So I was looking at this BTMate app and module (Formerly GarageMate?) and was wondering if there's a way to make this app activate the door opener with an NFC Tag. I'd post the link to BTMate stuff but the forum won't let me post links yet. You can find it by looking on YouTube or going to the btmate site.
Heres the scenario. I ride a motorcycle, and it would be nice to be able to open the garage so I can pull the bike in without getting off the bike or having to dig around for the clicker (I've already lost one of the dang things.)
I was thinking it would be very handy to be able to sew an NFC tag in to my glove, touch my glove to the pocket I keep my phone (SGS3) in when I pull up to the garage, and the door would open for me. Not sure if there's an app that could possibly make the btmate app OPEN the door from NFC launch as opposed to launching the btmate app and me having to push the button in the app to open it. Maybe hack the app to activate rather than simply running the UI when launched? Or maybe something like tasker? I'm pretty inexperienced with this stuff so I was hoping you guys might have some ideas/insight. If anyone knows of a better app that could do this already please let me know.
Moreover though I just thought I'd share the idea.
Sinvex said:
So I was looking at this BTMate app and module (Formerly GarageMate?) and was wondering if there's a way to make this app activate the door opener with an NFC Tag. I'd post the link to BTMate stuff but the forum won't let me post links yet. You can find it by looking on YouTube or going to the btmate site.
Heres the scenario. I ride a motorcycle, and it would be nice to be able to open the garage so I can pull the bike in without getting off the bike or having to dig around for the clicker (I've already lost one of the dang things.)
I was thinking it would be very handy to be able to sew an NFC tag in to my glove, touch my glove to the pocket I keep my phone (SGS3) in when I pull up to the garage, and the door would open for me. Not sure if there's an app that could possibly make the btmate app OPEN the door from NFC launch as opposed to launching the btmate app and me having to push the button in the app to open it. Maybe hack the app to activate rather than simply running the UI when launched? Or maybe something like tasker? I'm pretty inexperienced with this stuff so I was hoping you guys might have some ideas/insight. If anyone knows of a better app that could do this already please let me know.
Moreover though I just thought I'd share the idea.
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Not a bad idea you should try n post here in this thread custom nfc tag ideas . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1665561
Check the raspberry pi forums. Someone finished a project and posted the code to use siri voice commands on his phone to open his garage. Then someone adapted for android, although adding nfc into the mix would be pretty easy with the nfc breakout board. Either way your gonna have to use some form of controller to do the actual opening of the garage.
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Check the raspberry pi forums. Someone finished a project and posted the code to use siri voice commands on his phone to open his garage. Then someone adapted for android, although adding nfc into the mix would be pretty easy with the nfc breakout board. Either way your gonna have to use some form of controller to do the actual opening of the garage.
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Using a blutooth headset mod wired in to the garage door opener with the btmate app, easy to make yourself for about 10-20$ depending on what you can find the headset for (although I don't really see why you couldn't use ANY bluetooth headset for it) All you need really aside from the headset is a cheap 1$ part from radio shack. If you google around you can find the how to video easy enough but I can't link it due to my lack of posts.
My objective is to get the app to open the door by nfc activation instead of me having to pull out the phone and push the "button" on the screen to do it.
Here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cAtso2tzMo
The only problem you will have is that NFC is not active while the phone is asleep or on the lockscreen. You can find mods to make the nfc always on though it is slightly more of a security risk.
Good luck
Would be a very nice app for my phone... now to change my Garage door from manually to automatic
Sinvex said:
I was thinking it would be very handy to be able to sew an NFC tag in to my glove, touch my glove to the pocket I keep my phone (SGS3) in when I pull up to the garage, and the door would open for me. Not sure if there's an app that could possibly make the btmate app OPEN the door from NFC launch as opposed to launching the btmate app and me having to push the button in the app to open it. Maybe hack the app to activate rather than simply running the UI when launched?
Moreover though I just thought I'd share the idea.
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Look into this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1665561
I feel like what you are trying to do is very obtainable. With the NFC app in the thread, I believe (don't hold me to this), you can sew your tag into your glove and then swipe the phone. Then let the app do the rest. I'm going to order the earpiece and transistor to make my opener work as mentioned on the BTmate site. Then I'm going to try the NFC tag idea. It may take a lil while because I found the Samsung piece from Amazon for under 15 bucks. Other than shipping time, it won't take me long to put it all together. I'm pretty interested in seeing if it will work.
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arielc said:
The only problem you will have is that NFC is not active while the phone is asleep or on the lockscreen. You can find mods to make the nfc always on though it is slightly more of a security risk.
Good luck
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I agree. I think it's more of the cool factor of getting it to work for me. Not using the NFC is way more secure and using it takes away from having the tag.
You can also just buy a tiny key-fob size opener and leave it on the same key ring as your bike key, which is what I did.
Others have pulled the guts out of full size openers, hidden them under the tank or something and wired the opener button contacts to their high beam flash button. (The opener wouldn't see the 12v from the bike at all; just whether the switch is open or closed.... bike could even be turned off)
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Check the raspberry pi forums. Someone finished a project and posted the code to use siri voice commands on his phone to open his garage. Then someone adapted for android, although adding nfc into the mix would be pretty easy with the nfc breakout board. Either way your gonna have to use some form of controller to do the actual opening of the garage.
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Ye Raspberry pi will do the trick, could probably use arduino as well
I found a cool NFC system that could do the job as well - have a look at nfcporter.com
It seems that you can connect the reader to the garage doors and by tapping it with your phone it would open the door.
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My objective is to get the app to open the door by nfc activation instead of me having to pull out the phone and push the "button" on the screen to do it.
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I've been trying to do this for the longest time. Someone made one that opens the garage door as soon as you pull into the driveway. It detects your Wi-Fi and uses that as a trigger. Everything is completely seamless and automatic. I contacted btmate and asked if they would add this feature, and they said yes, if more people asked for it, so you could try that.
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I see we have the option to turn it on and off under the wireless settings..
But if google wallet doesn't work, what in the world is it for and should I keep it unchecked?
THANKS
beeming
i know your supposed to be able to use it for beeming i personally have not tried it and dont know if its even possible with any phone other then the nexus but you can read nfc tags if you ever see one lol although again ive never even seen one so i would say turn it off and save the battery life
NFC stands for near field chip basically. It is a weak radio transponder tag (sticker even) that when it senses a "ping" from another transponder it sends back info it is programmed with (many different things but usually basic identification or code based stuff).
Imagine you enter your car and swipe your phone pass an NFC tagged sticker on your dash and now the phone turns on Bluetooth and car mode and turns on Pandora because you programmed the response to that particular tag (or it could send say a URL for an advertisement for that food you are smelling as you pass a cafe giving that items info and a menu even)
It is big in Asia well known in Europe and now hitting the United States
If you have no need for it save the battery and the possible hacking door (rare but possible if sitting near you at lunch for an hour)
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A lot of people have tested, and it uses essentially 0 battery, no one has managed to notice a difference with it on or off.
I use it with a program called NFC Task Launcher. I bought some NFC tags from Tagstand.com and then whenever I tap it on my nightstand, it opens up my clock, mutes my notifications, and lowers my call volume. Then when I tap it again int he morning, it quits the clock, and turns my notification and call volume back up.
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NFC stands for near field chip basically. It is a weak radio transponder tag (sticker even) that when it senses a "ping" from another transponder it sends back info it is programmed with (many different things but usually basic identification or code based stuff).
Imagine you enter your car and swipe your phone pass an NFC tagged sticker on your dash and now the phone turns on Bluetooth and car mode and turns on Pandora because you programmed the response to that particular tag (or it could send say a URL for an advertisement for that food you are smelling as you pass a cafe giving that items info and a menu even)
It is big in Asia well known in Europe and now hitting the United States
If you have no need for it save the battery and the possible hacking door (rare but possible if sitting near you at lunch for an hour)
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Near Field Communication
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fastfed said:
I see we have the option to turn it on and off under the wireless settings..
But if google wallet doesn't work, what in the world is it for and should I keep it unchecked?
THANKS
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At this point nothing.
Thanks tmobile
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RealPariah said:
NFC stands for near field chip basically. It is a weak radio transponder tag (sticker even) that when it senses a "ping" from another transponder it sends back info it is programmed with (many different things but usually basic identification or code based stuff).
Imagine you enter your car and swipe your phone pass an NFC tagged sticker on your dash and now the phone turns on Bluetooth and car mode and turns on Pandora because you programmed the response to that particular tag (or it could send say a URL for an advertisement for that food you are smelling as you pass a cafe giving that items info and a menu even)
It is big in Asia well known in Europe and now hitting the United States
If you have no need for it save the battery and the possible hacking door (rare but possible if sitting near you at lunch for an hour)
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Actually it's "Near field communication". But hey, who's checking.
Sorry I missed communications part why not pick when signature shows I am using a cellphone keyboard? LoL not pick substance not a missed word
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I don't get it. If you don't want/use NFC, you can always switch the battery out.
It's not t-mobile's fault that it isn't a widely adopted technology yet. Who knows in a year from now when we're deeper into contracts. If anything you can blame samsung for including it instead of producing a batter that is like 1 dollar cheaper.
Personally, I rather have it than not. Mostly a gimmick in the states sadly.
OMG I'm so glad I read this topic. I only knew like half of what NFC is, this is amazing!
I use it for fun
I live on GA and at my local library they have white stickers on the back which are NFC Chips. I use nfc launcher and format the chips and rewrite them (ex: F you) I haven't seen what happens if the library scans them and sees what it says but that would be funny. They use them for security and what not. You guys should get nfc launcher pro version to share contacts, text, urls, and soon files. All you do is turn on NFC on both devices and one person uses nfc launcher to send a item. The phones must be touching back to back ( ex: 69 but reversed --- 96 hahaha) a notification will appear and thats it. NFC might me the new Bluetooth.
pm me back I you have questions on using it
Anyone know where to get a bunch of NFC tags for not much money?
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I ordered some NFC tags from the Sony Store online. For $20 you get four tags.
I got Samsung tec tiles from the att store. It was $15 and it came with 5.
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I got the Sony Smart Tag 4 pack for $15 at Amazon. I am looking into the off-brand stickers that are cheaper than the Samsung ones, but I really like the Sony ones so far.
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The whole NFC thing is cool but I'm having a hard time finding uses for them. I guess I'm so used to doing it my self. No pun intended.
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lol used to doing it urself eh? teehee
i'm excited to pick up a few tags indeed. already got profiles in my mindset ready to go before i even have em.
i'm thinking if i get four
1. for my nightstand by my bed. auto set to silent reduce screen brightness turn off all data and open alarm clock
2. my truck. enable gps and mobile data.
3.my computer desk. i want it to turn off mobile data enable wifi and set volume to 50%
4... still working on this one...
killerskincanoe said:
lol used to doing it urself eh? teehee
i'm excited to pick up a few tags indeed. already got profiles in my mindset ready to go before i even have em.
i'm thinking if i get four
1. for my nightstand by my bed. auto set to silent reduce screen brightness turn off all data and open alarm clock
2. my truck. enable gps and mobile data.
3.my computer desk. i want it to turn off mobile data enable wifi and set volume to 50%
4... still working on this one...
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I'm wondering if would be cool to just carry around one tag in my other pocket (I always keep my phone in my left pocket), and switch pockets to enable something like full volume or something.... I dont actually have an ion yet though... but looking forward to it.
Also, do you think when we get custom kernels running we could get NFC apps to change governors/IO schedulers etc..?
Hotel card keys. Waiting on my Ion (last three devices didn't have NFC), but I have a couple of the newer plastic hotel key cards I am going to repurpose for profiles.
idiotzach15 said:
I'm wondering if would be cool to just carry around one tag in my other pocket (I always keep my phone in my left pocket), and switch pockets to enable something like full volume or something.... I dont actually have an ion yet though... but looking forward to it.
Also, do you think when we get custom kernels running we could get NFC apps to change governors/IO schedulers etc..?
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Using NFC Task Launcher (Tagstand) app you can set one tag to switch between 2 settings. First tap sets it for car mode (eg GPS on, mobile data on), and 2nd tap sets it to home mode (wifi on). You can also set up a task to send a predefined sms "Hi Honey I'm leaving now".
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Currently using Xperia Ion - LTE ready ... just waiting for them to build the towers...
tagsfordroid.com, awesome stuff, 20 tags for 25.99 and comes with an extra keychain tag and some stickers, I use these with my gnex and when my ion gets here in a few days i will test em out but i dont see why they wouldn't work. way cheaper here and they are higher quality than those samsung ones, hard plastic outside and stick really well.
Did you get your tags, did they work.
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i have two tags which come with the phone, i feel it is useless for me and from day 1 they are just stay inside my drawer.
phyvax said:
i have two tags which come with the phone, i feel it is useless for me and from day 1 they are just stay inside my drawer.
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I use mine to turn off wifi and turn on bluetooth when i am out of the house. They are only as useful as one makes them be.
so i decided y not buy the smart watch since i already have the headset pro to see how this comes in handy.
So first of the smart watch and head set pro do the same sh*t, only difference besides there looks is the watch has more apps.
Now even thou they do mostly the same thing. The watch does work good in most part's. Easily with phone outta sight ,you can check your message ,fb,tw,Google ect and even check weather and answer calls. Control music and volume. I find all of this to work out pretty well when all 3 devices are snyc, phone,watch,headset.
The bad and good.
The watch when not in use goes into sleep mode ,so in order to see the time you gotta double tab screen. But you can switch options to different watch looks to keep the screen on according to movement . Thats kool and all but can kill battery life quick. I have no problem tapping lol.
one Down Fall i notice .
Even thou i can read txt message, set up a reply option or call, i wish i can actually type and reply from the damn watch itself
Good example, Google maps for the watch is one of the best application on here,keyboard pops up, easy to use. Type in any location from the watch easy have a gps on my hand only if it talked. So they could have easily done this for texting.
Using all 3 device in public like on bus or at work, works out very well for me. Only time you gotta pull ur phone is when its time to reply to a text and its so anyyoing knowing this watch can do so much more.
Well am not done with this review ill be back with more so i hope this helps out anyone even if your not interested. It's always good to have information Laying around in case lol.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, LET ME KNOW.
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Read a lot of reviews online about this and decided NOT to buy it. Horrible screen, clumsy to use, etc.
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Read a lot of reviews online about this and decided NOT to buy it. Horrible screen, clumsy to use, etc.
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Ditto. Not because of quality, but function versus dollars. However I know there's 3rd party mods/apps for the watch, I'd like to hear more on those in execution.
Maybe Spectre can chime in too with his review.
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I really like the smart watch. I've used it numerous times to change ring volume to vibrate or silent, view text and emails without pulling my phone out. Its nice to be able to see whether an email it txt is important and needs a reply right away or not without getting your phone out.
Honestly you don't really think you would use it that much until you actually have it. My biggest complaint is that the watch screen isn't bright enough when in direct sunlight.
The google maps app is awesome. I haven't used a lot of the other third party apps.
I don't have a problem with how the phone functions as far as having to double tap the screen or push the side button to turn the screen on. Swiping is easy. The apps could use some more function like replies and stuff but honestly that's not really the idea behind it. Its quick access to view emails, txt, Facebook, twitter and other things without having to use the phone in hand and it does that real well.
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Just heard that apple is coming out with a smart watch version.
http://mobile.eweek.com/mobile/apple-intel-collaborating-on-smartwatch-report/
~Jaramie
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Yea I read bout it 3 months ago am not even worried , they got the stupid nano watch already it sucks compared to smart watch only for music and Sony already working on there new Smart watch idk if it's gona be called smart watch 2 or new name.
I'll post the link for that once I find it again.
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Smart watch update , refer to pic below for details.
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some of the New faces ,definitely will update my review once i get a full day use of this update.
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Read a lot of reviews online about this and decided NOT to buy it. Horrible screen, clumsy to use, etc.
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I have one, and I find it to be very useful. My watch was a present. I thought it was going to be a useless gimmick, but now I can barely live without it.
On the way to work (on the bus), I usually have music playing. I can leave my phone in my pocket, and switch tracks easily. At home I often connect my phone to a dock for playing music. Again, I use my watch as a remote.
I prefer to have my phone on silent/vibrate, but I have missed calls because I do not always notice the vibration. With my watch, the watch vibrates on a call! I never miss calls now.
Having email alerts and SMS alerts is pretty handy. I have wired up my home alarm system to my home network - it sends emails when my alarm goes off. These come straight through to my watch now.
The screen is very good indoors. Outside, it is pretty hard to read in direct sunlight, and not great (but usable) in shade.
The UI is pretty poorly thought out. A back button would make life much easier. To go "back" on the watch, you need to do a pinch gesture. This is pretty hard on a tiny screen. A hardware back button could easily be located on the left side of the watch.
One puzzling thing is that the API does not allow 3rd party developers to add new watch faces. I would have thought this would be a big selling point. Writing a watch face as a complete 3rd party app does not work as well, as it tends to chew more battery and doesn't integrate with the other apps properly.
The connection to the charger is stupid, whoever thought of it should be ashamed. It is very finicky. I've found the best way to deal with it, is to wrap a rubber band around the watch and cable - otherwise it may stop charging (it sucks to have it go flat 30 minutes after getting to work).
The bluetooth connection uses v2, not v3 - so it uses more battery than it needs to. Having the watch at a distance from the phone will cause it to go through batteries a lot faster.
The watch itself is relatively tough, but the clip is not. I actually broke one of the little clips that hold the watch to the watch strap. Luckily for me, the guys at Sony Central in Brisbane had a watch that had a broken screen - so they helped me to transfer the clip from that watch onto mine (the alternative was to wait for 4 weeks for a warranty repair).
On the whole, I like the watch! It's not perfect, but it is very usable.
The good
Music control
Alerts
Vibrate on call
The bad
Clip is fragile
Charging connection sucks
Cannot add 3rd party watch faces
Screen sucks in sunlight
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some of the New faces ,definitely will update my review once i get a full day use of this update.
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I found the new faces ok for a few minutes, but I keep going back to the large digital watch face. It is by far the most readable. This watch really needs more digital faces!
Could some of you guys suggest which one to buy.?
I saw bunch of models and I don't know which one to buy...
Tnx
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Could some of you guys suggest which one to buy.?
I saw bunch of models and I don't know which one to buy...
Tnx
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There is only one model of Smart Watch. Just buy one from Sony or eBay or Amazon or on polish site Allegro.pl
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Vaith said:
There is only one model of Smart Watch. Just buy one from Sony or eBay or Amazon or on polish site Allegro.pl
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Becouse I saw some models on eBay.
O.K so, we have only one model.
Tnx
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deadcatt said:
I have one, and I find it to be very useful. My watch was a present. I thought it was going to be a useless gimmick, but now I can barely live without it.
On the way to work (on the bus), I usually have music playing. I can leave my phone in my pocket, and switch tracks easily. At home I often connect my phone to a dock for playing music. Again, I use my watch as a remote.
I prefer to have my phone on silent/vibrate, but I have missed calls because I do not always notice the vibration. With my watch, the watch vibrates on a call! I never miss calls now.
Having email alerts and SMS alerts is pretty handy. I have wired up my home alarm system to my home network - it sends emails when my alarm goes off. These come straight through to my watch now.
The screen is very good indoors. Outside, it is pretty hard to read in direct sunlight, and not great (but usable) in shade.
The UI is pretty poorly thought out. A back button would make life much easier. To go "back" on the watch, you need to do a pinch gesture. This is pretty hard on a tiny screen. A hardware back button could easily be located on the left side of the watch.
One puzzling thing is that the API does not allow 3rd party developers to add new watch faces. I would have thought this would be a big selling point. Writing a watch face as a complete 3rd party app does not work as well, as it tends to chew more battery and doesn't integrate with the other apps properly.
The connection to the charger is stupid, whoever thought of it should be ashamed. It is very finicky. I've found the best way to deal with it, is to wrap a rubber band around the watch and cable - otherwise it may stop charging (it sucks to have it go flat 30 minutes after getting to work).
The bluetooth connection uses v2, not v3 - so it uses more battery than it needs to. Having the watch at a distance from the phone will cause it to go through batteries a lot faster.
The watch itself is relatively tough, but the clip is not. I actually broke one of the little clips that hold the watch to the watch strap. Luckily for me, the guys at Sony Central in Brisbane had a watch that had a broken screen - so they helped me to transfer the clip from that watch onto mine (the alternative was to wait for 4 weeks for a warranty repair).
On the whole, I like the watch! It's not perfect, but it is very usable.
The good
Music control
Alerts
Vibrate on call
The bad
Clip is fragile
Charging connection sucks
Cannot add 3rd party watch faces
Screen sucks in sunlight
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I found the new faces ok for a few minutes, but I keep going back to the large digital watch face. It is by far the most readable. This watch really needs more digital faces!
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No lie I do that too stands most of the time now.
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So I have used my smart watch on gs3 and its fully compatible.
Kool thing bout gs3 Bluetooth it turns itself on automaticlly .wish ion had that feature
Also this new awsome camera app is the bomb!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.extras.liveware.extension.camera
And can someone let me know if there watch takes for ever to load certain apps
Thanks.
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very good
very good
Has anyone been able to use all of the features the Note 2 has to offer at least once? Anyone?
I feel like there is a wealth of things to learn with our Note 2's. It's to the point where I get exhausted and I try to see my phone just phone like any other Android device. But wait, this Android Device is in a unique class of it's own, :cyclops:
I have, I think. I use Multi Window constantly plus the S Pen. I also use Air View in the Web browser for those difficult-to-hit links.
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It truly is, and I say that with confidence! If all prior Stylist were like our S Pens then CM would have a solution... and eventually they will, fore its a solution that they will be forced to deal with (as the S4, GN8, GN3, etc are released)...
It will be the day when the rest of the world (incIuding developers) wakes up and gets in line with what GNII owners have been experiencing for months now
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S-Pen? I haven't used that since the Note 1. I gotta try that on my Note 2 at once. It's been sitting there since Day 1, haha. :laugh:
I use all the features everyday... college student so I just open up powerpoints in polaris and jot notes down on them with spen while having my messaging open in the bottom half of the screen... also use the motion features as well as google wallet for paypass purchasses.. giant screen for streaming flash movies and the super loud speaker while listening to tunein at work... oh and the biggest part of it all, the amazing battery lasting me all day doing all of these... also uses allshare to stream videos to tv as well as sbeam to transfer pictures/files to my girlfriends s3. As you can tell, I use everything I pay for:laugh:
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I use all the features everyday... college student so I just open up powerpoints in polaris and jot notes down on them with spen while having my messaging open in the bottom half of the screen... also use the motion features as well as google wallet for paypass purchasses.. giant screen for streaming flash movies and the super loud speaker while listening to tunein at work... oh and the biggest part of it all, the amazing battery lasting me all day doing all of these... also uses allshare to stream videos to tv as well as sbeam to transfer pictures/files to my girlfriends s3. As you can tell, I use everything I pay for:laugh:
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Do you take regular notes in class? I'm trying to see if I should take notes on the phone. I used to take notes on the computer then I realized that itbwasnt effective as to wiritng it in a notebook. What do you use to take notes?
I use the giant screen and big battery life everyday if that counts. Also the s pen sometimes to amaze people.
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Do you take regular notes in class? I'm trying to see if I should take notes on the phone. I used to take notes on the computer then I realized that itbwasnt effective as to wiritng it in a notebook. What do you use to take notes?
I use the giant screen and big battery life everyday if that counts. Also the s pen sometimes to amaze people.
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I use snote or if you have powerpoints, you can free draw directly on them... people trip out when I walk up to the soda machine and touch my phone against it and a soda pops out
Oh I've got to try that NFC payment feature! I have a package of NFC tags (thanks, samsung!) that I've been meaning to play around with, although I did reprogram the trial one. It's ok, but the tectile app is slow.
I have used the spen to take notes in my EE classes. It does work pretty well, but I'm not sure it's cost effective; You'll have to replace the pen nubs, and then the pen eventually, and some people say it can scratch the screen (although I don't see how) - but if you use screen covers, it'll probably go through those pretty quick! (From what I've heard, anyway)
OTOH paper is cheap, and pencils are cheap.
I've used multiwindow, but you can't just make every app multiwindow, and most of the time when I want to use that, it happens to not work with an app I have open I'd love if you could just turn everything into floating app windows (or cards like webos!) but those are already kinda.. sorta.. options on android too
I've even used the included in-ear headphones that we t-mobile customers are lucky to get! AFAIK the AT&T customers don't get them, lol. They sound good if you jam them in, but I don't like this whole jamming rubber+plastic into my ear thing.
Oh yea, and it's still really fast. I've played around with it a lot, and loooove that.
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Oh I've got to try that NFC payment feature! I have a package of NFC tags (thanks, samsung!) that I've been meaning to play around with, although I did reprogram the trial one. It's ok, but the tectile app is slow.
I have used the spen to take notes in my EE classes. It does work pretty well, but I'm not sure it's cost effective; You'll have to replace the pen nubs, and then the pen eventually, and some people say it can scratch the screen (although I don't see how) - but if you use screen covers, it'll probably go through those pretty quick! (From what I've heard, anyway)
OTOH paper is cheap, and pencils are cheap.
I've used multiwindow, but you can't just make every app multiwindow, and most of the time when I want to use that, it happens to not work with an app I have open I'd love if you could just turn everything into floating app windows (or cards like webos!) but those are already kinda.. sorta.. options on android too
I've even used the included in-ear headphones that we t-mobile customers are lucky to get! AFAIK the AT&T customers don't get them, lol. They sound good if you jam them in, but I don't like this whole jamming rubber+plastic into my ear thing.
Oh yea, and it's still really fast. I've played around with it a lot, and loooove that.
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do you have the multiwindow mod? you can run any app in multiwindow with it... as for the NFC payments via google wallet, it requires some work to get it to work on our phones
Conflicting reports in regards to NFC on the higher-end Deluxe models. GSM Arena reports it's available, PDAdb, which i believe is more reliable doesn't even mention 'NFC'.
I believe this VERY common feature has been 'avoided' in this phone, absolutely foolish by ASUS as it's keeping me away from this phone. Can someone please confirm? Anyone know why this decision was made despite the fact they have the 5.5", 5.7" deluxe variants and the ULTRA, which isn't much better?
Thanks
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It is available BUT it is in the very top of the phone.
Most phones use the battery and have NFC centered around the middle of the back. The ASUS Zenfone 3 deluxe, and the ZTE Axon 7, have it at the top of the phone, around where the speaker is located.
I don't know WHY it was put there but I eventually found it with a bit of hair pulling...
Somethings need to be the top part of the back but you can also use the very top of the phone too. A little annoying as this isn't very well explained...
NFC sensor is on the front near the top of the screen.
Yes, it have NFC, in te top of the phone near the call's speaker
I used it all days with some nfc tags.
An awkward location to put the NFC. You cannot see the screen when it is contacting the other device.
ultramag69 said:
It is available BUT it is in the very top of the phone.
Most phones use the battery and have NFC centered around the middle of the back. The ASUS Zenfone 3 deluxe, and the ZTE Axon 7, have it at the top of the phone, around where the speaker is located.
I don't know WHY it was put there but I eventually found it with a bit of hair pulling...
Somethings need to be the top part of the back but you can also use the very top of the phone too. A little annoying as this isn't very well explained...
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Thanks guys. Can you show me a quick NFC tag scan in a short video please?
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Thanks guys. Can you show me a quick NFC tag scan in a short video please?
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Hey, so I sometimes get the NFC to work (unlike my zenfone 2) bit when I tap to send / beam a picture it goes to Google play and tries to install the gallery app. Anyone know how to send the picture instead?
jmoricone said:
Hey, so I sometimes get the NFC to work (unlike my zenfone 2) bit when I tap to send / beam a picture it goes to Google play and tries to install the gallery app. Anyone know how to send the picture instead?
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You "sometimes get it to work" ? Pretty crap phone if it doesn't work as intended...
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You "sometimes get it to work" ? Pretty crap phone if it doesn't work as intended...
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I get NCF to work.. Did not realize the chip was in a different location than model 2. Model 2 is rooted and can send pics via beam with no problem. Version 3 when I try to beam tries to install the app. Don't need wise ass comments. Joined XDA for "real" advice. If I need bull**** comments, remarks, etc I would have just posted on ****ty websites. Real question for real answers. If you have nothing else to do shut the **** up
The NFC is located at the top of the phone. You could "image" it's using the 3.5mm jack as the center of antenna. (Although it's actually there..)
I use the NFC function almost daily for payment (for convenience store purchase as well as subway ride) and it works 100% of time. (never second time touch) The way I use it is screen facing me, only the very top of phone (basically where the 3.5mm jack is located) is touching the payment terminal reception pad.
Most of the payment terminal will even accept the phone lying flat, LCD up as long as the 3.5mm jack is located near center of the payment terminal's reception pad.
The reason why NFC is located at top of phone is that the back of this phone is made by one piece of metal. NFC signal will have trouble pass this metal barrier. Beside, I found it's easier to use as NFC is at top since can hold the phone 45 degrees (LCD facing me) instead stick the back of the phone flat to the payment terminal when making payment.
Also, the screen is not needed to be on when making payment (YMMV, may depend on APP). The sensitivity of NFC is even better then my cashless credit card. (I tested both at same terminal).
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The NFC is located at the top of the phone. You could "image" it's using the 3.5mm jack as the center of antenna. (Although it's actually there..)
I use the NFC function almost daily for payment (for convenience store purchase as well as subway ride) and it works 100% of time. (never second time touch) The way I use it is screen facing me, only the very top of phone (basically where the 3.5mm jack is located) is touching the payment terminal reception pad.
Most of the payment terminal will even accept the phone lying flat, LCD up as long as the 3.5mm jack is located near center of the payment terminal's reception pad.
The reason why NFC is located at top of phone is that the back of this phone is made by one piece of metal. NFC signal will have trouble pass this metal barrier. Beside, I found it's easier to use as NFC is at top since can hold the phone 45 degrees (LCD facing me) instead stick the back of the phone flat to the payment terminal when making payment.
Also, the screen is not needed to be on when making payment (YMMV, may depend on APP). The sensitivity of NFC is even better then my cashless credit card. (I tested both at same terminal).
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Thanks for the info. One of the downsides of the body design I guess... Good to see its working for you and there's a way around it. I would've gone for this phone had root been available on it by now. Lack of IR is something I don't use all the time, but still find it important and am using on my V20...
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