Trigger: Android Wear
The Android Wear trigger allows macros to be invoked from the MacroDroid Android Wear companion app on a smartwatch, or to respond when an Android Wear device connects or disconnects from the phone.
Options
- Android Wear App - Adds an entry in the Wear app allowing this macro to be invoked with a simple tap from the watch. When selected, you can choose an icon and background color for the watch app entry.
- Android Wear Connect - Trigger fires when an Android Wear device connects to the phone
- Android Wear Disconnect - Trigger fires when an Android Wear device disconnects from the phone
Configuration
When selecting the Android Wear App option, you will be prompted to:
- Select an icon from a list of available icons
- Choose a background color for the icon by tapping the color selector
Examples
Example 1: Launch Macro from Watch
Triggers Android Wear App
Actions Toggle Flashlight
Example 2: Notification When Watch Disconnects
Triggers Android Wear Disconnect
Actions Notification: Watch disconnected - check your watch!
Notes
- This feature requires the MacroDroid Android Wear companion app to be installed on the watch
- To install the companion app, open the Play Store app on the watch and select 'Apps on your phone'
- When using the Android Wear App option, the macro will appear in the MacroDroid app on the watch with the selected icon
- The watch macro list is automatically synced when triggers are enabled or disabled
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