Anyone tried this smartwatch - Nexus 4 Accessories

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5s4vrWeinsteindd said:
Well i am also in search of a smart watch and i really need one, but the one you showed that i thik that the xperian smart watch is batter you can use some exercise app on that too now that much sure about nexus 4.
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I have no idea what this guy is saying, but in response to OP.
If you're liking for a watch to pair up with your phone, the one you linked isn't what you're looking for. It's a standalone phone that fits on your hand. Look at the pictures: it takes a SIM card. It's not going to work like the Galaxy Gear does.
But if you're looking to leave the Nexus 4 for some dinky watch, then this is what you're looking for.

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Sony smartwatch

I just ordered a sony smartwatch and I was wondering if anyone with a nexus 4 has one to confirm if they work together. I know the watch works with most android devices but since our nexii have 4.2 I don't know if they will work together. Any input would be appreciated!
ROCKSTAR XS said:
I just ordered a sony smartwatch and I was wondering if anyone with a nexus 4 has one to confirm if they work together. I know the watch works with most android devices but since our nexii have 4.2 I don't know if they will work together. Any input would be appreciated!
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Please let us know how that works! I have a pebble whenever it ships lol. But I was reading up on this just the other day. I read that it is better than the first LiveView, which I have and now collecting dust, it's not really that great. I hope I am wrong, but please do let us know how it works with the N4!
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I just ordered a sony smartwatch and I was wondering if anyone with a nexus 4 has one to confirm if they work together. I know the watch works with most android devices but since our nexii have 4.2 I don't know if they will work together. Any input would be appreciated!
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I have a Sony liveview watch that works just fine with my nexus 4. I'm guessing the smart watch should work too its just a better version of the liveview.
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igotdez said:
I have a Sony liveview watch that works just fine with my nexus 4. I'm guessing the smart watch should work too its just a better version of the liveview.
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Thanks! It should be here tomorrow I'll definitely let you guys know when I tinker with it, the reviews are what made me decide to get it
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[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlrqeIFJDsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player]My Sony SmartWatch Review[/URL]
I don't do reviews but here you go
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Its private so cant view
Should be fixed thanks for letting me know lol
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I have what must be is the first generation of Sony smart watches and all I can say is.... It's terrible, slow and the touch screen logged like hell. Be wary on reviews.
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I cannot get your link to your review to work.
Also if you don't mind me asking where did you purchase the watch? I recently bought one from an Amazon store (Decrescent) and it shows almost a month for delivery. Just curious if you bought it from the same place and how fast it shipped.
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Official Samsung Dock with Nexus 4 Quick Review

Just wanted to make a quick review since i didn't find one in the whole forum and on google, about the official samsung dock, paired with our beloved Nexus 4, in the past few days i took the time to inspect the Nexus 4 size VS the official dock size and came to the conclusion that it would fit, so i bought it, a few days later BOOM new dock and when i tried my theory... well it worked like a charm =) it fits perfectly and look great Just take a look it fits perfectly, charging is as fast as directly connected, i will keep updating this thread with more details, right not i don't have a 3.5 mm AUX cable to test it, but it's a complete "GO" to the people thinking of getting one, thanks for reading folks.
What Samsung model is that dock made for?
Looks like the universal Samsung dock.
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Okay we really need to know about the audio out function, because otherwise this is nothing more than a glorified usb cable. Can't you just test it with headphones?
Yes please test axillary function
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ok Will do, i Will tell you in a few minutes
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skfalco said:
ok Will do, i Will tell you in a few minutes
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You must of died.
But anyways. I own this dock as my girlfriend uses it with her S2.
-Aux port does not do anything with the Nexus 4.
-Daydreams do not turn on either (unless set to activate while charging as well)
This dock is just a fancy wall charger for the N4.
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OP will surely deliver...
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How much was that dock? I use a official Samsung dock as well but its a different one then yours. I paid 11 bucks I believe.

[Q] Add on IR sensor?

I'm disappointed there's no IR sensor on our phone, cause I could really use it for my TV not having a remote. I don't want a universal remote either. Is there any IR sensor I could buy and attach thru the charger port or connect to my USB OTG? And just like port the Galaxy S4 WatchON app to my phone?
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You knew the phone didn't have one when you bought it. If it was that big of a deal why did you get it? Also good dude. I Googled headphone jack ir blaster for android and got several thousand results.
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So, you'd rather have an IR blaster sticking out of the top of your phone, than buy a universal remote? You could probably find a factory replacement for your TV.
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Wow, you two for so helpful!!! If you weren't going to offer up solutions, why respond to the thread? And "I found several thousand results"...how about you link one?
Anyway OP...check this one out. www.irdroid.com
uhh they did offer solutions... 1. use google! 2. buy a remote instead.... i'll even give you a 3rd one... get an htc one, perhaps a play edition if you like vanillla android.
lowandbehold said:
Wow, you two for so helpful!!! If you weren't going to offer up solutions, why respond to the thread? And "I found several thousand results"...how about you link one?
Anyway OP...check this one out. www.irdroid.com
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Are you dense Sparky? I did offer a solution. Op said he didn't want a universal remote. I was letting him/her know they could probably easily buy a factory replacement. Learn to read Slick.
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Sparky? Slick? Oh aren't you clever. He asked specifically for something for his phone.
Don't watch TV as it is mind numbing
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1994 called.
They want their IR ports back.
lowandbehold said:
Sparky? Slick? Oh aren't you clever. He asked specifically for something for his phone.
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Sure am. I gave my suggestion. Sorry it wasn't up to your standards. You don't like it then move on. No need to call anyone out. Especially when they're actually trying to help.
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Sorry guys I didn't mean to cause all this. I didn't know what to Google. I looked up add on ir for android and it didn't really help. And I didn't know it didn't have one when I bought it.
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Smartwatch 3?!

Hello, I saw this and I think that Sony are making a new smartwatch and it could be announced at the CES.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/24/sony-wrist-notifier-bt-fcc/?ncid=rss_truncated
And the worst thing is that I just recently bought SW2
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yeah, read it on talkandroid, wonder if it's really a watch or something completely different
Some are guessing it could be a fitness device to compete with fit bit and Nike fuel bands
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I really hope it will be some kind of Nike Fuel band or a bracelet with a small LCD screen to show notifications with icons... I'm saying this because i've bought a SW2 for christmas so I hope that Sony will stick up with this for updates in the next months. And IMHO Sony Mobile should advertise a lot more its products.
I just got mine a month ago but I'd like to see a new one with a speaker/mic for calls and texts via google now, that would be the perfect one to me
I am hoping that the next watch to have Google now, and a better higher res screen and possible running android as than It would be fast as at the moment it sometimes takes 5 seconds to open an app
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I doubt it's a watch. It's probably an nfc wristband
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SammiSaysHello said:
I doubt it's a watch. It's probably an nfc wristband
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Well, apparently the live view was called the BT watch notifier and so was the SW1. So theres a possibility that it could be a watch
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It seems odd they would release a new one only 4 months after this one. If they do I shall not be happy.
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sebbo90 said:
It seems odd they would release a new one only 4 months after this one. If they do I shall not be happy.
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Well, given the several iterations higher model number, the new watch could be their Galaxy Gear competitor with a price tag to match, ie their flagship/highend watch, and the SW2 will be their mid-line watch.
I hope too will be a Nike fuel thing. Not because I have bought the sw2 but I need a freaking pedometer that just works and can show phone notifications.
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DAddYE said:
I hope too will be a Nike fuel thing. Not because I have bought the sw2 but I need a freaking pedometer that just works and can show phone notifications.
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Now that CES is right around the corner with the expectations of new smartwatches being announced by Archos.,Cockoo, Samsung (Gear 2) etc,. SONY might just announce the SW3. After all they would not want to be behind the competition. Now they also have a pretty good idea about how Samsung perceives a smartwatch. But what SONY should do is improve upon the software rather than coming up for a new device.
Which is sad for me as I recently purchased mine (about a month ago) like many of you.
But lets see what CES brings us. I am actually quite curious about the Archos offering as it is expected to be a low cost (even lower than Pebble) smartwatch.
Pebble Steel looks nice, but only at a discounted price.
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You guys can rest easy. its a fitness bracelet:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/sony-wearable-core/
BBowermaster said:
You guys can rest easy. its a fitness bracelet:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/sony-wearable-core/
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I wonder what SONY is planning to do with many new smartwatches being announced. They should respond either with a new product or a stellar firmware upgrade to SW2. Otherwise competition is getting tougher each day.
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yep, as it is now, i'm selling my sw2 as soon as either the HOT Watch is available (and to my liking) or something better
Well, i sold my SW2 couple of days back and made profit. Waiting for a new watch as this year is meant to be the year of the smartwatches
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anees167 said:
Well, i sold my SW2 couple of days back and made profit. Waiting for a new watch as this year is meant to be the year of the smartwatches
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Good luck, havent found anything compeling.
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supac said:
Good luck, havent found anything compeling.
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Meta from metawatch seems pretty good looks wise. A week battery life is a plus too. I don't really care for a color display. If the software side is good and the price isn't ridiculous, I would seriously consider it.
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thearif said:
Meta from metawatch seems pretty good looks wise. A week battery life is a plus too.
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But their 16x16-ish display makes it look like it's from the 80s.

Worth buying it now?

Hey guys!
Is it worth buying the sw2 now? I heard that it had some issues at release with the button on the side and the stability of the firmware. Did it improve in newer firmwares? Is it worth using it with the xzu for quick replying on whatsapp ? Is a sw3 planned? I would appreciate any help. Thanks guys ! I am not sure if I should buy one but actually I really would like to. Just want to be 100% sure if its worth.
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tr0teK said:
Hey guys!
Is it worth buying the sw2 now? I heard that it had some issues at release with the button on the side and the stability of the firmware. Did it improve in newer firmwares? Is it worth using it with the xzu for quick replying on whatsapp ? Is a sw3 planned? I would appreciate any help. Thanks guys ! I am not sure if I should buy one but actually I really would like to. Just want to be 100% sure if its worth.
Greets
tr0teK
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I'm planning to buy this smartwatch too and chose this one over android wear because it's just so awkward to talk to your watch lol but the question is where do I buy it... Bestbuy suddenly says this item can no longer be shipped to stores on every single store and I can't really find any other stores that sell it :/
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noahvt said:
I'm planning to buy this smartwatch too and chose this one over android wear because it's just so awkward to talk to your watch lol but the question is where do I buy it... Bestbuy suddenly says this item can no longer be shipped to stores on every single store and I can't really find any other stores that sell it :/
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I think i am going to buy it on amazon or eBay. Depends on the price.
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I have 2 of these Sony's and as much as they have niggles (hardware and software) they only cost £70 each. I couldn't resist the Android Wear so purchased the LG G Watch for more than the price of both Sonys. The LG is going back to Google.
Pro's and Con's of all these devices so only you can decide what's right for you.
But until the beautiful Moto 360 is out, the Sony will be my choice of wrist gadget.
Yes, specially i think most shops around the world they dropped the price of Sony Smartwatch 2, It may not be the coolest and latest watch to date but it got a lot of available apps, better battery life than any smartwatch out there(except Pebble), Design is one among the best,
All of Android Wear LG G Watch and Gear Live(and maybe Moto 360) they don't last more than 1 day, and both of them require lots of swiping to do something.
I think I am going to Buy it next week. Very excited!
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I got mine already and it is amazing!! The funny thing is that I went to a random bestbuy store in a random mall and I asked a random person and she was like: oh a Sony smartwatch? We have those right over there! Then I went there and was shocked when I saw that there was only 1 left and it was in the right color and had a metal band xD still can't believe it lol!
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noahvt said:
I got mine already and it is amazing!! The funny thing is that I went to a random bestbuy store in a random mall and I asked a random person and she was like: oh a Sony smartwatch? We have those right over there! Then I went there and was shocked when I saw that there was only 1 left and it was in the right color and had a metal band xD still can't believe it lol!
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How is the metal band? Does it fit well?!
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tr0teK said:
How is the metal band? Does it fit well?!
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It's a little bit too big for me but you can remove some of the links to make it smaller and I barely feel that its there
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I saw that the one with silicon band costs about 100 euro here. But the one with metal band costs about 170-180 euro. That's such a big difference.
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tr0teK said:
I saw that the one with silicon band costs about 100 euro here. But the one with metal band costs about 170-180 euro. That's such a big difference.
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Yeah I got the metal one for 199 and I see that the silicon one is available for 154 (and that is in Belgium)
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i buyed my in Austria on Ebay,it is the cheapest buy for metal one 158€ and post cost is free !!! (i didnt get it till now but it is on the way)
find seller on Deutch Ebay: cw_shopping or search: Sony SmartWatch 2 (METAL) SW2, black NEU Android OVP
or Sony SmartWatch 2 (METAL) SW2, silver NEU Android OVP
i cant put link in post i,m junior member
I live in Germany. I will take a look at it
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jadran1 said:
i buyed my in Austria on Ebay,it is the cheapest buy for metal one 158€ and post cost is free !!! (i didnt get it till now but it is on the way)
find seller on Deutch Ebay: cw_shopping or search: Sony SmartWatch 2 (METAL) SW2, black NEU Android OVP
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I found it. It's for 158€ like you said. Gonna save it. Maybe I will buy it. Pretty good price I guess. Still. 58 more than silicon.
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Edit: sorry for double post!
in this moment is the cheapest on Amazon Deutchland
Metal armband 132.89€
Sony SmartWatch 2 Handy-Uhr :good:
jadran1 said:
in this moment is the cheapest on Amazon Deutchland
Metal armband 132.89€
Sony SmartWatch 2 Handy-Uhr :good:
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Awesome I found it and added it into my wishlist. If I am going to Buy it I get it from there. Price is pretty good!
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but buy now,because Amazon change prices every day
wish you good buy
Thanks but I have to wait until my salary is here. So I have to wait until next week. Maybe I am lucky and I get it cheap or even cheaper
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tr0teK said:
Hey guys!
Is it worth buying the sw2 now? I heard that it had some issues at release with the button on the side and the stability of the firmware. Did it improve in newer firmwares? Is it worth using it with the xzu for quick replying on whatsapp ? Is a sw3 planned? I would appreciate any help. Thanks guys ! I am not sure if I should buy one but actually I really would like to. Just want to be 100% sure if its worth.
Greets
tr0teK
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Please don't buy this watch i've Sony SW2 and also Samsung Galaxy Gear. Absolutely i can say real SMART watch is Galaxy Gear, SW2's only name called SMART actually its totally dumb, if buy SW2 you got only some changeable wallpaper and watch face. But If buy Gear (not Gear 2) you will got real smart watch, you can develop android apps and you can run apps without phone. SW2, except some very limited things nothing can do without smart phone, because all apps installing and running on the phone. But with Galaxy Gear, you can transfer APK files directly to watch and you can run this APPs on the watch without phone. With Gear you can develope android apps and install them on Gear directly.
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Please don't buy this watch i've Sony SW2 and also Samsung Galaxy Gear. Absolutely i can say real SMART watch is Galaxy Gear, SW2's only name called SMART actually its totally dumb, if buy SW2 you got only some changeable wallpaper and watch face. But If buy Gear (not Gear 2) you will got real smart watch, you can develop android apps and you can run apps without phone. SW2, except some very limited things nothing can do without smart phone, because all apps installing and running on the phone. But with Galaxy Gear, you can transfer APK files directly to watch and you can run this APPs on the watch without phone. With Gear you can develope android apps and install them on Gear directly.
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If you were SMART enough you would've read the bottom line of his post and you would know that he has a xperia z and not a Samsung device so a galaxy gear ain't gonna work
AND pretty much all galaxy gears get sold with the tizen OS on it and that can't do the things you mention and of course you can spend your time on downgrading the watch to android but again something like a watch should work out of the box
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