MacroDroid update brings Android Wear compatibility

August 22, 2014

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Macrodroid_wear MacroDroid's latest update (2.3.8) comes with Android Wear support, which will give users a plethora of new features for customizing your android experience. Using the Android Wear trigger from within the app will allow you to set up certain macros to invoke from within the app. the Trigger can also be set up to start as soon as your device connects to your phone. You can also quick launch the app by swiping down from the top corners of your device when the screen is on.

The app can be used to open a specific action on the device, create a notification with up to 4 customisable actions, cause the wear device to vibrate on a specific pattern, and set the brightness on the wear device. One feature that deserves special attention is the notification feature. The notification feature allows you assign a title and message text and up to 4 actions to appear when you swipe left from the notification using the Android Wear mechanism.

Are you planning to use this app with your Android wear device? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: MacroDroid blogspot

Alex Cobb Author

Alex is a student at Appalachian State University majoring in Computer Science. When he's not coding or tinkering with his tech devices, he enjoys exercise and playing music. He is currently trying to start many different businesses in hopes of making it big as an entrepreneur, from fixing and selling phones to crafting herbal teas. Alex's first smartphone was a Droid Bionic, and he's been rapidly jumping from device to device through the years. He also has a Nexus 7 (2012) as his small tablet of choice. Alex considers himself an avid Android Evangelist, converting Apple users to the superior operating system whenever he gets the chance.