Extending your apps to wearables
Vitalik Zasadnyy@zasadnyy
Droidcon ParisSeptember 22-23
Custom OS Android Wear
Sony Smart ExtensionsOverview
“Sony made wearables before it was mainstream...”
Supported devices
How the Smart Extension apps work
Architecture
Smart Extension APIs
Compatibility
Development
Requirements
● Eclipse / Android Studio
● ADT
● Sony Add-on SDK
● Smart Connect
● Host Application
Project setup & structure
● Use sample apps
Official library
Un-official library
Actually project
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● ~ 40 lines, 10 intent filter actions
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Security
AndroidManifest.xml
Using API
ScreenControll.java
Using API - HELL
Debugging
1. Connect phone
2. Run
3. Debug
Nothing special!
Testing
Emulator
UI Guidelines
No UI Guidelines!
Things to consider
● Resolution: 128x128 or 220x176
● Information levels
● Dimmed mode design
● Icon sizes, buttons …
Publishing
Publishing
1. Package as plain Android app
2. Upload to store
3. Add to description:
“Smart Connect extension for SmartWatch 2”
Android Wear SDKOverview
Put it all togetheror “we need more wearable integrations...”
Business case
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Architecture
View
Presenter
Model
Common
Project structure
settings.gradle
Project structure
Gradle config
build.gradle
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Presentation will be available at:bit.ly/jday-wearables
Vitalik Zasadnyy@zasadnyy
