Android Wear Watches hit the Google Play Store...Ireland too!

Tom Cruises Left Nut

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Still nothing here yet

I had to force the update, was sick of waiting

flangemeistro

Got my update a few hours ago, I'm liking the swipe left for apps instead of double tap, anything else that i should be checking out?

ferrigan101

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

I had to force the update, was sick of waiting

It came through about 7 this evening but haven't been able to charge the watch up past 80% yet!

Tom Cruises Left Nut

ferrigan101 wrote: »

It came through about 7 this evening but haven't been able to charge the watch up past 80% yet!

Ah first world problems lol

ferrigan101

Does anyone use ambient mode regularly? I've never used it on the watch but am wondering what battery life is like with it turned on?

Tom Cruises Left Nut

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Does anyone use ambient mode regularly? I've never used it on the watch but am wondering what battery life is like with it turned on?

Never used it, I would imagine it is a pretty big battery drain and the wrist flick really isn't too much hassle imo

flangemeistro

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Does anyone use ambient mode regularly? I've never used it on the watch but am wondering what battery life is like with it turned on?

I have ambient on constantly and go to bed with roughly 17% remaining. I'll have to see how the new update effects this now, hopefully not adversely.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

flangemeistro wrote: »

I have ambient on constantly and go to bed with roughly 17% remaining. I'll have to see how the new update effects this now, hopefully not adversely.

Thats interesting, might give it a try.

My battery stats are messed up anyway as I use endomondo for 2 hours of running every day and that eats the battery

ferrigan101

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

Never used it, I would imagine it is a pretty big battery drain and the wrist flick really isn't too much hassle imo

Yeah, the wrist flick is why I've never used it tbh, I'll give it a go and see how I get on.

What watch faces are we all using? I'm getting a bit bored of Pujie Black now.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Yeah, the wrist flick is why I've never used it tbh, I'll give it a go and see how I get on.

What watch faces are we all using? I'm getting a bit bored of Pujie Black now.

Minimal & Elegant at the moment, its nice and neat and really customisable

flangemeistro

ferrigan101 wrote: »

Yeah, the wrist flick is why I've never used it tbh, I'll give it a go and see how I get on.

What watch faces are we all using? I'm getting a bit bored of Pujie Black now.

I downloaded this one last night and I'm liking it so far, not too busy and customizable and has all the info you need. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.watch.richface.coolcircle im looking for a nice one with silver moving cogs though if anyone has come across one.

heebusjeebus

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

Minimal & Elegant at the moment, its nice and neat and really customisable

That is awesome. Really impressed with this and there is plenty of settings to play with.

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ferrigan101

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

Minimal & Elegant at the moment, its nice and neat and really customisable

I'm liking this one, plenty of customisation to it and easy to use.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

I'm always messing changing the text and colours on it lol

ferrigan101

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

I'm always messing changing the text and colours on it lol

There seems a decent community on G+ too. I'll have to have a proper dig through it later.

ferrigan101

I really need to stop looking through that Google community.... Wasting so much time! :pac;

Thephantomsmask

There is a whole.community developing little worlds for the minimal and elegant face, it makes the flat tyre more interesting.

Tom Cruises Left Nut

Have to day, having had 5.1.1 for a few days it is a hell of a lot smoother and more responsive on my 360. Its like having a new device !

flangemeistro

Liam Neesons Ballbag wrote: »

Have to day, having had 5.1.1 for a few days it is a hell of a lot smoother and more responsive on my 360. Its like having a new device !

I have to agree but on a negative note i used to have ambient on before the update and go to bed with 17% but with the 5.1.1 update I've had to turn it off because i got a low battery warning at 5pm on the first day after the update.

moggser

battery drain is shocking since update

TitianGerm

Guys I see the Moto 360 is down to 189 in Argos at the minute. Would ye all recommend picking up one ?

ferrigan101

emmetkenny wrote: »

Guys I see the Moto 360 is down to 189 in Argos at the minute. Would ye all recommend picking up one ?

I've had mine for 6 months and Wear it nearly every day now.

Just finding it so handy not having to take the phone out of a pocket to check messages, emails, etc. The fitness tracking stuff on it is very good I find too.

Battery life is grand and I'll easily get a day without having to charge, although it does charge fairly quickly.

There's plenty of apps that work really well with Wear and the recent update has added more wear functions that are handy.

So yeah, go for it!

TitianGerm

ferrigan101 wrote: »

I've had mine for 6 months and Wear it nearly every day now.

Just finding it so handy not having to take the phone out of a pocket to check messages, emails, etc. The fitness tracking stuff on it is very good I find too.

Battery life is grand and I'll easily get a day without having to charge, although it does charge fairly quickly.

There's plenty of apps that work really well with Wear and the recent update has added more wear functions that are handy.

So yeah, go for it!

Thanks Ferrigan. Ill convince herself we need one tonight

ferrigan101

emmetkenny wrote: »

Thanks Ferrigan. Ill convince herself we need one tonight

:pac: if there's any questions let me know!

TitianGerm

ferrigan101 wrote: »

:pac: if there's any questions let me know!

Perfect thanks man.

Zascar

Guys does anyone know if there is a watch that has a button that you can program? I love my LG G watch, but all too often I just want to use Voice to add a note, reminder or ask a question - but either "OK Google" does not respond, or touching the screen takes a few goes. I'd much prefer just to be able to push a button and say "Remind me to pick up dry cleaning at 5pm" etc.

Is this possible on any watches does anyone know?

ferrigan101

Zascar wrote: »

Guys does anyone know if there is a watch that has a button that you can program? I love my LG G watch, but all too often I just want to use Voice to add a note, reminder or ask a question - but either "OK Google" does not respond, or touching the screen takes a few goes. I'd much prefer just to be able to push a button and say "Remind me to pick up dry cleaning at 5pm" etc.

Is this possible on any watches does anyone know?

I've never come across anything that could do that, but it would be handy.

OldMrBrennan83

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What exactly is the benefit to having a smart watch?

OldMrBrennan83

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heebusjeebus

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What exactly is the benefit to having a smart watch?

Tells the time and the date

And the weather
And your texts
Emails
Whatsapps
Tweets

That kinda thing.

mass_debater

[Deleted User] wrote: »

What exactly is the benefit to having a smart watch?

They say the average smartphone user checks their phone 150 times a day, this just makes checking easier

beardo81

Any good deals out there on a decent Android Wear watch that anyone has seen lately? Sub €200 preferably

CiDeRmAn

I love my Pebble, all the txt, email and social media notifications you might need plus call info, dismiss calls from the watch, send text from template or one of your own to caller and only charge the thing once a week or so. Plus weather, fitness and sleep data etc.

Squidgy Black

Picked up one of the cheap U80 Plus smartwatches just as kind of a trial run to see if I'd actually use one, have to say even with this it's impressed me enough to invest in a proper half decent one.

Has anyone got any experience with the Alcatel OneTouch watch? Looks decent enough, slightly cheaper version of the Moto 360.

OldMrBrennan83

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TitianGerm

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

Picked up one of the cheap U80 Plus smartwatches just as kind of a trial run to see if I'd actually use one, have to say even with this it's impressed me enough to invest in a proper half decent one.

Has anyone got any experience with the Alcatel OneTouch watch? Looks decent enough, slightly cheaper version of the Moto 360.

Is this the Alcatel in Argos ?

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4186298/Trail/searchtextALCATEL.htm[\url]

I remember reading about this a while ago and completely forgot all about it.

flangemeistro

The Moto 360 is very reasonable at the moment with the new one being announced soon, still by far the best of the android wear bunchhttp://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00N3VH3VC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1441059795&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=moto+360&dpPl=1&dpID=41veE7IpzNL&ref=plSrch

Squidgy Black

emmetkenny wrote: »

Is this the Alcatel in Argos ?

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4186298/Trail/searchtextALCATEL.html[\url]

I remember reading about this a while ago and completely forgot all about it.

Yeah that's the one, looks good to me, mostly just looking for something to show notifications easily and answer calls.

flangemeistro wrote: »

The Moto 360 is very reasonable at the moment with the new one being announced soon, still by far the best of the android wear bunchhttp://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00N3VH3VC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1441059795&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=moto+360&dpPl=1&dpID=41veE7IpzNL&ref=plSrch

That's not a bad price, will definitely have a look at it.

TitianGerm

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

Yeah that's the one, looks good to me, mostly just looking for something to show notifications easily and answer calls.



That's not a bad price, will definitely have a look at it.

The Alcatel is available on the Meteor website for €99. Out of stock at the moment.

Has anyone ordered that Moto 360 ? Does it come with a two prong plug ?

professore

same ol sh1te wrote: »

People said the same about tablets.

Yeah they were right - tablets are a kids toy cleverly marketed. I have one and never use it, my phone and PC do everything my tablet can, and it's always out of battery when I need decide to use it. Technology for technology's sake.

If Apple released a plastic bag in the morning with a flashing Apple logo on the side for €500 a pop it would sell millions and be the latest "must have" gadget.

nedd

I have a Pebble at the moment but am thinking of moving to Android Wear. Love the look of the Urbane but its just too expensive.

The Moto 360 is nice and a good price, is there any other alternatives for around that price?

OldMrBrennan83

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syklops

professore wrote: »

Yeah they were right - tablets are a kids toy cleverly marketed. I have one and never use it, my phone and PC do everything my tablet can, and it's always out of battery when I need decide to use it. Technology for technology's sake.

I could not disagree more. I love my tablet.

breeno

syklops wrote: »

I could not disagree more. I love my tablet.

Agreed, my ipad and android tabs are so handy, my laptop is now gathering dust under my tv :P

beardo81

Hi,

Resurrecting this thread guys!

Bought a Moto 360 preowned as a gift for a family member. The watch band that comes with it however has a little wear and doesn't look great.

Where would be the best place to pick up a new band, in Ireland? Amazon have some but looks too late to get here or they just don't ship to Ireland.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

moleyv

beardo81 wrote:

Where would be the best place to pick up a new band, in Ireland? Amazon have some but looks too late to get here or they just don't ship to Ireland.

Try eBay. Best for that sort of thing. Plenty of companies sell straps too, just find out the size you need to fit the watch.

jimmynokia

Use parcel motel if shopping on Amazon.