To apply: I had to buy some apps, cancel again and try others until now everything runs fine, the apps that do in connection with the Samsung Galaxy S4 their service reliably, I have listed below, I have a total of about 12 for this issued Euro.
Why not the Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch?
Of course, it stands to reason, if you are owner of a S4 or note, is to create the matching clock. For the following reasons I decided against the Gear.
1. Hands-free with a clock I find uninteresting for that I use my Bluetooth headset
2. Such obviously placed camera appears the opposite, whether they are the boss or the employee, rude. I do not like to talk with someone whose watch camera always looks me in the face. I also find this function entirely superfluous. But remotely control the camera of the S4 with the Sony SmartWatch, however, is a super functional.
3. The price for the Galaxy Gear is against the issue value in my eyes too high
4. As far as I know, does not display a constant time at the Gear, when Sony already
5. The battery life of the Sony is much higher than that of Gear (There are many comparisons on the Internet, there are also conflicting tests)
6. If you decide in the future for another smartphone, the Gear is probably not compatible
The device is first of all relatively easy, provided the software for the Sony (2 apps) is installed on the smartphone. The clock can not be activated without a mobile phone at first use! Many instructions, are available at Youtube. When connected via NFC, the matching apps from Sony are automatically suggested.
Meanwhile, 10 Watch Faces included, there are more than apps that I do not need, I find the first digital display with day, date and time at best.
The reconnection after leaving the range of 7 up to 10 meters (Bluetooth common) works almost every time wonderful, not all apps work then immediately again. Ideally, you should stay in the range of smartphones. If not, the watch automatically login (which can also be located on the smartphone, also happens with other Bluetooth devices), just once in Bluetooth Sony SmartWatch Settings menu and get back to. What could have been better would be a notification when you're outside of cell phone range, that is, when the clock is no longer connected. This is only signaled by a short vibration, which goes down quickly. No written warning. I'm still looking for a suitable app in at least 250 full applications PlayStore.
Next, I tortured myself by some apps that make a SmartWatch only makes sense (to). The free Music Player does not work with the Samsung internal Smartphone Player. Thus, I installed on both devices (clock and smartphone) Poweramp.
These are then Poweramp Full Version Unlocker for 2.99 euros and PowerampControl Pro SmartWatch for 1.51 euros. Works beautifully even with folder view on the clock! When I walk with my stereo Bluetooth headset and the clock with the dogs now, I can control the MP3 player of your smartphone with the clock, without the smart phone in the rain, snow, and so having to take out of his pocket. Genial!
As a calendar that synchronizes perfectly with the calendar of S4, I use the Calendar for SmartWatch2 for 1.49 euros. It also displays individual appointments with details.
An excellent and fast computer is computer Sony SmartWatch for 0.73 euros.
If you accept my clock calls and wants to call contacts and want to access the favorites and the protocol of the phone, the app helps call handling Pro - SmartWatch for 2.99 euros. This works perfectly well with a Bluetooth headset. Optionally, a call here are also accepted with the handsfree function of your smartphone ingenious solution. The factory-installed call handling must be uninstalled.
Another useful feature is the function of the app Remote shot for SmartWatch 2 for 2.11 euros. Now the cell phone to make even with the display turned off by the clock of photos, ideal for group photos and self-portraits with the high resolution camera. Having trouble with a time delay, and the preview is not large, but is fun and sense. There is also a free alternative for that I'm not even try, because it has a much smaller range of functions.
Find the free app mobile is the mobile phone at the touch of a ringtone, even if it has been muted - works flawlessly.
Runtastic Pro is automatically installed if you have the app on your smartphone and shows well different Runtastic information on.
Most important, however, free app is WatchIt. All notifications that appear in the Notification Bar top of the smartphone are sent to the clock and make themselves felt through vibration. Thus other Apps for Whatsapp, Facebook and e-mail are unnecessary for me. Unnecessary or "stressful" Notifications can be permanently deactivated.
"Weather Widget Smart Tools" displays on the watch display the current temperature (via Internet) a selected place and the forecast for the next three days. Spartan, but very good.
"GPS MAP 2" shows on the clock the current GPS position, but GPS has to be switched on the phone. There is not even watch widgets that allow you GPS switched on smartphone and can switch and WLAN, volume, vibrate, etc. Do I need.
By the way: After each app-install the clock restart only the most function properly.
One more thing to strap length: The metal bracelet from a cut a wrist circumference of 20.5 cm, it is too tight. Remedy has managed a purchased separately in the local Uhrenhandel Silicone Bracelet with me. Exchange for professionals in two minutes.
The display resolution is totally ok if you also keeps eye on the prize. The graphics are crisp and not shown pixilated and the clock is almost always easy to read. Genial, as I said, the permanent display of the time (only in the dark you have to the clock on the right button light switch).
I recommend the protective film from Mumbi as screen protector. Too fast one comes with the clock on a table edge a display film can be knight in shining armor here.
It remains to be seen how the Sony SW2 suggests in everyday use, I will report if problems occur in the long-term use.
One has to be clear that a SmartWatch Although much more can be used as a normal clock, but it is not a lifetime investment, because yes, the technology continues to develop and eventually the compatibility and software updates will no longer be given. In a few years we will laugh at the current SmartWatch status :-)
All in all 5 stars for the "open compatibility" and the value for money, if it continues to go
