't always register and you just end up looking like an idiot tapping on the watch or shaking your wrist.

All in all, seems a crappy execution - which is no excuse for a Version 2 model from an established company like Sony. I'll swap it this week in case i got a dud and if it still has all these problems, it's going back. If the replacement fixes all the other issues, I'll take this all back.

I've experienced both issues, though not as severely as you:

1) Quite a bit of fiddling is required to get the cable to sit right. I need to have the watch sitting flat on the desk, face up, and there needs to be NO twist or tension in the cable. I need to pinch the spring clip tight against the connector when I first start charging, and watch to make sure it really stays connected when I put the watch down. Once I do all this, it _does_ charge reliably.

2) Yes, the touch screen is innacurate. I can usually click on the right icon on the grid of 4 about 75% of the time. I keep my favorite apps in "widget mode" however, where this is not a big issue because my target is the whole screen...


It's better than nothing, but it's got a lot of bugs. Sony should have done better, and Pebble is going to profit because after the Sony device people will long for a smart watch that actually works.

 

[userfriendlyme]

I'm sure the pebble watch will have it's on set of issues . There is no device I no without bugs hell even our phones have em. I thought the cable was a little wonky also but I just make sure its clipped firmly. Honestly if u had the first Sony watch the liveview. You would think this charging connection was a godsend. Sony made a ton of improvements on the new smart watch it does everything its suppose to..it actually stays connected unlike there first watch its one of my used accessories.