Watch How Google's Android Wear Can Close Your Garage Door For You And More
Developer Doug Gregory made the most use of his Android Wear by using autoapps to create voice commands that control the lighting in his home and so much more.
According to Techradar, Doug Gregory used a selection of autoapps and "Okay Google" voice commands in order to control the lighting in his home and even open and close the garage door. In a video demo below, Gregory showed how his Android Wear is able to do his commands.
Using a pre-release Samsung Gear Live paired with HTC One (M8), and with the use of "Okay Google" voice commands, Gregory is able to "toggle the light" in his living room to switch it on.
Aside from the voice commands, Gregory is also able to use the touchscreen on his Android Wear to adjust the lighting. Even control the garage door to close and open. He is also able to see photos on his Samsung Gear Live of his commands, from the light being turned on and off, to the garage door being closed and opened.
However, these commands won't function unless the device has been rooted and without some accompanying tools.
Gregory used some tools such as the AutoVera, AutoVoice, and AutoNotification Tasker. These tools are compatible with his Android Wear out of the box but he had to root the device first.
Gregory assumes other developers will also be able to create some tools that work well with Android Wear once it is officially released on July 7.
According to theweek, Google's Android Wear is a "secretary" on the go. It will constantly alert the user of flight delays, traffic alerts, and other notifications besides text messages or calls. As seen on the video demo, the screen is touch-capable however the device will be reliant on voice commands for its main input method. Similar to Apple's Siri, the Android Wear can also be commanded to set an alarm and get driving directions.
The Android Wear can also save people's lives according to Techradar. It can signal when a danger is lurking nearby. With a flick of the wrist, a "Jellyfish warning" prompt can be seen on the display.
The possibilities are endless with the Android Wear using the "Okay Google" voice prompts. From calling a taxi, making restaurant reservations, sending text messages to answering questions like "How many calories are in an avocado?" Android Wear is intended to provide "on the go" information right at the wrist.
Source:YouTube/Doug Gregory