I like quick remote, but it doesn't seem to have DVR controls. Are there any similar apps that use the built in IR?
Is there any way of adding voice commands such as answering a call? (yeah, I really miss this from my SGS3)
Finally, what are some recommended, inexpensive screen protectors?
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I picked this up from Amazon, as I'm quite fond of my current in-ear headphones and didn't want to buy something else that had an integrated remote.
Only the main button is supported. Neither of the volume buttons respond.
It works natively with ICS and Galaxy Nexus. If you aren't using a third-party Music App, it will automatically call up the default Music application and start playing. Double-press to skip. No support for triple-press.
Since I use PowerAMP, I'll also mention that the app has an option to respond to Headset buttons. This intercepts the Headset's commands -- you don't get crazy things like two Music apps playing at the same time. Long-press to skip ahead is the default, though an option in settings allows for Double/Triple-press and works as advertised.
Hopefully this helps some of you looking for Android headset remotes without having to switch headphones/earbuds.
Along those lines, I ended up with a similar product. I had similar results to yours (no surprise.) The cord isn't very substantial and it looks flimsily made, but hey, it was only $5 and it gives me an easy way to pause without digging my phone out of my pocket. I was pleased to see that it works with BeyondPod (with the internal player.)
Hm.... In theory this should also work when using an aux cable to plug the phone into my car stereo for music. Instead of navigating the lockscreen to skip tracks or pause I could just hit the button on the adapter.
I like this!
So I have mounted my N7 2013 LTE in my car and was looking to add a bit of haptic control with a BT keyboard. I would like to be able to switch between Spotify, Maps, Voice Search, Home, etc very quickly and easily.
Problem is, when I connect a BT keyboard, it only works inside of text fields. I need universal access to these key commands to fire off tasks in Tasker to accomplish my goal. I am fully rooted.
Does anyone have any ideas?
I have been working with Launchers and Android native apps.
The conversations often turns to the ability to control glass in different ways.
Here we can talk about what we have done, what works and what doesn't.
Works for me
Bluetooth
Paired Bluetooth Peripherals with sideloaded Bluetooth Manager for Glass
http://ddrboxman.github.io/Bluetooth-Manager-for-Glass/
Logitech Keyboard and Mouse MX5000
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cordless-Desktop-Laser-967558-0403/dp/B000AY5ZIS
MOGA Pro (tested playing SNES emulator)
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Gaming-Android-Smartphones-Smartphone-Tablet/dp/B00BTDBSXU
Best of all BlueputDroid with Rooted Note 10.1 (paired Note 10.1 tablet to glass and use tablet to control Glass mouse and keyboard)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.blueputdroid&hl=en
Audio
Hands Free Headset (Micro USB Stereo) OEM EHS49UD0MEBSTD for Samsung Flight (Black)
Got them on Amazon for less then five bucks
USB OTG cable
I hear this works but i have not tried it, would love to hear what others may have done with this
thet1nman said:
I have been working with Launchers and Android native apps.
The conversations often turns to the ability to control glass in different ways.
Here we can talk about what we have done, what works and what doesn't.
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I noted this in a post elsewhere, but it's obviously more appropriate for this conversation.
I've been playing with background services on Glass that listen for a controller application via Bluetooth commands. The main limitation I've come across is the service's need to be a system app to control Glass globally. Inside a tester app within the same package however, the service works pretty well, other than a delay.
The service has other uses other than global control of Glass. The most appealing idea to me would be using the code within an emulator of some sort (GameBoy maybe?) and using your handheld device as a controller. Even more appealing would be the use of gestures for controls, instead of buttons on a touchscreen. Using gestures, you won't have to look down at your phone to see if your pressing the right button.
ShareKM Glass XE16
Wanted to post this up here since it is an amazing why to control Google Glass
There is an android app called ShareKM. It has been abandoned by its developer but there is a small group of people trying to keep it alive. At any rate the point of it is to control and android device from a computer. There is an apk in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52164367 that has made it so I can plug my Google Glass XE16 into a PC over USB and my PCs keyboard and mouse will throw over. So it acts like it sees my Glass as another screen and just walks the mouse and keyboard over!!!!
If your glass is rooted you can use bluetooth or wifi but a direct USB connection really links your PC mouse and keyboard to your glass. It is just like a PC application I love called Synergy. I use synergy to link one keyboard and mouse across a windows box, a Linux box and a Mac box. A three screen computer effect but three different operating systems!
So when I use Glass Launcher i can use ShareKM to interact with my android apps on my glass. Give it a try it is amazing!
I'm looking to buy a Android head unit, that has GPS, that will allow voice commands/dailing, supports DVR, and the standard features.
Questions:
1)can I upgrade a unit that comes with Android 4.2. To 4.4 via custom firmware ?
2) do the capacitive touchscreens work with gloves ? I'm figuring one with buttons and knobs is a better idea.
3) has anyone had problems with the units in a -30c winter ?
4) with the mic MOD and the voice dial service app, do any of the units handle true hands free voice dailing better than others ? Parrot Bluetooth module versions help at all ?
I can answer 2 and 3.
2) Unless the gloves are made to work with capacitive screens no... so typical winter gloves will not work. I do have winter gloves made to work on capacitive screens, they work but are cumbersome and if the buttons or icons are too close you can activate the wrong ones.
3) This winter it didn't get that cold here close -11f/-23c and the radio still worked, the touch screen functioned correctly and music played. However the LCD was bright white until it warmed up a bit.
I have a good wired headset, and I wish to be able to take calls without taking my smartphone out of the pocket. I need a device (preferably bluetooth-connected, but USB will also work for me) that has two buttons ("accept incoming call" and "reject incoming call/end ongoing call") and maybe a small screen that shows the caller ID (not mandatory; I could just install an app that reads the caller ID out loud). It should also work without needing to install any device-dependent software on my smartphone.
I don't need a fitness tracker (most of them can't control calls anyway, just show a notification) or a smart watch (a lot of them don't work at all without some exotic software on the smartphone) or a bluetooth headset (I already have a headset that I like) or a hands-free car toolkit (I don't need the device to have a microphone or a speaker).
I'm stumped. I don't even know how to search for such a device. Does it exist? Is there a special name for such a thing?
So this may not be the exact answer you are looking for but I am hoping it may guide in the right direction. I have this multi media remote that I use which I absolutely love:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RM75NL...&pd_rd_r=c4015904-fa45-11e8-bfeb-5beec295fed0
I always wanted the ability to be able to remap the control buttons or just a bare bones bluetooth remote with programmable buttons. I also have this other tool I use on my android called an External Keyboard Helper Pro that can be used to re-map keys to certain custom actions. I am going to try that with my Satechi sometime next week and see if I can configure it to accept/reject calls.
Hope this helps.