I am in a search to find the best approach at controlling things like lights, TVs gaming consoles, and cameras using Voice Commands. Ive been looking at Alexa and Google Nest, but there's a lot of unknowns. most of my home theater stuff is controlled through Logitech Hub, though it doesn't do voice commands.
Recently Smart Things had an upgrade. I say recently because I just recently became aware of the upgrade. I use my Phone, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, as a sort of remote to control Logitech Hub, Lutron for my lights, Magic Home for LEDs, and Nest for my cameras. I'd MUCH rather be able to control all of it through Smart Things, but the ultimate goal is controlling everything with Voice Commands (preferable customizable voice commands). Is Smart things capable of doing this? I can't find any features for voice commands in the app.... infact, the apps widget options for home-screen is limited to scenes. Its very frustrating. I have to go into the app, navigate to the device, and crontol properties. More steps than its worth. Lutron allow intensity options in it home screen widge to control the lights. Also, all our TVs are newer Samsung TVs with smart features that work with Smart Things, as well as a new washer that also works with Smart things. Seems like a lot of potention that partions per device. Or am I missing something. Are there features that Im over looking?
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Having grown tired of SPHelper and similar apps that don't truly interface PPC programs well on Smartphones, I've conceptualized a new approach that should be very do-able with the right programmer.
SmartCursor a Virtual Mouse for Smartphones
Using the camera as an input to judge the motion of the phone, translate this into an onscreen mouse pointer (ala' SPHelper) to allow smartphones to point and click onscreen controls. This would allow the use of some PocketPC (PPC) software by giving them a viable, intuitive, and speedy system to select any onscreen gadgets.
The 'click' button would be user-configurable so that any button they desire to use on the Smartphone can be used to be the 'down click' of the virtual mouse. In this way you could assign it to any of the extra buttons available on the side of the phone or on keyboards (like on the Dash).
Another button would also turn ON/OFF the virtual mouse as well so the app could be available at any time without affecting apps that don't need it.
Portrait to landscape mode changing (helloooo iPhone and Vox!) could be done by camera motion judging as well. Also flipping display upside down - whatever is supported in the OS of course.
Settings/preferences should include list of applications to suspend SmartCursor operations while these apps are in operation. Camera, VideoRecorder, etc. User can add apps as needed along with notes to suspend while 'in front' or suspend while active.
Alternate operation, if needed to prevent this app from slowing down other apps, hold activation button UNTIL desired click area is under cursor, send click, then suspend until activation button is held again.
With an app like this use of PPC apps, once successfully installed, would be a snap (of the wrist)!
Personally I just like the idea. I'm not as fond of the PPC OS as I am of the Smartphone OS. However a few apps, like Opera Mobile, could really benefit from having a virtual cursor program that is reliable and easy to use.
The key to future development would be the free availability of this application which is why I'm not trying to patent the idea, copyright it, or trademark anything about it. The idea is now public domain and I release the concept for any non-commerical use!
Kermit Woodall
Hi, i do presentation always.
And it is very common to see anyone using a remote presenter to control or a wireless mouse.
Is there a software with big buttons for me to tab on my ATOM PURE 0.7.7 and remote to the desktop with bluetooth or wifi and do control.
Big buttons pre-blinded or personally blinded to make the presentation work. Like a button on Space, left click, right click, alt+tab for me to do presentation.
Anyone have any idea?
Which is better Bluetooth or Wifi?
Salling Clicker is the tool you need.
It is specially made to give presentations, you can use it with Bluetooth or Wifi, but Bluetooth is of course much better, since it consums much much less energy than wifi.
btw, Salling Clicker enables some other nice functions too, like controlling your computer/mouse/media player/itunes/etc...
congkai said:
Hi, i do presentation always.
And it is very common to see anyone using a remote presenter to control or a wireless mouse.
Is there a software with big buttons for me to tab on my ATOM PURE 0.7.7 and remote to the desktop with bluetooth or wifi and do control.
Big buttons pre-blinded or personally blinded to make the presentation work. Like a button on Space, left click, right click, alt+tab for me to do presentation.
Anyone have any idea?
Which is better Bluetooth or Wifi?
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In the Windows Mobile world, rule of thumb number one: ALWAYS follow my articles. If you have a specific question, do a forum search, making sure you restrict the search for my articles.
There are several tools that fulfill your needs; see my Remote Media Control Bible ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294524 ) for a complete roundup.
Menneisyys said:
In the Windows Mobile world, rule of thumb number one: ALWAYS follow my articles. If you have a specific question, do a forum search, making sure you restrict the search for my articles.
There are several tools that fulfill your needs; see my Remote Media Control Bible ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294524 ) for a complete roundup.
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maybe you should update your review....Salling Clicker has changed a lot lately! (v3.5)
much very nice support for pda's with phone functionallity has been added, besides the new functionality for slides and media player support
VOODOOS!L said:
maybe you should update your review....Salling Clicker has changed a lot lately! (v3.5)
much very nice support for pda's with phone functionallity has been added, besides the new functionality for slides and media player support
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Thanks, I'll post an update.
Is there a way of submitting Alt commands via an Android keyboard to my windows PC?
I presently use Air Mouse on an Ipod Touch to control my HTPC remotely.
This is the only use I have for the thing and I'd like to think that there will be the perfect Android solution for me soon.
The benefit of Air Mouse over RemoteDroid and GMote is the Alt key ability which neither of the Android apps have (or if they have I haven't found it yet), a function I find a lot of use for.
(I should add that the only Android device I have at present is an HTC Desire....so I guess that could be the limitation rather than the apps)
I don't really understand what you mean by alt key ability. Could you please explain, and maybe we can help sugest a solution?
What is it that this alt key ability of air mouse do, or more importantly, what is it that you want to accomplish with such an alt key ability?
Thanks for the reply, I had a feeling I wasn't being very clear.
I'd like to use my Android device as a trackpad and mouse for my HTPC.
My media player of choice (MPC-HC) uses a lot of keyboard shortcuts with the "Alt" signifier. For example Alt+X closes the program. These shortcuts are especially important because the program runs in a fullscreen mode which removes any context menus.
All the various android soft keyboards I have seen have no Alt key so I would lose a lot of functionality controlling the HTPC from an android device.
I have read that pressing the trackball twice on an HTC Desire may be a substitute for pressing the "Alt" key but have never got this to work in practice.
Just found an app that might suit your needs. I suggest you check it out.
GRemote Pro
Edit:
Ok, I just tried this app out, and it does exactly what you need.
It comes packed with an app alt, ctrl, tab and del buttons that let you alt+tab among other things.
I didn't see MPC-HC in the server setup, but that's not a problem as you can configure your own profiles with specific commands.
Fair warning, it's a bit on the slow side (seems to be a port of a winmo app), but I'm sure it'll get better with time and updates. It's a very polished Remote app for android and it even comes with drivers for a G-sensor controller to play games with (use android as wii-mote/controller).
This app defenitly rocks.
You sir (or madam) are a legend.
I was disappointed at first to see that this app doesn't simply add Alt and Ctrl keys to the standard keyboard, but it does allow considerable control of the media player directly.
Need to have a much longer play to see if it's really what I need...but I appreciate your effort already.
Another Suggestion
Have you tried unified remote?
It's got a full windows keyboard, You can create your own custom remotes and if you wanted, you could even have multiple droids connected.
Yes, this reply is s bit late, but better late than never
try Hackers Keyboard
I installed hackers keyboard and tried to activate it. It gives a prompt message that this will collect all information except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers....!!!
I was wondering if anyone had experiences to share as far as customizing tablets for elderly nursing home patients?
I will be taking delivery on a Galaxy Tab 2 that will be customized as an entertainment device for an elderly person. Dementia, short term memory impairment, and total lack of computer knowledge are in the foreground. I'm not sure if this will work but it's my mother so I'm going to give it a try.
Initially I plan to start with maybe two games (solitaire and a slot machine game) and nothing else. I expect to have to flash a custom ROM to be able to hide as many non-necessary UI elements as possible. One home screen, nav bar with back button only, no lock screen, volume wake, hide the dock, etc.
If she gets comfortable with that, the addition of other elements might be possible, such as a photo album. E-mail to a couple of addresses might be possible. Web browsing is probably not ever going to be in the picture. We'll cross that bridge when we get there.
I'm comfortable with Android flashing and customization (have a GNex), and live nearby so I can maintain the tablet in person. I initially was leaning toward an iPad, but realized that this thing is going to have to be more heavily customized than I think is possible within the Apple scheme of things.
Anyone had any experiences with a situation like this?
Thanks in advance.
Elderly device with GSM
Great idea! I would like to work on this too. For my purposes I would like it to function more of a picture frame with super easy to use GSM capability. Maybe just touch the picture of the person you want to talk to to get connected over the speaker phone.
Firmware flagship smartphones - this is often something more than just Android. Top devices are literally stuffed with functions that are not found in the base versions of the operating system. But it's not necessary to go broke for a pass to the VIP-segment. The already existing smartphone can be equipped with an advanced camera, like Google Pixel, or make it display information on the screen off, as in Samsung's flagships. About how to add useful functions of flagship devices to your smartphone - read in the article.
The difference between a top-end device and an inexpensive one lies not only in the advanced hardware "stuffing". Most of the interaction with the user is borne by the software part, which provides owners of expensive smartphones with the maximum convenience of use and advanced features. Owners of the same budget models are often deprived of many useful functions. However, the issue of software on the Android platform is easy to solve. And "pumping" your device - just a matter of time and several applications.
Practical Magic
Management of gestures - as a series "Game of Thrones". Up to the last you say that you will not watch, and then you are drawn in - and you can not tear yourself away from the screen. Samsung flagships have used a lot of relevant options for a long time, and in the new iPhone X svaypas are the only option for managing the smartphone. To assess the convenience of such a method, it is enough to acquire a specialized application, for example, iGest or All in one Gestures. You can go even further and organize gesture support on the disabled display with Knockr (for OLED screens). However, you will have to accept the increased power consumption of the device. Manage the smartphone without touching the display will help the program Air Swiper. Among its capabilities are the following functions of gesture management:
automatic activation of the screen when receiving SMS and opening a message;
turn the screen on and off;
turn on the silent mode by holding your hand over the proximity sensor;
turn on / off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Face ID for everyone
The new is a well-forgotten old. The analogue of the revolutionary technology Face ID from Apple was actually implemented in Android 5.0 and in later versions, too, has not gone away. The function of Smart Lock in its time did not stick, but the new trend from Cupertino spurred her popularity. To take advantage of the flagship option on any modern smartphone, you do not even need third-party software - just include the full-featured face recognition function in the Smart Lock menu. You can additionally protect any applications from running by unauthorized people with the Visidon AppLock program.
Advanced camera from Google
The hardware characteristics of the camera are only half of what is needed for a good photo. The second software is responsible, and the flagship models with it are traditionally full order. The camera application for smartphones from Google uses machine learning techniques and in HDR + mode allows you to transfer the smallest details in the shots even in shadows and in overexposed areas of the image. Most notably, this application - Google Camera - is available for a large number of devices. And even with the settings you have to tinker, the result is worth it:
Photo Sphere function for creating circular panoramas;
blur effect, as on a mirror camera;
panoramic mode with high resolution;
maximum resolution of the viewfinder;
convenient settings and a large shutter button;
modes HDR and HDR +.
Object recognition
Became public and the service Google Lens, formerly the privilege of the line of Pixel. The program gives users the opportunity to learn information about the surrounding objects through a smartphone camera. The list of useful functions includes the identification of attractions, the time of work of these institutions, translation of the text directly from the image and much more. Special manipulations for the installation of new items will not be required, it is enough just to update the "Google Photos" package to the current version.
Partly cloudy
Cloud storage is a convenient way to expand the device's memory and create backups. Many eminent brands even switched to their own storage services, keeping users in the internal ecosystem. However, it is not necessary to become attached to gadgets of one manufacturer. Add more space for your files and configure their synchronization with any of the available services. For example, Dropbox, "Cloud Mail.Ru" or "Yandex.Disk." All of them offer both free access with limited volume, and expansion of the storage using different tariff plans.
The miracles of cloning
To transfer from the top machines it is possible not only functionality. Even to modify the interface of your smartphone under the "clean" Android in the spirit of Google Pixel - no problem. The recipe for "pixelization" is simple. First, install the Nova Launcher shell, then go to the interface settings and perform some simple manipulations:
choose the shape of the bottom panel "Rectangle" and make it transparent;
adjust the position of the search bar (top or bottom);
Change the grid of the desktop and the bottom panel (the number of columns, rows and icons on the desktop);
For complete authenticity, we turn on the weather display next to Google's search bar;
change the icons and the type of folders using Pixel Icon Pack 2 Free Theme UI;
edit the application menu - display, grid of icons and background color;
we finish the composition by installing the branded Google applications "Phone", "Contacts" and "Messages";
PROFIT!
Always On Displays
Until recently, this technology was available only on some smartphones with AMOLED-screens, now anyone can try it on their device. To view the time and missed notifications, you no longer need to unlock the smartphone - the utility will display important information directly on the screen. And do not worry that the battery will be discharged faster - it will involve a limited number of pixels without turning on the backlight. Of course, only in the case of AMOLED-displays. However, there is a beta version of a similar application for TFT-models: judging from the reviews, the usability is worth several "extra" percent of battery per day.
Smart Case
Samsung S View - a proprietary "chip" of the Korean manufacturer. Covers of the corresponding series are equipped with a transparent window, through which you can see the screen. A sort of Always On Display in miniature, but with advanced features: right from this window the user can answer calls, see the name of the playable melody, get quick access to the camera. A magnetic sensor automatically locks the display when the cover is slammed and vice versa. If the same cover was found on the gadget of another brand, then to get the same functionality it is enough to install the application S View. The program is compatible with any Android-smartphone and uses a proximity sensor instead of a magnet.
LED-indication
The possibility of notification of events with the help of LED-indicator and button illumination, like the Nexus series, became available on all Android-devices. Both Light Flow and Led Reminder will help you to implement both scenarios. Missed calls, SMS, low level of charge - only a small part of the notifications, customizable with the specified software. In addition to saving time (you do not need to unlock the screen to find out about the missed event), the battery consumption also decreases, because waiting for an incoming message does not have to constantly turn on the backlight. There is also the option of disabling the indication at night.
Of course, this is not all the proprietary features that can be found in the firmware of those or other smartphone manufacturers. Perhaps, it is not worth copying them completely - there are shortcomings in top solutions, too. Android is a flexible platform, and in today's article we have considered only the best features of flagship devices, leaving behind the scenes dubious or completely useless. And you had to "finish the file" your gadget to squeeze out of it more functionality?
copy / paste from here http://doctorflopsy.com/2018/05/17/free-upgrade-how-to-add-branded-flagship-features/
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