Sony launches companion app for its SmartEyeglass glasses
Despite the surprising news from Google about the cancellation of its smart glasses project, the Google Glass, it seems that Sony continues to take its own product very seriously. And it is that the SmartEyeglass that this Japanese company is developing now have a companion application for the smartphone , thus enabling many actions and communication between the mobile and this curious wearable that is worn on the face.An application that is already available through Google Play
At the moment, this companion tool only shows various controls and settings for the glasses you are working on Sony So, just install it , although it is necessary to access it from Smart Connect Hub or through the notifications bar , since it is not listed as another application. Once inside, it presents different characteristics for the functions that are known from these smart glasses, such as notifications that can be displayed through the small screen attached to the glasses, the settings for the comfort of the user or evenremote controls to control the operation of this device.
This is a tool designed for developers who want to create content for Sony glasses , thus allowing to test its operation. And it is that with this application it is possible to access the applications that can be used in the glasses, selecting which ones you want to view through them. It also has a settings menu where you can set the different volume levels at the time of listen to conversations, notifications or calls on these glasses. Along with this is the management of the projection size, being able to choose the distance at which to display the image through the glass of this device, as well as the brightness and other options to accommodate user needs.
The remote control offered by the terminal is also very interesting.So far, the developer design of the Sony SmartEyeglass has a device that integrates a sensor to move through the different options simply by sliding your finger across one of the their sides. However, with this application you have access to the same type of control without having to carry this device, being able to use the mobile, which always travels with the user, to move through the menus and options comfortably.
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Finally, this application also offers settings for applications that have support to bring notifications to these glasses Questions that help give you true added value to this device that wears. Something that developers will know how to take advantage of to make their applications useful and available through these options.
In short, one more step on the path of smart glasses where Sony seems to be willing to carry out what Google has cancelled.We will have to see how your project develops and if new features and exclusive functions will be released through this application to get the most out of it. Companion App SmartEyeglass Now Available Free via Google Play Store
