Smartwatch Thread (news/apps/updates)

Sunbed · 25 Nov 2014 at 10:56

Are people finding their smartwatches useful? I want to get one but I'm not normally an early adopter. May wait for the next gen devices which will hopefully be a bit smaller...

V_R · 25 Nov 2014 at 13:05

I find it very useful tbh. From checking notifications, weather, even sat nav directions.

I can read Whatsapp messages and not give away to the other person I have (blue ticks).

Sunbed · 25 Nov 2014 at 15:50

That sounds pretty good. I really want to see one in shops - still can't find any. I know I could buy and return on DSR but it's a bit of a hassle.

Unicorn · 25 Nov 2014 at 17:21

Any recommendations on which watch for an uneasy adopter of this tech?

Orcvader · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:23

BoomAM said:
Anyone else getting sync loop issue since the new 6.5 play services update?
Was able to fix by rolling it back to 6.1, but now 6.5 has been pushed out, its back.

Just got the 6.5 update too, very fustrating I have to downgrade to fix the problem. It doesn't seem to affect battery life or usage but it's still annoying to have that notification pop up.

V_R · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:30

What issues is this? I've got GPlay Services 6.5.87 and haven't noticed anything...

Orcvader · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:36

V_R said:
What issues is this? I've got GPlay Services 6.5.87 and haven't noticed anything...

Before it use to just say "Connected", now it says "Connected, running sync loop".

V_R · 26 Nov 2014 at 13:41

Ah! So it does, must have got the update recently as it didn't say that last time I looked....

Bugger, shouldn't have asked, I was blissfully unaware until now.

Thomss · 26 Nov 2014 at 15:26

My GWatch with a Nexus 5 has always ran as "Connected, running sync loop"

Swarfega · 26 Nov 2014 at 15:48

A lot of people have picked up on it. It's normal.

V_R · 26 Nov 2014 at 17:04

Mine used to only ever say connected, that I'm sure of....

(FWIW phone is a Oneplus One)

V_R · 27 Nov 2014 at 09:31

Disabling Developer Options fixes this, just tried it on mine and it works.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/2njfsl/psa_those_who_are_getting_the_running_sync_loop/

Shame I use the faster animations in the dev options though, phone feels slow now lol.

MouseMat2004 · 27 Nov 2014 at 09:49

V_R said:
Disabling Developer Options fixes this, just tried it on mine and it works.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/2njfsl/psa_those_who_are_getting_the_running_sync_loop/

Shame I use the faster animations in the dev options though, phone feels slow now lol.

I fixed mine by disabling Dev Options, then disabling Bluetooth and re-enabling both. It just says Connected now.

photoshop · 27 Nov 2014 at 10:45

Bit the bullet and ordered a 360 direct from Moto site.
A little peed as it said its in stock but after order said it wont get dispatched till 12/12/2014!!!

Could have got it next day from 02

Orcvader · 27 Nov 2014 at 11:20

V_R said:
Disabling Developer Options fixes this, just tried it on mine and it works.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/2njfsl/psa_those_who_are_getting_the_running_sync_loop/

Shame I use the faster animations in the dev options though, phone feels slow now lol.

But I like my faster animations + force GPU rendering

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V_R · 27 Nov 2014 at 12:12

Me too, which is why I turned it back on.

photoshop · 27 Nov 2014 at 22:02

Guys, Are there any must have apps for the Moto 360?
Any tips and tricks?

Lareon · 28 Nov 2014 at 10:50

http://www.gizmag.com/moto-360-vs-lg-g-watch-r-smartwatch/34952/picture/304194/

here you go guys, these are pretty handy when making a choice

photoshop · 7 Dec 2014 at 17:16

I've noticed when the display is off and then its turned on there is a very slightly delay till it reports the correct time. It feels as if the time stops when the face goes off and then when its turned on it adjusts to the correct time.

Can anything be done about this?

Bobcat · 7 Dec 2014 at 20:18

Have had my LG Watch R for a few days now, it has much better battery life than I was expecting, love the watch face customisation, using Facer. Also not as bulky as I was expecting although I may change the strap for a black metal one soon but that's just my preference.

Overall in really pleased in the way it works, look and feels