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